Ben Stockton

Ben Stockton

Deals Writer

Ben Stockton is a deals writer at Tom’s Hardware. Previously a hardware writer at PCGamesN, Ben’s been writing about Windows and PC hardware (among other things) since 2018, with bylines that include How-To Geek, Tom’s Guide, and Cloudwards. He was also the managing editor at groovyPost.com and has previously contributed to Computeractive magazine.

Since his earliest days tinkering with Windows 95 on a classic Pentium MMX PC, Ben’s been obsessed with understanding how technology works, chatting about it with anyone who’ll listen. Along the way, he’s worked as a UK college lecturer, teaching IT to adults and teenagers, and as a PC technician, tackling all kinds of tech problems. He’s now busy tracking down brilliant bargains on all kinds of hardware, but when he doesn’t have his deal hat on, he’s adding to his homelab, watching old Star Trek episodes, or taking two hyperactive pugs on a much needed walk.

Articles by: Ben Stockton

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop deal
Save $300 on this 240Hz OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, now just $1,899 — Acer Predator Helios rig ships with a 24-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop has dropped to just $1,899.99, giving you a high-end rig with an RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.

Best Gaming Monitor Deals
Best gaming monitor deals 2026 — huge discounts on 4K, gaming, and productivity screens

By Stewart Bendle Last updated

Save big with one of these great monitor deals. We’re hard at work updating this list with the best deals across all your favorite big tech retailers.

MSI Codex R2 AI gaming PC deal
Save $500 on this 1440p-ready gaming PC with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 right now — MSI Codex R2 pre-built drops below $1,500 with a 20-core Intel CPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This $1,499 MSI Codex R2 gaming PC comes with a $500 saving for a PC with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

HP Omen Max 45L
Huge $2,200 discount makes this RTX 5090 gaming PC cheaper than the GPU's standalone price — epic HP Omen Max 45L rig ships with 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD for just $4,799

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals A massive discount means this $4,799 HP Omen Max 45L gaming PC is now cheaper than individually buying the RTX 5090 it uses, thanks to a $2,200 discount.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop deal
Save $900 on this 2-in-1 Asus ROG touchscreen gaming laptop with 64GB RAM — the 14-inch Flow Z13 machine ships with a 16-core AMD Strix Halo CPU and a 1TB SSD, perfect for games and AI

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals Save a huge $900 on this touch screen gaming laptop combo, the Asus ROG Flow Z13, now just $2,099.99.

ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC deal
Start your PC gaming journey with this $1,100 1080p gaming rig, now $300 off — RTX 5060 rig from Newegg ships with a 10-core Intel CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This pre-built ABS Cyclone Aqua comes with a ten-core Intel Core i5-14400F CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, a 1TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM, all for $1,099.99.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller deal
This $57.99 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller is a brilliantly customizable option for PC gamers — fully customizable gamepad with Nintendo Switch compatibility includes dual triggers, TMR joysticks, and adjustable RGB lighting

By Ben Stockton Published

Save 17% on this 8BitDo Ultimate 2 game controller for your PC or Nintendo Switch right now.

Team Group T-Force G50 4TB SSD deal
Save $106 on this 4TB Team Group SSD with Gen 4 speeds, now 10.2 cents per GB — Newegg coupon deal makes this T-Force G50 one of the cheapest PCIe 4.0 drives on sale right now with this amount of storage

By Ben Stockton Published

Get $106 off this 4TB TeamGroup T-Force G50 SSD, offering Gen 4 speeds and a huge capacity for a price that's hard to rival right now.

Hoto 25-bit electronic screwdriver set deal
This $30 Hoto 25-piece electric screwdriver set is a must-buy option for PC builders and hobbyists — 40% saving on portable driver with long-life 1,500 mAh battery and 25 ultra-hard bits for your next project

By Ben Stockton Published

Save 40% on this Hoto electric screwdriver with 25 bits, now just $29.99 for a limited time only.

A data center under construction
AI data center bans surge past 500 nationwide as local US politicians begin blocking new developments — growing public outrage and bipartisan pushback threaten big tech expansion plans

By Ben Stockton Published

New AI data center development bans jumped to over 500 in July, according to recent analysis, with political and public pressure growing.

Samsung 9910 Pro 4TB Woot deal
Save nearly $350 on this 4TB Samsung 9910 Pro SSD with Gen 5 speeds right now — limited-time Woot sale delivers ultra-fast storage with speeds up to 14,800 MB/s

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals Save $413 on this 4TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD, offering super-fast Gen 5 speeds, now priced at $619.99 in this limited-time Woot sale.

ABS Cyclone Aqua RTX 5060 Ti 16GB gaming PC deal
Save $370 on this 1440p gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB — formidable ABS Cyclone Aqua rig ships with 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, now only $1,329.99

By Ben Stockton Published

Save $300 on this Newegg-made ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC, featuring an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Intel Core i7-14700F, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD for $1,399.99 right now.

