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Save $270 on this solid 1080p gaming PC with an RTX 5060 from MSI, now under $1,430 β€” Codex R2 rig packs 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a 10-core Intel CPU

16 September 2026 at 11:43

With new gaming PCs continuing to rise in price, it's worth grabbing a discount or a deal where you can. This MSI Codex gaming PC features a 10-core Intel CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD for storage, all for just $1,429, thanks to a $270 saving.

● Grab this gaming PC deal at Newegg

These are all the specs you'll want for a machine that will comfortably play games at 1080p. The current-gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 is top of the list, though, with features like DLSS that mean you'll be able to take advantage of both upscaling and multi-frame generation, making games smoother to play if you decide to boost up to higher resolutions or better graphics settings.

The RTX 5060 will be a significant improvement over an older graphics card or integrated GPU, too. It has 3,840 CUDA cores, along with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. With DLSS enabled, this'll let you run most games at 1080p with high graphics presets enabled.

Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US: was $1699 now $1499
The MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-447US gaming PC comes with an Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and 2TB of storage.View Deal

You're also getting the best value GPU in our GPU hierarchy when looking at FPS per dollar at 1080p with the RTX 5060. The 8GB of VRAM isn't as limiting as you'd think with a build like this, because you're not going to be hitting 4K here. It has more than enough power for modern games, but you'll need to occasionally optimize for the mos demanding ones. 1440p is possible in some games, too, especially with MFG switched on.

Raster performance standings for GPUs at 1080p ultra

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As far as the CPU goes, the Intel Core i5-14400F processor is a little older these days, but still a well-sold and solid option in pre-builts at this price point. You get 10 cores, with six performance cores that offer the best performance for gaming. The other four are efficiency cores for multi-threaded work, with a clock speed that can boost up to 4.7 GHz in total.

You'd expect compromises elsewhere, especially with RAM and SSD prices flying through the roof at the minute, but you don't see that here. 32GB of DDR5 RAM is a good amount for a rig at this price, while a 2TB SSD with Gen 4 speeds leaves plenty of space for a growing games collection. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support gives you good wireless connectivity, with gigabit Ethernet for a faster wired hook-up to your network.

You won't really see many PCs priced as well as this $1,429 MSI Codex R2 gaming PC at the moment. Yes, this spec is pricier than it was a year ago, but you could easily pay more for less in the current market. If 1080p gaming, with DLSS-supported 1440p upscaling, is all you want and need, this is the rig you'll want to buy before the $270 discount disappears.

Asus' ludicrous $10,850 20th-anniversary bundle is now the cheapest way to buy an RTX 5090 β€” Nvidia's flagship GPU stock is so limited that this bundle with a 3000W PSU, X870E board, and open-frame case is actually cheaper than some scalper listings

15 September 2026 at 16:13

We've reviewed Asus' ROG Edition 20 anniversary kit. We've built a PC with it. It's about as premium as a gaming PC build can get. Right now, you can pick up the same kit for a whopping $10,849.96 on Newegg in a combo deal. To put it mildly, this is one expensive deal, but it's actually hiding a secret gem: it's the cheapest RTX 5090 graphics card on sale right now.

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Writing up a near-$11,000 combo set as a deal might seem silly, but one of the core components here is the Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 that is priced as part of this deal at $5,999. You can't buy this Astral card on sale individually right now. In fact, you can barely buy an RTX 5090 anywhere. RTX 5090 stock has almost completely disappeared in the United States, with only sketchy third-party sellers offering it at prices approaching $10,000.

This premium GPU is now ultra premium and, for the time being, ultra rare. Does that make this $10,849.96 Newegg combo deal a good option? If money is no object, you're perversely getting some value for your money, as long as you don't think too hard about the RTX 5090's original $1,999 MSRP.

ROG Edition 20 combo: $10849.96
This frankly ridiculous bundle includes all of Asus' ROG Edition 20 kit, including the ROG Astral RTX 5090, ROG Crosshair X870E, ROG Thor Titanium III 3000W PSU, and the ROG GR20 open-frame PC case. No discount, but the RTX 5090 is the cheapest you'll find it, in the oddest way.View Deal

Yes, the GPU is an unstoppable force for any gamer. Our GPU benchmarks make that very clear. The RTX 5090 is the best GPU you can buy, and no other consumer GPU is going to beat it. It has 21,760 CUDA cores and 22GB of GDDR7 VRAM, with a 512-bit memory bus and bandwidth speeds of up to 1,792 GB/s.

