Best PC gaming deals in September 2022

Millie Davis-Williams
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Great PC gaming deals are everywhere once you know where to look. Whether you're looking to pick up some of the best PC titles or a new gaming rig, we've taken the pain out of searching for you.

We here at Tom's Guide know a great PC gaming deal when we see one, and we've been reviewing the best gaming PCs and best gaming laptops to help you find the products you want at the best prices.

Good deals don't stick around for long — especially when they're on big brands such as ASUS, Dell, Alienware, so make sure to act fast.

PC gaming deals — quick links

PC gaming desktop deals

Acer Nitro 50: $829 $783 @ Amazon
This gaming desktop has and 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB storage. You'll also get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics and a keyboard and mouse are included.View Deal

Dell XPS Desktop (8940): $749 $649 @ Dell
If you want the power and expandability of a desktop, this Dell sale is for you. Currently, this XPS Desktop is on sale for $685. It features a Core i5-11400 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.View Deal

HP Envy Desktop: $599 $529 @ HP
This gaming desktop gets you some decent specs without breaking the bank, especially now it's on sale for this price. It comes pre-installed with Windows 11, plus a Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM.View Deal

Aurora Ryzen R10: $1,509 $1,099 @ Alienware
The Aurora R10 is an excellent gaming PC. For a limited time, Dell is slashing over $400 off this premium desktop. It features an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB 7,200 rpm HDD, and RTX 3060 12GB GPU. It's one of the best PC gaming deals we've seen. View Deal

MSI Gaming Desktop: $1,499 $1,249 @ Newegg
MSI makes excellent gaming PCs at a variety of prices, and Newegg is currently selling a model with a Ryzen 5600X CPU, 16GB RAM, a 500GB SSD and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. This should be suitable for full HD or QHD gaming, at a better price than usual.View Deal

PC gaming laptop deals

Lenovo Legion Slim 7: $1,499 $1,199 @ Best Buy
This deal saves you $300 on this powerful gaming laptop. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 packs a punch with its Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 6GB GPU, 15.6-inch 1080p 165Hz display, 512GB of SSD storage, and 16GB of RAM. View Deal

Razer Blade Stealth 13: $1,999 $1,799 @ Amazon
Razer's slimmer and smaller gaming laptop model comes with GTX 1650 Ti graphics, a Core i7 1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage and a 13-inch, 4K 120Hz display.View Deal

Gigabyte Aero 15: $1,899 $1,449 @ Amazon
Amazon is offering a big discount on a gaming laptop that packs in an awful lot. The Aero 15 includes a 15.6-inch UHD OLED display, a 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, an Intel Core i7 processor, all packaged into a much thinner frame than you're probably used to.View Deal

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop: $1,218 $685 @ Dell
If you want serious graphics power without spending a fortune, the Dell G15 Gaming Laptop has everything you need. This laptop features a Core i5-11400H CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage along with a 120Hz 15.6-inch full HD display. You'll save a whopping $435. View Deal

Dell XPS 15: $2,599 $1,830 @ Dell
Dell is dropping the price of its XPS 15 during Black Friday. It comes with a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) touch LCD, Core i9-11900H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GPU. It's the perfect laptop for just about any type of task.View Deal

PC gaming monitor deals

Razer Raptor 27" Gaming Monitor: $699 $579 @ Amazon
The Razer Raptor is the best overall gaming monitor you can buy. The 27-inch monitor features a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, 144Hz resfresh rate, 1ms response time, and Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync compatibility. In our Razer Raptor 27 review, we called it a gorgeously designed monitor with a stellar screen. By comparison, Best Buy has it on sale for $652.View Deal

Acer Predator XB271HU: $599 $289 @ Amazon
This 27-inch Acer gaming monitor comes with a WQHD resolution and Nvidia G-Sync to help eliminate any frame tearing. It also comes with a fast 144Hz refresh rate and sports an IPS panel. View Deal

Alienware AW3420DW: $799 $688 @ Amazon
Want an expansive gaming monitor? Then this 34-inch Alienware curved monitor is the one for you. It sports a 1440p resolution and a fast 120Hz refresh rate — and it's $100 off.View Deal

PC gaming headset deals

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition: $99 $64 @ Amazon
Save big on this striking neon green gaming headset from Razer, one of the biggest names in gaming peripherals. It has THX 7.1 support and comes with a USB audio controller so you can switch your volume on the fly - ideal when you need to mute your team mates for that clutch 1 vs 5.View Deal

Corsair HS60 Pro Surround gaming headset: $69 $51 @ Best Buy
Get $14 off on the HS60 Pro surround-sound headset. Our colleagues at Tom's Hardware loved the Corsair HS60 for its solid construction and snug but comfortable fit. It boasts a crystal-clear mic and solid audio quality. A good deal at $69.99, and an absolute steal at $51.View Deal

Logitech G G432 Virtual 7.1-Channel Gaming Headset: $79 $46 @ B&H Photo
If you're looking for immersive surround sound without burning a hole in your pocket, Logitech G's G432 is perfect for you. It comes with not just 7.1 virtual surround sound, but also support for DTS Headphone:X. And now that it's $30 off, this is the best price we've seen since the Black Friday sales.
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Other PC gaming deals

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $15 $1 @ MS Store
It might be an Xbox deal but Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to a whole load of PC games as well and cross-platform titles that'll sync across a Windows 10 machine and an Xbox One or Xbox Series X. For a limited time, you can get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for $1, making it a huge bargain.View Deal

PC games sales: 6,000+ games discounted at Fanatical
At the time of writing, nearly 7,000 games are discounted in the Fanatical Red Hot Sales, which is available in the U.S. and the U.K. You can score discounts of up to 95%  on some excellent games from a range of genres.

Humble Bundle Summer Sale: up to 60% off @ Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle's End of Summer Sale is here. Through September 6 you can save up to 60% off select titles including Doom Eternal, Cuphead, Dead Island Definitive Collection, and more. View Deal

Western Digital 500GB SSD: $69 $54 @ Amazon
This WD_Black model 500GB SDD offers a whole lot of storage space for $10 off its original price. So if you're making a gaming PC and need a lot of fast SSD space, this is the internal storage upgrade to get.View Deal

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD: $249 $99 @ Amazon
While it's not as exciting as a whole new rig , an SSD upgrade can make a huge difference to how fast your PC can load games. And with a hefty $150 off the original price, this Samsung SSD is a bargain. View Deal

AKRacing Core Series EX Gaming Chair: $399 $299 @ Amazon
After a gaming chair to help support your back and posture during long gaming sessions? Then check out this AKRacing gaming chair, which is now $100 off.View Deal