I've reviewed dozens of devices this year — Here are my 7 top Black Friday gaming PC deals for the perfect setup in 2024

My Passport Ultra HDD 6TB
Was: $199.99
Price: $144.46 at B&H

"Western Digital recently increased the capacity of its My Passport Ultra HDD to 6TB, making it a fantastic external storage device. Performance is solid, and the design is hearty enough for travel. While it isn't as slim as some other competitors, it's still compact and easy to use. Plus, it comes with a five-year license for security software that doubles as a good HDD maintenance tool. If you need to add a large amount of storage space for your laptop or desktop, this is a great HDD to go with." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 5TB, 6TB. Port: 1x USB-C.  Sequential read: Up to 120 MB/s. Transfer rate: Up to 5Gbps.

✅Perfect for: People who want to store a bunch of files for their laptop or desktop to make way for more game files without having to add more costly storage space to their PC.

❌Avoid if: You'd prefer an SSD storage device to an HDD one.

👉See at: B&H.com

💰 Price check: $179.99 at Best Buy | $199.99 at Walmart | $199.99 at Newegg | $199.99 at Western Digital

❓Why B&H — Return period: 30-days. Price match? ☑️ On select items. Free shipping: $49 minimum. 

Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard
Was: $189.99
Price: $164.99 at Best Buy

"With each passing year, Razer might expand into a broader range of peripherals, but it has always made world-class gaming mice and keyboards. The BlackWidow V4 range is no exception, and this compact 75% variant is an ultra-comfortable option that keeps dedicated arrow keys and throws in a modest cluster of dedicated media keys. It's not wireless, and the design is somewhat plain, but upgrades to Razer's Synapse app make it a breeze to remap buttons, and swapping mechanical switches is almost too easy." — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

Our Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐

Switches:  Razer Orange Tactile Mechanical Switches Gen-3. Connectivity: Wired. Features: Hot-swappable key switches (3-pin & 5-pin support), 2-inch OLED display w/ Razer Command Dial.

✅Perfect for: Anyone who loves tactile Orange switches or the ability to customize the keyboard. I technically didn't review this keyboard, but my colleague did, and I've been using it regularly for a while.

❌Avoid if: You want a keyboard that offers remapping options for every key.

👉 See at: BestBuy.com | Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $169.99 at Walmart | $169.99 at Newegg

⭐ Alternative option: Wireless Razer BlackWidow V4 75% $299.99 at Amazon

❓Why Best Buy? — Return period: 15-days. Price match? ☑️ (Also applies within return period). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: My Best Buy w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, 60-day return period, & expanded support.

JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station
Was: $45.99
Now: $36.79 at Amazon (click coupon for deal)

"Thanks to the placement of the USB-C cable, this JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station easily fits the ROG Ally X and Legion Go ports without straining, which is a problem many other docking stations have. With PD 100W power flow and video output up to 4K at 120Hz or 1080p at 240Hz, your gaming handhelds will charge up while being used and will look good on a TV or gaming monitor, too. It's easy to set up, but you'll need to supply your own HDMI 2.1 cable and hold your handheld steady, since the narrow docking station base isn't the sturdiest thing." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐

Supported resolution: Up to 4K at 120Hz or 1080p at 240Hz. Input power: PD 100W. Cable length: 18cm (17 inches). Ports: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1x USB-C PD 100W port, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1x Ethernet port, and 1x HDMI 2.1 port.

✅Perfect for: Using with larger gaming handhelds like ROG Ally X and Legion Go.

❌Avoid if: You need a more stable docking station that isn't made of up two parts.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $42.99 at JSAUX

❓Why Amazon? The largest online retailer for a reason. Return period: 30-days. Price match? ✖️. Free shipping: $25-35 minimum. Membership: Amazon Prime w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, music, video, ebook, & audiobook access, & more.

Alienware 27" QD-OLED (AW2725DF)
Was: $899.99
Price: $699.98 at Dell

"This gaming monitor is one of the most impressive options on the market today. Its 27-inch screen size, 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro make it an ideal choice for eSports or aspiring professional players. Plus, that QD-OLED panel makes visuals vibrant and crisp, even when displaying darker scenes. Cable management is also made easy thanks to a cable tidy in the stand and a removable covering that hides the monitor's ports from view for a clean appearance. All in all, this is one of the very best ways to play games." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Display: 26.7-inch 2560x1440 QD-OLED. Refresh rate: 360Hz. Response time: 0.03ms. VRR: AMD FreeSync. Camera: No. Speakers: No. Ports: 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, and 2x DisplayPort 1.4

✅Perfect for: Anyone who wants uncompromising performance with graphically intensive video games.