This Astral is a world-beater of its own, though. It features an upgraded design, with a second BTF power connector to pull up to 800 watts, a glass backplate, and a curved OLED screen. It has faster clocks, hitting 2,750 MHz, with a 4.7-slot design. Performance-wise, the OG Astral is beating world records, so this is a card that you can really push to its limits (if you're not scared of charred power cables).

GPU Benchmarks Hierarchy performance charts
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GPU Benchmarks Hierarchy performance charts
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GPU Benchmarks Hierarchy performance charts
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The $6,000 GPU aside, you're also getting a $3,299 Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard. Asus has a few variants of this, but the Edition 20 board here has (alongside some beautiful gold accents) supports for up to nine M.2 SSDs, with five slots on the board and more via add-in cards. There are six USB-C ports, plus two 20 Gbps front-panel connectors. Large copper VRM heatsinks work with its integrated AIO cooler, with a curved 6.7-inch AMOLE screen and a huge copper heatsink. Probably overkill, but for $3,299, you want it all.

You're also getting a $899.99 Asus ROG Thor Titanium III 3000W Edition 20 power supply. It's a PSU, but 3000W isn't to be sniffed at, and it'll certainly provide enough power for the monstruous Astral RTX 5090. It’s fully modular, with another OLED display (magnetic, this time) which you can mount either side, or extend with a cable.

Asus ROG Edition 20 build

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Finally, you get the Asus ROG GR20 open-frame EATX PC case, set at $649.99. This is a totally new design from Asus, supporting large EATX motherboards, and you can stand it vertically or horizontally. There's a crossflow fan to blow cool air onto the GPU, RGB light strips, and several fast USB ports. It's mostly aluminum, with some plastic, magnetically attached cosmetic covers around the sides.

$10,849.96 for this Asus combo kit is so much money for anyone to spend on a gaming PC build, but, unfortunately, we are where we are. As our Asus ROG Edition 20 build write-up mentions, this is a kit that few will buy and own. AI is pushing gaming PCs to new heights, and it's a real shame that we're now seeing current-gen flagship GPUs like the RTX 5090 becoming so rare to buy that combo offers like this are, perversely, almost good value. If you're spending $6K or more on a GPU, though, then it might make sense. You won't find an RTX 5090 cheaper (or, probably, at all, at least for some time) so if you want the best gaming PC build that you can find, this is the kit you'll want. For once, we don't imagine this will sell out soon, but Newegg might pull the deal at any point.

Grab a $560 saving on this 1440p-ready gaming PC with a 9800X3D and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, now $1,859 β€” all-white CyberPowerPC desktop ships with one of AMD's best X3D chips, along with 32GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD

15 September 2026 at 11:36

A pre-built gaming PC with one of AMD's top X3D chips inside is always going to be a formidable option, especially if it's coupled with a current-gen Nvidia GeForce GPU. That's exactly what you're getting with this all-white CyberPowerPC machine, down to $1,859.99 thanks to a $560 discount, that ships with a 9800X3D, RTX 5060 Ti, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

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That's a serious set of specs with few compromises to think about in a market that's seen huge price rises over the last 12 months. Building a new gaming PC has become far more expensive than buying a good pre-built, and the specs you're getting here set you up with a rig that'll let you play games at 1440p at high frame rates and the best graphics presets for years to come. This particular rig scored 4 stars in our CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme review, with praise for its performance and room for upgrades later.

Gamer Supreme (RTX 5060 Ti 16GB): was $2419.99 now $1859.99
This CyberPowerPC pre-built gaming PC is ready for gaming at 1440p. It features the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD for storage.View Deal

Featured in this rig is one of Nvidia’s current mid-tier graphics cards in the RTX 5060 Ti. It ships with 4,608 CUDA cores and a boost clock speed of 2,527MHz, along with that all-important 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Unlike the RTX 5090, this RTX 5060 Ti only requires a single eight-pin PCIe connector to deliver power, so you won't need a huge amount of electricity to run it.

