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PSA: Additional Newegg deals unlock in 9 hours

There's plenty more where all this is coming from. Newegg is unlocking new Shell Shocker deals in just nine hours, and there's plenty from Cooler Master, AMD, Thermaltake, MSI and more lined up and ready to go. Be sure to check in with the Shell Shocker offers throughout the week.

See all Newegg Shell Shockers at Newegg

One of the coolest looking headsets at its best price of the year so far

Fractal Scape headset on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Newegg isn't performing great in the headset department this Prime Day, but it is matching Amazon's $169.99 sales price on the Fractal Design Scape headset. This is a slick piece of kit, and it usually carries its own $199.99 price tag for the pleasure. It doesn't hide a shoddy audio quality underneath that smooth build, RGB flair, and included charging stand though. In fact, these cups sound fantastic across a range of platforms.

It has been cheaper in the past. Last year we saw this model drop down to $139.99 - but that extra discount hasn't been spotted since and certainly not in 2026. In the last few months, this one's been stuck at full price save for one flash sale to $170.

Fractal Design Scape | $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon

I'm not sure why this Nintendo Switch 2 is listed as a FantasTech deal

Nintendo Switch 2 on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

It's sitting at its usual full $449.99 price tag after all. If you're not tied to Newegg, there's a far better offer out there, allowing you to choose between Pokemon Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Mario Kart World with your console for $499.99. That's about a $20 - $30 saving on your game of choice.

Nintendo Switch 2 | $449.99 at Newegg

Nintendo Switch 2 choose your own game bundle | $499.99 at Amazon

Another sub-$1,000 gaming PC

AOACE gaming PC on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

This AOACE RTX 5060 rig has taken a $900 price drop to $999.99 in Newegg's FantasTech sale this week. That's a pretty steep fall, but it also comes with a $40 Newegg gift card to boot. This machine sensibly pairs a mid-range GPU with a mid-range GPU, but does take a hit in the RAM department.

You're getting 32GB... of DDR4. That's not particularly future-proofed but it's a solid starting point if you have a hard three-figure budget.

AOACE RTX 5060 gaming PC | $1,899.99 $999.99 at Newegg

NAS builders listen up

Ugreen NASync

(Image credit: Future)

The UGreen NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-bayer is $116 off in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals, settling at a $583.99 sales price. That's a good sight better than its original $699.99 MSRP, especially if you're after a home server with support for 10GbE speeds. Its slightly awkward software is easy enough to navigate and, while it's slightly more expensive, you've got more versatility in here than you do the similarly priced Synology 4-bay DiskStation at $511.99.

UGreen NASync DXP4800 Plus | $699.99 $583.99 at Newegg

A fantastic PC builders bundle

Motherboard, processor, and SSD bundle on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Newegg has listed a bundle including the Gigabyte Aorus B850 ATX motherboard, AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor, and Samsung 990 Pro 1TB SSD. All that together would normally run you $679.97, but nearly $250 off that final price takes us down to $429.99. Considering inflated SSD prices would have had you spending $320 on that SSD alone a few weeks ago, this is well worth a look.

As if that wasn't enough, Newegg is also throwing in a free Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 CPU AIO cooler, worth $79.99.

Gigabyte Aorus | AMD Ryzen 5 | Samsung 990 Pro | $679.97 $429.99 at Newegg

Newegg has one of the better RTX 5070 prices on the web this Prime Day

MSI Shadow RTX 5070 graphics card

(Image credit: Future)

The 12GB MSI Shadow RTX 5070 (triple fan) has dropped down to $549 for Newegg account holders this Prime Day. That's a rare skip back down to MSRP (though these are hard to find at their launch prices these days) for the OC card.

A $67 discount appears immediately on site, but you'll need to enter the email address associated with your Newegg account to access the additional $30 saving for the full discount.

MSI Shadow RTX 5070 12GB 3X OC | $646.99 $549.99 at Newegg

A new Xbox gift card draws near

White Xbox logo on a green background

(Image credit: Future)

Newegg has just listed a $17 discount on its stock of $100 gift cards. You'll need to really know you have a shopping list worth it, but if you're already browsing Microsoft's own digital offers it's worth keeping some extra cash in your back pocket. This is a fully digital delivery so it's not refundable. Unfortunately it doesn't look like the promo code works with any cheaper gift card options either.

