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While most "entry-level" gaming PCs are sneakily selling you DDR4 RAM at the moment, these Newegg deals are offering you proper current-gen bargains for around the same price
The article discusses current deals on gaming PCs, highlighting that many entry-level models are being sold with older DDR4 RAM. It advises consumers to look for PCs with DDR5 RAM for better performance and future-proofing, even if it means a slightly higher initial cost. Retailers like Newegg are mentioned as places to find these deals.
Avoid Nintendo's eShop until you've seen Newegg's current gift card combo
Newegg is offering a deal on Nintendo eShop gift cards, selling two $50 cards for $80.50, providing nearly $20 in savings. This offer allows users to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch at a discounted price. Several first-party titles like Luigi's Mansion 3 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are also currently on sale.
Run out of storage? I've price-tracked all our top-rated SSDs, and these are the three you should be investigating…
SSD prices remain significantly high, with analysts expecting stabilization in a couple of years. The article highlights three top-rated SSDs for investigation: WD Black SN850X, Samsung 990 Pro, and Crucial T700, noting their performance and current pricing at retailers like Newegg and Amazon. It advises readers to consider if a new SSD is truly necessary before purchasing, suggesting alternatives like freeing up existing space or using cloud storage.
RAM prices are levelling off, but even with these Newegg deals those rates are still sky-high
RAM prices are stabilizing but remain high, with Newegg offering some discounts on Corsair Vengeance LPX kits. While DDR4 prices have increased significantly over the past year, DDR5 kits are considerably more expensive, with 32GB sets costing around $500. Prices are not expected to fall until next year at the earliest.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Newegg is hosting a collegiate VALORANT tournament featuring the esports organization Evil Geniuses. This event highlights Newegg's increasing involvement in competitive gaming and collegiate esports.
Don't buy any digital games until you've seen these Nintendo Switch and PS5 gift card deals at Newegg
Newegg is offering limited-time deals on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 gift cards for US accounts. The promotion reduces the price of a $50 Nintendo gift card to $44 and a $100 PlayStation Store gift card to $88.50 with an exclusive coupon. These deals are available for a short period and are a great way to save on digital game purchases.
Asus says forget RAMageddon, offers an RTX 5060 gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 for a "normal" price of $1,000
Asus is offering a gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 RAM for $999.99, bucking the trend of inflated prices and DDR4 configurations due to DDR5 shortages. The Asus ROG G700 Gaming Desktop is available at Best Buy with a $200 discount, providing value amidst the current market conditions.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Newegg has opened a public Gamer Zone in Southern California, expanding its reach into gaming, esports, and technology education. This initiative aims to provide a dedicated space for gamers and foster learning within the tech community.