Amazon who? Here are 8 Newegg PC deals I'd use to build a rig ahead of Prime Day

Intel Core i7-12700K | $449.99 $189.99 at Newegg with code
Save $260 - This 12th-gen CPU will normally set you back $255, but Newegg has a $66 off coupon that knocks it down to a new record low. You'll want to use code FTTPDU8229 to receive the full discount and pay less.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want great high-end performance
✅ You play CPU intensive games
✅ You're not fussed about the latest parts

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer having a new-gen CPU
❌ You're not playing CPU reliant games 

Price check: Amazon $230.59 | Best Buy $349.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 + Black Myth: Wukong | $559.99 $534.99 at Newegg
Save $25 - Newegg has went the extra mile to bring this RTX 4070 GPU down to its lowest ever price, as Amazon currently wants $15 more for the same model. All Nvidia RTX 40-series cards current come with a free copy of Black Myth: Wukong as a sweetner, so you're also saving the value of the upcoming RPG.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want great mid-range performance
✅ You'd like to boost fps with AI upscaling
✅ You play PC games at 1440p

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're aiming for true 4K performance
❌ You're upgrading a budget PC

Price check: Amazon $549.99 | Best Buy $549.99

G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) | $249.99 $210.99 at Newegg with code
Save $39 - Once again, Newegg has a handy discount code that takes this 32GB DDR5 RAM kit further down the record low rabbit hole. If you use code FTTPDU8433, you'll get an extra $7 off and beat Amazon's current best.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're aiming for higher system requirements
✅ You like to play games with apps open
✅ You want a high-end build

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't need maximum memory
❌ You've got a low-end rig

Price check: Amazon $217.99 | Walmart $217.99

MSI Z790 Gaming PRO Wi-Fi LGA 1700 | $229.99 $169.99 at Newegg
Save $60 - Newegg self-titles this deal as a 'shell-shocker' and it's easy to see why. You'll pay over $200 for this motherboard elsewhere, and this offer brings the Z790 mobo down to a new record low.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to use DDR5 RAM
✅ You've got a Intel 12th, 13th or 14th gen CPU
✅ You want Wi-Fi included

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need an AMD motherboard
❌ You'd rather wait for new chipset

Price check: Amazon $207.01 | Best Buy $549.99

SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB + heatsink | $249.99 $134.99 at Newegg
Save $115 - Another 'shell-shocker' deal that knocks this speedy 2TB M.2 drive down to a new record low. Amazon has only managed to knock the drive down to Newegg's original price using a coupon, so it's save to say this is a storage bargain.

Buy it if: 

✅ You've got a huge Steam library
✅ You need speedy read/write speeds
✅ You want an included heatsink

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't need a large SSD
❌ You've not got a compatible motherboard

Price check: Amazon $145.99 | Best Buy (out of stock)

MSI Gaming Desktop Codex R2 | $1,299 $1,159 at Newegg
Save $140 - If you'd rather leave the PC building to the experts, this RTX 4060 rig should do the trick. It's currently down to a record low at Newegg and $50 cheaper than Amazon right now, not to mention it's a good price for a build with 32GB RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a 14th-gen Intel i7 CPU.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want great 1080p performance
✅ You need plenty of storage
✅ You want a base for upgrading

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to play at 4K
❌ You'd prefer to build your own

Price check: Amazon $1,209 | Best Buy (out of stock)

Acer Nitro VG271U 27-inch | $269.99 $159.99 at Newegg
Save $110 - With 40% off, this 1440p Acer monitor is down to a new record low price. It previously dropped to just under $200 way back in 2022 at Amazon, so it's nice to see it finally show up for less.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a QHD screen
✅ You need a speedy refresh rate
✅ You've not got the space for 32-inches

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer something bigger
❌ You'd spend more on a 4K screen

Price check: Amazon $269.99 | Walmart $159.99

GameSir T4 Kaleid | $45.99 $36.99 at Newegg
Save $9 - One of our favorite budget controllers is now even cheaper thanks to Newegg, and the current 19% discount brings it under $40. Despite its price, it features anti-drift hall-effect joysticks, so you won't have to worry about any disruption down the line.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a reliable gamepad
✅ You love transparent accessories
✅ You'd prefer to use a wired pad

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need wireless
❌ You want pro controller features

Price check: Amazon $41.99 | Walmart $39.99