Xbox $100 gift card | $100 $83 at Newegg

It's tough to find RTX 5080 gaming laptops for less than $2,500 these days

Gigabyte A16 Pro gaming laptop on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

I remember when Black Friday would give us RTX 5080 gaming laptops for less than $2,000 - now you're lucky if you get close to $2,500. While the goal posts may have been moved, Gigabyte's A16 Pro is still doing a solid job of beating the competition right now. Newegg has this Intel Core 7 240H configuration down to $2,449 right now, for a smaller saving of $150.99 off its original $2,599.99.

Still, with Best Buy struggling to keep its own RTX 5080 gaming laptop deals close to that price, this is a must-see for anyone after a serious upgrade.

Gigabyte A16 Pro | $2,599.99 $2,449 at Newegg

A solid budget QHD monitor

KTC gaming monitor on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Looking to boost your resolution without breaking the bank? This KTC QHD monitor manages to hold onto a $151.99 sales price in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals, all while offering a 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. That's a decent set of specs for a hair over $150 - especially if you're pairing up with a more modest graphics card. You won't get the deeper contrasts of a Mini LED or OLED job in this IPS but it's still going to look slick.

KTC H27T22C-3 | $199.99 $151.99 at Newegg

This Vulcan RAM is looking solid... for 2026

T-Force Vulcan RAM on a purple background

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RAM's expensive now, we've got a lot of time to get used to that fact. If you absolutely need the upgrade, though, this Team Group Vulcan set is one of your more agreeable DDR5 options. You're getting 16GB here split across two 8GB sticks, with a $20 discount up front. Pair that with promo code FTTF4657 and you're sorted for a $199.99 upgrade.

Team Group Vulcan DDR5 (16GB) | $239.99 $199.99 at Newegg

An RTX 5070 gaming PC for $1,399.99

Thermaltake gaming PC on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

That's looking pretty sweet in my book. This Thermaltake LCGS build pairs that upper mid-range GPU with a mid-range Intel Core i5-14400F processor, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD for a pretty slick $1,399.99. It's an offer I would have nodded in approval at last year, and in 2026 it's rising high above the rest of the competition.

Thermaltake LCGS RTX 5070 PC | $1,799.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg

The best price of the year on one of our top gaming chairs

Fractal Refine gaming chair on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Fractal Refine is one of our favorite gaming chairs, pairing excellent armrests with a plush set of cushions and an impressive line between ergonomics and comfort. We rate is at the best seat for most players - it doesn't throw frilly extras in to bump up the price but still justifies its cost particularly well - even better today.

The Fractal Refine has dropped back down to 2026's best price so far, hitting $479.99 in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals (and matching Amazon's current rate).

Fractal Refine | $599.99 $479.99 at Newegg

A solid mid-tower ATX PC case for less than $50

Zalman PC case on a purple background

(Image credit: Zalman)

Building a PC is seriously expensive right now - so you don't want one of your biggest expenditures to be your case. That's where this Zalman i3 Neo case comes into play. Fit for ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX boards, this is one of Newegg's cheaper offerings this week (while still looking the part at least). It's not a massive saving, with $9 off the $57.99 MSRP, but it's certainly taking us down to a slightly more affordable price bracket.

Zalman i3 NEO case | $57.99 $48.99 at Newegg

LG OLED TVs for $900 off, with a free gift card or... DJ light system?

LG OLED C5 TV on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

That's a pretty impressive offer for anyone using Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals to upgrade their TV. While the cheapest offer sits on a 42-inch model (for $899), the 55-incher is also available for $1,099 (was $1,999). There's a difference between these discounts, though.

Opting for the smaller screen will send you home with the free $30 Newegg promo gift card. That's unfortunately forfeited in the larger offer. Instead, you're getting a free... disco ball?

That's got to be one of the weirdest bundles going at Newegg right now.

LG OLED C5 42-inch | $1,399 $899 at Newegg

LG OLED C5 55-inch | $1,999 $1,099 at Newegg

This is a rare RTX 50-Series gaming laptop deal under $1,000

Acer Nitro V15 gaming laptop on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Acer Nitro V15 has dropped to $949.99 in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals, offering up a rare chance to secure an RTX 5050 GPU in a three-figure device. This is a starter rig, with an Intel Core i7-13620H, but it's still sporting the minimum 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. You've even got a free set of Acer accessories included as well.