Our RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB review is clear that this GPU is a very good option for mid-tier builds, with ray tracing performance proving to be much better than its rivals. You've also got the full support of Nvidia DLSS 4, giving you access to functionality like multi-frame generation to give your rig a frame rate boost in the most resource-heavy games, especially if you want to try and push to 4K.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB performance charts
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB performance charts
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB performance charts
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB performance charts
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At this price point, though, 16GB of VRAM is the serious winner. You're giving yourself much more headroom for better performance than the budget-friendly 8GB GPUs that you'd otherwise have to switch to. That'll mean that stable gaming at 1440p will be easier to achieve.

Couple that with the eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This continues to be the best CPU overall for gamers, even if AMD has launched faster models since, because of its price-to-performance value. It continues to offer outstanding gaming performance, as the CPU benchmarks show, with 1% low frame rates that ensure the smoothest possible gameplay. The power of AMD 3D V-Cache, stacking extra L3 cache (96MB in total) so that games don't need to drop down to the slower system RAM, gives you a serious performance boost.

You won't see much compromise elsewhere, either. 32GB of DDR5 RAM means you won't face memory bottlenecks, and a 2TB Gen 4 SSD gives you good storage capacity for several big game installations alongside Windows. You're also getting Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity, along with Gigabit Ethernet for a wired setup.

The $1,859.99 sale price for the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme rig on sale here is a good price given its performance potential. You're getting a solid 1440p-capable gaming PC, with the best CPU and a formidable GPU to match, with plenty of room to upgrade in the future, and a lot of longevity until then. Don't expect this $560 discount to be around for long.

Snag a huge $1,000 saving on this RTX 5090 OLED gaming laptop from HP, now $3,699 β€” 16-inch HyperX rig delivers 1600p gaming with ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate, coupled with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD

11 September 2026 at 11:50

Want a powerful new OLED gaming laptop with a $1,000 discount on top? This HyperX Omen Max 16 gaming laptop from HP is down to $3,699.99 right now and features, among other top specs, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU. You'll struggle to find a better spec'd laptop at this price point, and it's much cheaper than buying or building a top spec desktop gaming PC, too.

● Check out this deal at HP

The mobile version of the RTX 5090 isn't quite as beefy as its desktop counterpart, but it's still the best GPU for a laptop that you can buy. Specs wise, it has 10,496 CUDA cores as its disposal, with 24GB of GDDR7 VRAM, operating on a 256-bit memory bus. A peak 175W TDP is much less than the desktop's 575W rating, but laptops are designed to be portable.

What's interesting is the pricing here. This laptop costs $3,699.99, and that's for an entire working system. If you wanted to buy the desktop version of the RTX 5090 alone from a retailer that has it in stock, it'd set you back at least $5,899. You could argue that they're totally different beasts, but PC gaming is getting really expensive. Buying a new desktop PC will set cost you thousands of dollars more than it would have last year. A top-spec laptop this like HyperX Omen Max 16 is the better of the two options from a financial point of view right now, especially as it'll still be able to handle modern games with the best settings for years to come.

An OLED gaming laptop with a huge $1,000 discount. This HP-made, 16-inch HyperX Omen Max 16 laptop features a 16-inch OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, capable of outputting at 1600p.

It ships with the mobile version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, along with the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, and a 2TB SSD for storage. View Deal

As for this laptop, our HyperX Omen Max 16 review made clear that its original launch pricing didn't quite work, with better performance from rival laptops. The $1,000 drop makes it a much more attractive system, with a gorgeous build quality that's "solid as a rock." It's built with aluminum, with no flashy styling gimmicks, just a matte black finish and RGB lighting for the keyboard. It's weighty, too, measuring 14.04 x 10.59 x 1.03 inches and weighing 6.56 pounds.

This HyperX laptop has a 16-inch OLED display, will give you perfect blacks and infinite contrast compared to a cheaper LCD, with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, blur-free motion. The top resolution on this laptop's display is 2,500 x 1,600, and coupled with the RTX 5090, you won't struggle to hit the highest frame rates with Ultra graphics presets applied at 1600p, with the option to hook up to an external display using the supplied HDMI port if you prefer.

Games, movies and more are going to look incredible on this OLED panel, as it'll produce rich colors with plenty of depth, with 500-nit rated brightness, along with a max 1,100 for HDR content, to keep things vivid on-screen. Our review found it performed extremely well against the competition, with 131.2 percent of the DCI-P3 color space and 185.2 percent of sRGB. It also beat the MSI Raider 16 Max HX for panel brightness in our tests, with 464.6 nits vs 455.6.

