Black Friday gaming PC deals 2025: What to expect from this year's biggest sale

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Black Friday gaming PC deals are a while away yet, but if you're looking at the current landscape of new graphics cards, stock, and MSRP failings, I don't blame you for planning ahead. Targeting the end of November gives you time to save, and if you don't need an upgrade right away, you could be saving a large chunk of cash on some big performance boosts. Black Friday is likely when we'll see all these new configurations get their first big price drops, so read on to find out more.

Black Friday gaming deals give you the chance to get the PC specs you've been dying for and get them a little cheaper than you would normally. With so many viable components on the shelves right now, there are great offers to be had up and down the price range. There are amazing DDR5 machines below a grand out with sales events, there are 4070 builds for under $1,500, and that'll only continue as 2025's new graphics cards continue to flow into prebuilt machines. Intel taking on a new motherboard socket for its latest CPUs actually bodes well too, because it means any system rocking a 12th, 13th, or 14th-generation CPU is going to come even further down in price.

The land of the best gaming PCs is getting more exciting in 2025, with lots of new motherboard innovations, component upgrades, and all sorts of deals appearing all the time. Of course, these things are all undeniably pricey, whether you're looking at the high-end kit or the more accessible specs. Black Friday will bring discounts to it all, so it's worth preparing for.

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Black Friday gaming PC deals 2023: What to expect

Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2025 will likely be the first time we see major price cuts for the RTX 50 series configurations that are emerging throughout the year. At the time of writing, the RX 9070 has just dropped, and although we don't tend to see as many AMD prebuilt configurations on the shelves, I have a sneaky suspicion we might get more 9070 builds toward the end of the year. Of course, what happens with the more affordable end of this new GPU generation remains to be seen. The 5060 and 9060 could be a big factor in seeing the types of value we'll see at the tail end of the year.

I suspect that Intel's latest generation of desktop CPUs might drop in price by a fair margin, especially since convincing gamers to adopt a new motherboard than the DDR5 systems so far is going to be tough work. We might see a second, refreshed, and hopefully improved wave of processors for the new Intel LGA 1851 socket by November, which could bring the cost of the initial batch down even more.

AMD is going to be the brand to beat, though, and I reckon AMD gaming PCs are going to be much better value come November. To combat this, Intel's Raptor Lake (13th and 14th generation systems) are likely going to be really good value. Despite Intel now abandoning the LGA1700 socket, I think these might be worth investing in - there are plenty of ways to upgrade them still, and who knows, maybe a struggling Intel will finally decide to give legacy support to older CPU sockets in order to compete with AMD.

It's a little early to speculate on specific prices for this November, especially for 50 Series machines. But for a rough idea, you could take a look at last year's best deals down below to see the budget for what's already available.

When will Black Friday gaming PC deals start?

Black Friday officially falls on November 28 this year, which means Black Friday gaming PC deals will roughly start appearing the week or so before. Cyber Monday will no doubt have its place, but the best deals, steepest discounts, and most secure stock levels always come from Black Friday. As we've seen in previous years, it might be worth keeping an eye out for Prime Day deals too, since they've thrown some decent discounts our way as well.

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Where to get the best Black Friday gaming PC deals?

When it comes to the best Black Friday gaming PC deals, Newegg, Best Buy, Overclockers, and eBuyer are the ones to watch. We have seen that Dell has some deep discounts on their high-end Alienware rigs (namely the Alienware Aurora R13 and R14 in 2022), but the big retailers are always a safe bet as well. Amazon is a given, although we found that their deals weren't as plentiful or powerful as the first four we mentioned. In the UK, Box is another one to watch.

US:

Amazon: Fair prices on boutique built and branded prebuilt gaming PCs
Dell: Regularly has some of the best-value deals on Alienware Aurora builds
Best Buy: Low starting prices on iBuyPower, HP, and Lenovo rigs
Walmart: Competitive prices on all the major brands with the newest GPUs
Newegg: Big savings on ABS Legend and Gladiator gaming PCs

UK:

Amazon: savings on Admi, Vibox, CyberPowerPC, and more
Currys: Few deals but competitive prices on high-end gaming PC builds
Overclockers: Low starting prices for OcUK custom gaming PCs
eBuyer: Decent savings to be made on AlphaSync boutique builds
Very: Savings on PC Specialist, Zoostrom, and MSI gaming rigs
BOX: A high number of discounts on a massive range of gaming PCs

Should you wait for Black Friday gaming PC deals?

Given what we’ve seen in recent years, prebuilt gaming PCs see their biggest price reductions around Black Friday. According to the 2023 Adobe holiday shopping report, computers saw up to a 23% reduction across the board in the UK in the middle of November. By a fair margin, the lowest prices in both the US and UK are seen during this period, right when Black Friday always hits.