Acer Nitro V15 | $1,049.99 $949.99 at Newegg

Or cash in for a larger curved model

LG UltraGear gaming monitor

(Image credit: LG)

Prefer a bigger screen over a faster screen? The LG UltraGear OLED is $500 off right now, putting it just a little over the MSI's price point. It stretches your panel a full 34-inches in its curved form factor, though, with the main sacrifice being that drop down to a 240Hz refresh rate.

That's nothing to sniff at, though. In fact this is more of a case of the MSI being unnecessarily fast rather than the LG being too slow. With all that cash off the $1,199.99 MSRP, Newegg has this one at $699.99 this week.

LG UltraGear | $1,199.99 $699.99 at Newegg

MSI's OLED 360Hz monitor takes a $118 price cut

MSI gaming monitor on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Want immersion and speed? Well that's just greedy.

Thankfully this 27-inch MSI panel can serve up both an OLED display and a 360Hz refresh rate (at 1440p). That's a solid set of specs that usually comes with a $650-ish price tag. A $118 discount drops us down to $529.99 today, though.

This is a premium panel at a great price, with a 0.03ms response time, easy pivot and tilt stand, and HDR built straight in.

MSI 27-inch MPG 271QRX | $647.99 $529.99 at Newegg

PSA: Newegg is running combo offers that could bring further savings to your upgrade

Newegg regularly bundles up components during major sales events, and this year's anti-Prime Day deals are no different. The retailer has a range of Intel and AMD combo options up for grabs, with three-figure savings applied when combining processors, components, and motherboards.

See all combo offers at Newegg

There's no cash off the Meta Quest 3, but Newegg does have a gift card up for grabs

Meta Quest 3 on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

If you don't want the cheaper Meta Quest 3S, the full-fat headset is a considerable step up in price this week. To sweeten the deal without dropping the price, though, Newegg is also offering a $50 promotional gift card. That will get you some extra credit at Newegg's site, not Meta's own store, with the code coming 4 days after invoice.

Meta Quest 3 | $50 Newegg promo card | $599.99 at Newegg

Newegg's matching Amazon's price on the Hatsune Miku gaming mouse

Asus Hatsune Miku gaming mouse on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Hatsune Mike Edition of Asus's wireless gaming mouse has taken an extra discount in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals, beating Amazon's record-low price. This one's more for the aesthetic, but still comes with a solid 65g weight and 12,000 DPI sensor for casual gameplay. Combos are also available with other items in the collection, including a keyboard, headset, and mouse pad. Be sure to use promo code FTTF287 for the full savings.

Asus TUF Hatsune Miku gaming mouse | $109.99 $77.99 at Newegg

Grab a CPU upgrade for $149 off

Intel Core i9-14900K processor on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Upgrading to the Intel Core i9-14900K is no easy feat, but if you want that flagship 24-core, 6.0GHz performance Newegg's stacking some offers up for you this week. The processor comes with a $129 discount straight on the site right now, but you can also use promo code FTTF84 for an additional $20 off. The resulting $449.99 sales price is far more agreeable than the newer Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's $585 going rate.

Intel Core i9-14900K | $599 $449.99 at Newegg

A $20 discount drops this Corsair liquid CPU cooler under $100

Corsair liquid CPU cooler on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Corsair Nautilus 360 RS has taken a simple $20 discount in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals this week, settling at an $89.99 sales price. That means you're getting a quiet liquid cooler for double-figures, with RS120 fans and compatibility with a range of Intel and AMD builds (LGA 1851 / 1700 and AMD AM5 / AM4).

Corsair Nautilus 360 RS | $109.99 $89.99 at Newegg

It's not the deal I wanted to bring you, but it's a deal nonetheless

Samsung 990 Pro SSD on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

If you're after the best SSD for gaming (or for PS5, with a heatsink attached), you're going to be locked into the Samsung 990 Pro. Unfortunately today's sale price (while cheaper than it has been the last few months) is still a way off what I would have previously considered reasonable for this 1TB stick. 2026 is gonna 2026 though, and this $100 discount drops the drive down to a slightly more agreeable price point in the grand scheme of things.