HyperX Omen Max 16 brightness and color volume benchmarks

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The RTX 5090 is the centerpiece of this laptop, but you're also the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus as your CPU. It ships with 24 cores, eight of which are performance cores, which are good for gaming, along with 16 efficient cores for multi-threaded work. You're getting 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM included, so no need to worry about the RAMpocalypse with this rig, along with a 2TB SSD offering Gen 5 speeds.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support ensures the fastest wireless connectivity, and you've got plenty of I/O too, including 2.5Gb Ethernet, the already-mentioned HDMI, a headphone jack, and two Type-C ports.

The $3,699.99 sale price for this HyperX Omen Max 16 OLED gaming laptop makes it a much more appealing option for buyers. In a market where an equivalent high spec desktop PC can set you back over $6,000, this price for a high spec laptop with an RTX 5090 is a good one in the current market. Grab it while you can, because HP aren't likely to keep it this cheap for long.

This $399 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo with $1 filament is the perfect 3D printer deal for beginners β€” flash sale discount nets you a Core XY printer with four-color system and auto bed leveling

10 September 2026 at 16:00

Elegoo is running a special sale on new 3D printers throughout September, in celebration of its community of makers. The Elegoo Day sale means that, right now, you can pick up an Elegoo Centuari Carbon 2 Combo, along with 1KG of filament, for just $400. You can actually secure it for $399, but the extra dollar nets you 1KG of PLA filament on top, which seems like a fair trade.

● Check out this deal at Elegoo

Introduced earlier in the year, this stripped-down version of the Centauri Carbon 2 scored 3.5 stars in our review. It's the cheaper model, with some missing features compared to its bigger sibling, but it's a worthy option for beginner makers, especially given its price.

In terms of specs, you're getting a Core XY 3D printer that uses the Canvas four-color system, with instant color switching and smart filament detection, and with a build volume of 256 x 256 x 256mm. You can expect to hit temperatures between 110C and 350C with this bed, which means you're able to print with some of the more problematic filament types like PET-GF and PCTG, although the printer offers support for a variety of materials, including PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS.

Centauri Carbon 2 Combo with 1KG filament for $1: was $449 now $400
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 combo offers a build volume of 256 x 256 x 256 mm and supports multi-material and multi-color 3D printing on a budget. Pay an extra $1 for 1KG of filament on top of your order.

Grab the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on its own for $399 instead with this link.View Deal

You get a large touchscreen for controlling the printer, with features like calibration and auto bed leveling, and 31 intelligent sensors to help probe and level the print area, all designed to make the printer simple to use. The Carbon 2 Combo is easy to use, with great print quality that rivals Elegoo's pricier models.

The 3D printer market is filled with choice, but the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is a good, budget-friendly option for makers to try for just $400 right now. The fairly large build volume, fast print speeds, four-color filament system, and wide support mean you're able to get started with complex prints with ease. The $370 sale price includes 1KG of PLA filament, one of the best filaments for 3D printers to start out with due to its forgiving nature. You can choose between white, black, and grey filaments, with further sale discounts available on additional spools.

Save $250 on this 1080p-ready gaming laptop with an RTX 5060, now just $1049 β€” MSI Cyborg 15 rig ships with a 15.6-inch 144Hz display, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and an eight-core Intel CPU

10 September 2026 at 11:53

A cracking deal at Walmart could set you up with a brand new gaming laptop, capable of hitting high frame rates at 1080p. This MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop is down to $1,049 right now, a saving of $250, and it makes it one of the best value machines you can buy for gaming right now, especially considering the specs.

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This laptop was $100 cheaper last month, but given the AI-fueled boom in PC hardware prices, that's a modest increase for a laptop that is still good value at this price. You're getting a 15.6-inch 1080p display with this MSI laptop, featuring a decent 144Hz refresh rate.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, meanwhile, is the best component in this rig. You're ditching integrated graphics for a current-gen Nvidia Blackwell GPU with 8GB VRAM and 3,328 CUDA cores. With Nvidia DLSS support enabling multi-frame generation for the most intensive games, you're going to easily hit high frame rates in games on this 1080p display.

