There are a ton of deals to be found at Amazon’s annual summer sale, but the biggest discount on a good gaming PC can be found at HP, where the Omen 45L gaming desktop is $1,000 off.
Hi, I’m Matthew Buzzi, PCMag’s Lead Analyst for hardware. I’ve been at PCMag since 2015, which means I’ve reviewed hundreds of PCs here over the years. I see a lot of general use, ultraportable, and gaming laptops in particular, plus plenty of high-power desktops from major manufacturers and boutique vendors.
Shopping for desktops online can be particularly tricky, and during widespread sales like Prime Day, it can be overwhelming. Identifying the best deal out there—especially where big sales are concerned—revolves around finding the best combination of design, processors, graphics cards, and (of course) price.
Desktops are available across a wide price range, with myriad specs and components to consider that not everyone is equipped to dissect. Plus, towers come in many sizes, future upgradability is a consideration, and users still need to pair the PC with compatible accessories like a suitable monitor.
Like laptops, no one desktop will be the right answer for most users, but the best sale prices still stand out. While Amazon is offering more discounts than you can count during Prime Day, this time around, I found the best desktop deal elsewhere.