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB | $319.99 $219.99 at Newegg

Newegg is matching Amazon's Meta Quest 3S deal

Meta Quest 3S on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Meta Quest 3S is kind of on sale for Prime Day. I say kind of, because this 128GB headset actually jumped up the price scale to $349.99 earlier this year, having spent its entire life at a $299 MSRP. That means today's discount only takes us a few bucks below that previous rate. It's a way away from the $249 record, but considering recent price increases it's worth investigating.

Meta Quest 3S | 3 month Meta Horizon+ trial | $349.99 $297.49 at Newegg

This RTX 5080 PC makes some strange CPU choices, but could hold solid value

Andromeda Insights gaming PC on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

This Andromeda Insights RTX 5080 build is going for a relatively impressive price point in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals this week. You're getting that high-end card and 32GB DDR5 RAM to support it - all with 360mm AIO liquid cooling. At $450 off the $2,799.99 MSRP you're paying $2,349.99 - a sturdy discount by 2026's standards. Just watch that Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus processor - it's a mid-ranger being paired up with a high-end system to keep the cost down.

Andromeda Insights AI 50 Ultra Plus V3 (RTX 5080) | $2,799.99 $2,349.99 at Newegg

Newegg account holders can save $50 on the new RX 9070 GRE

Gigabyte RX 9070 GRE

(Image credit: Future)

It's a new release (and a GPU) so it's surprising there are any savings on this Gigabyte RX 9070 GRE to begin with. However, those with a Newegg account can claim $50 off this 12GB card, dropping the $549.99 MSRP down to $499.99. Just make sure you input the email already associated with your account when clicking through for the savings.

Gigabyte RX 9070 GRE | $549.99 $499.99 at Newegg

PSA: More sales are coming June 25

Newegg isn't just putting all its eggs in the FantasTech basket. The retailer's 25th Anniversary sale kicks off at 9am PT on June 25 with brand new doorbusters. Should your upgrades of choice not be included in current offers, it's well worth checking back later in the week.

Getting comfortable

Logitech G733 on a blue background

(Image credit: Logitech)

If you'd like a new headset, it's worth pointing you in the direction of the Logitech G733 Lightspeed; it just tumbled by 25% to $119.99 rather than $160. As noted in our review, it balances a cheaper overall cost with strong directional sound and a lightweight, comfy build.

Time to cool off

Cooler Master fan on an orange background

(Image credit: Cooler Master)

I know it's not the sexiest bit of hardware out there, but what with temperatures being as high as they are this summer, it's worth making sure your rig's fans are up to snuff... and it just so happens that the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler is currently just $25.99.

On the cheap

ASUS TUF monitor against a blue background

(Image credit: ASUS)

Speaking of monitors: the cheapest offer I've seen so far is on this ASUS TUF model for just $99.99. That's $40 off MSRP for a 1080P 240hz Fast IPS panel with AMD FreeSync Premium, which isn't necessarily the highest quality... but will do very nicely as a second screen for productivity or as a first gaming monitor.

Looking for a new panel?

ASUS ROG Strix 27in monitor on a green background

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Looking for a new screen? You can currently pick up the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch monitor with QHD 2K 1440P 240Hz for $150 less than normal, AKA 27% less overall - it's $399.99 right now rather than $549.99.

Prebuilt perfection?

ABS Kaze II prebuilt PC against a pink background

(Image credit: ABS)

OK, so it's still pricey even with the discount... but at $560 off, this prebuilt PC is well worth keeping an eye on. Packing in a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics card, DLSS 4 32GB DDR5 6400 RAM, and a 2TB M.2 SSD, it should keep you in the game for the long haul. It's currently $2,939.99 instead of $3,499.99.

Virtual reality

Meta Quest 3S review image of the headset on a desk in green lighting

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Looking to detach from wires and lose yourself in a whole new world of gaming? The Meta Quest 3S is currently sitting at $382.49 rather than $450, and while Amazon's alternative adds Batman Arkham Shadow into the mix, this is still a decent offer if you aren't fussed about the Dark Knight's latest caper.

Is it frustrating that the Quest 3S is so much more expensive than it used to be thanks to price hikes? Absolutely. But hey, at this stage we've just gotta take what we can get.

