# Super Terrific Black Friday PC hardware/Software Deals Thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [November 25, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563 "2015-11-25T16:54:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/1 "2015-11-25T16:54:42Z")
It’s starting guys! And this year I’m looking for a new Gsync Monitor and possibly a set of wireless headphones. In fact PC hardware is offering a lot of bang for the buck this year, so I want everyone to share any good PC hardware deals they find! Up right now are the Origin and Uplay sales, and Steam should be following suit in a few hours: > **[Origin for macOS - Electronic Arts](https://www.ea.com/origin-for-mac)** > > Origin for Mac is EA's platform for downloading and playing games on macOS. [http://shop.ubi.com/](http://shop.ubi.com/) Origin noteworthy: Dragon Age Inquisition is $15. I might have been a disappointing sequel, but for $5, you really can’t go wrong here - there’s a ton of content to play though, even if you’re mainlining this game (and you should mainline it). Tomb Raider, the reboot is a great, if on rails adventure game. For $6, it’s a definite recommendation. Mass Effect trilogy… who hasn’t played this yet? If you’ve been under a rock for the past 8 years and haven’t played one of the best sci-fi RPGS out there, this is a great time to pick it up. Just $15 and it comes with most of the DLC that matters. Looks like Ubisoft has FarCry 4 and Witcher 3 at a substantial discount (50% off W3, 70% off FC4). Also Wolfenstein the new order for $9. Super good deal! Haven’t seen anything from Amazon yet. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/2 "2015-11-25T17:13:18Z")
Some hardware deals: 1080p? That’s so 2007 man! 1440p is where it’s at, cause ain’t no body got money for that 4K GPU. 1440p 27" monitor from mono price $249 [http://www.monoprice.com/product?p\_id=13808](http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13808) Ebay ahs the 27" 1440p catleaps for $150 [http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-REFURBISHED-YAMAKASI-CATLEAP-2703-LED-27-2560X1440-IPS-Monitor-From-U-S-/110920266460?hash=item19d35cf2dc:g:Ct4AAOSwyZ5Ul9ux](http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-REFURBISHED-YAMAKASI-CATLEAP-2703-LED-27-2560X1440-IPS-Monitor-From-U-S-/110920266460?hash=item19d35cf2dc:g:Ct4AAOSwyZ5Ul9ux) If this had Gsync I’d be buying it now: [http://www.adorama.com/LOT34UM95C.html?emailprice=t](http://www.adorama.com/LOT34UM95C.html?emailprice=t) Awesome for productivity as well as gaming. 21:9 ultra wide 34 inch 3K monitor. Newegg has a lot o f sale son RAM. This 16 GB kit has blazing fast RAM for just $64: > **[G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory...](https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-240-pin-ddr3-sdram/p/N82E16820231672)** > > Buy G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-16GXM with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! They also have the 980ti for $550 after rebate. Killer deal if you’re looking to go high end. > **[MSI GeForce GTX 980TI 6GD5T OC - Newegg.com](https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-gtx-980-ti-gtx-980ti-6gd5t-oc/p/N82E16814127902)** > > Buy MSI GeForce GTX 980TI 6GD5T OC with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! They also have the 950 for $150 if you’re looking for a more entry level GPU: > **[EVGA GeForce GTX 950 02G-P4-2958-KR 2GB FTW GAMING, Silent Cooling Gaming...](https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-gtx-950-02g-p4-2958-kr/p/N82E16814487159)** > > Buy EVGA GeForce GTX 950 02G-P4-2958-KR 2GB FTW GAMING, Silent Cooling Gaming Graphics Card with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/3 "2015-11-25T17:26:20Z")
Newegg also has a deal right now if you use VISA checkout for $25 off. American Express also has a similar deal with Newegg (you’ll have to add it on the AMEX site). They stack. I got this [4GB R9 380](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131673&cm_re=380-_-14-131-673-_-Product), normally at $219 at $120 dollars after the deals, plus another $20 rebate coming. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/4 "2015-11-25T18:35:09Z")
Steam Sale is on! I’m probably going to finally pick up Total War Attila. The new Charlemagne DLC was just announced and it’s also on sale now. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/5 "2015-11-25T19:10:35Z")
The Shadowrun games are on sale on Steam on as a tripple pack (and individually). If you have ANY interest in RPG’s, I’d definitely recommend these, awesome games. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/6 "2015-11-25T19:24:01Z")
For monitors, look at ones with a resolution of 3440x1440. Do not buy Acer - apparently they have major QC issues. ---
**Author:** ![JSexton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/7 "2015-11-26T02:31:24Z")
I want to spend around 100 on a video card, what should I be looking for this weekend? ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/8 "2015-11-26T03:12:14Z")
> [@JSexton](#): > > I want to spend around 100 on a video card, what should I be looking for this weekend? I WANTED to spend that, and I did. Three weeks ago. Why did it not occur to me that sales were coming?? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/9 "2015-11-26T12:32:25Z")
> [@JSexton](#): > > I want to spend around 100 on a video card, what should I be looking for this weekend? The GTX 950 is likely to be discounted to around that price point. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/10 "2015-11-27T13:50:00Z")
I don’t know if it counts as Super Terrific, but I’ve had my eye on Starcraft II’s Heart of the Swarm for a few years now, and just got it from Amazon for $10. ---
**Author:** ![JSexton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/11 "2015-11-30T19:18:58Z")
> [@Kinthalis](#): > > The GTX 950 is likely to be discounted to around that price point. Turns out it never dropped below 140. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/12 "2015-11-30T19:38:07Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > I don’t know if it counts as Super Terrific, but I’ve had my eye on Starcraft II’s Heart of the Swarm for a few years now, and just got it from Amazon for $10. If you have a [Five Below](http://www.fivebelow.com/) near you, the one by me has had a stack of HotS hardback strategy guides for the last three months or so. YMMV based on location. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2015, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/13 "2015-11-30T19:44:00Z")
> [@JSexton](#): > > Turns out it never dropped below 140. ☹ Even on Cyber Monday? Nvidia has the market cornered right now. I guess they saw no reason… ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-terrific-black-friday-pc-hardware-software-deals-thread/738563/14 "2015-11-30T20:13:19Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > If you have a [Five Below](http://www.fivebelow.com/) near you, the one by me has had a stack of HotS hardback strategy guides for the last three months or so. YMMV based on location. I don’t think I do, but I’m not a multiplayer gamer anyway–having two young kids, when I’m at home I’m always on call. Single player makes that possible in a way that MP doesn’t. And if I need a strategy guide to get through SP, there’s something very wrong with me :).