Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are primed for a comeback. We'll need to get Black Friday out of the way first, but the sequel sale is still essential if you're hunting for a new system or parts to upgrade your current rig. That's because it's a last-ditch attempt for retailers to tempt you with shiny new machines, and that equals big savings.
There are traditionally a couple of ways Cyber Monday gaming PC deals can work in your favor. The first is if there's stock of slightly older builds available, as retailers will absolutely want to clear those out before 2026. The second is if Black Friday offers don't quite catch on, as that will prompt stores to cut even fresh systems to drive more sales.
FAQ
When will Cyber Monday Gaming PC deals begin?
Cyber Monday 2025 falls on Monday, December 1, this year. Yes, that's straight after Black Friday as usual, and it's the last sale before Christmas. That itself makes it worth checking out, but it's also just a nice second chance to grab any offers you missed during the "main" seasonal event.
Should I wait until Cyber Monday to buy a gaming PC?
Given that Cyber Monday happens right after Black Friday, I personally wouldn't recommend waiting specifically for Cyber Monday gaming PC deals. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are competitive for shoppers, and we'd always bet on the early birds to catch the worms. Weirdly, some of the best deals last year started before the Friday, so keep your eyes peeled from the 20th onwards.
Where will the best Cyber Monday gaming PC deals be?
We generally find that Amazon, being the world's largest online retailer, tends to have a good selection of Cyber Monday gaming PC deals to choose from, with Dell holding some of the deeper discounts on its line of Alienware PCs as well. That's not to count out the likes of Newegg and eBuyer, which have offered some stellar savings on prebuilt systems in the past, too. Here are some important retailers to keep an eye on during the week of Black Friday and into Cyber Monday.
US:
Amazon: Some of the fairest prices on prebuilt gaming PCs online
Dell: A handful of deals on the Alienware Aurora range
Best Buy: Competitive rates on all major PC brands
Walmart: Cheap prices on entry-level PC configurations
Newegg: Great savings on prebuilt gaming rigs
UK:
Amazon: Deals and low rates on major gaming PC brands
Currys: Few deals, but offers a wide variety of prebuilt systems
eBuyer: Save on select systems and brands
Overclockers UK: Mostly stocks high-end configurations at good prices
Very: Regular discounts available on PC Specialist machines
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals: What to expect
Okay, so you're hellbent on finding a gaming PC this Cyber Monday. If you're wondering if the sale is worthwhile, the name is a bit of a giveaway. In fact, the sequel sale used to be dedicated just to technology, so actively waiting until after Black Friday for rigs and components used to be the way to go.
I wouldn't say that's the case anymore, and I wouldn't remotely sleep on Black Friday gaming PC deals. Instead, I'd use the event as a sort of "round two" for rig reductions if nothing catches your eye over the November weekend. It is also worth making peace with the fact that the graphics card scene is making things a bit weird in terms of costs, so if you don't see the price you're looking for, it's likely because Nvidia's AI shenanigans have inflated base MSRPs and increased demand.
But hey, placing the daft tech industry aside for a moment, what rigs can you expect during Cyber Monday this year? I'd say the big builds to watch out for are older RTX 4000 and RX 7000 machines. Nvidia and AMD's last-gen GPUs are still absolutely worth a look at the right price, and while you'll miss out on some newer features that can boost fps further than ever, you'll still end up with a mean 4K gaming machine.
If you're trying to stick to a tight budget, you'll want to home in on RTX 4060 builds specifically. You should be able to get an entry-level rig with that GPU for a chunk under $1,000, and the sweet spot to pay is probably about $700. Such a machine will furnish you with 1080p ultra settings in most new games, and even 1440p and 4K isn't off the cards if you leverage DLSS AI upscaling.
Most players will be on the hunt for mid-range machines, and if they're available, RTX 4070 systems will be worth pouncing on. You should expect to pay under a grand, depending on the specs, and the very most I expect to see these systems go for $1,110. I'm actually expecting to see lower offers on AMD builds with RX 7700 or RX 7800 XT GPUs, purely because the only new-gen Radeon options right now are replacements for the lineup.
The monstrously expensive machines will likely still be pricey, but unlike individual GPUs like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, complete discounted systems should be a thing. I'd keep an eye on Alienware for some of the beefiest builds since Aurora rigs tend to end up dropping to their lowest during sale events, and I suspect we'll see a few branded machines at Amazon finally drop.
As for price, I'd still brace to spend near $2,000 for an RTX 5080 rig. One of the better deals I spotted last year was on an Alienware Aurora R16 for just under that, and since the GPU itself costs a grand, there's only so low these machines can drop. If you're looking for an RTX 5090 system, you'll be looking at over $3,000, and I really can't see those models dropping lower due to the non-gaming demand for the card itself.
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