Unless it’s an absolute emergency, we’d strongly advise you to wait to buy a gaming PC during Black Friday week. This is especially true if you’re looking at the higher end of the specs scale, or at PCs that include RTX 30 series GPUs.

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Is it cheaper to build a gaming PC or buy one in 2025?

In the short term, buying a gaming PC will definitely work out cheaper - especially if you shop around Black Friday. PC components, especially ones that are geared at the gaming market, are undeniably expensive. Depending on what specs you're chasing though, prebuilds can offer great value, and a quicker way to access stock. Prebuilt manufacturers reserve a bulk supply of stock for new GPUs and CPUs so that they can build systems with them. So if you're struggling to find a new graphics card or processor at launch, and at MSRP, buying a prebuilt system can be hugely beneficial.

In the long run, building your PC can work out cheaper, but especially if you’re looking for your first gaming PC, we’d suggest paying more attention to the prebuilt market. If building is the road you choose to take, you can find great Black Friday CPU deals and amazing Black Friday SSD deals too.

No matter which route you take, we'd sure you to think about futureprofing. DDR5 and Gen 5 SSDs will start to become a lot more common in the years to come, and if you want something that you'll be able to upgrade down the line, you need to ensure you're set up with a motherboard that can harness those components.

Last year's best deals

Here's a preserved list of last year's best Black Friday gaming PC deals we covered in November 2024. Keep in mind that a lot of these will be available again this year, and should, in theory, be even more affordable if stock shortages don't come into play. Newer configurations may be more expensive though since a lot of the GPUs and CPUs that will make them up will still be considered brand new.

Yeyian Yumi | $1,199.99 $699.99 at Newegg
Save $500 - This build is one of our go-to recommendations when checking for some PC deals. For a long time, it was rocking its Prime Day price of $749, but it's just dropped another $50 to bring it to an excellently affordable price. It's now in backorder due to popularity, but it's still worth considering if you're looking for a budget PC.

Specs: Intel Core i5-12400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR4

Buy it if:

✅ You want modern specs on a budget
✅ You want DDR5 compatibility
✅ 1TB is enough for you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want DDR5 out of the box
❌ You want to play in 4K max settings

iBUYPOWER Slate 6 Mesh + Assassin's Creed Shadows | $1,199.99 $699.99 at Walmart
Save $500 - Basically a very similar deal to the above. Specs like these are your best value budget rigs. Yet, this just about outclasses it thanks to a smidge better CPU, and that all-important DDR5 as opposed to DDR4. Plus, you can't grumble at getting a copy of Assassin's Creed Shadows to play next February, either.

Specs: Intel Core i5-13600K, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want to enter the RTX 40-gen on a budget
✅ You want DDR5 out of the box
✅ You'll be buying Assassin's Creed Shadows anyway

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a better GPU
❌ You want more storage immediately

AOCE Gaming PC | $1,599.99 $758.99 at Newegg
Save $841 - I'm not sure how much stock I'd put in this rig's original price, because for an RTX 4060 build with DDR4 in it, that's a slightly silly price. Still, for budget buyers who want to prioritize more RAM for a DDR4 build, this is good value. The price has just dropped another $20 or so, too.

Specs: Intel Core i5-12400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 32GB of DDR4

Buy it if:

✅ You want a plentiful DDR4 machine
✅ You'd like a smaller chassis
✅ You want a DDR5-ready motherboard

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want DDR5 memory out of the box
❌ You don't need 32GB of RAM

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460 R4 | $899.99 $799.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Packing an RTX 4060 and a 13th Gen processor, this build is nice and futureproofed for the money. Its 1TB of NVMe SSD storage is nothing to sniff at either. Ideally, you'd want to upgrade the RAM to DDR5, since the motherboard will allow for it, but this will do for now.

Specs: Intel Core i5-13400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR4

Buy it if:

✅ You want an up-to-date processor
✅ You want DDR5 compatibility
✅ DLSS is a big draw

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need faster RAM straight away
❌ You need more storage space

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme | $999.99 $799.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - If you'd like an even more up-to-date processor and you aren't looking for an all-white build, this is a nice entry-level PC that will be very capable indeed. You also won't need to worry about upgrading the RAM, as it's already DDR5.

Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want an up-to-date processor
✅ DDR5 is important to you
✅ You're mainly targeting 1080p or 1440p

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want liquid cooling
❌ You want a smaller case

iBUYPOWER RDY Slate 6 Mesh | $1,199.99 $699 at Walmart
Save $500 - We said this was a great deal when it only had $200 knocked off the price. With a massive additional saving now available, this is easily one of the best deals on iBUYPOWER you'll find. Sure, the i5-13600K is an older model you won't find in many pre-builts these days, but it still holds its own and everything else in the package is very up-to-date.

