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Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days tech deals live 2026 — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
The best deals at Amazon and beyond
Amazon Prime Day — aka Amazon Big Deal Days — is back for October 2026. Buying PC parts, building a new rig, or upgrading your existing rig is getting harder than ever with massive price rises on key components. We're here to find you the best deals to beat the hikes.
Here in our live coverage, you'll find all the best deals curated by our experts in every category, from CPUs and GPUs, RAM and SSDs, laptops and gaming PCs, peripherals, and beyond. We use extensive price tracking and our expertise to bring you deals that are actually worthwhile, accompanied by our extensive benchmarking and hands-on testing data.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day officially begins on Tuesday, October 6, but there are already great deals to be had. We'll also be bringing you lots of great deals from rival sites that host their own sales during this period, including the likes of Newegg. Remember, Amazon's sale is a Prime exclusive event, so you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to take part. Don't worry, though; even a free trial will get you access.
Quick Links: Amazon Prime Day deals
- Amazon Prime Free Trial
- Amazon Prime Monthly Plan: $14.99
- Amazon Prime Annual Plan: $139
- Amazon: All Prime Day deals
- Amazon: 73% off computers and accessories deals
- Amazon: All Gaming GPU Deals
- Amazon: Up to $500 off Gaming Monitors
- Amazon: Desktop and gaming PCs
- A few of our other dedicated Hub Pages: Best gaming PC deals | Best RAM deals | Best gaming laptop deals | Best monitor deals | Best SSD deals | Best PC peripherals deals | Best motherboard deals
Hottest Prime Day Tech Deals
Get a 25-piece electric screwdriver for PC maintenance or any DIY task. Comes with a 1,500mAh battery, LED, and extension rod.
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This excellent 9100 Pro SSD gives you Gen 5 speeds of up to 14,700MB/s, but is just $10 more than the slower 990 Pro. A perfect drive to boost your rig's speeds as an upgrade, or the start of a new gaming PC.
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This slick external power button features a 2-meter (~78 inches) cable and a splitter that lets you connect both to your case's front panel buttons. It also includes adhesive pads and zip-ties.
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Returning to its lowest-ever price, get a 32-inch curved QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate for just $189, a massive $140 saving.
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Get Samsung's 49-inch 32:9 Odyssey G9 for $797.99 on 39% off sale
The Samsung Odyssey OLEd G9 is a 49-inch dual-QHD monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with Samsung's unique 32:9 aspect ratio, simulating two 27-inch displays stuck together without a bezel in the middle. It comes with a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440, with a theoretically infinite contrast ratio and near-instant response time due to the QD-OLED panel.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a 49-inch monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio. It comes with a resolution of 5120 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 240Hz.
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Samsung uses a reserved 1800R curve — other 49-inch models come with an aggressive 1000R curve — as well as its newer, silver-brushed Odyssey finish. The monitor includes an HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 input, as well as a micro HDMI connection. The monitor also includes an upstream USB-C and two downstream USB-C ports.
If you can't take up the full screen real estate, Samsung offers picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes for using two inputs at the same time. — Jake Roach
Save $150 on the newest Mac mini with the M6 chip — both 256GB and 512GB versions on sale
The Mac mini has, until recently, been one of the best values around when it comes to all-in-one mini PCs. Ahead of the M6 launch last month, however, Apple hiked prices by $300 due to the rising cost of memory and storage. Amazon has the 256GB and 512GB starting configurations on sale for up to $150 off, helping offset that higher starting price.
The Mac mini M6 comes with a 12-core GPU, 12-core CPU, and 16GB of Unified Memory, along with either a 256GB of 512GB SSD.
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We have the 512GB configuration linked above, which is down from its $1,099 list price to $949.99. The 256GB model is on sale for $779.99, 13% off its list price of $899. Both versions come with 16GB of unified memory, along with a 12-core GPU and 12-core CPU.
In our Mac mini M6 review, our Senior Editor Brandon Hill found that CPU and SSD performance "blows away" the performance of the previous-gen Mac mini M4, with the new M6 chip matching the M4 Pro in multi-core performance. — Jake Roach
Phanteks' showcase Evolv X2 Matrix chassis is down to an all-time low price of $149.99
The Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix is a showcase PC case that's down to its lowest price ever at $149.99. You have to jump through a few hoops to get there, however. The case is on sale for $179.99, but there's a mail-in rebate that knocks the price down to $169.99. Then, if you use code KXF247, you can knock an additional $20 off, bringing the price down to that all-time low of $149.99
The Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix is a mid-tower chassis with full ATX support and a customizable 900-LED matrix.
