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Black Friday CPU deals 2022: all the biggest discounts around right now
(Image credit: Future)Black Friday CPU deals are here with some great savings to give your gaming PC a healthy boost during. Now's a great time to make the most of the offers while they last, with offers popping up today on Black Friday across retailers in the US and UK right now.
Some great bargains are doing the rounds when it comes to the world of PCs, so it can be worth investing in some new components to enhance your set up and save. Especially with some of the best CPUs for gaming going down in price. That means you can pick up a pricey computer part for a lot less around this time of year. In recent times, CPU deals have been less elusive than some of the best GPUs for gaming, too.
Along with some Black Friday SSD deals to give your rig a boost and Black Friday gaming chair deals to help you settle in comfortably, there's all kinds of great bargains to enhance your gaming sessions. A great CPU can give you an excellent upgrade so you have the best gaming PC possible and make the most of any game worlds you step into.
Below, we've rounded up the biggest Black Friday CPU deals dropping right now, along with retailers to look out for during the big sales event today.
Black Friday CPU Deals in the US
- Amazon: The biggest selection, with a few good discounts at time of writing
- Best Buy: Genuine discounts on some of our favorite CPUs
Intel Core i5- 12600K 12th Gen CPU | $299 $269.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - In our opinion, this is the best CPU for gaming on the market at the moment because it's half the price of the previous high-end Intel processors, and still out performs the majority of the Ryzen 5000 line and 11th gen i9 CPUs. This deal might not offer you the biggest saving, but you're still getting our top pick for a little less money.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU | $309 $159 at Amazon
Save $150 - In our books, this is the best value Ryzen CPU for gaming you can get a hold of. While the CPU itself here is usually competitively priced and holds its own against 11th-gen i5 CPUs, this deal is particularly amazing because this is the lowest price we've ever seen it at on Amazon. A great value CPU for even less? Sign us up.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G CPU | $359 $178.61 at Amazon
Save $180 - This is a fantastic price on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G. This 8-core, 16-thread processor has a speed of 4.6 GHz, and with this 50% discount means it's only a few cents off its lowest ever price.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 4th Gen CPU | $549 $399 at Best Buy
Save $150 - If you want unparalleled single-core performance, and a total powerhouse for the latest, most hardware-intensive games, you can't get much better than this. This is a pretty substantial price cut for such a high-end CPU, too - even if it's not quite as low as it has been in the past.
Intel Core i9-12900K 12th Gen CPU | $619.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $120 - If you're looking for a higher-end CPU deal, this is a great one. This is much cheaper than we've seen the same CPU go for on the likes of Amazon, so you know you're getting a good deal. In terms of performance, this CPU outpaces the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and has a base clock speed of 3.2Ghz.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | $449 $229 at Amazon
Save $220 - One of our favourite gaming CPUs is at a record-low price. If that's not enough, you can even get a deal on Uncharted alongside it. Throw in the fact that its eight cores make it an FPS game powerhouse, it’s no wonder this one is flying off the virtual shelves.
Black Friday CPU Deals in the UK
- eBuyer: Massive savings available on high AMD Ryzen chipsets
- Box: Solid range of CPU discounts with some bundles and free games thrown in
- Scan: Daily deals on CPUs and other components
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection | £274.98 £167.95 at Box
Save £106 - This is our current pick for best value Ryzen CPU. While the product itself holds its own against 11th-gen i5 CPUs, this deal is particularly great because you save over £100 on a processor that's already priced competitively.
Intel Core i7-12700K CPU | Free Arctic MX-4 Enthusiast Thermal Paste | £399.98 £384 at Scan
Save £15 - It isn't the biggest saving in the world, but here you're getting one of our favourite high-end CPUs a little cheaper, while also getting some free thermal paste thrown in which will make your installation just a little easier.
Intel Core i9 13900K CPU | £688.99 £649.98 at Scan
Save £39 - This deal is proving to be one of Scan's most popular on CPUs, and we haven't even reached the big day yet. The original price isn't displayed on the site, though it typically retails for £688.99, so there's a solid saving to be made.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X AM4 CPU | £489.99 £244.98 at ebuyer
Save £245 - Considering that one of our favourite CPU deals from Black Friday last year saw this reduced by $80 in the US, we think this is a pretty great way to kick off sales this year. A saving of £245 is not something to turn your nose up at, and this processor isn't either. With 8 cores and a reputation for powering through FPS games, this is a solid gaming CPU.
