Prime Day PC hardware deals are here — These are the GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and RAM that I'd buy as a PC build expert

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D boxed CPU in front of AI-generated lava
Deals on PC hardware are live, and I rounded up the best right here. (Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)

Amazon Prime Day has arrived, and with it comes competing sales from other major retailers like Best Buy and Newegg.

That's great news for anyone who wants to upgrade their PC with a new graphics card, processor, SSD, or memory, as I'm seeing some deep discounts from all categories.

While some deals do require an Amazon Prime membership, there are plenty of deals available for all, membership or not (especially if you're shopping at Newegg or Best Buy).

I'm using my nine years of experience covering Prime Day and two decades of PC building expertise to bring you only the deals that are actually worth your time and money.

Recent updates

Update July 8, 2025: Prime Day is officially here, and I've sniffed out the best deals on PC upgrade hardware available so far. — Cale Hunt

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🔥 Best Prime Day PC build deal so far 🔥

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Save 24%
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: was $449 now $341 at Amazon

"Dominate any game at any level, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers ultimate performance with 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 5.0GHz boost clock backed up with 96MB L3 cache."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Perfect for: PC gamers looking to take advantage of AMD's unique 3D V-Cache that directly boosts gaming performance.

Avoid if: You'd rather pay a bit more and land AMD's newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

👀 Alternate deal: $369.99 at Newegg (no membership, free 1TB SSD)

Best Prime Day GPU deals

MSI Ventus RTX 3060 (12GB)
RTX 3060
Save 16%
MSI Ventus RTX 3060 (12GB): was $309.98 now $259.99 at Newegg

🔎 $20 rebate cards gets you the $259 price

Great for: 1080p and 1440p gaming on the cheap.

❌ Avoid if: You want one of NVIDIA's newer GPUs with access to DLSS 4.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti OC (16GB)
RTX 5060 Ti
Save 10%
ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti OC (16GB): was $479.99 now $429.99 at Amazon

Great for: Those who want to land 16GB of VRAM to better set up for the future of 1440p gaming.

❌ Avoid if: You want an ultimate GPU for 4K gaming.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

PowerColor Hellhound RX 9070 XT
RX 9070 XT
Save 13%
PowerColor Hellhound RX 9070 XT: was $859.99 now $749.99 at Amazon

Great for: 1440p and 4K gaming with the latest upscaling FSR tech from AMD.

❌ Avoid if: You generally game at 1080p or would rather have the latest NVIDIA DLSS 4 advancements.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

XFX Gaming RX 7900 XT
RX 7900 XT
Save 16%
XFX Gaming RX 7900 XT: was $789.99 now $664.99 at Amazon

Great for: 1440p and 4K gaming without compromise. Includes 20GB of VRAM to set you up well for the future.

❌ Avoid if: You game at 1080p or would rather grab one of AMD's newer GPUs.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

PowerColor Hellhound RX 7900 XTX
RX 7900 XTX
Save 13%
PowerColor Hellhound RX 7900 XTX: was $1,149.14 now $999.99 at Amazon

Great for: 1440p and 4K gaming, and 24GB of VRAM keeps it relevant for future years.

❌ Avoid if: You usually play at 1080p or you'd rather invest in one of AMD's latest GPUs.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB
RX 7600
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ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB: was $359.99 now $279.99 at Amazon

Great for: 1080p gaming with occasional jumps up to 1440p.

❌ Avoid if: You want one of AMD or NVIDIA's latest GPUs with all of the newest performance upgrades.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $279.99 at Newegg

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC
RX 9060 XT
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC: was $329.99 now $299.99 at Newegg

🔎 FantasTech price protection + free $30 gift card

Great for: PC gaming at 1080p or 1440p resolutions, with access to the latest AMD FSR tech.

❌ Avoid if: You primarily game at 1440p and 4K, or you prefer NVIDIA's DLSS 4 tech.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 8GB
RX 9060 XT
Save 14%
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 8GB: was $349.99 now $299.99 at Newegg

🔥 Includes a $30 Newegg gift card

Great for: Strong 1080p gaming and respectable 1440p performance with AMD's latest FSR tech.

❌ Avoid if: You want more than 8GB of VRAM or you prefer NVIDIA's DLSS 4.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $299.99 at Amazon

MSI Gaming RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC
RTX 5060
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MSI Gaming RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC: was $339.99 now $299.99 at Amazon

Great for: 1080p systems with less space for a three-fan card. Offers DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Gen advancements for the best NVIDIA experience.

❌ Avoid if: You primarily game at 1440p or 4K and want to make your games look as good as possible.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $299.99 at B&H

MSI Gaming RTX 5060 Ti Gaming Trio OC 8GB
RTX 5060 Ti
Save 10%
MSI Gaming RTX 5060 Ti Gaming Trio OC 8GB: was $479.99 now $429.99 at Newegg

🔎 Free $20 gift card with purchase

Great for: 1440p PC gaming with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Gen features.