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The Evolv X2 MAtrix is a mid-tower chassis that supports ATX, mATX, ITX, and E-ATX boards up to 280mm wide. It comes with five internal 2.5-inch bays, two of which support 3.5-inch drives. You can mount up to seven 120mm fans around the case, with 360mm radiators supports on the midpl te and top of the case. Phanteks also supports rear-connection motherboards, though double-check compatibility with your specific motherboard model.
Phanteks includes tempered glass on the front and side of the case. This Matrix version includes a 900-LED matrix that wraps around the bottom edge of the case, which you can customize with modules like system stats or a clock, as well as custom pixel art. Phanteks also includes integrated D-RGB strips around the case for interior lighting, which you can sync with other RGB components. — Jake Roach
Intel's Core i7-14700KF sneakily drops to all-time low price — get last-gen CPU on rare deal for $279.99, plus a free $90 PSU
Intel's 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs have seen inconsistent inventory over the past year, leading to similarly inconsistent prices. That's seemingly changing. Newegg has the Core i7-14700KF (along with other 14th-Gen CPUs) on sale for an all-time low price of $279.99.
Score Intel's Core i7-14700KF, the same as the 14700K but without integrated graphics, with a $80 discount using code FTTF7678 at the checkout.
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The Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core CPU, with eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. It can clock up to 5.6 GHz, and it slots into LGA 1700 motherboards. Critically, it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory given you have a compatible motherboard, though DDR4 drops about 13% of your gaming performance.
Although AMD's X3D chips dominate in games, the Core i7-14700KF offers some of the best gaming performance Team Blue currently has to offer. It stands out in heavily-threaded applications, as well, with its 12-core cluster of efficiency cores stepping in. — Jake Roach
Grab the Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless for $100 on Newegg sale
The Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with the compact 96% layout, offering all of the keys of a full-size layout, just in a slightly condensed form. Although we normally recommend the ROG Strix Scope II 96 around $130, the Morph 96 is on sale for just $100 right now.
The ROG Strix Morph 96 is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with a 96% layout. 
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This model comes with Asus' linear NX Snow V2 switches; the clicky Storm switches are sold out. You're free to swap in any switches you want with the hot-swappable PCB, which is south-facing, ensuring the LEDs shine through compatible switches. — Jake Roach
Get a 1440p QD-OLED monitor with 240Hz refresh rate for just $300 — exceptional Best Buy deal knocks $200 off AOC monitor
QD-OLED monitors continue to drop in price, and there's no better sign of that than this deal on the AOC Q27G41ZDF. It's a 1440p display with a 240Hz refresh rate, using a 27-inch QD-OLED panel. With the true black levels of OLED, the display comes with a theoretically infinite contrast ratio, as well as peak highlights rated at 1,000 nits in HDR. Pixel response times are nearly instant with OLED, as well, giving you sub-millisecond response times without any overdrive artifacts.
This AOC gaming monitor is a 27-inch QD-OLED display with a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. It comes with support for variable refresh rate, along with a three-year warranty.
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The monitor comes with Adaptive Sync and is rated as G-Sync Compatible, so you'll be able to use variable refresh rate regardless of your GPU. Like most other monitor brands selling OLED displays, AOC also offers a three-year warranty on the display, as well as a one-year, one-time accidental damage replacement. — Jake Roach
Get AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D for a solid deal at $348, plus get a free 850W ATX 3.1 power supply as a bonus
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best CPUs for gaming, usually only outranked by the newer (and more expensive) Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The chip ranks fourth for gaming out of all the CPUs we've tested in our CPU benchmark hierarchy, coming in 12% behind the 9800X3D at 1080p for $100 less. Keep in mind that the performance gap will shrink at higher resolutions, as well.
This chip is among the fastest gaming CPUs on the market and drops into modern AM5 motherboards, featuring 96MB of L3 cache with AMD's explosive 3D V-Cache, eight cores, and 16 threads. It also features a maximum boost clock of 5.0 GHz.
Apply the coupon at checkout to get the sale price.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes with eight Zen 4 cores and 16 threads, and critically, 96MB of L3 cache thanks to AMD's stacked 3D V-Cache. It slots into AM5 motherboards with a 600- or 800-series chipset, and it supports AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive 2, including Curve Optimizer. If you don't already have an AM5 motherboard, you'll need to invest in some DDR5 memory, as well. The AM5 platform doesn't support DDR4.
