Some of the better Prime Day deals are on gaming laptops and desktops—this $1,289 PC with an RTX 4070 is a good buy, for example—but I'm not quite ready to upgrade my aging PC just yet, and I had to replace my car's timing and serpentine belts recently (belts: it turns out they're expensive), so spending a grand on gaming stuff is not in my plans for the year.
But maybe I could finally put my PC, which is screwed onto an open test bench, into a real case?
If you've got smaller upgrades in mind right now, here are the best Prime Day PC gaming deals we've spotted so far that cost under $100:
Razer Seiren Mini | USB| Cardioid | White, Pink, Black| $49.99 $37.99 at Amazon (save $12)The Seiren Mini (see our review) is a lovely little lozenge of a microphone for casual users. It's a super simple mic, using the internals of more expensive options within a basic package—there's no mute button or volume knob. You can also get it in white or pink, and all the colors are discounted.
Price check: Target $37.99 | GameStop $39.99
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless | 50mm Tri-Force | 12 — 28,000Hz | Closed-back | $179.99$99.99 at Amazon (save $80)One of the PC Gamer team's go-to gaming headsets. The multi-chamber driver design gives the BlackShark supreme clarity and almost an open back soundstage. For under $100, this is an outstanding wireless headset in black or white.
Price check: Best Buy $99.99
Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini gaming mouse | 8,500 DPI | 62g | $49.99$34.99 at Razer (Save $15)A lightweight and compact mouse with a great sensor. Though it's not got the highest DPI in the business, a lot of people swear by the ergonomics, and the build quality is decent. The DeathAdder shows up in deal roundups every year because it's hard
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