Specs: Intel Core i5-13600KF, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You need a mouse and keyboard too
✅ You only need an RTX 4060
✅ You want liquid cooling

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need more memory
❌ You want a faster SSD
❌ You want a newer CPU

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme | $1,249.99 $1,089.99 at Best Buy
Save $160 - This is another super-charged budget buy. For your money, you get a solid processor, an RTX 4060 Ti, and 2TB of storage. Not bad when the equivalent iBUYPOWER build is usually a bit more expensive.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti, 2TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want an RTX 4060 Ti
✅ You need the 2TB of space
✅ You want a transparent case to show off RGB components

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want liquid cooling
❌ You want a more powerful GPU

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC | $1,799.99 $1,109.99 at Newegg
Save $690 - This one has been in - and now back out - of backorder, which speaks to it being a fab deal. With a 14th-generation i7 processor and 4060 Ti GPU combo, the 32GB of DDR5 is a cherry on top making for superb value for what you're getting. While the original price seems overpriced to us, this discounted price makes it a great buy for what you're spending.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti, 1TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want an up-to-date processor
✅ You want lots of RAM
✅ You're okay with air cooling

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play city builders at 4K max settings

HP Omen 25L | $1,499.99 $999.99 at HP
Save $500 - For this price, you might expect to see a 4060 Ti or even 4070 GPU, but it's the processor driving the value here, with a 14th Gen i7 adding some versatility. If you can juggle an upgrade down the line, this is a solid get for the long-run, especially given that HP has already cut an extra $180 off the prices we've seen for this so far this week.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You'd like great RAM and storage components
✅ You need a great CPU
✅ You have a white setup

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more GPU for the money

ABS Cyclone Ruby | $1,699.99 $1,349.99 at Newegg
Save $350 - This is another great Newegg deal on Backorder, which means purchases are dependent on them getting more in. This is similar to the ABS Cyclone Aqua above, but this Ruby version holds an RTX 4070 Super inside it and gives you more bang for your buck across the whole motherboard. This is the cheapest we've seen an RTX 4070 Super build going for this Black Friday, so keep that in mind.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, 1TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You'd like a 1440p gem, or a 4K60 competitor
✅ You want one of the best p4p deals we've seen this year
✅ You want an AMD processor

Don't buy it if:

❌ You can afford to upgrade to an RTX 4070 Ti Super or above

iBUYPOWER RDY Slate MP 003 | $1,499 $1,199 at iBUYPOWER
Save $300 - Missed this great deal earlier in the week? Well now it's back and $50 cheaper! An RTX 4060 Ti and 14th gen i7 run the show here, and give you some pretty decent value for money from iBUYPOWER. We're actually reviewing this PC as we speak. Is recommending this deal a spoiler for that review? We'll let you decide.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want an up-to-date processor
✅ You want 1440p and 4K potential
✅ You don't mind air-cooled PCs

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a higher-end GPU
❌ You want a faster SSD

Asus ROG G16HCH | $1,799.99 $1,539 at Amazon
Save $261 - This G16 was at a saving of over $400 during the last couple of weeks, and made its way down to $1,415 ahead of Black Friday. But according to the price data we're seeing, this is still under its previous lowest-ever price of $1,599, and well under its average price of $1,731. The specs you get are pretty great for the money here - again, the only thing we'd suggest upgrading is the RAM, but you will be able to slot DDR5 into it when you need it.

Specs: Intel Core i7-13700F, Nvidia RTX 4070, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR4

Buy it if:

✅ You want a mid-range rig
✅ You're okay with DDR4 RAM
✅ You're targeting 1440p

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want DDR5 out of the box

Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 | $2,079.99 $1,499.99 at Lenovo
Save $580 - One of the better deals in the Black Friday period for an RTX 4070 Super so far. Effectively this makes it one of the best value mid-range builds we've seen, and Lenovo is aways a solid brand to go with. The 8-core CPU is definitely a bonus as well.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Processor, Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want 1440p and 4K potential
✅ You want to make sure you have DDR5
✅ 1TB of storage is enough

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want liquid cooling
❌ You're holding out for an RTX 4070 Ti super or beyond

Acer Nitro 60 Gaming PC | $1,949 $1,549.99 at Walmart
Save $399 - Like above, this features the rather good RTX 4070 Super, but for just a smidge more money you get a more recent and more powerful CPU, twice the DDR5 RAM, and twice the SSD storage.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, 2TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5

Buy it if:

✅ You want fantastic 1440p performance or very good 4K
✅ You want a quick CPU for multiple processes
✅ Don't want to worry about SSD and RAM

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer AMD CPUs to Intel
❌ You'd rather push your GPU up to an RTX 4070 Ti Super or further

ABS Kaze Ruby | $2,399.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg
Save $450 - Like a lot of Newegg's best deals this season, it's already on Backorder meaning you can buy but won't be guaranteed stock. Still, you get an awful lot for your money here. An RTX 4080 Super build rarely drops below $2,000, but throw in one of the year's best games in the form of Space Marine 2 for no extra cost? Lovely stuff. The RTX 4080 Super is a massive step up from the RTX 4070 Super.