Investing in an AM5 platform isn't a bad idea, either. AMD has said it will support the socket through at least 2029, likely giving us at least one (and maybe two) more generations on the platform. — Jake Roach
Get into 4K OLED gaming for less with MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G 120Hz monitor
If you want to get into the crisp motion, deep blacks, and rich color of 4K OLED gaming for less, your options are limited. Most 4K OLED gaming monitors are $750 or more, and we're not seeing a lot of deep discounts on panels with those specs right now. But if you're willing to tolerate a 120Hz refresh rate, MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G could be a good entry point into this rarefied world. This pro monitor offers a 27" QD-OLED panel with G-Sync Compatible certification. Break the rules and game on it for $579.99.
MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G 4K OLED monitor isn't marketed as a gaming panel, but it can be one for less if you're willing to break the rules. A 120Hz refresh rate and G-Sync Compatible certification offer smooth gaming along with rich color and deep blacks.
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While a 120Hz refresh rate is a bit low for a hardcore gaming display, it'll still be an upgrade if you're coming from a 60Hz panel. And especially if you plan to drive this display at or near its native resolution with upscaling and aren't a fan of frame generation, the 120Hz refresh rate won't be much of a damper on your gaming experience. Even today's best graphics cards would be hard-pressed to deliver native 4K output at a 120 FPS average in the latest games without frame generation.
The Pro Max 271UPX12G comes factory-calibrated to a Delta E of less than two, and it offers an exceptional 99% coverage of the vivid DCI-P3 color gamut to go with its sharp 4K resolution. It's got two HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4a connector, as well as a stand with height, pivot, and swivel adjustments.
If you can compromise slightly on refresh rate, this panel could be a relatively affordable ticket to a 4K OLED at hundreds of dollars less than only slightly faster options. -- Jeff Kampman
Get a solid foundation for gaming PC with Zotac's MEK prebuilt for $880 — desktop includes an RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of storage on AM4 platform
Although you can find excellent deals on prebuilt desktops in the midrange to high-end, the lower end of gaming PCs has been hit most by high RAM and storage prices. With prices on those components now, it's rare to find any desktop below $1,000, but Zotac has a solid deal going right now on one of its MEK desktops at $880. It includes a Ryzen 5 5500 six-core CPU, RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
This Zotac MEK gaming PC includes a Ryzen 5 5500 CPU with six cores and 12 threads, an RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
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The RTX 5050 is the weakest GPU from Nvidia's latest generation, but it's still a solid option for 1080p at 60 FPS. It matches last-gen's RTX 4060, and it delivered a 69.3 FPS geomean across our suite of 11 modern titles at 1080p without ray tracing. The card also supports Nvidia's modern DLSS suite, including Super Resolution and Multi-Frame Generation (MFG), though note that the 8GB frame buffer is stretched too thin in some games for MFG to work properly.
On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5500 is a sub-$100 CPU with six Zen 3 cores and 12 threads. Unfortunately, it's also capped at PCIe 3.0, while most other Zen 3 chips support PCIe 4.0. Thankfully, this desktop gives you a full AM4 platform, including 16GB of DDR4, so you can easily swap in a more powerful Zen 3 chip, such as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, down the line. — Jake Roach
Save a massive $2,200 on HP's Omen 35L with an RTX 5080, 2TB of storage, and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D — sale knocks prebuilt desktop down to just $2,799.99
HP has one of the best desktop deals we've seen so far, with its HP Omen 35L clocking in at $2,799.99. For that, you get a top-spec gaming rig complete with the fastest gaming CPU on the market, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and the sensible top-end of GPUs from Nvidia's latest generation with the RTX 5080. HP also includes 2TB of storage, so you shouldn't need to upgrade for a while, along with 32GB of Kingston Fury DDR5-6000 memory.
HP's Omen 35L includes a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, a 2TB SSD, and Nvidia's RTX 5080.
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The deal comes direct from HP, and it comes with some extra goodies. In addition to free shipping, you'll get a free copy of Control Resonant; it's currently available as part of a promotion with select Nvidia GPUs. The desktop comes with a standard one-year warranty, but you can optionally purchase a two or three-year warranty from HP directly, as well. — Jake Roach
Finally, a good price cut on Intel's Core i7-14700K — grab it for $299 on Newegg right now
Intel's Core i7-14700K may be a last-gen CPU, but it's still among Intel's fastest CPUs. It's within a hair of the newer Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is games, and it provides 97% of the gaming performance of the more expensive Core i9-14900K. It's been hard to recommend over the past several sales seasons, however, due to limited inventory and poor pricing. Finally, Newegg has a deal going that makes the Core i7-14700K worth recommending.
