Cyber Monday PC deals can save you up to $600 today - but I don't think stock will last much longer

The big brands aren't always the priciest

Often, the biggest brands will charge a premium for their gaming PCs when it comes to Cyber Monday, which is why the lesser-known ones sporting the parts you know can sometimes be better value. MSI is the exception to the rule though, because its pre-built gaming PCs are often in the discount aisles and don't cost more than they should.

This Codex R2 is one such computer, and its $959 price tag gets you RTX 4060 specs as cheap as the smaller brands are offering.

Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, RTX 4060, 32GB of DDR5, 2TB of SSD

MSI Codex R2 | $1,099 $959 at Newegg

Something else you don't see everyday...

I almost never see Intel's Arc GPUs inside prebuilt gaming PCs, but NZXT has given one a super reasonable Cyber Monday price I think budget buyers should know about.

There are some decent components inside this Player One build that are worth the money for gamers looking to target 1080p and light 1440p numbers, and there are some solid bundles you can opt into if you want some extras. For $749 this is not a bad starter PC.

Specs: Intel Core i5-12400F, Intel Arc A750, 16GB of DDR5, 1TB SSD

NZXT Player One Intel Arc Edition | $799 $749 at NZXT

Okay, who did this to an RTX 4080 Super build?

Ok, Thermaltake makes some very "extra" gaming PC cases, but this one really takes the cake. It's such a distinct design that I'm actually not physically able to remove its background to add to my image template and show it to you. It looks like an open design, with a clear glass panel holding its parts together? And it has little robot feet!

This is an RTX 4080 Super PC, so it's going to be one for those with a bit of a generous budget to play with, but even if you can't afford it, I'd recommend checking out how ridiculous this design is.

I don't know if I like it - maybe I like it? Does it look goofy or cool? Tell it to stop looking at me like that.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, RTX 4080 Super, 32GB of DDR5, 3TB of SSD

Thermaltake Shadow 480 R4 | $2,799.99 $2,399.99 at Best Buy

The most affordable 4070 Ti Super PC this Cyber Monday?

I can't say I've heard much noise coming from Nignmei as a manufacturer, but its RTX 4070 Ti Super build at Walmart is right on the money. It's by far the cheapest build with this GPU I've seen throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

You'll take a bit of a hit when it comes to RAM since this has DDR4 out of the box, but you do get 32GB, and the motherboard should be DDR5-compatible for when you feel the need to upgrade. On top of that, there's a very funky-looking AIO cooler in here too.

Specs: Intel Core i5-12400KF, RTX 4070 Ti Super, 1TB SSD, 32GB of DDR4

Ningmei Gaming PC | $2,199 $1639 at Walmart

A well-balanced RTX 4070 Super build for under $1,450

I believe I mentioned it in an earlier post, but gaming PCs built around the RTX 4070 Super have been going for the $1,499 mark in the lead-up to Cyber Monday, so seeing this Skytech Shiva at $1,399.99 at Newegg shows why waiting for the actual starting date can sometimes be a benefit.

I wouldn't wait too long to pull the trigger on this though, because there aren't too many white gaming PCs at Newegg right now, and this one is a lovely mid-range machine. if the RTX 4070 Super doesn't win you over, this has liquid cooling, 2TB of SSD storage, and 32GB of RAM.

Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, RTX 4070 Super, 2TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5

Skytech Shiva Gaming PC | $1,799.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg

My favorite iBUYPOWER offer is out of stock, but this back up isn't bad either

One of my favorite deals from the past week has been the iBUYPOWER Slate Mesh at Walmart which costs $699 and gives you liquid cooling and an all-round quality RTX 4060 machine for that price. Its "buy now" button has since changed to a "shop similar" one though, so I've had to find a backup.

This Trace Mesh instead sports an even better RTX 4060 Ti, an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and the same liquid cooling goodness. For that $999 sweet spot, that's not bad at all.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB of DDR5, 1TB of SSD

iBUYPOWER Trace Mesh Gaming PC | $1,199 $999 at Walmart

IPASON with a monster mid-ranger

This IPASON desktop looks like the evil lair of the next Ratchet & Clank villain thanks to its red lighting. It is, in all honesty, a powerhouse mid-ranger and I love its price-to-power ratio.

I've barely seen any gaming PCs with Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs on offer for Black Friday or Cyber Monday, and this bucks that trend with the Ryzen 5 9600X. That processor is cooled by a 240mm AIO, and 32GB of DDR5 sweetens the deal. The GPU is an RTX 4070 - another rare sight in this year's deals aisles. For under $1,450, that's a great offer.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, RTX 4070, 32GB of DDR5, 1TB SSD

IPASON Gaming Desktop | $2,699.99 $1,399 at Newegg

Another RTX 4060 build under $1,000

There are plenty of great 4060 machines going for under $1,000 right now, so if you're on a budget but you'd like a little more than the last-gen RTX 3050 GPU can provide this Yeyian Pheonix Iron Mesh might be of interest.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, RTX 4060, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD

Yeyian Pheonix Iron Mesh | $949.99 $879.99 at Best Buy

Ok, in fairness, this one isn't so bad either...

Alright, so there may be a few more 3050 builds appearing in Cyber Monday sales than there were for Black Friday. I'd still argue you should get the one in my previous post if you can afford it, but this is a good deal too if you're on an even tighter budget.

You still get a nice DDR5 motherboard, memory kit, and processor, and the RTX 3050 to hold it all together. I'd look to upgrade that 500GB SSD as soon as you can though, because 500GB will disappear immediately once you start downloading a few games. All that, and it's only $599.99 at Best Buy.

Specs: Intel Core i5-12400F, RTX 3050, 500GB SSD, 16GB of DDR5

MSI Codex R2 | $749 $599.99 at Best Buy

The cheapest I'd recommend this Cyber Monday

This was one of my favorite Black Friday offers, and I'll say again what I said a few days ago. Most RTX 3050 gaming PC deals at the moment suck. They charge as much as budget RTX 4060 builds, and yet they'll give you a motherboard that's locked to the DDR4 realm.

This Acer Nitro 50 at Newegg is only $649 and is generous with its supporting components. If you're on a really tight budget this Cyber Monday, this is the cheapest I'd recommend to you. You want that DDR5 futureproofing and the RTX 3050 is more than enough for you to get by on for a start.

Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, RTX 3050, 16GB of DDR5, 1TB of SSD

Acer Nitro 50 | $799.99 $649.99 at Newegg

And we're off!

I'm hitting the discount aisles and I'll be here with fresh updates for the best gaming PCs I can find this Cyber Monday. While I find another deal that's worthy of your eyeballs, take a look at the ones I've already put a spotlight on above. They'll likely be something in your price range there, and if not, I'll fill in the gaps momentarily.