HP Omen Max 45L RTX 5090 gaming PC deal
Save $1,400 on this RTX 5090 gaming PC from HP with 64GB DDR5 right now; RAM and GPU cost $5k alone — $5,599 sale price for top-spec Omen Max 45L rig with 24-core Intel CPU and 2TB of SSD storage

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals You can save $1,400 right now on this Omen Max gaming PC, fitted with an RTX 5090, 64GB RAM, and 2TB SSD storage, and on sale for $5,599.99.

A GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card
$4,429 order for a ROG Astral RTX 5090 cancelled by Nvidia due to a 'late' price increase, with Asus blamed — marketplace buyer refunded after immediate $500 increase, with top-spec GPU now almost 2.5x higher than MSRP

By Ben Stockton Published

News Nvidia cancelled a Redditor's Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF GPU order, originally priced at $4,429, because of a $500 price rise, with Nvidia blaming Asus for the confusion.

Gigabyte Aorus Master OLED gaming laptop deal
Huge $750 saving makes this Gigabyte OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti an absolute steal right now — just $1,999 for 1600p rig with 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, and a 24-core Intel CPU

By Ben Stockton Published

Save $750.99 on this powerhouse Gigabyte Aorus Master OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB DDR5 for $1,999.

Strebito 144-in-1 electric screwdriver set deal
This 144-piece toolkit is a must-buy for hobbyists and PC builders for under $40 — pocket a 20% saving on this screwdriver set with two drivers, 120 magnetic bits, and 22 repair tools for your projects

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals Pick up this 144-in-1 repair toolkit from Strebito, with 120 bits and a number of other tools, for less than $40 right now, saving you 20%.

Newegg 9950X3D and 32GB Corsair DDR5 RAM bundle deal
Grab 32GB of Corsair DDR5 for an effective $230 right now in this 9950X3D combo deal — Newegg RAM bundle ships with 16-core AMD X3D chip alongside an MSI X870E board and a free 240mm cooler for $1,308

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This Newegg RAM bundles ships with the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, an MSI MPG X870E keyboard, and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM for $1,308.99, making the effective RAM cost just $230.

Beat the AI price surge on PC hardware
Beat the AI price surge on PC hardware — leverage Newegg combo deals, track Amazon prices, and shop refurb outlets like Woot

By Ben Stockton Published

With prices skyrocketing, it’s more important than ever to follow these guidelines to help you find great deals on PC hardware.

MSI Codex R2 gaming PC deal
Save $900 on this RTX 5070 gaming PC from MSI in this limited-time Woot deal, now $1,399 — grab a huge saving on this Codex R2 rig with a 10-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This MSI Codex R2 gaming PC is on sale at Woot for $1,399.99 right now, delivering you a rig with a 10-core Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B gaming monitor deal
Save 33% on this 27-inch LG OLED 1440p gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 280Hz refresh rate, now just $399 — limited-time deal nets you a big discount on this high-spec panel with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync support

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor with a 280Hz refresh rate has dropped is on sale right now for $399.99 in a deal that'll save you $200.

Buying parts on Facebook Marketplace
How to buy second-hand PC hardware without getting scammed — essential rules of engagement for finding used parts and machines in an inflated market

By Ben Stockton Published

Buying second-hand can be a great way to pick up a bargain on PC hardware, but you'll need to keep this advice in mind to make sure you avoid the scams.

iBuyPower Y40 gaming PC deal
Save up to $700 on these iBuyPower gaming PCs, fitted with an RX 9070 XT for 4K gaming — liquid-cooled AMD rigs feature either a 9800X3D or 9900X CPU, along with 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, starting from $1,799

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals Two iBuyPower rigs are on offer at Walmart right now, both fitted with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, in a deal that could save you up to $700 on a 4K-ready gaming PC.

MSI Aegis R2 gaming PC deal with RTX 5090
Save $1,000 on this RTX 5090 gaming PC from MSI, just 17% more than the GPU's standalone cost right now — score this 4K powerhouse with 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD for $4,899

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals Save $1,000 on this MSI Aegis R2 gaming PC, fitted with an RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5, and 2TB SSD for just $4,899.

Bambu Lab P1S tech deal
Save $300 on the Bambu Lab P1S right now, in stock and back to a record-low $399 — score a huge discount on this fully enclosed, easy-to-use CoreXY 3D printer with automatic bed leveling and a beginner-friendly setup

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is on sale for $399.99 right now, back at its record low price.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Gigabyte B650E Eagle motherboard + 16GB (2x8GB) TeamGroup T-Force Delta DDR5-6000 RAM
Score 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $61.99 in this Newegg parts bundle with the 7800X3D — epic kit deal for a gaming PC build nets you $189 in savings and ships with a Gigabyte motherboard and free MSI MAG cooler

By Ben Stockton Published

Deals This 7800X3D bundle from Newegg saves you $188 and ships with a Gigabyte motherboard and 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $636.99 overall.

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