At $299, Newegg's deal matches the all-time low for the Core i7-14700K. Although Intel can't stand up to the gaming performance of AMD's recent X3D CPUs, the Core i7-14700K is particularly attractive right now because it supports both DDR4 and DDR5, saving you some money if you need to upgrade your motherboard and memory. Keep in mind that going with DDR4 will give up about 13% of your gaming performance at 1080p, however.
Get 20 total cores, eight performance, and 12 efficiency, with 28 threads and Intel UHD Graphics 770 included.
Use code FTTF7677 to save $91 at checkout.
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With DDR4, the Core i7-14700K matches the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in games, shooting ahead by that 13% margin when paired with quality DDR5. If you end up picking up the Core i7-14700K, make sure to flash the latest BIOS to your motherboard to apply Intel's mitigations for Raptor Lake degradation. — Jake Roach
A $95, 1TB portable SSD? In this economy?
Lenovo has a 1TB portable SSD for $99.99. Its PS6S portable SSD, meant for on-the-go laptop use, is a doorbuster for the company's competition with Prime Day. And you can get it down to $95 with the code EXTRAFIVE at checkout.
The Lenovo PS6S 1TB isn't the fastest drive, but it's metal, compact, and, on this sale, affordable. Use the code EXTRAFIVE at checkout for an extra $5 off.
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This is not a high-performance drive that you'll want to shuck. The slim metal enclosure with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port houses an SSD with a read speed of up to 550 MB/s and a write speed of up to 500 MB/S. But if you just need a drive to store a few extra games or to move a few files around with, this will do the job.
The drive weighs 40 grams, so it should fit fine in your laptop back. It's compatible with PC, Mac, and Android devices. — Andrew E. Freedman
Grab Apple's AirPods Pro 3 for $179 and give yourself or a loved one a gift that's easy to love
If you own an Apple device, it's likely that you have — or want — a set of AirPods. Sure, you can pair any old set of Bluetooth earbuds with an iDevice, and they'll probably work fine. But every time you run into a cut corner or software feature that doesn't work seamlessly on those buds, you'll curse yourself for not going with the Apple option. And non-techies will be even less tolerant of those pitfalls, which is why AirPods are a perenially solid gift idea.
If you or a loved one could use an AirPods upgrade, now is a great time to grab a new pair. Amazon has Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 buds on sale for just $179.99, or just $10 above their all-time low price.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 seamlessly fit into your personal Apple device ecosystem. The third generation boasts improved active noise cancellation and fitness tracking tech. Get Apple's latest buds now for just $10 above their all time low.
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Apple claims the AirPods Pro 3 are twice as effective at cutting noise as their predecessors thanks to upgraded ear tips and stronger active noise cancellation. And in the event you have hearing loss, these buds can double as hearing aids, too.
If you forget to charge your Apple Watch before a workout (or just don't have one, period), the Pro 3s can link up with your iPhone to monitor your heart rate and activities instead.
And if you frequently misplace your wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 support Apple's Find My and Precision Finding features, making them harder to lose. I can't count how many times I've used this feature with my own AirPods Pro 2s to track them down.
If you want (or need) advanced wireless earbuds that are easy to live with and easy to love, this is a great deal on a solid pair. -- Jeff Kampman
Samsung's 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor dips below $1,000 in latest price slashing spree
Earlier this year, Samsung launched two new additions to the Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor family: 27- and 32-inch versions of the G80SH. Now, we’re seeing the most significant discount for the 32-inch model, which falls from $1,299.99 to $999.99.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) is a 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a brilliant QD-OLED panel. It offers video connectivity over HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and USB-C.
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Specs-wise, the 32-inch G80SH features a 4K QD-OLED panel, meaning a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160, along with a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz and a 0.03 ms response time. The monitor also has a typical brightness of 300 nits and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is supported, although there is no mention of Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. You'll find two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 port, and a USB-C port (96-watt Power Delivery) for your video needs. — Brandon Hill
TP-Link's Archer BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 router drops to sub-$80 for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Unlike more expensive Wi-Fi 7 routers, the Archer BE3600 is a dual-band unit, which only offers coverage of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It lacks the high-performance 6 GHz band; hence, it is bargain-basement pricing. However, for typical household use, it's likely that you wouldn't truly benefit from the 6 GHz band unless you're doing a lot of large wireless data transfers across the network.
The Archer BE3600 includes a 2.5 GbE WAN port, one 2.5 GbE LAN port, and three additional 1 GbE ports. In addition, there's a USB 3.0 port for adding an external storage device. — Brandon Hill
This TP-Link Archer BE3600 router is one of the best-value routers you can buy right now, offering some Wi-Fi 7 support and 2.5G LAN accessibility.
