They’re more of a niche part of the tech world now but the humble PC will remain an important purchase for the hybrid working era as well as dedicated gamers, but you might not have too much to spend on one. Whether you want a gaming rig, all-in-one or a traditional desktop PC tower we’ve found the best discounts around.
We’ve been shopping the sales for you to find the best legitimate discounts and voucher codes so you find the best bargains with ease.
Since they’re usually expensive at full price, PCs often have some of the deepest discounts around. And with a constant churn of new components you can always find massive savings by opting for hardware that’s a year or two old – but often still plenty powerful.
We’ve got gaming machines, basic desktops and all-in-one (AIO) PCs. We also have plenty of great laptop deals if a PC isn’t the right choice. We also have the overall best tech deals.
As a rule of thumb, if you see the right product within your budget then make sure you don’t miss out as prices can change quickly or stock run out.
Where to find PC deals
Where you want to go depends a lot on what you’re looking for. If you want to buy a pre-built computer or just some simple accessories, then some of the standard electronics retailers are the best bet:
If you’re looking to pick up components though, you’d be better off looking at the following (some of which sell pre-built PCs too, for what it’s worth):
Amazon has some of the biggest bargains but other retailers offer tempting deals too, including Currys and Argos.
If you find that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30-day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more.
Best PC deals
We’ve gathered up the best PC deals that are available right now. If you’re looking for Apple desktops then we have specific guides on our sister site Macworld for iMac deals and Mac mini deals.
Top 10 PC Deals
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i
This stylish all-in-one (AIO) PC is now under £500.
You get a 23.8in screen, a built-in webcam, Intel Core i5 processor and a 512GB SSD.Apple Mac mini, M1, 8-Core CPU / 8-Core GPU, 512GB
Amazon has over £80 off the M1 Mac mini with 512GB storage – that’s the £899 model.
You can also save 11% on the cheaper 256GB model.
Apple iMac M1
Laptops Direct has a whopping £137 off the latest iMac with Apple’s impressive M1 chip, if you’re ok with the pink/red colour.
Dell Inspiron Desktop
If you need an affordable PC for the home or small office then this Dell is now just over £300 with an Intel Pentium Gold and a huge 1TB hard drive.
Acer Aspire C27
This large screen all-in-one has a decent £200 off and comes with an Intel Core i3 processor and a huge 1TB SSD.
PC Specialist Vortex GR
This already affordable gaming rig from the respectable PC Specialist has £70 off.
The machine has a Core i3, an Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics card and two hard drives.
Acer Predator Orion 3000
This gaming PC from Acer’s popular Predator range has a big discount and comes with a Core i7, 1TB SSD and an Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
Dell Inspiron 24
This affordable but powerful all-in-one will make a great family PC with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 512GB SSD and a pop-up webcam.
Alienware Aurora R14
There’s a big saving on this powerful gaming PC from Dell’s Alienware line.
It’s got an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card.
Lenovo ThinkStation P350
There’s a huge saving on this compact but powerful machine from Lenovo, which comes with a Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It also has a 3-year warranty.
Make sure you use code ‘SUMMER70’ for the full discount.
PC deals 2022: What to look for
More than with most things, it’s worth making sure you know how much a given component or PC setup is worth – retailers love to advertise reductions that aren’t quite as good as they appear, by quoting the initial RRP rather than a product’s most recent price. Plan what components you want – and how much they cost normally – and you can make sure you don’t get fooled by dodgy “discounts”.
The biggest discounts are on pre-built desktops and all-in-one computers (think iMacs, where the computer and the screen are built into the same unit). If you’re happy to build your own, or upgrade your existing setup, keep an eye on component sites though.
PC deals for students
Another great resource to help you snag deals is Tech Advisor’s Student Beans page. The Tech and Mobile section can help you save up to 25% from big brands such as Apple, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Logitech and many more. See all tech student deals here.
Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor
Tech Advisor's Reviews Editor, Chris has been reviewing all kinds of tech for over 10 years and specialises in audio. He also covers a range of topics including home entertainment, phones, laptops, tablets and more.