The CPU, meanwhile, is an eight-core Intel Core 5 210H CPU, featuring four performance and four efficient cores apiece. You're also getting 16GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, which is a plus, as you're not settling for slower DDR4 speeds. A small compromise, given the price, is the 512GB SSD, which is still Gen 4, so it won't be particularly slow.

RTX 5060

Enjoy buttery-smooth gaming with the RTX 5060-powered Cyborg 15, coupled with the 8-core Intel Core 5 210H CPU and 16 GB RAM. Featuring a sleek design, plenty of battery life, and a 144 Hz 1080p IPS display, this is a solid machine for any task on the go β€” made even better at its discounted price. View Deal

The MSI Cyborg 15 has a clear aesthetic for gamers, with a slate gray chassis, combined with a symmetrical pattern on the keyboard and transparent plastic cutouts. The keyboard has four RGB zones, which you can configure, with the chassis also including a fingerprint reader and webcam privacy shutter. There's also a decently large 55.2 Wh battery for those on-the-go gaming sessions.

As for connectivity, you're getting Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support for wireless networking, while a Gigabit Ethernet port is included if you want to max out your connection. You've got USB-A and USB-C ports, along with an HDMI 2.1 port to hook up your laptop to a separate monitor.

The $1,049 sale price for this MSI Cyborg 15 makes it one of the best value laptops on the market right now for 1080p gaming. You're not settling for outdated components, with the RTX 5060 setting you up for gaming for several years to come. If you want a budget-friendly rig before the holiday season, this is the deal you'll want to take advantage of.

Framework cuts 32GB and 64GB memory prices for new Laptop 13 Pro, issues retroactive refunds β€” modular laptop maker secures 'limited quantity' of LPCAMM2 RAM at lower cost

9 September 2026 at 16:00

Modular laptop manufacturer Framework has just announced that it's dropping some of its memory pricing for its new Framework Laptop 13 Pro after previously doubling it back in July, including retroactively for orders that have already shipped. Posting on social media and in an update on its blog, the company says that it's been able to source new inventory at a reduced cost.

"We have a positive update today on LPCAMM2 pricing! We were able to source a limited quantity at lower cost, and are retroactively reducing prices for orders that shipped at higher price, as well as offering the lower price to orders through Batch 10" according to the company's recent X post. A further update, posted on the company's blog, goes on to explain that Framework's Supply Chain team "has been working continuously to source additional inventory at better prices."

The lower prices are due to a "limited quantity" of Micron 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory modules that the company has secured at "lower cost," and that as the company is "committed to passing on savings whenever we can," it is passing the price reductions back to customers. LPCAMM2 memory is available for the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 version of the Framework laptop. Other models, like those shipping with AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs, are using SO-DIMMs instead.

The price reductions are being applied to "both already shipped and a subset of pending pre-orders," according to chief executive Nirav Patel. This improves the situation for consumers compared to the last price update on July 22, which saw Framework almost double its prices for 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory in the Laptop 13 Pro. While these new prices are "still above our original pre-order launch baseline, they are lower than the last cost update that drove our current pricing for new pre-orders," according to the company.

This pricing isn't expected to last for long, however. As Framework notes, only a limited quantity of new modules has been acquired at lower cost. Framework explains on X that these are being made available "first-come, first-serve to customers through Batch 10". If the company is able to source more, then it'll "open it to later batches and then to new pre-orders."

Framework is automatically refunding the difference if your order has already shipped and you paid the higher price. Pending pre-orders through to Batch 10 have also been adjusted to reflect the better pricing. If you're waiting on a pre-order and want to update the RAM capacity you've ordered to take advantage of the lower prices, that option is now available via the order summary page, with instructions in Framework's Help Center if you run into trouble.

Those with a DIY Edition Framework 13 Pro that has already shipped and who want to switch to the 32GB or 64GB LPCAMM2 modules at the lower price can also fill out this contact form to organize a swap.

This $502 4TB Crucial T705 is the cheapest Gen 5 SSD you can buy right now for just 12.5 cents per GB β€” ultra-fast storage upgrade with unreal 14,500 MB/s speeds is $181 less than a month ago, hitting its lowest price since February

9 September 2026 at 12:05

We've seen huge price rises this year for PC hardware, but RAM and SSDs have been especially affected. The global DRAM shortage, mostly caused by AI data center demands hoovering up all of the available stock, has caused prices to skyrocket. That's why this 4TB Crucial T705 SSD, down to $502.51, is a good deal in the current market, especially given its high capacity.