Power up

Corsair SF1000 against a yellow background

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Hunting down a better power supply for your PC? Newegg says "not a problem, chum." It's currently knocking $100 off the 1000W Corsair SF1000, so the unit is $169.99 rather than $269.99. Happy with a bit less umph? The 750w unit is even less, hitting $149.99 with a promotional $20 gift card.

The sale is hitting its stride

Things are still ticking over nicely in the Newegg Fantastech sale, and I'm seeing offers up to 40% off right now. For example, this Acer Predator WQHD 2K 1440P 240Hz AMD FreeSync Premium monitor has tumbled down to $329.99 rather than the full $550. That's a reduction of $220 in all, which is pretty noteworthy.

Good morning all! You ready?

Morning everyone! We're back at it again now that the Prime Day sale has officially begun. Let's kick off, shall we?

Also got a Switch handy?

Just in case you've got a Switch or Switch 2 parked up next to your PC, I thought I'd shout out this gift card offer. It's a hefty one, but you can claim $25 off a $200 eShop code at the site right now (use promo FTTF6934). While perhaps not quite cheap enough to warrant a splurge, anyone also looking to make the most of some digital discounts this week can score some extra cash in their pocket.

Nintendo eShop $200 gift card | $200 $175 at Newegg

Gaming mice with these features don't get much cheaper than this

Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

The Razer Basilisk V3 is one of my absolute favorite gaming mice. It's not faster or lighter than the premium flagships you'll find elsewhere, but it does serve up fantastic value - especially when the sales have kicked in.

Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals have the Basilisk V3 down to $34.98 this week, the usual price I find myself recommending whenever discounts hit the shelves. For a wired rodent built around comfort and additional controls you really can't go wrong there.

Razer Basilisk V3 | $69.99 $34.98 at Newegg

What does $100 get you in the gaming monitor world these days?

Asus TUF gaming monitor on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Well, if you go right to the top of that budget you'll find this Asus TUF 24-inch 1080p model, with a solid 240Hz refresh rate. If you're working with a lower-end RTX 40-Series of RTX 50-Series card - you're pretty sorted with that. It's not got the fastest response time in the world, at 0.3ms, but for $99.99 it's difficult to find reasons to complain here.

Asus TUF 24-inch | $139.99 $99.99 at Newegg

An RTX 5070 gaming laptop under $1500

Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

That's not something you come across every day, especially not these days. The Asus TUF A18, however, is renowned for stuffing excellent component value into a cheaper shell, and this AMD build proves it.

You're saving $400 on the original $1,899.99 MSRP here, scoring the Ryzen 7 260 / RTX 5070 model for $1,499.99 all in. That's with a 240Hz QHD+ display (and a big'un at that), 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Asus TUF A18 | $1,899.99 $1,499.99 at Newegg

If you absolutely need 4TB, this isn't too terrible an offer

Teamgroup T-Force G50 SSD on a purple background

(Image credit: Future)

Ok, ok, the way SSD prices are going pretty much every anti-Prime Day deal on storage is pretty terrible by last year's standards. This is the situation we find ourselves in, though. If you absolutely need 4TB of M.2 storage, this is the discount I'd recommend.

Team Group's T-FORCE G50 drive is undercutting most 4TB drives with the help of an extra $50 promo code at Newegg. Use FTTF462 to drop that $449.99 sticker price down to $399.99. It's not going to be as fast as more expensive models, but it will bolster your storage and still offer up 5,000MB/s read / 4,500MB/s write for a little less than 2026 has traditionally offered.

Team Group T-FORCE G50 4TB SSD | $519.99 $399.99 at Newegg

A sub-$500 Mini PC to tackle light gaming

Brenuc Mini PC

(Image credit: Brenuc)

If the Steam Machine's price has you reconsidering your priorities, the Brenuc Mini PC could realign them. For $499 (was $599) at Newegg, you're getting a compact box with AMD's Ryzen 7 7840S (and Radon 780M graphics), 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD. Lighter titles at 1080p are easily achievable here, but this is also a solid workstation.

Brenuc Mini PC | $599 $499 at Newegg

Should you buy RAM in Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals?