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, ABS 1000W Gold PSU, MSI B650-VC V2 DDR5 Motherboard

Buy it if:

✅ You want top-drawer gaming power
✅ You're okay with air-cooling
✅ You haven't bought Space Marine 2 yet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather wait for the RTX 50 Series
❌ You don't have a 4K setup

Corsair Vengeance i7400 Gaming PC | $2,299.99 $1,899.99 at Amazon
Save $400 - As far as we're concerned, deals on RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards can be very good value for money. A big upgrade to the RTX 4070 Super (the naming system is confusing for the 40 series), it's a powerful unit. Plus, this has some great DDR5 RAM, and an excellent CPU. There's a more expensive, slightly fancier model past the $2k mark as well. Buy now, as it's low stock!

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, Intel Core i5-13600KF, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD

Buy it if:

✅ The RTX 4070 Ti Super suits your needs
✅ You like buying Corsair parts
✅ Liquid cooling is what you want

Don't buy it if:

❌ You simply must have an RTX 4080
❌ You want more storage out of the box

Skytech King 95 Gaming PC | $2,299.99 $1,979.99 at Newegg
Save $320 - This was one of our favorite deals earlier in the week until it went out of stock... but now it's back! You don't get an RTX 4080 in this high-end build, but the RTX 4070 Ti Super is deceptively a big step up from the RTX 4070 Super. Plus, you get the most recent generation of Ryzen 7 processor. And, if we're honest, this is a gorgeous transparent case with loads of glowing colours (and liquid cooling!).

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, ABS 850W Gold PSU

Buy it if:

✅ You want an up-to-date processor
✅ You like liquid cooling
✅ The RTX 4070 Ti Super is enough for you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather pay this much and get an RTX 4080
❌ You're building a black gaming setup

Origin Chronos V3 | $2,899.99 $2,299.99 at Amazon
Save $600 - You can get a slight upgrade in specs at this price point on Black Friday with other gaming PC deals, but the Origin Chronos V3 has one big advantage: its form factor. This is a lot of power crammed into a slick mini-ITX case, and it comes complete with customizable RGB lighting. It seems especially well-suited to a console-like living-room setup.

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, Intel Core i9 14700K, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD

Buy it if:

✅ You want big power but don't have much space
✅ You want a gaming PC that can fit into your living room setup
✅ Customizable RGB lighting is a siren song for you

Don't buy it if:

❌ The form factor doesn't matter to you
❌ You want an easier time getting inside the case to upgrade parts

Thermaltake LCGS Reactor | $2,499.99 $2,199.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 - Look at this adorable little RTX 4080 Super build! I love an ITX gaming PC, particularly when one packs in this much power, and still manages to squeeze in adequate cooling in the form of a 360mm AIO.

Specs: Intel Core i7-14700KF, RTX 4080 Super, 2TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5 RAM

Buy it if:

✅ You want a smaller gaming PC
✅ You want a white gaming PC
✅ You want all the power in a tiny machine

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a regular-sized gaming PC

Cobratype Mamba Gaming PC | $2,799.99 $2,349.99 at Newegg
Save $450 - This is a little pricier than other 4080 Super builds we're seeing for Black Friday, but you pay extra for the live thermal monitoring features which will let you keep a laser-focused eye on your temperatures. It's also a blissfully powerful gaming rig.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RTX 4080 Super, 2TB SSD, 64GB of DDR5 RAM

Buy it if:

✅ You're obsessed with your PC's temperatures
✅ You want a white build
✅ You're gunning for 4K

Don't buy it if:

❌ You just want an affordable 4080 build
❌ You don't think the temperature monitoring features are worth it

AVGPC FrostFire Creator Series | $2,799.99 $2,599.99 at Newegg
Save $200 - It's back in stock! Specs-wise, there isn't much that separates this from the other high-end rigs we've spotted thus far, but this is another white option that might suit the content creators out there better thanks to the 64GB of DDR5.

Specs: Nvidia RTX 4080 Super, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 2TB SSD, 64GB of DDR5 RAM

Buy it if:

✅ You're a content creator
✅ You want an all-in-one powerhouse
✅ You play and create in 4K

Don't buy it if:

❌ You wouldn't use the RAM
❌ You aren't bothered by the color of case

If you're looking to upgrade your gaming set up in other ways this Black Friday, why not check out our Black Friday gaming chair deals page, or our Black Friday Secret Labs deals roundup.

You can also find all the best deals for these this sales season, in the Black Friday CPU deals, Black Friday graphics cards deals, and Black Friday SSD deals.

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