Today's best CPU deals
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£279. 99
£158.62
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
£509.99
£324.48
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Intel Core i5-11600K
£259.99
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Intel Core i7-9700K
£317.99
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Intel Core i9-10900K
£625
£374. 59
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Black Friday CPU deals: FAQS
When will the Black Friday CPU deals start?
Black Friday is happening on November 25th this year. However, as we've seen in recent years, it's likely that the deals will actually begin earlier in the week and are likely to extend into Cyber Monday on the 28th.
(Image credit: Intel)Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy a new CPU?
Black Friday CPU deals tend to be a lower price than what is available at other times of the year. According to the Adobe holiday shopping report, computers and their components experience up to a 30% dip in price around Black Friday.
If you're specifically targeting the 11th generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, then we wouldn't suggest waiting for any deep discounts on those chipsets this year. However, if your sights are firmly aimed at last generation models, then you're much more likely to save on 9th and 10th generation Intel and AMD Ryzen 3000 line; which is still more than enough for gaming.
(Image credit: AMD)Where will the best Black Friday CPU deals be?
In all honesty, it's fairly even in regards to where you'll be able to find the best Black Friday CPU deals. Taking past years into consideration, we saw some of the deepest discounts come from Amazon and Newegg above the majority of other retailers, so we recommend keeping a close watch on these two online storefronts in particular. Also keep an eye on Best Buy and other big-box stores, as they've been keeping up recently as well.
US:
Amazon: The biggest selection of current and previous generation chipsets
Best Buy: Regular discounts on AMD Ryzen 5000 series and Intel CPUs
Newegg: Deep discounts on must-have Ryzen models and 10th gen Intel
Walmart: Average prices with few discounts available right now
UK:
Amazon: Low prices on well-reviewed Intel and AMD Ryzen CPUs
eBuyer: Massive savings available on high AMD Ryzen chipsets
Currys: Good offers on the latest Ryzen processors
Laptops Direct: Minor but consistent deals on 9th, 10th, and 11th gen Intel
Black Friday CPU deals: What to expect
Black Friday CPU deals are at their cheapest, and most tempting when looking back at the previous generations of chipsets. For instance, last year Newegg was offering the Intel Core i9-9900k for $320 (down from $400) for a total saving of $80 on a still exceptional CPU. One of our favorite CPUs for gaming, the Intel Core i7-9700k enjoyed a minor discount in 2020, where it was reduced to $260 down from $300.
While the savings on processors may not be as extensive as with other tech items, you can still make the most out of the deals this Black Friday to make a new PC build cheaper than it otherwise would be at other times in the year. The Ryzen 5000 series dropped back in October 2020, so we wouldn't be surprised if popular chipsets, including the 5600x and 5800x, saw reductions this year.
Luckily, sales over the course of this year have seen discounts on a wide range of processors. Some newer models have only had a few tens of dollars off, whereas older models are seeing discounts of up to 50%.
This makes us excited for this year's deals, with our fingers crossed for larger discounts on the more recent options.
Last Year's Black Friday CPU deals in the US
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | $309 $299 at Newegg
Ranked as our best overall value for money CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was $20 off at Newegg, and you could've got another $10 off with a discount code.
Intel Core i7-11700K | $349 $329.99 at Newegg
Save $20 - This was a fair discount on the powerful Intel Core i7-11700K, which is a 14nm Rocket Lake CPU with max speeds of 5GHz.
Intel Core i7-12700K | $449 $419 at Newegg
Save 7% - The Intel Core i7-1200K was the latest series of chip, with the Alder Lake microarchitecture offering a combination of 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 4 Efficient-cores (E-cores), alongside boost clock speeds up to 5GHz. You could've also gotten a further $5 off with a discount code.
Intel Core i7-9700 | $391 $316 at Amazon
Save $75 - Not the latest model, but a brilliant CPU that runs at 3GHZ or 4.7GHz when boosted.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | $449 $369 at Best Buy
Save $80 - Eight cores all tuned specifically for FPS titles, so if you're looking to play majority shooter titles, then this is worth considering.
Intel Core i9-11900K | $621.99 $499.99 at Newegg
Save $122 - If you want the latest and greatest, then this deal is for you, especially with over $120 cut off the price. The i9-11900K has eight cores, 16 threads, and max clock speeds of 5.3GHz - that's a great little chip.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (eight-core, 16-thread, 105W) | $449. 99 $299.99 at Micro Center (save $120)
Flying out at one of the lowest prices yet, this eight-core Ryzen 7 5800X CPU is a great price right now.
