Black Friday PC deals 2024: when they start, what to expect, and where to shop

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This year's Black Friday PC deals are already starting to roll out, and we're here to help you find the right PC for you this holiday season.

This year's Black Friday deals on desktop PCs are expected to be substantial, as major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy kicked 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. This year has already brought us some brow-raising price cuts, like hundreds off HP Omen gaming desktops and a cool $70 off the M2 Mac mini.

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.

Today's best PC deals in the US

Today's best PC deals in the UK

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I've covered deals, reviews, and roundups for laptops, PCs, and peripherals for over 5 years, and I've been tinkering with PC parts for as long as I can remember. As TechRadar's Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor, I go hands on with the tech we recommend and make sure we only serve you the deals worth looking at.

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.

Last year's best Black Friday PC deals in the US

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Acer Aspire C22 desktop: was $529.99 now $429.99 on Amazon
This all-in-one desktop comes with an Intel Core i3-N305an Alder Lake-N architecture-based processor, a line released in 2023 equipped with 8 cores, 8 threads, and a 3.80 GHz boosted clock speed. It also features 8GB RAM and 512GB of storage space, all for an incredible budget price thanks to this deal.

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HP Omen 25L: was $899.99 now $649.99 at Best Buy
Packed with an Nvidia GTX 1660 Super GPU, 13th-gen Intel processor, DDR5 memory, and a speedy 512GB SSD, the HP Omen 25L in white is the perfect entry-level gaming desktop. The removable tempered glass side panel will make swapping out your components for more powerful ones a snap when it's time to upgrade, too!

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Apple 2023 Mac Mini (512GB): was $799 now $699 at Amazon
One of the best desktop computers on the market, this version has double the storage space of the base model (up from 256GB to 512GB). It features an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU and comes with 8GB of unified memory (RAM). It also runs on Apple's M2 silicon, which is ultra-efficient, and the discount makes it very affordable.

Acer Predator Orion 3000:$1,199.99$899.99 on Amazon

Acer Predator Orion 3000: was $1,199.99 now $899.99 on Amazon
Receiving four out of five stars in our own review, this gaming desktop is a pure budget gaming machine in a market of expensive and tricked-out PCs. It comes with some great specs that handle any AAA title at high settings including an Intel Core i5-13400F processor, a Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of storage.

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Dell Inspiron 3910: was $657.99 now $600 at Amazon
For those who want an office PC with a strong and fairly recent processor, this is a choice pick for the price. It comes with a 12th-Gen Intel Core i5-12400 processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD of storage. This is a practical and affordable productivity machine that's perfect for any office, whether at home or work.

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Acer Aspire TC desktop: was $549.99 now $449.99 on Amazon
Office workers and students alike will find this desktop a great deal, with specs that can handle any productivity task or school project thanks to its 13th-Gen Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. This deal takes an already affordable machine and puts it straight into budget pricing territory.

Last year's best Black Friday PC deals in the UK

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming 5i: was £1,059.98 now £549.99 at CCL
It's not the flashiest-looking gaming PC, but this GTX 1660 Super system also brings a 12th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, making it more than capable of playing games at HD resolution. With a 17L chassis, it's got the space for future upgrades too, meaning you won't have to buy a whole new PC when it's time for a hardware boost.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming 5: was £999 now £549.99 at Box
For those in the UK really on a budget, consider this Lenovo IdeacCentre at Box. A big price cut helps this one come in at under £600, which isn't bad considering you're getting a decent 12th gen Intel Core i5 chipset and 16GB of RAM right out of the box. The GTX 1660 Super is definitely on the old side now but it's still more than capable of handling most games at 1080p if you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there.

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M2 Apple Mac mini (2023): now £625 at Currys
One of the best desktop PCs around thanks to its excellent M2 that delivers both efficiency and performance. It's also extremely compact, ensuring that it'll fit on top of any office desk whether at home or at work.

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HP Pavilion 24-ca2002: was £899 now £699 at Currys
Looking for a well-priced AIO desktop? Make sure to take advantage of this HP model which not only is gorgeous looking but sports some solid specs including an Intel Core i5-13400T processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. It's perfect for any office whether at home or work.

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HP Slim S01-pF2011na: was £549 now £379 at Currys
The discount here has made an already affordable desktop PC into an absolute bargain of a deal. For less than £400 you can get your hands on a solid desktop for productivity or homework. It comes with a 12th-Gen Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of storage. The storage is a little low but you can always upgrade later on.

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Marcus Mears III
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.