EOFY sales 2024: PC gaming deals have rolled in to ease the cost-of-gaming crisis

Samsung Odyssey Neo G95NC Curved QLED Gaming Monitor | AU$3,199 AU$2,399 on Samsung (save AU$800)

They don't call it the cost-of-living crisis for nothing,
and chances are you don't have AU$3,199 to fork out for a gaming monitor. To be honest, AU$2,399 is still pretty pricey, but if you're in the market for this decked out 57-inch dual UHD affair with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1000R curvature, then aren't you in luck?

LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor (32GP850) | AU$749 AU$524 at Amazon

Here's 30% off this 31.5 inch QHD gaming monitor, with a nano IPS display and a 165Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 180Hz. Boasts HDR10, FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility. 

Gigabyte M32UC 31.5-inch 4K 144Hz curved gaming monitor | AU$999 now AU$779 from Scorptec (save AU$220)

It's big, it's curved, it's 4K, and it's currently 22% off. The M32UC boasts a 3840 x 2160 VA panel with a 144Hz (160Hz OC) variable refresh rate, a 1ms response time (2ms GTG) and displays 93% DCI-P3 colour (123% sRGB). It also has a built in KVM and USB-C, so you can switch between PC and console on the fly.

LG UltraGear Full HD gaming monitor (27GN600) | AU$459 AU$298 at Amazon

Under AU$300 for a 34 inch HD gaming monitor is pretty good, though you may not want a monitor this big with a res this low. But maybe you do! In which case, you're also getting a respectable 144Hz refresh rate here, an IPS display, 1ms response time and FreeSync Premium.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34 inch gaming monitor | AU$1,899 AU$1,199 at Mwave

A tempting AU$700 off this premium ultrawide QHD monitor. It's a huge 34 inch affair with a 175Hz refresh rate, a curve, and most attractively, a stunning OLED display. If it matters to you, it also has built-in smart TV functionality.

Xbox Series X|S controller (black) | AU$89.95 AU$64 at Amazon

This is a great price on the Xbox Series X controller at AU$24.95 off. It's the best controller for PC gaming if you don't want to fork out for an Elite version (they're pricey). At this price, it's worth getting one as backup, or even better: bring a second or third person into your Overcooked addiction. Everyone's addicted to that game, right?

DualSense wireless controllers | AU$109.95 starting from AU$79 at Amazon

For some reason, Amazon has a substantial discount on some DualSense controller colour variants, and a less substantial discount on others (update: and also many that have since sold out). Why? Whether the reason is bland or conspiratorial, it's good news for people who prefer certain coloured controllers, I guess. This is on our list of the best controllers for PC gaming, mostly thanks to its adaptive triggers and haptic rumble.

Razer DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed | AU$109 AU$69 (save AU$40)

The DeathAdder V2 X is a lightning quick, pared back workhorse, and it's the oldest sibling of our favourite wired gaming mouse. Whether you're mainlining first-person shooters or quixotically trying to play Elden Ring with keyboard and mouse, AU$69 for this Razer rodent is a snatch.

Corsair HS80 MAX WIRELESS Multiplatform Gaming Headset  | AU$279 AU$179 (save AU$100)

If you're after a wireless headset supporting both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity, then you may struggle to find something good under AU$200. This is an exception: a nice AU$100 off this mid-ranger will hold you in good stead for years, and as far as single sessions go, the 65 hour battery lifetime should hopefully last a Balatro binge.

Lenovo Legion Go | AU$1,499 AU$1,199 on Lenovo (save AU$300)

This isn't a deal to write home about, but ever dollar off a pricey gaming handheld is worth it, considering the cost.  Jacob rated it well upon release back in January, praising its "glorious screen" and detachable controllers, while noting that it's a bit heavy.

Gigabyte G5 MF5 15.6-inch gaming laptop | i7-12650H / RTX 4050 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$1,799 now AU$1,299 from Umart (save AU$500)

If you're after a solid entry-level gaming machine this is a great price to pay. It'll play most modern games at decent specs, and the 1080p screen means you'll always be tempted in the direction of silky-smooth framerates: good thing this has a 144Hz refresh rate. It's also thin and lighter than your standard gaming lappy, so you could use it as a productivity machine too.

MSI GF63 Thin | RTX 4060 | i7 12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,899 AU$1,499 at Computer Alliance (save AU$400)

AU$1,499 for this MSI thin and light laptop with an RTX 4060 is a pretty good deal indeed. Its a powerful allrounder with an i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM. Its 1080p 144Hz IPS screen will produce good color accuracy and at 1.86KG, you can carry it in a bag without breaking your back.

Gigabyte G6 KF 16-inch gaming laptop | i7-13620H / RTX 4060 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD | AU$1,999 now AU$1,599 from Centre Com (save AU$400)

As far as affordable gaming laptops go, AU$1,599 for a RTX 4060 laptop with an i7, 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM is phenomenal value. The big 16-inch 1920 x 1200 screen has a 165Hz refresh and is well matched to the GPU's 75W power profile. You also get extras like Wi-Fi 6E and a full size keyboard and numpad with RGB LEDs, so you can customise your style.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$3,789 AU$2,499 at Lenovo (save AU$1,290)

This is a great deal on an RTX 4070 equipped laptop with AMD's latest generation processor. Calling it a slim model is perhaps a bit of a stretch, but still, it's not some immovable giant at around 2.4KG. Its 2560 x 1600 165Hz IPS screen will give you good color accuracy and its a good match for gaming with the RTX 4070. It's got a high quality keyboard and trackpad too. Use the EOFY24 code to qualify for the discounted price.

Up to AU$330 off Secretlab chairs during EOFY

It's near unanimous that Secretlab build the best gaming chairs on the market (they're at the top of our best gaming chairs list), and now is a better time than ever to nab yourself a premium throne. Overall, Secretlab is offering up to AU$150 off its Titan Evo models, up to AU$330 off its Classics models, and if you're in the market for one of Secretlab's premium Magnus desks, those are going for up to AU$71 off.

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB M.2 SSD with Heatsink | AU$729 AU$423.90 at Amazon (save AU$306)

This is the lowest price the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB has ever been at Amazon. This is the heatsink equipped model too, so it's perfect for holding an ever expanding PS5 library, but it'll happily serve in any other role too. It might not support Gen 5, but don't let that worry you. This is still a very speedy and responsive SSD. You'll need to enter the KNMVCZXXB code to qualify for the extra discount.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC Graphics Card | AU$1,599 AU$1,299 at eBay (save AU$300)

The RX 7900 XTX is a heckuva high resolution pixel pusher, particularly if you don't care so much for ray tracing eye-candy. One could never call an AU$1,299 graphics card cheap, but it's hundreds of dollars cheaper than what it would have set you back at the time of its launch. Be sure to add the NONFY20 code to bring it down to its final AU$1,299 price.