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Wi-Fi 7 has been around for several years now, meaning that the hardware is mature and prices have started to stabilize. This is especially true given that Wi-Fi 8 is right around the corner. The TP-Link Archer BE3600 was one of the first "affordable" Wi-Fi 7 routers to hit the market with a street price of $99. Today, however, you can get the same router for just $79.98.
Snag this 1TB Kingston NV3 M.2 SSD for only $156 - $59/27% discount matches its low from earlier this year, helping to take some of the sting out of buying storage
Thanks to insatiable demand from AI, SSD prices have absolutely gone through the roof for almost a year now. Kingston’s NV3 M.2 SSD drive is on sale for only $156, and if you’re a student, you can use promo code EDUSSD63, along with a .edu email in your Newegg account, and take another $10 off (to $146), making this one of the best deals around on a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
The 1TB Kingston NV3 is solid mid-range class PCIe 4.0 M.2 with sequntial read/write speeds up to 6,000/4,000 MB/s R/W respectfully. It sports a long 5-year warranty and includes Acronis cloning software.
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The NV3 is an 80mm drive and fits in any M.2 socket that supports 2280-size (or larger) devices. We reviewed this drive in 2024 and noted it was a marked improvement over the NV2 and a reasonably good budget SSD. Performance looks good on paper, with 6,000 MB/s sequential reads and 4,000 MB/s sequential writes, and it's solid for a PCIe 4.0 DRAM-less drive. It isn’t the fastest drive out there, but it’s good for your OS, media, or as a secondary drive for games.
At $156, it’s not close to its all-time low of just over $50 way back in April 2025, but it’s still one of the lowest-priced, speedy, name-brand PCIe 4.0 1TB M.2 SSDs available during Prime Big Deals days.
13-inch MacBook Air with M5 falls to its original $1,099 starting price
Remember when, just a few months ago, the cost of memory hadn't led Apple to increase the price of its Macs? Well, for a brief moment during the sales surrounding Prime Day, you can relive those days. The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5, Apple's premium, thin-and-light laptop, is back down to $1,099 at Best Buy and Amazon.
The MacBook Air with M5, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of RAM is down to $1,099, a great deal for Apple's most high-end, ultraportable notebook. The sale covers all four colors.
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The MacBook Air with M5, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of RAM is down to $1,099, a great deal for Apple's most high-end, ultraportable notebook. The sale covers all four colors.
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The sales cover all four colors: midnight, starlight, sky blue, and silver.
In my review of the laptop, I described the MacBook Air as "the best option for the majority of users" in the Mac lineup. Its thin design, nice display, long-lasting battery, and premium build are all huge benefits over the cheaper MacBook Neo.
The M5 is a strong performer. It's likely to be replaced with an M6 model sometime early next year, but hey, if that gets you a great computer that should still last a few years, it's worth checking out if you or a loved one is in need of a new system. — Andrew E. Freedman
Acer's Predator XB273U F5 27-inch 1440p 200 Hz gaming monitor gets a massive $220 discount
We have another Acer monitor deal coming in hot, this time from Amazon. The Acer Predator XB273U F5 monitor is currently listed at $545.01 from the online retail giant, but a $220.89 instant coupon (available on the product page) drops the price to just $324.12. The price on the XB273U F5 has ranged from $539.39 to $546.27 according to Amazon's own price checker tool, so this is a killer deal that shouldn't be ignored.
The Acer Predator XB273U F5 is a fantastic 27-inch 1440p 200 Hz gaming monitor supporting Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar tech.
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We reviewed the XB273U F5 earlier this year, and it's a 27-inch IPS monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 360 Hz native refresh rate. The panel supports AMD FreeSync Premium, and it's also one of the first monitors that we tested that supports Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology. G-Sync Pulsar helps to further smooth motion without contributing to a reduction in overall screen brightness.
Our gaming monitor reviewer, Christian Eberle, described the monitor, writing, "Based on the smoothness I observed and its super low input lag, the XB273U F5 is the first LCD that delivers gaming performance equal to a premium OLED gaming monitor. G-Sync Pulsar provides visually perfect motion resolution and instant control response at 360 Hz."
When it comes to ports, you'll find two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and an onboard USB hub (three downstream). — Brandon Hill
Save $70 on the MSI MPG X870E Gaming Plus Wifi motherboard – All-time low price of $169 makes this mid-range board a great option to upgrade or start your AM5 build today
Although we’re all neck-deep in the AIpocalypse, some items, like motherboards, haven’t seen prices skyrocket and become unaffordable like RAM, video cards, and storage. In fact, we see quite a few deals on individual boards (read: not in a combo deal with multiple items), and we found a gem in the MSI X870E Gaming Plus Wifi for only $170 ($70 off) with promo code FTT8257. This motherboard, although we didn’t personally review it, is a quality budget X870E solution that supports current and next-gen AM5-based processors and is a solid base for building your new system. Or at this price, a worthwhile upgrade from X670, offering more and faster ports (think more M.2, more USB, etc.), an updated appearance, and native support for 9000 series processors like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D ($429 and includes two freebies) or 9850X3D at $469 that’s also currently on sale.
