Newegg's Fantastech sale is here to kick Prime Day's butt - these are the six deals PC gamers need to see

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Newegg is back in action with its own Fall savings this week, looking to go toe-to-toe with Amazon's Big Deal Days (or Prime Day 2 to you and me) with discounts on everything from TVs to software. I'm more interested in PC gaming, and thankfully this component-focused retailer isn't disappointing.

With processors starting at just $87 and graphics cards from $165, you'll find all the kit you need to build a budget starter rig as well as heavier discounts on upgrade-worthy picks.

I've picked six of my favorite offers from these shelves, but there are reams of discounts to discover. The offers below are where Newegg truly shines, though, coming in cheaper than Amazon on the day of its own party. How rude.

Considering Newegg typically fares better than Amazon for Windows rigs and components things this is well worth a pivot for those hunting down Prime Day gaming PC deals.

Today's best anti-Prime Day deals at Newegg

Top 6 Newegg Fantastech deals

Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse | $73.99 $38.39 at Newegg
Save $35.60 - Yes, it's an older mouse but the Logitech G502 as an enduring reputation as one of the best mice on the market. This is a cheaper wired model, but the value it offers in those extra buttons and tried-and-tested shape is still impressive.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a budget mouse
✅ You don't want to compromise on specs
✅ You need plenty of extra buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have competitive ambitions

Price check: Amazon: $39.99 | Best Buy: $39.99

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD | $199.99 $159.99 at Newegg
Save $40 - If you want to triple your PS5's storage, the Samsung 990 Pro is the way to go. Yes, this stick has been cheaper, but that was before the prices of SSDs jumped up (and stayed there). I haven't seen this one cheaper than $159.99 all year, and it's usually closer to full price.

Buy it if:

✅ You have your own heatsink
✅ You want to stack up PS Plus downloads

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have a smaller library

Price check: Amazon: $159.99 | Best Buy: $159.99

Newegg vs Amazon: who has the better sales?

Newegg's Fantastech sale isn't going to be better than Amazon Prime Day for general shoppers, but if you're in the market for PC kit it could well take the crown. Amazon has a much smaller range of components and its gaming PCs and laptops are restricted as well. I also notice a lot more overpriced configurations of prebuilds at Amazon, whereas Newegg's marketplace system seems to stay level a lot more.

Outside of a few components and prebuilds, though, Amazon is still pulling through. There's a far wider range of more mainstream brands on Bezos's shelves, with gadgets from Razer, Corsair, Logitech, and Asus more likely to be available. While Newegg has lower prices, it focuses on lesser known, more budget-focused brands like RK Royal Kludge and Redragon.

See the full Fantastech sale at Newegg
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.