Gaming PCs intended for playing games at 1080p are some of the most affordable ones on the market you can get while still enjoying good performance, and Cyber Monday tends to make many of the best budget-friendly rigs even cheaper with its limited-time discounts. The Black Friday follow-up sales event is now live for the next several hours, and that means there are lots of deals like that up for grabs.
One of the best I’ve seen today while combing through the web is this colossal 37% markdown on HP’s entry-level OMEN 35L PC, with Cyber Monday slashing the price down a whopping $520. That brings it well under the $1,000 mark and down to just $849.99 at the HP store, with options available to spend extra money on upgrades if you want them. Note that there’s also an Intel version for $879.99 for folks who prefer Team Blue processors over AMD’s.
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Great 1080p gaming for under $1,000
Playing the best PC games with High or Ultra settings requires an expensive rig if you’re doing it at high resolutions like ultrawide (3440×1440) and 4K, but it’s more affordable than many think at 1080p — especially if you’re able to find a good deal like this one. NVIDIA’s entry-level RTX 4060 GPU has enough horsepower to deliver a 60+ FPS experience with most options cranked up, and by lowering some or by utilizing DLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation, you can push into triple-digit FPS territory or even comfortably game at 1440p.
The card is paired with AMD’s Ryzen 5 8500G CPU in this system, which will give you all the processing power you’ll need for gaming at this level. The Intel version’s i5-14440F is a bit more performant, but you’d have to pay an extra $30 for that bump; ultimately, I recommend both, so it’s up to you to decide if that’s worth it or not. Other specs and features include 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 500W power supply, and support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity, with RGB on the rig’s case fans, CPU cooler, and memory giving it some snazzy gamer flair.
The one drawback about this PC is that it only comes with a 512GB SSD at the entry level, which you’ll rapidly fill up in today’s world where it’s not uncommon for new games to require 100GB of space or more (STALKER 2 and its PC requirements are the most recent example of this). The good news is that you can spend an extra $80 to bump that up to 1TB, which is definitely worth considering given the $520 discount. Still, though, I wish the 1TB SSD model was offered at base.
Beyond that, it’s a very capable gaming PC for just $850, and if you’re in need of a new 1080p rig, you should pull the trigger on it before Cyber Monday ends when the clock strikes midnight. Want something beefier? This Lenovo Legion Tower with an RTX 4080 SUPER is nearly $800 off right now, and is a phenomenal option if you like the sound of eating 4K with ray tracing and maxed settings for breakfast.
When did Black Friday end?
Officially, Black Friday ended at midnight on November 29 last week, as the event falls on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. However, many Black Friday deals rolled through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, with lots of them either still available or replaced with new discounts. Some, though, have gone offline.
When does Cyber Monday start?
Cyber Monday began today, on December 2, 2024. It takes place on the Monday immediately after Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, and is best thought of as an extension of the Black Friday sales event. Many Black Friday deals got converted into Cyber Monday ones when the day began, and retailers have also introduced new deals as well. Most of these are only available online, hence the “Cyber” title.
When does Cyber Monday end?
Like Black Friday, Cyber Monday officially ends 24 hours after starting, and will conclude at midnight when Monday rolls over to Tuesday. Something to keep in mind, though, is that many storefronts tend to keep several — but not all — of their Cyber Monday deals active for a few days after Monday passes. I wouldn’t risk missing out on a discount by waiting if you find one you like, but it is worth keeping an eye on lingering sales.
