Cyber Monday 2020 in Australia: the best PC gaming deals you can pick up today

Green Man Gaming Black Friday Sale – huge discounts on hundreds of titles
As usual, Green Man Gaming is heavily reducing games as part of Black Friday, ranging recent blockbuster titles through to indies. Here are some highlights:

Borderlands 3: Standard Edition – AU$28.20 (usually AU$89.95)
Conan Exiles - AU$23.35 (usually AU$56.95)
Doom Eternal – AU$28.04 (usually AU$99.95)
Red Dead Redemption 2 – AU$55.45 (usually AU$89.95)
NBA 2K21 – AU$38.68 (usually AU$89.95)View Deal

Fanatical Black Friday Sale – flash sales and other discounts
Unlike Steam, Fanatical still have flash sales with limited durations, so it's worth checking back each 24 hours to see which three games are on deep discount. They're also giving away a "mystery Steam game" when you spend AU$17 or more. Here are some highlights:

Persona 4 Golden - FLASH SALE AU$19.19 (usually $29.99)
Anno 1800 - Complete Edition - FLASH SALE AU$44.98 (usually AU$149.95)
Shogun: Total War Collection - AU$3.29 (usually AU$14.99)
Rainbow Six Siege - $4.58 (usually $29.95)
Star Wars Squadrons - AU$30.23 (usually AU$55.99)
Roguelike Bundle - AU$5.99 (usually AU$159.66)View Deal

Humble Black Friday Sale – Humble Choice Subscription
Just one deal at the Humble Store this Black Friday, and it's 45% off your first year of the Humble Choice Premium Subscription. For that price you get access to their curated selections of games, at least 10 every month, and get to choose nine of them to keep. November's selection includes Yakuza Kiwami 2, Darksiders 3, and Imperator Rome Deluxe Edition.

Humble Choice Subscription - AU$133.99 (usually AU$269.99)View Deal

Steam Autumn Sale - historic low prices for some games
Normally a gap-filler in advance of the big Winter Sale in our summer, this year's Steam Autumn Sale actually has some good deals. Skip the 80% off MudRunner, though, as it's free this week on the Epic Store. Here are some highlights of Steam's Autumn Sale:

Metal Gear Solid 5 - Ground Zeroes - AU$2.89 (usually AU$28.95)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) - AU$2.99 (usually AU$29.95)
Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom - AU$13.59 (usually AU$84.95)
The Evil Within 2 - AU$7.99 (usually AU$39.95)View Deal

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020) | i7-10875H | RTX 2070 Super | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$3,002 (usually AU$4,899)
This brilliant gaming laptop won an 'Editor's Pick' distinction in our review, with its tough and elegant build, great specs and impressive battery life. In addition to the specs above, the 1080p screen boasts a whopping 300Hz refresh rate. This discount offers AU$1,500 off one of the best laptops on the market - still pricey, but you'll have enough left over for nearly two next-gen consoles. Via Amazon.View Deal

Gigabyte AORUS 15G | i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | GeForce RTX 2060- AU$2,099 (usually AU$2,899)
A cool AU$800 off this 144Hz refresh rate-endowed gaming laptop, which comes with glittery RGB despite its elegant 25mm thickness. Games will look brilliant on this, so make sure you don't waste it on Hearthstone. Via MWave.View Deal

Gigabyte Aero 15 | i7-10875H | RTX 2070 Super | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$2,499 (usually AU$3,499)
A very generous AU$1000 off this powerful gaming laptop, which boasts a 1080p 15.6 inch IPS display and RGB backlit keyboard. In addition to the model above, there's also one with an i7-10750H and RTX 2060 for AU$2,399, though given the price difference you're probably better off with the RTX 2070 Super wielding beast. Via MWave.
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HP Omen 15 | i7-9750H | RTX 2080 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$2,699 (usually AU$3,599)
For a gaming laptop wielding an RTX 2080, this is a great deal at AU$900 off the regular price. In addition to the specs above, this 15 inch 1080p lappie has a 144Hz refresh rate and a fancy RGB backlit keyboard. Via HP.View Deal

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) gaming laptop | Ryzen 7 | GTX 1660 Ti | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$2,299 (usually AU$2,499)
It may not be what you're after if a high spec gaming laptop is what you want, but this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a brilliant all-rounder that can also run modern games, albeit not at the very highest settings. Via PC Case Gear.View Deal