❌Avoid if: You specifically need a gaming monitor that supports NVIDIA G-Sync.

👉See at: Dell.com

⭐ Alternative deal: 27-inch AW2725DF was $579.99 now $429.98 at Amazon

❓Why Dell? —  Return period: 30-days. Price match? ✖️. Free shipping: Yes. 

ASUS ROG Ally X
Was: $799.99
Now: $699.99 at Best Buy (and more with trade-ins)

"There is no denying that the ROG Ally X is better than the original Ally in several different ways. The battery lasts much longer, the black casing looks better, the handheld has better ergonomic grips without being too heavy, and the updated buttons and joysticks are responsive." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Display: 7-inch FHD IPS Touchscreen. Refresh rate: 120Hz. Response time: 7ms. Memory: 24GB RAM. Storage: 1TB SSD. Battery: 80Whr. Ports: 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x microSD card reader, 1x audio combo jack

✅Perfect for: Docking to a monitor and taking on the go to play PC games or use Windows 11 otherwise.

❌Avoid if: You'd rather go with the less expensive base ROG Ally (non-X), which came out last year.

👉See at: BestBuy.com

💰 Price check: $799.99 at ASUS

⭐ Alternative deal: ROG Ally Z1 Extreme was $649.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy

❓Why Best Buy? — Return period: 15-days. Price match? ☑️ (Also applies within return period). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: My Best Buy w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, 60-day return period, & expanded support.

Alienware M16 R2
Was: $1,899.99
Price: $1,299.99 at Dell

"This laptop provides some of the smoothest gaming sessions I've ever experienced, thanks to its powerful RTX 40-Series GPU and Intel Core Ultra CPU. It's also much more compact than its predecessor and offers excellent battery life for a gaming laptop. Including a Stealth Mode hotkey makes it easy to turn off all distracting RGB in a public setting. It has limited brightness levels and loud fans, but it's a fantastic device for your gaming needs." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Display: 16" QHD 2560x1600, 240Hz, 3ms. VRR: NVIDIA G-Sync. CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 L. RAM: 16GB DDR5. Storage: 1TB M.z, PCI3 NVMe SSD.

✅Perfect for: Anyone who wants one of the most powerful gaming laptops that can easily handle ultra ray tracing on AAA games.

❌Avoid if: You're looking for something in the entry-to-mid range.

👉See at: Dell.com | BestBuy.com

💰 Price check: $1,749.99 at Newegg | $1,899.99 at Amazon

❓Why Dell? —  Return period: 30-days. Price match? ✖️. Free shipping: Yes. 

ROG G22CH Compact Gaming Desktop
Was: $1,399.99
Price: $899.99 at Amazon

"ASUS ROG provides the accessible gaming excellence it promises with this compact tower that can easily fit on your desk or media center. It's packed with a powerful RTX-4070 GPU and an Intel Core i9-13900KF to provide smooth gaming experiences. The fans tend to be loud, but they keep the system cool and working efficiently. Plus, you can customize this rig's RGB lighting for a fun vibe." — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

My Windows Central review:⭐⭐⭐⭐

CPU: Intel Core i5-14400F. GPU: NVIDIA RTX-4060. RAM: 16GB DDR5. Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. Ports: 1x Ethernet, 1x HDMI 2.0a, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 3x audio jack, 2x USB-A 2.0, 4x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2.

✅Perfect for: RTX-40 Series power in a compact form factor. I technically reviewed this at the end of 2023, but this configuration didn't hit store shelves until 2024.

❌Avoid if: You'd prefer a larger gaming desktop with more room for upgrades.

👉See at: Amazon.com | Newegg.com

💰 Price check: Out of stock at Best Buy

❓Why Amazon? The largest online retailer for a reason. Return period: 30-days. Price match? ✖️. Free shipping: $25-35 minimum. Membership: Amazon Prime w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, music, video, ebook, & audiobook access, & more.