Top Computer Bargains Expected on Black Friday 2023

As Black Friday approaches, it's time to prepare your shopping list. Reviewing previous years' deals can help set realistic expectations for this holiday shopping season. This article highlights some of the best computer deals from last year, so you can anticipate exciting discounts and score a quality desktop without overspending!

Lenovo

Lenovo's devices are celebrated for affordability combined with solid performance. Last year, customers enjoyed great deals on Lenovo desktops, such as:

• The Lenovo IdeaCentre PC – perfect for entry-level gaming. It features a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, RTX 3060 GPU, 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM. Priced at $899.99 originally, it went on sale for $809.99 during Black Friday last year. We expect similar or better deals this season.

Dell

Here are some sought-after Dell desktops from last year's Black Friday:

• The Dell Inspiron 3910 with Intel i5, 256GB SSD – ideal for everyday tasks like work or school. It is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM. Originally $599.99, it was available for as low as $479.99 during Black Friday.
• Dell Inspiron 24 5415 All-in-One with Ryzen 7 and 512GB SSD. This unit features an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U processor, Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, and a 23.8-inch display. Last year, it was priced at $1029.99, discounted to $879.99 during Black Friday.
• The Dell XPS 8950 with Intel i7 and RTX 3060 Ti. This powerful desktop, with a 12th Gen Intel i5-12600K, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, was available for $1499.99 last year, down from $1799.99.
• Using the promo code “SUPPORTSMALL”, shoppers could buy the Dell OptiPlex 5000 Micro with Intel i7, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for $926.10. It features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500, 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM.

Alienware

Dell's gaming subsidiary, Alienware, offers customizable desktops with easy upgrade options. Some of last year's top deals include:

• Alienware Aurora R13 with Core i7 and RX 6700 XT. It offers a 12-core Intel i7-12700F, 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM. Originally $1979.99, it was discounted to $1499.99 on Black Friday.
• The Alienware Aurora R13 with Intel i9 and RTX 3090, originally priced at $3699.99, was available for $2999.99 last year. It features a 16-core i9, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB HDD, and a 512GB SSD, with an RTX 3090 GPU.
• The Aurora R14 Ryzen 9 with RX 6800 XT. Using code “PCMAG5”, it was offered at $1799.99 (down from $1919.97). It includes Ryzen 9 5900, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2TB HDD, and RTX 3080 graphics.
• Last year, buyers saved $700 on the Alienware Aurora R14 with Ryzen 7 and RTX 3080 Ti, bringing its price to $1709.99 with promo code “AWSMITE09”. It features AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU and high-end graphics.

HP

HP's computers also offered notable Black Friday discounts:

• With code “STOCKING5”, the HP Pavilion Intel i7 with RTX 3060 dual storage was $949.99. It has an 11th Gen Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 3060 Ti graphics.
• The HP Omen 40L with Intel i7, RTX 3070, and dual storage was reduced to $1394.99 using code “GAMEAPRIL10”. It features an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and RTX 3070 GPU.

Stay tuned for similar Black Friday deals and discounts on computers in 2023!