❌ Avoid if: You can find a good deal on a 16GB version, which will better handle 1440p resolutions going forward.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

ZOTAC Solid OC RTX 5070 12GB
RTX 5070
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ZOTAC Solid OC RTX 5070 12GB: was $699.99 now $629.99 at Newegg

Great for: 1440p gaming with the latest DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Gen enhancements from NVIDIA.

❌ Avoid if: You want to bump your resolution up to 4K most of the time or you want a GPU with more than 12GB of VRAM.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $629.99 at Amazon

Gigabyte RTX 5070 Gaming OC 12GB
RTX 5070
Save 18%
Gigabyte RTX 5070 Gaming OC 12GB: was $819.99 now $669.99 at Newegg

🔥Includes a $120 Newegg gift card

Great for: PC gamers looking to target a strong 1440p experience with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Gen enhancements.

❌ Avoid if: You don't have a lot of space inside your PC case or you'd rather spend more on a card for 1440p/4K.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $669.99 at Best Buy

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
RX 9070 XT
Save 10%
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB: was $799.99 now $719.99 at Newegg

Great for: 4K gaming at an excellent price, complete with the latest FSR technologies. 16GB of VRAM is great for future proofing.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather go with an NVIDIA GPU or you don't need the power to run your games at 4K.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $739.99 at Amazon

ZOTAC Solid SFF OC RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
RTX 5070 Ti
Save 15%
ZOTAC Solid SFF OC RTX 5070 Ti 16GB: was $979.99 now $829.99 at Newegg

Great for: 1440p and 4K gaming thanks to DLSS 4, Multi Frame Gen, and 16GB of VRAM.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather buy a card more suited to 1080p or you prefer AMD Radeon hardware.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $829.99 at Amazon

Zotac AMP Extreme Infinity RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti
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Zotac AMP Extreme Infinity RTX 5070 Ti: was $1,099.99 now $899.99 at Newegg

Great for: Any PC gamers who want to push 1440p and 4K resolutions with full access to the latest DLSS 4 tech, including Multi Frame Gen.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather opt for a less fancy RTX 5070 Ti model for less money or you primarily game at 1080p.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB
RTX 5070 Ti
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB: was $1,099.99 now $999.99 at Newegg

🔎 FantasTech price protection

Great for: 1440p and 4K gaming, with plenty of VRAM to hold strong for the next few years.

❌ Avoid if: You don't have a lot of space in your PC or if you'd rather buy a GPU more suited to 1080p.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $999.99 at Amazon

Best early Prime Day CPU deals

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Zen 5
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: was $649 now $434 at Amazon

"It's indisputable that the Ryzen 9 9950X is the world's most powerful consumer CPU, but it comes at a cost, both literally and through hardware requirements. You'll need a capable cooler to keep this 170W beast under control and performing its best, but it'll deliver the best metrics for creative apps."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Great for: Unparalleled productivity performance with outstanding gaming performance as well.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather maximize gaming performance with one of AMD's X3D chips.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $559 at Newegg

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Arrow Lake
Save 36%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: was $404 now $259 at Amazon

Great for: 20-core productivity performance, and it'll handle modern gaming as well.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather go with an AMD chip, especially an X3D model for far better gaming performance.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $429.99 at Best Buy

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Zen 4
Save 46%
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: was $299 now $160.76 at Amazon

"The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is an excellent processor for gaming and medium workloads. It can get seriously hot when pushed to its limit, but AMD has created something truly special here."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great for: Gaming PC upgrades on the cheap. This CPU is still a great performer today.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather invest in one of AMD's X3D chips that offers ultimate gaming performance.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $178 at Newegg

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Zen 4
Save 43%
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X: was $399 now $227 at Amazon

"AMD's Zen 4 architecture promised considerable uplifts in performance and the company has delivered with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. This processor is a fantastic upgrade for those on older AMD hardware, though it does require a new AM5 motherboard."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great for: PC gaming builds that are using the AM5 socket.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather spend more on an AMD X3D gaming CPU.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $254 at Newegg

Intel Core i9-12900K
Alder Lake
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Intel Core i9-12900K: was $649.99 now $257 at Amazon

"Intel made good use of the drawing table and returns with something truly special. The Core i9-12900K is a leap in the right direction for those seeking a powerful, yet efficient desktop processor."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great for: Gaming and productivity with 16 cores. It's a few years old, but it's still a potent CPU.

❌ Avoid if: You prefer one of Intel's newer chips, or you'd like to grab an AMD X3D CPU.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $304.98 at Newegg

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Zen 4
Save 36%
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: was $699 now $450 at Amazon

"The AMD Ryzen 7000 series of processors offer excellent value and performance per watt, but the Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 9 7950X take all this to a whole different level. These are the best consumer processors out there."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Great for: PC gamers and creators working with an AM5 motherboard.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather spend more and land an X3D chip made specifically for gaming.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $513.99 at Newegg

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Arrow Lake
Save 18%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: was $599.99 now $490 at Amazon

"Coming out on top in synthetic benchmark results puts the Core Ultra 9 285K at the top of the productivity pile, but the gaming situation hasn't changed much from the previous-gen Core i9-14900K, and that's by design."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Great for: Ultra-efficient and powerful productivity in a system with the LGA1851 socket.

