Black Friday PC deals 2024: save hundreds on the best desktops for work and play

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Some of this year's Black Friday deals on desktop PCs have already rolled out and piqued my interest, and many more are expected to bring substantial price cuts as major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy kick off their sales early. So you can expect plenty of incredible deals for the weeks leading up to Black Friday and through to Cyber Monday on the best gaming PCs, best all-in-one computers, best business computers, and more. 2024 has already brought us some brow-raising discounts in the US and UK, like $500 off the Legion Tower 5i and £350 off Dell's XPS 8960.

Depending on what kind of PC you’re looking for, some of the latest models can get a bit pricey. Plenty of the best computers have fallen to their lowest prices and will continue to do so for the big day and the weekend following.

So please, scroll down for the best Black Friday PC deals we've found, and bookmark this page so you don't miss out on any last-minute discounts as I scour the web for the best discounts and continue to update it.

Today's best PC deals in the US

Corsair Vengeance i5100 Gaming Desktop
Corsair Vengeance i5100 Gaming Desktop: was $3,399.99 now $2,899.99 at Best Buy

This new rig from Corsair features some beefy gaming hardware, including an RTX 4080 SUPER, Intel Core i9 14900KF, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. While it isn't the most affordable option, it is fantastic future proofing, easy to upgrade, and expertly installed. Best Buy slashed $500 off the price tag for Black Friday, so tap in now!

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i: was $1,999.99 now $1,499.99 at Best Buy

If you're after a modern midrange build that'll handle fast-paced 1080p or 1440p gaming (and some decent 4K performance depending on the game), this Lenovo Legion Tower 5i is the perfect fit. Our review awarded the Legion Tower 5i 4.5 out of 5 stars and found very few downsides. Plus, who doesn't want $500 in savings? The Black Friday discount positions this build as an outstanding value.

iBUYPOWER Y60 Gaming Desktop
iBUYPOWER Y60 Gaming Desktop: was $1,999.99 now $1,499.99 at Newegg

Black Friday drops this beautiful build down to the lowest price in over 30 days with another discount of $500. The Y60 is an outstanding midrange build, packing an RTX 4070, Intel Core i9 13900KF, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Plus, this bundle throws in a mouse and keyboard, which makes it a perfect gift to plug-and-play over the holidays.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme: was $1,569.99 now $1,199 at Walmart

Head to Walmart for major savings on Black Friday PC deals like this CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme, loaded with a Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card (which scored 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review), Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD.

Thermaltake Glacier 360 Liquid-Cooled PC
Thermaltake Glacier 360 Liquid-Cooled PC: was $1,099.99 now $899.99 at Amazon US

This build looks super clean with its white-out aesthetics and concealed cooling measures, and its performance isn't too shabby either. Especially with this Black Friday discount on top. If you like fast-paced, competitive games like Counter-Strike or Rocket League, the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3060 in this machine will serve your frames very well.

Today's best PC deals in the UK

Lenovo Legion Tower 5 26L
Lenovo Legion Tower 5 26L: was £1,199.99 now £899.99 at Amazon UK

This is a great rig for silky smooth 1080p performance thanks to its RTX 4060, Intel Core i5-14400F, and complimentary parts. And for under £900 thanks to this Black Friday deal, this is the perfect entry-to-mid-level PC to give as a gift.

Acer Aspire S32-1856
Acer Aspire S32-1856: was £1,499 now £1,199 at Currys

If you don't want to deal with replacing or upgrading parts, but instead want a simple plug-and-play setup, this Intel-powered all-in-one Acer Aspire S32-1856 has you covered. Plus, this Black Friday deal shaves £300 off the price tag.

Dell XPS 8960
Dell XPS 8960: was £2,748.99 now £2,398.99 at Dell Technologies UK

Don't let the understated exterior fool you; this rig is toting some serious hardware, like an RTX 4080 SUPER and a Core i9-14900K with 32GB of DDR5 RAM. We reviewed a slightly lower-spec XPS 8960 and found it worthy of 4 out of 5 stars. Needless to say, the XPS 8960 is ready for work and play - and what better time to snag one than while its on sale for Black Friday?