Alienware Area-51M | RTX 2080 Super | i7-10700 | 32GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$4,349 (usually AU$5,799)
This laptop is an absolute wallet eviscerator, as you'd expect given the specs. Maybe a AU$1,160 discount will tip you over the edge though, as this 17 inch beast also boasts a whooping 300Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution. If you want to go even bigger, the model with an i9-10900K and frankly ridiculous 64GB RAM is currently AU$5,179, down from AU$7,399.View Deal

Alienware M15 R3 | RTX 2060 | i7-10750H | 16GB RAM | 512 SSD - AU$2,959 (usually AU$3,999)
This 15 inch, 1080p gaming laptop boasts a 144Hz refresh rate in addition to the above listed specs. These Alienware M15 gaming laptops have a pretty stylish look (if you're into lunar blue) and are pretty light, as far as high spec lappies go. Via Dell. If you'd prefer the RTX 2070 Super model, that's currently discounted too at AU$3,299 (usually AU$4,399).View Deal

Dell G7 17 | i7-10750H | RTX 2070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$2,099 (usually AU$2,999)
This was available cheaper just last week for Ebay subscribers, but for everyone else this is still a good price for these specs. The 17 inch 1080p screen boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, too. Via Dell.View Deal

Asus ROG Strix G15 (G512) |i7-10750H | GTX 1650 Ti | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,709 (usually AU$1,999)
If you're after a gaming laptop on the cheaper side of the spectrum, this ROG Strix is well worth a look. It has a 1080p IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate, in addition to the specs listed above. This should run most modern games at medium quality. Via Wireless1.View Deal

Alienware 510K RGB Mechanical Keyboard | AU$258.30 (usually AU$369)
This mechanical keyboard sports Cherry RED MX switches for great feel, plus the usual array of RGB lighting for AU$110.70 cheaper than the usual price. If you want to go for something a tad more modest, you can get 57% off the the Alienware 310K keyboard (AU$117, was AU$269, save AU$152), which uses standard Cherry Red switches. Via Amazon.View Deal

Razer BlackWidow Chroma | AU$130 (usually AU$219.95)
A chunky AU$89 off this green switch mechanical keyboard, which boasts an advertised "80 million keystroke lifespan" and the usual embarrassment of Chroma fairy lights (16.8 million options, to be exact). Via Amazon.View Deal

Asus ROG Strix Flare | AU$179.25 (usually AU$239)
This sparkling yet elegant RGB mechanical keyboard scored well in PC Gamer's 2019 review, with the "smooth keystrokes" a highlight. The Cherry MX switches come in two varieties: the blue switches are linked above, but brown switches are also available at the same discounted price.View Deal

HyperX Alloy Elite 2 | AU$199 (usually AU$289)
The HyperX Alloy Elite is our second favourite gaming keyboard, and this here is its wrist rest-less younger sibling. In addition to the millions of colours its backlit keyboard can emit, this platter has HyperX's Red Linear mechanical switches and translucent ABS Pudding keycaps. Via MWave.View Deal

Razer Naga Trinity | AU$118 (usually AU$169.95)
If you need a gaming mouse with a crapload of buttons, the Naga Trinity is probably already on your radar. There are up to 19 programmable buttons and interchangeable side panels, so you can choose whether to go button mad or not, depending on what you're playing. Via Amazon.View Deal

Asus ROG Pugio II | AU$114.12 (usually ~AU$180)

This is a comfy ambidextrous gaming mouse with configurable side buttons and three connection options: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth or wired. Boasts 16,000 DPI and comes highly recommended by our friends at Gamesradar if you're either ambidextrous or a leftie. Via Amazon.View Deal

Samsung LC27RG50FQEXXY curved monitor | AU$389 (usually AU$449)
If you like your gaming screens slightly bent, this is a good offer: AU$50 off this 1080p curved monitor with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate, and a 4 millisecond response time. Also G-Sync compatible. Via Scorptec.View Deal

ASUS VG279QM gaming monitor | AU$499 (usually AU$599)
A hundred off this 27 inch IPS 1080p gaming monitor, which boasts a still-fairly-unbelievable 280Hz refresh rate, 1 millisecond response time, and GSync compatibility. Via Scorptec.View Deal

