Best PC parts and accessories under $100 as October Prime Day ends

WD Blue SN580 PCIe 4.0 1TB | was $49.99 now $39.99 at Amazon

It's almost frustrating how affordable solid-state drives have become when I remember how much cash I dropped on a 1TB drive WD Blue a decade ago. Those days are thankfully long gone, and this PCIe 4.0 M.2 drive from Western Digital is the modern equivalent with ultra-fast speeds.

✅Great for: Installing Windows 11 and using it as a boot drive, there will be plenty of space left over for modern games.

💰Price check: $39.99 at Best Buy

ASUS Prime B550-PLUS Motherboard | was $139.99 now $99.99 at Amazon

Packing the AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 and 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX, this motherboard is a great budget option for your tower. It features a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB-A 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.2, an HDMI 2.1 port, an optical out port, and audio jacks to fit all your connection needs.

✅Pros: Affordable motherboard with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2

💰Price check: $121.99 at B&H

GIGABYTE GV-N1030D4-2GL GeForce GT 1030 Graphics Card | was $109.99 now $60.99 at Amazon

This simple graphics card from GIGABYTE utilizes an NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GPU and features 2GB DDR4 64bit memory within a small 150mm design. This compact shape makes it easier to install than some other, more unwieldy graphics cards. 

✅Pros: Great for normal desktop usage and some simple gaming

💰Price check: $96.99 at Newegg

TP-Link WiFi 6E Card AXE5400 |  was $79.99 now $54.99 at Amazon

You can upgrade your rig with low latency Wi-Fi 6E via this AXE5400 Wi-Fi card and included antenna base. TP-Link is a known and trusted tech company that specializes and Wi-Fi devices and as such, this product works efficiently with Windows 10 and Windows 11. 

✅Pros: Easy installation, antenna has a magnetized base, supports Bluetooth 5.3

MSI B550 Gaming GEN3 AM4 motherboard | was $119.99 now $99.99 at Amazon

This couldn't be an easier recommendation for me (Ben, Tech Editor) since it's the exact motherboard from my personal machine, and I've used this thing almost every single day without fault. I chose it to pair with a Ryzen 5 2600 (which I'm about to replace with a Ryzen 7 5800X, also on sale at Amazon,) and it's never caused any issues.

It's compatible with AMD processors using the AM4 socket, so there are plenty of budget-friendly options to choose from. There aren't any 3-pin ARGB headers, but there are 4-pin JRGB alternatives, so consider your options for aesthetics. Nevertheless, I still use an RGB CPU cooler and RGB RAM alongside case fans with their own lighting, so it's not an issue.

✅Great for: Budget-friendly custom gaming PC builds using AMD Ryzen processors.

💰Price check: $119.99 at Newegg

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 32GB (2x 16GB) 3600MHz CL18 | was $134.99 now $75.99 at Amazon

The best thing about technology advancing to a new generation is that all the expensive stuff from the last comes crashing down in price, but the performance is often still fantastic. DDR4 vs DDR5 is more of an issue when choosing your processor since some of the most cutting-edge CPUs will only support the latter, but plenty of AMD and Intel chips still work with the far more affordable DDR4.

For RGB enthusiasts, this world-class Corsair Vengeance kit comes with 2x 16GB modules of DDR4-3600 with CL18 timing and customizable lighting to boot. It doesn't actually make your computer any faster, but 32GB of RAM clocked at 3600MHz is more than enough for anyone building a custom machine with DDR4 memory and an appropriate CPU.

✅Great for: Pairing with previous-gen AMD CPUs and modern Intel CPUs (up to 13th Gen.)

💰Price check: $79.99 at Newegg

MUSETEX E-ATX PC case | was $179.99 now $89.99 at Amazon

Working on building a brand-new rig? You've got to have a good computer case and this one is perfect for anyone who likes to see what's inside since its side panels feature tempered glass. It comes with four RGB fans pre-installed as well as seven expansion slots.

✅Pros: Pre-installed RGB fans, glass panels, seven expansion slots, fits up to 390mm GPU

Logitech Blue Yeti Microphone: was $99.99 now $75.49 at Amazon

This Blue Yeti Nano USB microphone is a very popular choice for streaming, playing online multiplayers with friends, podcasting, or otherwise recording yourself. That's because it offers great performance at a lower price point, so you can rely on it for a variety of purposes.

✅Pros: Great streaming and recording performance at a lower price point 

💰Price check: $79.99 at Best Buy

Logitech Blue Yeti Professional Microphone: was $129.99 now $85.48 at Amazon

The Blue Yeti Professional serves as a step up from the smaller Yeti Nano and is a great choice for people who want an even better microphone for their PC needs. Simply plug the USB cable into your computer or laptop and you'll be ready to go. 

 ✅Pros: Great for recording or streaming

💰Price check: $89.99 at Best Buy

Divoom Ditoo Retro Pixel Art Game Bluetooth Speaker: was $129.99 now $79.92 at Amazon

Many people love to use this as a customizable decoration for their desktop area. The little screen and simple controls allow you to create pixel art or even a clock. Plus, it offers a 10W Bluetooth speaker, which can allow images on the screen to respond to the sound it produces for a fun effect. 

✅Pros: Cute and customizable, 10W Bluetooth speaker

Samsung EVO Select 256GB microSDXC: was $24.67 now $16.99 at Amazon

Samsung had a legitimate reason to make its microSD cards the best they could be when producing hundreds of smartphones and tablets designed to use them.

Available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB, all models are discounted for October Prime Day. The middle ground of 256GB is the sweet spot for most use cases, including a strong recommendation as the best SD card for Steam Deck and other PC gaming handhelds.

✅Great for: Backing up games and installing extra software on the best gaming handhelds.

💰Price check: $19.99 at Best Buy (EVO Plus is the non-Amazon variant.)

PNY PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 microSD 1TB | was $124.99 now $79.99 at Amazon

microSD card slots may not be as common in smartphones anymore, but they're still widely used for compact storage of media, such as videos, movies, music, and photos. A microSD card of this caliber is more than fast enough for cameras, too, supporting 4K UHD recording.

✅Great for: Media storage, video recording and photography

Soundcore Anker Space Q45 Headphones: was $149.99 now $99 at Amazon

These Anker Soundcore headphones not only look sleek and feel comfortable but also provide active noise canceling for a better listening experience. Wear them while jamming out to your favorite music or playing solo-player games on your computer.

✅Great for: Active noise canceling, 50-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.3

💰Price check: Best Buy $99.99

TP-Link AX1500 WiFi 6 Extender | was $89.99 now $54.99 at Amazon

Once installed in your home or office, this device helps boost Wi-Fi coverage up to 1,500 square feet while supporting as many as 25 devices. The companion app makes it easy to interact with and it provides a Gigabit Ethernet port for a faster, wired connection for your laptop or computer.

✅Pros: 1.5 Gbps, built-in Ethernet port, boosts coverage up to 1,500 Sq.ft.

Xbox Core Wireless Controller | was $59.99 now $49.00 at Amazon

Usually, these beautiful Xbox controllers are rather expensive, but this current discount makes them more affordable. It's compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs via Bluetooth.

Similar deal: $49.99 at Best Buy

✅Pros: 40-hour battery life

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