The best after-Christmas gaming laptop deals on Alienware and more

The best last-minute gifts for PC games on keyboards, monitors, and more

Shopping for the holidays can be challenging, especially when you're shopping for something or someone you don't know much about. If you're looking for some gifts for PC gamers, you've come to the right place. From the best gaming PC deals to the best deals on peripherals and accessories, we've compiled a huge list of the best items to spend your money on this season. Any gamer would be happy to have this gear.
STREBITO 142-piece electronics precision screwdriver kit -- $28, was $38

Whether replacing or adding a hard drive, opening up the case to check out something acting funny, or rebuilding and upgrading, at some point, the gamer in your life is going to need to work inside their desktop. That's where this multi-piece precision kit comes in handy. It includes everything you need to work on or inside electronics, including computers, consoles, mobile devices, and more. It's definitely one of the more thoughtful gifts for PC gamers that we've come across.

One of our favorite gaming laptops is $500 off at Best Buy

Back a few years ago, there was no such thing as a small and light gaming laptop, with them often being large and bulky things that used so much electricity we measured battery life in minutes rather than hours. Luckily, there have been a lot of advances since then, and we're seeing some excellent smaller gaming laptops going around, which is perfect for those who need a portable option. One of the best of those options is probably the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, and while it usually goes for $1,600, you can grab it from Best Buy now for just $1,100.

Why you should buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has a lot going for it, not the least of which is the GeForce RTX 4060 that's running under the hood, an entry-level gaming GPU that's great for playing most free-to-play games out there. Interestingly, the 14-inch screen runs a 2560 x 1440 resolution and has an impressive 165Hz refresh, both of which are more than the 4060 can handle, but it does give you some leeway in choosing which one you want. So, for example, if you're playing a game that relies on high framerate, like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, you can lower the resolution to focus on that. If you're playing something more narrative-focused, you can raise the resolution and lower the framerate.

A great gift: This Lenovo laptop is discounted from $250 to $130

While there are laptop deals for powerful machines that are meant for high-end gaming or multimedia content creation, there are also offers for basic devices. These affordable but dependable laptops, which make great gifts to students and casual users, include the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i. From an already cheap original price of $250, it's on sale for just $130 following a $120 discount from Lenovo. There's no telling how much time is remaining before the savings get taken offline though, so you should buy the laptop now if you're interested in the bargain.

Why you should buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i
The IdeaPad is Lenovo's budget and midrange consumer line, as you can see in our explainer on the various Lenovo brands, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i occupies the more affordable end of the spectrum. That means you shouldn't expect it to match the specifications of the best laptops, but with its Intel Celeron N4020 processor, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, and 4GB of RAM, it will be perfect for simple tasks like typing documents and doing online research for work or school, or watching streaming shows and browsing social media during your resting hours.