Alienware 25 | AU$447.36 (usually AU$699)
This elegant looking gaming monitor factors into our list of the best gaming monitors, and it's easy to see why: with a refresh rate of 240Hz, you're not going to miss anything. This IPS 1080p monitor also comes with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium. Via Dell.View Deal

LG Ultragear 27GL850-B | AU$647 (usually AU$799)
This monitor's older sibling, the LG 27GN950-B, is our second favourite monitor. This descendant is pretty decent too, especially at this price: it's a 27 inch 1440p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1 millisecond response time. Via Amazon.View Deal

Alienware 27 | AU$539.40 (usually AU$899)
Save just under AU$360 on this 27 inch IPS gaming monitor, which has its 1080p resolution more than compensated for by a 240Hz refresh rate and 1 millisecond response time. Via Dell. View Deal

EPOS Sennheiser GAME ZERO Headset | AU$129 (usually AU$299)
A not insignificant AU$170 off these highly regarded Sennheiser cans, which are the younger sibling to the EPOS Sennheiser GAME ONE headset: also on sale for AU$199, which is a hundred bucks cheaper than usual. Via MWave.

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EPOS Sennheiser GSP 602 Closed Back Acoustic Gaming Headset | AU$249 at MWave (usually AU$319)
High audio fidelity, plus Sennheiser's reputation for comfort. and a lift-to-mute boom arm. But wait, there's more: you can also save $70 (and 20%+) off the GSP 601(AU$249 and GSP 500(AU$229) models. Via MWave.View Deal

EPOS Sennheiser GSP 300 Gaming Headset | AU$99 (usually AU$149)
Just look at the chunk on these: you know those cups are going to be cushions for your ears. This lower end Sennheiser set may still strike some as too expensive at its usual RRP, but AU$99 is hard to argue with. Via MWave.View Deal

HyperX Cloud Revolver S | AU$179 (usually AU$269)
These comfy cans boast virtual 7.1 Surround Sound, with 50mm drivers boasting a 12Hz–28Hz frequency response. In other words, they pack a kick in the gut, and at AU$90 off the RRP may seal the deal for you. Via MWave.View Deal

HyperX Cloud Orbit Planar Magnetic USB Gaming Headset | AU$299 (usually AU$489)
A very substantial $190 off these unique cans will come as pleasant surprise to anyone coveting them. They use planar speaker technology, which is usually tech reserved for audiophiles and provides more audio compared to the usual speaker cones. It also boasts 3D audio positioning with head tracking, which sounds terrifying - but useful. Via MWave.

Razer Kraken X | AU$59 (usually AU$99)
This Kraken X does a good job for not a lot of money: it has great 7.1 virtual surround sound, it's comfortable, and since it's wired, it just works. The headset normally goes for around AU$85 in Australia, so this is a very decent price for a set of cans you can use for gaming and on the go. Via Microsoft.View Deal

Crucial P5 1TB | AU$189.52 (usually ~AU$215)
The current street price on this NVMe SSD ranges between AU$215 and AU$240, so this is a great deal for some fast storage action. Crucial reckons these are suited to "serious gamers and creative professionals," so expect faster performance compared to the P1 series. Via Amazon.View Deal

Crucial P2 NVMe SSDs | starting from AU$63
These Crucial P2 internal SSDs released earlier this year and offer a decent budget version of modern NVMe drives. If you've been waiting for Black Friday for more storage, three P2 versions are available via Amazon, and usually go for betweeb AU$20—AU$40 more than the current discount.

250GB - AU$63 | 500GB - AU$79.20 | 1TB - AU$156View Deal

Seagate BarraCuda 510 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD | AU$49 (usually AU$68)
$19 off this affordable NVMe M.2 SSD. The PCIe G3 SSD uses TLC memory and can hit 3,100 MB/s reading and 1.200 MB/s writing. If you'd prefer more space, the larger 500GB model is AU$99, rather than the usual AU$118.View Deal

Samsung 970 Evo Plus SSD 1TB | AU$203.22 (usually ~AU$260)
A nice discount on this fast NVMe SSD, which boasts an advertised 3500MB/s sequential read. Samsung released these last year as a speedier (and more pricey) alternative to the regular Evo line, so if you've been looking for that marginal boost this is as cheap as we've seen it of late. This deal ships from the UK, via Amazon.View Deal