Alienware Aurora R16
Alienware Aurora R16: was £1,219 now £1,089 at Dell Technologies UK

Alienware's Aurora R16 is an excellent budget 1080p PC, especially at this Black Friday deal price. We had very few qualms with the rig we reviewed, and we praised its solid performance and ventilation. If you're after an affordable, compact PC that has room for upgrades but can easily handle well-optimized AAA titles or indie games, don't let this deal slip away.

Asus ROG Strix G16CH
Asus ROG Strix G16CH: was £1,269.98 now £1,148.92 at Ebuyer

This is another steal from Asus. The ROG Strix G16CH has the hardware your games need to look and feel good, including an RTX 4060 Ti, Intel Core i7-13700F, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. There's room to upgrade here, but for the asking price, this is a great entry into PC gaming.

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Black Friday PC deals: FAQs

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When will the Black Friday PC deals start in 2024?

Black Friday takes place on November 29 this year, and we're already seeing plenty of great deals on PCs show up before the big day. Although the Friday-Monday period is generally where the biggest price discounts land, there's been a visible trend in recent years where retailers kick off their Black Friday sales early and don't necessarily reduce prices any further.

With that in mind, look to snag one of these deals now! Keep an eye on them when Black Friday rolls around, but know the price may not drop any lower than it already has.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a PC?

While pinpointing a single "best" time is tough, Black Friday certainly makes a strong case. You'll find no shortage of deals on desktop PCs, whether you're looking for a budget build for the office or a premium all-out gaming rig.

PC manufacturers have already started rolling out their deals early to get a leg up on the competition, and some of these discounts will only increase the closer we get to Black Friday proper. So it is absolutely a smart time to make a purchase if your PC has been falling behind for a while now.

Plus, that's not to mention the incredible deals you can find on individual PC parts on Black Friday. If you don't mind getting under the hood, it's an excellent idea to take advantage of the sizable Black Friday graphics card and CPU discounts. With Nvidia's 50-series GPUs expected soon, you may want to hold off on an upgrade if you're already rocking a 30-series card. But, if you haven't upgraded in a few years, and you don't expect to get a top-of-the-line 5090, Black Friday is a fantastic time for a new GPU at a record-low price.

What Black Friday PC deals should I expect?

You can expect all sorts of PC deals on Black Friday. There are discounts on all-in-one mini PCs to take back your desk space, souped-up gaming PCs that can handle 4K gaming at high refresh rates, and everything in between - including no-nonsense tower computers for work or school that you can rely on to get the job done.

If you're looking for specific brands, Dell always has some greats deals on PCs that span the aforementioned gamut. Acer, HP, and Lenovo fall under the same category. ASUS and MSI will cover your gaming PC needs, and Apple nearly always puts the iMac and Mac mini on sale for Black Friday.

And, as we mentioned before, look out for Black Friday deals on all sorts of bundles and individual components. Motherboards, RAM, CPUs, GPUs...whatever your PC needs to be the best it can be, Black Friday almost certainly has a sale for it.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We've covered Black Friday for over decade here at TechRadar and we've learnt when all the best sales start and how to uncover all of the top deals. We also monitor sales throughout the year and track the lowest prices of dozens of the most popular products as so we know a bargain when we see it.

When it comes to desktop PCs, we've tested hundreds. Apart from actually using the PC as you would day to day for productivity, gaming, and media enjoyment, we also run a number of test and benchmarks to gather raw data and compare it with other systems. Our Computing team is made up of experts in the field who have been building, dismantling, and upgrading PCs for decades.

Combined, we'll bring you the best Black Friday deals on all the top-rated and well-reviewed products available to buy right now so you come away with some excellent tech at a great price.

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Marcus Mears III
Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor

Marcus Mears III is the Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. He's been covering the latest in consumer tech for over 5 years, and he's gone hands-on with everything from the M2 MacBook Air to Valve's Steam Deck. Marcus is an advocate for Right to Repair laws and believes everyone can benefit from getting under the hood of your daily-driver tech. He'll also beat you in Texas Hold 'Em, too.