Matching it's ALL-TIME LOW, the MSI X870E Gaming Plus Wifi is a solid budget-class motherboard on the X870E platform.
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The MSI X870E Gaming Plus Wifi offers users plenty of USB ports on the rear IO, including USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C, three M.2 connectors (one PCIe 5.0), and four SATA ports for storage, fast networking with 2.5 GbE and Wi-fi 7 (the faster 320Hz version, even), and a black appearance with white highlights that will blend in with most any dark/black build theme. It doesn’t include any RGB bling, but it has plenty of integrated headers to add them if needed.
At only $170 (and $70 off with the promo code) for the X870E Gaming Plus Wifi, this is one of the best standalone deals for a budget X870E motherboard. In fact, it’s one of the least expensive options out there that isn’t an open box. You can probably find X870 or B850 options for less, but you may run into lane sharing with M.2 drives since those platforms offer less available bandwidth from the chipset.
Amazon disounts its flagship Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers by 30%
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since we first took a look at the Amazon Eero Max 7, as it was one of the very first Wi-Fi 7 routers to hit the market. As such, it gave us a glimpse of the speed improvement that would be fleshed out as more Wi-Fi 7 devices hit the market. Given that the Eero Max 7 now has some age on it, Amazon is offering a pretty generous discount, taking 30 percent off configurations.
The Eero Max 7 is Amazon's flagship Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system. This is a 2-pack, with each node featuring two 2.5 GbE ports and two 10 GbE ports.
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That means that you can get the Eero Max 7 2-pack for just 799.99, compared to its usual asking price of $1,149.99.
The Eero Max 7 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router with a 2x2 2.4 GHz band (688 Mbps), a 4x4 5 GHz band (8,647 Mbps), and a 4x4 6 GHz band (11,530 Mbps). The four satellites can communicate via a dedicated wireless backhaul or a wired backhaul for improved performance. With this two-pack, you’ll get up to $5,000 square feet of coverage. — Brandon Hill
Acer Nitro MGA270U gaming monitor plummets to just $135 — 27 inches of 200 Hz 1440p gaming goodness
Do GPU, memory, and CPU prices have you feeling down? Well, not every segment of the PC gaming space has been hit with catastrophic price hikes, particularly when it comes to gaming monitors. In fact, gaming monitors have increasingly become more affordable, as maturing OLED technology pushes VA and IPS panels even lower. For instance, take a look at the Acer Nitro MGA270U X2biipx. This monitor has a typical MSRP of $229.99, but Walmart is currently selling the monitor for just $135, representing a $94.99 discount.
The Acer Nitro MGA270U is a great, entry-level 1440p gaming monitor featuring a 27-inch IPS panel. THe Nitro MGA270U has a maximum refresh rate of 200 Hz, and fully supports AMD FreeSync Premium.
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Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days tech deals live 2026 — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
The best deals at Amazon and beyond
Amazon Prime Day — aka Amazon Big Deal Days — is back for October 2026. Buying PC parts, building a new rig, or upgrading your existing rig is getting harder than ever with massive price rises on key components. We're here to find you the best deals to beat the hikes.
Here in our live coverage, you'll find all the best deals curated by our experts in every category, from CPUs and GPUs, RAM and SSDs, laptops and gaming PCs, peripherals, and beyond. We use extensive price tracking and our expertise to bring you deals that are actually worthwhile, accompanied by our extensive benchmarking and hands-on testing data.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day officially begins on Tuesday, October 6, but there are already great deals to be had. We'll also be bringing you lots of great deals from rival sites that host their own sales during this period, including the likes of Newegg. Remember, Amazon's sale is a Prime exclusive event, so you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to take part. Don't worry, though; even a free trial will get you access.
Quick Links: Amazon Prime Day deals
- Amazon Prime Free Trial
- Amazon Prime Monthly Plan: $14.99
- Amazon Prime Annual Plan: $139
- Amazon: All Prime Day deals
- Amazon: 73% off computers and accessories deals
- Amazon: All Gaming GPU Deals
- Amazon: Up to $500 off Gaming Monitors
- Amazon: Desktop and gaming PCs
- A few of our other dedicated Hub Pages: Best gaming PC deals | Best RAM deals | Best gaming laptop deals | Best monitor deals | Best SSD deals | Best PC peripherals deals | Best motherboard deals
Hottest Prime Day Tech Deals
Get a 25-piece electric screwdriver for PC maintenance or any DIY task. Comes with a 1,500mAh battery, LED, and extension rod.