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Looking at Camelcamelcamel's price data, we can see that this drive was hitting almost $700 just a few weeks ago. Several price drops since have meant that the 4TB Crucial T705 is now almost below $500 for the first time in February. Along with a decent price drop, this Crucial drive is now the cheapest Gen 5 SSD you can pick up, with the next-cheapest model, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus, $60 more expensive at the moment.

It's not even a fair comparison, too, as the entry-level 990 Evo Plus only supports PCIe 5.0 over two lanes, not four, meaning you're only getting Gen 4-equivalent speeds. The Crucial T705 is a high-performance drive that's much faster, and right now, much cheaper.

This Crucial T705 4TB SSD is the cheapest Gen 5 SSD on the market right now. It offers read and write speeds of up to 14,500 MB/s and 12,700 MB/s apiece.View Deal

SSDs that offer Gen 5 speeds are a real step up over their slower Gen 4 counterparts. The T705 will offer you sequential read and write speeds of 14,500 MB/s and 12,700 MB/s, which is significantly faster than the fastest Gen 4 SSD on the market, the Samsung 990 Pro, which taps out at 7,450 MB/s. The T705 ships with 232-Layer Micro TLC memory modules and uses the Phison E26 controller.

It's also one of the fastest you can buy, period, rivalling the WD_Black SN8100, which hits speeds of 15,000 MB/s. That drive will set you back $659.99 right now, too, a significant increase compared to the deal on offer here. The Crucial T705 drive scored an Editor's Choice award for its sustained read/write performance at high speed, along with 4.5 stars in our review.

While we wished that SSD prices were back down to what we saw 18 months ago, it's good to see that high-performance drives like this one can still drop in price. The $502.51 sale price for this Crucial T705 4TB SSD is a seriously good one in the current market, and you won't be able to beat it for speed or price. Grab it at this price while you can.

This $389 32GB DDR5 RAM kit is the cheapest on sale right now for a gaming PC upgrade β€” higher-spec RAM for $415 gives PC builders rare choice as the AI boom continues to force memory prices higher

8 September 2026 at 12:00

We're seeing 32GB DDR5 RAM prices regularly push above $400 now. That's just where the market is, and as unfair as it might seem, the world is still turning, and people still need memory for their PC upgrades. Luckily, this TeamGroup T-Force Delta RAM deal drops the price to $389.99 at Newegg, as long as you use the coupon code LUYRF228 at checkout.

● Check out this deal on Newegg

Deals like this continue to be the best way to pick up new RAM as the ongoing global DRAM shortage, caused by the AI boom, rolls on. We're not going to see lower prices for RAM or SSDs any time soon. Deals like this aren't ground-breaking, and we're nowhere near record lows, but they're the best prices in a difficult market. Sans a time machine, or going second-hand, you won't find better pricing today than this.

As for this particular RAM kit, it's a good option for a mid-tier build. It's DDR5-5200, meaning speeds of 5,200 MT/s. That isn't the fastest RAM on the market, by any means, but it's certainly an upgrade over older DDR4 modules, which would usually see speeds of around 3,600 MT/s at best.

use coupon code LUYRF228 for $40 off

T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-5200: was $429.99 now $389.99
This RGB kit from Team Group unlocks 32GB of DDR5 memory for your gaming PC or workstation rig. CAS and memory timings of 40-40-40-76, with speeds of 5,200 MT/s, mean this isn't the fastest memory out there, but it's currently the cheapest 32GB DDR5 kit you can buy.View Deal

You're getting two 16GB DDR5 modules here, with CAS and memory timings of 40-40-40-76. This is perfectly fine memory for workstation and gaming use, with built-in RGB lighting to spice up your build. Yes, it won't be the fastest you've used. If you need to max out a build with the best speeds and lowest latency, you'll need to look for higher-end DDR5 memory instead.

Luckily, you have options there. The next best option with faster speeds is this alternative kit, also from Team Group, for $415.99. The Team Group T-Force Vulcan has CAS and memory timings of 38-46-46-84, with speeds of 6,400 MT/s. Much faster, so ideal for a higher-end rig, but it lacks the RGB lighting. That might be a trade-off you're willing to accept if you've got the extra $27.