❌ Avoid if: You want to get the most gaming performance possible out of your CPU.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $559.99 at Newegg

Best early Prime Day PC storage & RAM deals

Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR (2x48GB)
DDR5
Save 16%
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR (2x48GB): was $236.99 now $199.99 at Amazon

Great for: Adding all the RAM you'll ever need to your gaming PC.

❌ Avoid if: You don't need 96GB of RAM or don't need RGB lighting.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $269.99 at Newegg

Crucial P310 (4TB)
4TB
Save 40%
Crucial P310 (4TB): was $333.99 now $199.99 at Amazon

Great for: PCIe 4.0 storage with up to 7,000MB/s speeds.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather opt for a slightly faster SSD or don't need as much capacity.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $234.99 at Best Buy

WD_BLACK SN850X (8TB)
8TB
Save 38%
WD_BLACK SN850X (8TB): was $879.99 now $545 at Amazon

Great for: Bulk 8TB storage for your games and stellar 7,200MB/s performance.

❌ Avoid if: You'd rather spend less on a smaller capacity.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $619.99 at Best Buy

Crucial Pro 32GB DDR5-6000
32GB
Save 27%
Crucial Pro 32GB DDR5-6000: was $104.99 now $76.99 at Amazon

Great for: Desktop gaming PCs that can handle DDR5 RAM. Works with Intel XMP and AMD EXPO.

❌ Avoid if: You want something faster than DDR5-6000 or need more than two 16GB sticks.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

💰 Price check: $76.99 at Best Buy

Silicon Power UD90 2TB SSD
2TB
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Silicon Power UD90 2TB SSD: was $119.99 now $92.99 at Newegg

Great for: Anyone who needs 2TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage for their gaming or work PC.

❌ Avoid if: You need transfer speeds beyond 5,000MB/s.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

💰 Price check: $97.97 at Amazon

SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB
2TB
Save 17%
SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB: was $156.99 now $129.99 at Newegg

"The SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 SSD comes out ahead of other SSDs we've tested in almost every benchmark. It's competitively priced, it has an excellent TBW rating, and it's available in three capacities. It's an easy recommendation if you want an upgrade for gaming or for productivity."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great for: Durable 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with a five-year warranty and speeds up to 7,150MB/s.

❌ Avoid if: You're holding out to upgrade to a PCIe 5.0 drive.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

Seagate Exos X20 20TB HDD
20TB
Save 43%
Seagate Exos X20 20TB HDD: was $699.99 now $399.99 at Newegg

Great for: Bulk storage in a reliable Seagate package.

❌ Avoid if: You can't live without SSD speeds.

👉 See at: Newegg.com

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Frequently Asked Questions

The original Amazon Prime Day kicked off on July 15, 2015, and it has since grown to massive proportions. This year's event runs officially for four days, but the deals have already started.

Have some questions about the upcoming summer sales event? Here are some answers to common Prime Day questions.

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?

Amazon's Prime Day was originally just one day long, but it soon grew to two days. For 2025, it has once again doubled from 48 hours to 96 hours, meaning it runs from July 8 until July 11.

It officially begins on July 8 at 12:01 AM PDT and ends at midnight PDT on July 11, but you can expect to see plenty of deals in the lead-up to the main event.

Which countries are taking part in Prime Day 2025?

Amazon Prime Day 2025 arrives on July 8 in 20 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Other participating countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Türkiye.

Do I need an Amazon Prime membership?

If you're shopping at Amazon during Prime Day 2025, you will certainly want a Prime membership in order to take full advantage of all of the best deals.

Not already a member? You can quickly sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month or $139 annually (taxes not included).

Keep in mind that Amazon offers a 30-day trial of its Prime membership program, which is an ideal way to cash in on big savings without having to make as big of a commitment.

Prime members receive perks beyond discount prices, like fast and free shipping, video and music streaming access, games and streaming perks, grocery discounts, and more.

👉 Amazon Prime memberships explained: Benefits, costs, exclusive deals, and other FAQs

Do other retailers host competing sales during Prime Day?

Absolutely — other major retailers almost always take advantage of the extra attention to online deals spurred by Amazon Prime Day to host their own competing sales events.

For example, Newegg is advertising its "FantasTech Sale" that is expected to run from July 7 until July 13, eclipsing Prime Day.

Best Buy is currently hosting a "Member Deals Days" event to which Best Buy Plus and Total members can take advantage.

As always, I'm constantly on the lookout for better competing deals than what Amazon has to offer. Traditionally, it hasn't been Amazon offering the best laptop deals, with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart often having deeper savings on our favorite PCs.

Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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