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This excellent 9100 Pro SSD gives you Gen 5 speeds of up to 14,700MB/s, but is just $10 more than the slower 990 Pro. A perfect drive to boost your rig's speeds as an upgrade, or the start of a new gaming PC.
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This slick external power button features a 2-meter (~78 inches) cable and a splitter that lets you connect both to your case's front panel buttons. It also includes adhesive pads and zip-ties.
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Returning to its lowest-ever price, get a 32-inch curved QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate for just $189, a massive $140 saving.
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Get Samsung's 49-inch 32:9 Odyssey G9 for $797.99 on 39% off sale
The Samsung Odyssey OLEd G9 is a 49-inch dual-QHD monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with Samsung's unique 32:9 aspect ratio, simulating two 27-inch displays stuck together without a bezel in the middle. It comes with a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440, with a theoretically infinite contrast ratio and near-instant response time due to the QD-OLED panel.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a 49-inch monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio. It comes with a resolution of 5120 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 240Hz.
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Samsung uses a reserved 1800R curve — other 49-inch models come with an aggressive 1000R curve — as well as its newer, silver-brushed Odyssey finish. The monitor includes an HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 input, as well as a micro HDMI connection. The monitor also includes an upstream USB-C and two downstream USB-C ports.
If you can't take up the full screen real estate, Samsung offers picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes for using two inputs at the same time. — Jake Roach
Save $150 on the newest Mac mini with the M6 chip — both 256GB and 512GB versions on sale
The Mac mini has, until recently, been one of the best values around when it comes to all-in-one mini PCs. Ahead of the M6 launch last month, however, Apple hiked prices by $300 due to the rising cost of memory and storage. Amazon has the 256GB and 512GB starting configurations on sale for up to $150 off, helping offset that higher starting price.
The Mac mini M6 comes with a 12-core GPU, 12-core CPU, and 16GB of Unified Memory, along with either a 256GB of 512GB SSD.
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We have the 512GB configuration linked above, which is down from its $1,099 list price to $949.99. The 256GB model is on sale for $779.99, 13% off its list price of $899. Both versions come with 16GB of unified memory, along with a 12-core GPU and 12-core CPU.
In our Mac mini M6 review, our Senior Editor Brandon Hill found that CPU and SSD performance "blows away" the performance of the previous-gen Mac mini M4, with the new M6 chip matching the M4 Pro in multi-core performance. — Jake Roach
Phanteks' showcase Evolv X2 Matrix chassis is down to an all-time low price of $149.99
The Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix is a showcase PC case that's down to its lowest price ever at $149.99. You have to jump through a few hoops to get there, however. The case is on sale for $179.99, but there's a mail-in rebate that knocks the price down to $169.99. Then, if you use code KXF247, you can knock an additional $20 off, bringing the price down to that all-time low of $149.99
The Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix is a mid-tower chassis with full ATX support and a customizable 900-LED matrix.
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The Evolv X2 MAtrix is a mid-tower chassis that supports ATX, mATX, ITX, and E-ATX boards up to 280mm wide. It comes with five internal 2.5-inch bays, two of which support 3.5-inch drives. You can mount up to seven 120mm fans around the case, with 360mm radiators supports on the midpl te and top of the case. Phanteks also supports rear-connection motherboards, though double-check compatibility with your specific motherboard model.
Phanteks includes tempered glass on the front and side of the case. This Matrix version includes a 900-LED matrix that wraps around the bottom edge of the case, which you can customize with modules like system stats or a clock, as well as custom pixel art. Phanteks also includes integrated D-RGB strips around the case for interior lighting, which you can sync with other RGB components. — Jake Roach
Intel's Core i7-14700KF sneakily drops to all-time low price — get last-gen CPU on rare deal for $279.99, plus a free $90 PSU
Intel's 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs have seen inconsistent inventory over the past year, leading to similarly inconsistent prices. That's seemingly changing. Newegg has the Core i7-14700KF (along with other 14th-Gen CPUs) on sale for an all-time low price of $279.99.
Score Intel's Core i7-14700KF, the same as the 14700K but without integrated graphics, with a $80 discount using code FTTF7678 at the checkout.