T-Force Vulcan Eco 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6400: $415.99
The next, best 32GB DDR5 RAM kit, also from Team Group, with much faster speeds of 6,400 MT/s. CAS and memory timings are 38-46-46-84. Probably the better option, if your budget can stretch to get it.View Deal

Honestly? The best option here, if you do have the extra cash, is the T-Force Vulcan for $415.99. It's faster, only slightly more expensive, and it's still a bargain compared to rival kits that can go as high as $600 or $700 at the moment. That said, a new PC build or upgrade on a budget requires a few compromises, and unless you're pushing your PC to its limits, the Team Group T-Force Delta RAM kit for $389.99 is a solid option.

Either choice is a deal worth considering in this awfully expensive market that PC builders face at the moment. AI isn't going anywhere, and we're probably going to see prices this high, if not higher, for some time. Deals like these, even if they aren't world-beating, are still the best way to get RAM at the moment.

Save up to 38% on a new gaming PC before the Labor Day sales end and beat the price rises β€” lock down last-minute savings on new pre-built rigs from Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart

7 September 2026 at 17:00

It's Labor Day, and if you're quick, you might be lucky enough to grab a bargain on a new gaming PC. The sales have been running thick all weekend, and with just hours to go before the day ends, these discounts are running out. You can save over $1,200 on a new gaming PC right now, with some prices dropping back to levels we've not seen since earlier in the year.

● Check out these gaming PC deals at Best Buy
● Last minute Labor Day deals on Walmart for gaming PCs
● Newegg gaming PC deals for Labor Day

There's no guarantee that we'll see prices this good for a while. The PC hardware market has seen prices for parts, from SSDs to RAM, skyrocket since last year. Deals continue to be the best way to upgrade you rig, especially if you're buying a pre-built, but each week and month brings further price increases. Today might have been the best time to buy, because we just don't know how the market is going to be in six weeks or months' time.

These deals are the best way to pick up a gaming PC right now, unless you want to pay prices at the very top, and give you an opportunity to bag a bargain before that happens. With Labor Day deals nearly over, here are some of the biggest and best discounts you'll find on a gaming PC from all the big retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart.

Best Labor Day Gaming PC Deals

Grab a huge saving on this ABS Kaze II Aqua gaming PC, made and shipped by Newegg. It comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD.View Deal

A budget-friendly rig for 1440p and 4K gaming. Using the Hyte Y40 wraparound case, this iBuyPower gaming PC uses the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.View Deal

Gamer Xtreme: was $1639.99 now $1249
This rig is ready for Ultra high presets at high frame rates when you're gaming at 1080p. It features the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.View Deal

Omen 35L Gaming Desktop: was $3099.99 now $2619.99
A high-end gaming PC with an RTX 5080 front and center. This rig features the Intel Core I7-14700F, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.View Deal

Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: was $1549.99 now $1309.99
This is a 1080p-capable rig, with an Intel Core i5-14400F, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.View Deal

V3 Advanced Gaming Pc: was $2099.99 now $1829.99
Secure a saving on this RTX 5070 gaming PC for 1440p gaming. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D means you're unlocking 3D V-cache with this rig, bashing away those CPU bottlenecks. Other specs include 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD.View Deal

GM70929: was $2559.99 now $2259.99
You'll struggle to find a better-priced, better-balanced gaming PC for 1440p and 4K gaming than this CyberPowerPC machine. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a formidable one, while 32GB of DDR5 RAM ensures no memory bottlenecks, with 2TB of SSD storage for plenty of games.View Deal

Aurora ACT1250 (RTX 5070 Ti): was $3849.99 now $2599.99
A formidable rig from a trusted brand, this Alienware Aurora gaming PC features the RTX 5070 Ti. You can expect to hit 4K with these specs, supported by Nvidia DLSS and multi-frame generation. You also get the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU, along with 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.View Deal

Slate Gaming PC (Arc B570): was $1199.99 now $899
A bargain-budget gaming PC in today's economy. This frugal machine features an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor and an Intel Arc B570 graphics card with 10GB of VRAM. There's also 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD for storage. View Deal

