The best Australian PC gaming deals this week

Last updated: September 11, 2020

Each week, we trawl through the deepest, darkest corners of the world wide web in order to unearth some of the best PC gaming deals in Australia. This story will largely focus on highlighting PC hardware and peripherals discounts, but if there are any appealing AU-exclusive games bargains, we'll include them too.

Without further ado, here's our current selection of deals — as always, if you spot anything else good, let us know in the comments section below. This round-up will be updated weekly... or just whenever there's an especially good bargain to be had. As bargains expire, we'll remove them from the page. 

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Games

Forza Horizon 3 - AU$13.18 (usually AU$39.95)
Ahead of being delisted, Forza Horizon 3 for PC is going very cheap. You've got until September 27 to pick this up before it's gone for good. Via Microsoft Store.View Deal

Horizon Zero Dawn - AU$65.24 (usually AU$74.99)
If you're keen to jump into this newly minted PC port, Green Man Gaming seems to have the best price at the moment. Code redeems on Steam. View Deal

Laptops

Razer Blade Stealth 13 | i7-1065G7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | GTX 1650 | AU$2,789.10 (RRP AU$3,749)
If you're after a sleek work laptop that can also play games, this is a must-investigate. The 1080p monitor boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, and while the specs won't have you running modern games on ultra, you shouldn't have much trouble playing most things. View Deal

Dell G7 17 | i7-10750H | RTX 2070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$2,499 (usually AU$3,499)
A full grand off this very well-endowed 17 inch gaming laptop. It seems to be selling fast, so if you're in the market... you know what to do. Via eBay.View Deal

Razer Blade 15 Advanced | i7-9750H | RTX 2070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$4,125.56 (usually AU$4,588.95)
If you want a sleek laptop fit for travel that can also play blockbuster games with raytracing, well, we hope you've got lots of money. This at least, is cheaper than usual. Via Microsoft.View Deal

Alienware M17 R2 gaming laptop | i7-9750H | RTX 2070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD - AU$3,439 (usually AU$4,299)
This Alienware boasts a 1080p 17 inch screen and some pretty decent specs: and AU$860 off is a substantial cut from the RRP. Via Dell.View Deal

Gigabyte Aero 15 KB | i7-10750H | RTX 2060 | 16GB RAM  | 512GB SSD - AU$2,799 (usually AU$3,099)
A nice and stylish gaming laptop for all your RTX gaming needs. This is the 15.6 inch FHD model - the screen boasts a 144Hz refresh rate. Via Scorptec.View Deal

Monitors

HP Omen 27 inch monitor | AU$899 (usually AU$999)
A hundred bucks off this 165Hz QHD monitor, with G-Sync support and a 27 inch screen. Via MWave.View Deal

Dell 24 | AU$279.30 (usually AU$399)
Over a hundred off this workmanlike gaming monitor. The 1080p monitor has a 144 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync compatibility. Via Dell.View Deal

Alienware 25 | AU$531.30 (usually AU$759)
Here's a 24 inch 1080p IPS monitor for folk who simply must have a blistering 240Hz refresh rate. You're looking at a bit over AU$200 worth of discount here. Via Dell.

Accessories

Razer DeathAdder V2 | AU$99 (RRP AU$139.95)

The Razer DeathAdder V2 got a rave when we reviewed it in March. The wired mouse is definitely on the pricey side, but maybe it'll be worth your while with AU$40.95 taken off the RRP.View Deal

Razer BlackWidow Chroma keyboard - AU$139 (usually AU$220)
A typically flashy Razer affair, with an advertised "80 million keystroke" lifespan, millions of colours and green mechanical switches. Via Amazon.
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Logitech G300s gaming mouse - AU$31.90 (usually AU$54)
This affordable optical gaming mouse has a street price of around AU$50, so if you're in the market for a cheapie, this may appeal. Via Amazon.View Deal

Razer Viper Esport mouse - AU$83  AU$67.50 (usually AU$135)
Here's a wired ambidextrous gaming mouse that scored very well when we reviewed it last year. The current AU$75 price is the best we've seen of late.  Via Amazon.View Deal

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