T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 sticks in black on a stand

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

It's tough out there for anyone in need of a stick of RAM. 2026 has seen memory prices surge into the stratosphere - what used to cost a hundred bucks at the top end of the spectrum can now run you $400, $500, or even $600. In short - this isn't a simple upgrade anymore, I'd urge you to really consider just how badly you need those sticks before heading to checkout.

So when you really need to upgrade your RAM? If you need a fresh set of sticks to make the PC play the game. Say you've finished a build with everything other than memory, say your machine really won't do anything in its current state - that's when I'd recommend taking the memory plunge.

If your current system still runs, hold onto it.

Keep an eye on those game prices

I don't exactly run to Newegg for its digital game discounts, but if you're restocking that backlog it's worth keeping watch over that download section. There are some decent savings already live, mostly on older and smaller games. However, Newegg often bundles its digital titles in with select components or PC brands over the course of major sale events as well.

RAM sacrifices keep this RTX 5060 gaming PC under $900

The current component shortage has hit the best gaming PCs hard, which is why you'll find far fewer sub-$1,000 gaming PCs on Newegg's shelves this week. They're still out there, but they often make one sacrifice to keep that price low - not in the amount of RAM (like the gaming laptops below), but in its generation.

DDR4 hasn't seen the same kind of increases as DDR5, and the slower sticks are holding out in budget-minded rigs for those willing to take a step down in speed under a harsher budget. If you're working with a four-figure ceiling machines like this RTX 5060 Stormcraft represent a solid stepping stone while we wait for memory prices to stabilize over the next few years.

However, if you've got the cash to hold out for a DDR5 discount it's worth taking the dive on a $1,200 - $1,500 rig.

Stormcraft RTX 5060 prebuilt | $971.99 $899.99 at Newegg

Don't fall for 8GB RAM in a gaming laptop

Newegg's guilty of shipping gaming laptops with, let's say, less than favorable spec lists. With current RAM shortages raging war on our price tags, many machines are hitting the shelves with half the memory we recommend. There's no getting around it - 8GB simply won't cut it anymore. I always recommend keeping your expectations firmly set around the 16GB mark at the lowest.

Bought something off Newegg recently? Check the Price Protection

Newegg's FantasTech sale comes with an asterisk you won't find on Amazon's Prime Day deals. The retailer has been running its Price Protection scheme on certain discounts between June 15 and June 21. That means anyone who purchased an offer on Newegg in the lead up to this week's sale should be keeping an eye on its current prices. Should a covered item you purchased drop cheaper between today and July 8 you'll automatically get a refund of the difference.

Keep an eye on our top CPU pick this Prime Day

A close up of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best CPU for gaming we've tested overall, so it's well worth keeping an eye on across Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals. The 8-core chip demonstrated reliable, stable performance across gaming tests in our review. Its price-to-performance ratio balances heavily in AMD's favor compared to Intel's competing chips, while the 3D V-Cache pushes for a larger L3 cache for quick-access data.

It's not the newest and it's not the highest specced in AMD's lineup, but it's certainly our go-to for value and performance all rolled into one.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $388 at Newegg

PSA: Watch out for marketplace prices

Newegg sells some of the gadgets on its shelves itself, but otherwise relies on a marketplace system. The majority of these sellers are perfectly fine to purchase from, but you'll need to be savvy here.

Inflated price tags, low user ratings, and dodgy configurations can sneak onto the shelves (and with the current state of component shortages the former is particularly rampant). Always check your reviews, price check your MSRPs, and remember - if a deal is too good to be true it usually is.

Hungry for gaming laptops? MSI is the order of the day

MSI Katana gaming laptop on a wooden desk

(Image credit: Future)

Newegg primarily stocks gaming laptops from Lenovo, Gigabyte, and MSI but it's the latter that's seeing the widest range in this week's anti-Prime Day deals. These are frequently some of the most value-minded offers on the site whenever major sales hit, and - while gaming laptop prices are surging at the moment - we're still seeing some decent offers on the shelves.

The MSI Katana and Cyborg are your budget models, prioritizing component value over high-end displays and fancy chassis'. You'll find cheaper keyboards and build qualities overall here, though they're often the most affordable RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 configurations on the market.

At the other end of the spectrum we have the MSI Raider. This is the brand's chonkiest machine, unless you're going real mad with the Titan. It's your RTX 5090 powerhouse, just without the insane 4K price tag of older generations.

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