Aurora ACT1250 (RTX 5070): was $3269.99 now $2039.99
Save over $1,200 on this Alienware gaming PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD for storage. With these specs, expect to solidly play games at 1440p, with Nvidia DLSS to support.View Deal

Codex Z2 A8NVP-486US: was $2499 now $1999
A budget-friendly rig for 1440p gaming. This spec includes the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, and 2TB of SSD storage.View Deal

ROG GM70: was $2749.99 now $2599.99
This is a powerhouse rig with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB DDR5, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB. Expect to hit 1440p with this gaming PC.View Deal

Aurora ACT1250 (RTX 5060 Ti 16GB): was $1802.99 now $1699.99
This RTX 5060 Ti 16GB rig from Alienware will help you hit high frame rates at 1440p. You're getting 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, along with the 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU.View Deal

V3 Ultra 50: was $3499.99 now $2999.99
Serious gaming performance can be expected with a spec sheet like this. You're getting the powerhouse Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 coupled with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for 4K gaming, alongside 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD for storage.View Deal

Start your 3D printing journey for just $169 with these Elegoo printers before Labor Day ends β€” lock in up to 35% off the easy-to-use Neptune 3 Pro or go large with the Neptune 4 Plus for massive model printing

7 September 2026 at 11:50

The Labor Day tech deals are nearly finished, but there are still a few discounts on 3D printers that a budding hobbyist won't want to miss. The price of two popular Elegoo Neptune printers has dropped, with a discount of up to 35% available for buyers who are quick. You've got less than a day to grab these discounts before these beginner-friendly 3D printers shoot back up in price, however.

Both of these 3D printers are significantly cheaper than the prices you'll find at big retailers, including at Amazon. Elegoo's price drop means you can pick up the Neptune 3 Pro for just $169, while the Neptune 4 Plus is priced at only $309. We've tested and scored both printers highly in past reviews, with a near-perfect 4.5 stars for both, with each delivering a strong set of features that pros and beginners will love.

This budget-friendly 3D printer comes with a direct drive suitable for use with TPU, PETG, and PLA, auto bed leveling, and a heated flex PEI textured platform, making it easy to use. Assembly takes less than an hour (seven screws) and produces clean, detailed prints.

See our Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro review for more performance details.View Deal

The Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro is the older and cheaper model, but it's still a workhorse worth considering. Our Neptune 3 Pro review back in 2022 saw us shower it with praise over its auto-leveling abilities, direct drive, and quiet operation overall. It's an easy printer to assemble and start using, which makes it a good option for beginners. The direct drive extruder, meanwhile, means it's fine with difficult-to-use filaments like TPU, with a (fairly standard) 225 x 225 x 2280 build volume to work with.

Auto-leveling, along with its heated PEI build platform, round out the Neptune 3 as a good start option for someone looking to start printing models at home.

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus is a large 3D printer sporting a 320 x 320 x 385 build volume, perfect for cosplayers and those who want to print big.

Faster printing requires better cooling and the Neptune 4 Plus shares the same ludicrously large part cooling fan as the Pro, meaning this 3D printer will speed through your projects while keeping the quality finish that you expect.View Deal

Meanwhile, our Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus review proves what a strong option this more advanced model is for anyone looking to print on a larger scale. It has a dual-gear direct drive extruder, but the MVP is its huge 230 x 230 x 285mm build size. That makes this Elegoo printer a sheer powerhouse for printing, and a standout choice for any creators who are looking for speed and scale without a huge budget.

This is a premium option over the Neptune 3 Pro, and it comes with extra features like acceleration sensors, integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, and uses the popular open-source firmware for control, making it better to use.

Choosing either of these Elegoo Neptune printers won't leave you disappointed. Beginners can start off with the Neptune 3 Pro, a great 3D printer for someone looking for a well-spec'd 3D printer that's easy to assemble and use. If your funds stretch a little higher, you can go for the Neptune 4 Plus instead, a feature-filled upgrade for larger models.

The sale prices of $169 for the Neptune 3 Pro and $309 for the Neptune 4 Plus make these Elegoo 3D printers affordable and accessible, especially for somebody who hasn't owned one before. These discounts are ending soon, with the Neptune 3 Pro set to go back up in price in less than a day. If you're interested, you're going to need to be quick to secure these sale prices for yourself.

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