We’re in the golden age of cheap gaming PCs right now and these pre-RTX 5000 series clearance deals prove it

All eyes are on the next generation of Nvidia RTX 5000 series graphics cards right now, but it’s a fantastic time to consider picking up a cheaper – and slightly older – machine.

For example, if you’re happy to opt for a machine with an RTX 4000 series card, then there are an impressive number of clearance deals from Newegg, Best Buy, and other leading retailers to consider this week.

One of my favorites is this Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 for just $799 (was $999) at Best Buy. Not only do you get a decent mid-range RTX 4060 here, but the combination of a recent Ryzen 7 chipset and 16GB of RAM means this one really hits that value sweet spot for mobile 1080p gaming. It’s not a world-beater by any stretch of the imagination but this one will run a surprisingly large number of modern titles with decent graphical settings.

If you’re looking for a desktop on a budget, look no further than this ABS Cyclone Aqua at Newegg for $799 (was $999). You drop down to a 13th-generation Core i5 chipset but secure an RTX 4060 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD – pretty much perfect specs for a modest 1080p gaming setup. With $200 off, this one is Black Friday cheap and a great choice if you’re using a 1080p monitor.

Two great cheap gaming PCs this week

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