It's Prime Day season again. Did you notice? Even if it's not technically holding the same title, it's known across the country as Amazon's 'October Prime Day' instead of the official 'Big Deal Days' moniker, and its rivals are taking notice of competing prices.
Competition is excellent for custom PC builders because it can help push down the often overblown MSRP of the most valuable components, but knowing which parts are compatible can get a little tiring, so I've taken the liberty of selecting everything you need.
The rules for Big Deal Days are the same as the official Amazon Prime Day event from July: become an Amazon Prime member (or sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel it immediately after, just for fun,) and you can bag exclusive discounts.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Today's best deals
- Amazon: Up to 54% off drives and memory from Western Digital and SanDisk
- Amazon: Up to 45% off drives and memory from Crucial, Seagate and more
- Amazon: Up to 44% off Samsung SSDs, Micro SDs, and more
- Amazon: Up to 30% off Dell monitors, laptops, and more
- Amazon: Up to 34% off gaming monitors from Omen, Alienware, and more
- Amazon: Up to 37% off computer components from AMD, ASUS, and more
Everything you need for a custom gaming PC
The parts are out there, but they're hidden amongst a lot of chaff. Nevertheless, my picks will undoubtedly come together to build a formidable custom gaming PC that's ready for future upgrades whenever you're ready. DDR4 RAM remains relevant, and the RTX 3060 will hold up to modern games for at least another full generation of desktop GPUs.
Big Deal Days: Frequently asked questions
The specifics for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now publicly available, with major brands and categories enjoying significant discounts. Windows Central will update each roundup with the latest dates and details whenever the company releases more information.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days started at 3 AM ET on Tuesday, October 10, and will run through October 11. The real trick now is getting to the best discounts before stock runs out, so check out our Amazon Prime Day in October live blog and keep up to date with the hottest savings while supplies last.
Which countries are taking part in Big Deal Days?
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the US, and the UK are all taking part in Prime Big Deal Days via their respective storefronts. If your country doesn't have its own localized version of Amazon, you may still be able to make purchases from a neighboring variant, but usual restrictions likely apply, so check your local Amazon international shipping terms and conditions.
Do I need an Amazon Prime membership?
Yes. Prime Big Deal Days is a member-exclusive sales event just like Prime Day before it and Prime Early Access Sale before that. If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month or $139 annually (plus tax) to qualify for discounts. For new users, a 30-day trial of Prime is the perfect way to take advantage since you're free to cancel your subscription after the event.
