For prebuilt gaming desktops, a few companies are reliable and widely available. Dell's Alienware division produces solid if sometimes pricey PCs that have a fan following. Asus's Republic of Gamers line hits the midrange and high-end markets with good machines. Acer's Predator line is also good, and HP's Omen models have their adherents.

Winter is prime gaming season, and if you're setting up your travel plans for the holidays, consider picking out a new gaming laptop to keep those journeys entertaining. Many of the top brands are offering some pretty striking price cuts on their machines,

If you're one of those people, take a look at some of our favorite gaming laptop deals ahead of Black Friday 2024, including offers from big brands like Razer, Asus, and plenty of others.