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The Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core CPU, with eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. It can clock up to 5.6 GHz, and it slots into LGA 1700 motherboards. Critically, it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory given you have a compatible motherboard, though DDR4 drops about 13% of your gaming performance.
Although AMD's X3D chips dominate in games, the Core i7-14700KF offers some of the best gaming performance Team Blue currently has to offer. It stands out in heavily-threaded applications, as well, with its 12-core cluster of efficiency cores stepping in. — Jake Roach
Grab the Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless for $100 on Newegg sale
The Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with the compact 96% layout, offering all of the keys of a full-size layout, just in a slightly condensed form. Although we normally recommend the ROG Strix Scope II 96 around $130, the Morph 96 is on sale for just $100 right now.
The ROG Strix Morph 96 is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with a 96% layout. 
Use code FTTF7996 to save $15 at checkout. 
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This model comes with Asus' linear NX Snow V2 switches; the clicky Storm switches are sold out. You're free to swap in any switches you want with the hot-swappable PCB, which is south-facing, ensuring the LEDs shine through compatible switches. — Jake Roach
Get a 1440p QD-OLED monitor with 240Hz refresh rate for just $300 — exceptional Best Buy deal knocks $200 off AOC monitor
QD-OLED monitors continue to drop in price, and there's no better sign of that than this deal on the AOC Q27G41ZDF. It's a 1440p display with a 240Hz refresh rate, using a 27-inch QD-OLED panel. With the true black levels of OLED, the display comes with a theoretically infinite contrast ratio, as well as peak highlights rated at 1,000 nits in HDR. Pixel response times are nearly instant with OLED, as well, giving you sub-millisecond response times without any overdrive artifacts.
This AOC gaming monitor is a 27-inch QD-OLED display with a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. It comes with support for variable refresh rate, along with a three-year warranty.
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The monitor comes with Adaptive Sync and is rated as G-Sync Compatible, so you'll be able to use variable refresh rate regardless of your GPU. Like most other monitor brands selling OLED displays, AOC also offers a three-year warranty on the display, as well as a one-year, one-time accidental damage replacement. — Jake Roach
Get AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D for a solid deal at $348, plus get a free 850W ATX 3.1 power supply as a bonus
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best CPUs for gaming, usually only outranked by the newer (and more expensive) Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The chip ranks fourth for gaming out of all the CPUs we've tested in our CPU benchmark hierarchy, coming in 12% behind the 9800X3D at 1080p for $100 less. Keep in mind that the performance gap will shrink at higher resolutions, as well.
This chip is among the fastest gaming CPUs on the market and drops into modern AM5 motherboards, featuring 96MB of L3 cache with AMD's explosive 3D V-Cache, eight cores, and 16 threads. It also features a maximum boost clock of 5.0 GHz.
Apply the coupon at checkout to get the sale price.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes with eight Zen 4 cores and 16 threads, and critically, 96MB of L3 cache thanks to AMD's stacked 3D V-Cache. It slots into AM5 motherboards with a 600- or 800-series chipset, and it supports AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive 2, including Curve Optimizer. If you don't already have an AM5 motherboard, you'll need to invest in some DDR5 memory, as well. The AM5 platform doesn't support DDR4.
Investing in an AM5 platform isn't a bad idea, either. AMD has said it will support the socket through at least 2029, likely giving us at least one (and maybe two) more generations on the platform. — Jake Roach
Get into 4K OLED gaming for less with MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G 120Hz monitor
If you want to get into the crisp motion, deep blacks, and rich color of 4K OLED gaming for less, your options are limited. Most 4K OLED gaming monitors are $750 or more, and we're not seeing a lot of deep discounts on panels with those specs right now. But if you're willing to tolerate a 120Hz refresh rate, MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G could be a good entry point into this rarefied world. This pro monitor offers a 27" QD-OLED panel with G-Sync Compatible certification. Break the rules and game on it for $579.99.
MSI's Pro Max 271UPX12G 4K OLED monitor isn't marketed as a gaming panel, but it can be one for less if you're willing to break the rules. A 120Hz refresh rate and G-Sync Compatible certification offer smooth gaming along with rich color and deep blacks.
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While a 120Hz refresh rate is a bit low for a hardcore gaming display, it'll still be an upgrade if you're coming from a 60Hz panel. And especially if you plan to drive this display at or near its native resolution with upscaling and aren't a fan of frame generation, the 120Hz refresh rate won't be much of a damper on your gaming experience. Even today's best graphics cards would be hard-pressed to deliver native 4K output at a 120 FPS average in the latest games without frame generation.
The Pro Max 271UPX12G comes factory-calibrated to a Delta E of less than two, an
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