Intel Core i5-11600K | $299 $229 at Newegg
Save $70 - Save on this six-core, 3.9GHz CPU, and also nab yourself a free holiday game bundle that includes Crysis Remastered Trilogy and Humankind. Double bargain.
Intel Core i5-12600K | $319.99 $299.99 at Newegg
Our top pick of the most recent wave of Intel CPU releases is getting a nice saving at Newegg right now, with $20 off. That'll get you a nice new 12th gen processor with 10-cores, 16 threads, and max clock speeds of 4.9GHz.
Last year's Black Friday CPU deals in the UK
Intel Core i5-11600K | £249. 98 £225.99 at Box
Our top-rated value-for-money Intel CPU for gaming was on offer at Box, with almost £25 off. It offers six cores, 12 threads, base clock speeds of 3.9GHz and max 4.9GHz.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X | £399.99 £265 at Amazon
With a saving of £135, this was a great deal on AMD's eight core, 16 thread CPU with max clock speeds of 4.5GHz.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | £279 £270 at Amazon
Not a huge deal, but a saving nonetheless of this best-selling CPU, which has six cores, 12 threads, and a clock speed of up to 4.6GHz.
Intel Core i7-10700KF | £339 £299 at Box.co.uk
You could have got £40 off this 10th gen Intel i7, which offers eight cores, 16 threads, and clock speeds of up to 5. 1GHz.
Intel Core i9-11900K | £575 £469 at Overclockers
This high-end CPU is a great deal with 18% off the RRP right now, especially when you consider it has eight-core, 16 threads, and top clock speeds of 5.3GHz.
Intel Core i9-12900k | £570 £548.99 from Overclockers
Getting the most powerful Intel chip on the market right now for a discount is pretty surprising, so if you must have the best, this is the deal for you.
Intel Core i7-11700K | £409 £321 at Amazon
Save £88 - Compatible with the most popular LGA 1200 motherboards, this i7 processor isn't the newest range, but it's great for gaming at any resolution - and at a decent price.
Intel Core i9-11900K | £519 £455 at Amazon
Although it's recently been replaced as the most powerful Intel chip on the market, this is still a fantastic CPU and much cheaper than the newer i9-12900K.
Today's best CPU Deals
Our price comparison technology is working day and night to bring you some of the best deals on our favorite CPUs for gaming this side of Black Friday.
We personally recommend the AMD Ryzen 5 5600x for its high performance and low price tag, as well as the more high-end AMD Ryzen 9 5900x for its futureproof potential and prowess outside of gaming, too. That's not to leave Intel out, Intel Core i5-11600K is an affordable beast for modern demanding games, though the cheaper 8-core Intel Core i7-9700K more than holds its own as well.
Today's best CPU deals
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
£279.99
£158.62
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
£509. 99
£324.48
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Intel Core i5-11600K
£259.99
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Intel Core i7-9700K
£317.99
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Intel Core i9-10900K
£625
£374.59
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Best CPU Deals: Save on AMD and Intel
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Below, we're rounding up the best CPU deals today, from sales on low-end chips to high-end, multi-core productivity beasts like those on our best CPUs page or high atop our CPU benchmarks hierarchy.
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Best CPU Deals
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G: now $124 at Amazon (was $259)
The Ryzen 5 5600G is a six-core 12-thread APU with a 16MB L3 cache and a base clock of 3.9GHz able to boost to 4.4GHz. This chip contains integrated Radeon graphics with a TDP of 65W. The Wraith Stealth cooler is also included in this retail box.
Intel Core i7-13700KF CPU: now $399 at Newegg (was $421)
This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on the Core i7-13700F during the ongoing Cyber Monday madness. This is a 16-core processor (8 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores) with a max turbo operating frequency of 5. 4 GHz. The "F" designation in its name lets us know that this processor comes sans integrated graphics.
Intel Core i7-12700KF: now $276 at Amazon (was $377)
The Core i7-12700KF wields Intel's latest hybrid microarchitecture with a combination of 8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores. The Alder Lake chip flaunts boost clocks of up to 5 GHz and is compatible with DDR5.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: now $439 at Amazon (was $539)
This 12-core, 24-thread CPU boasts a 5.6-GHz boost clock and 76MB of cache. The price is $100 off the recent launch price.
Intel Core i5-12600K CPU: now $249 at Amazon (was $277)
This processor is at one of its best prices yet, having just been launched in 2021. It has 10 cores, 6 of which are dedicated as performance cores along with 4 efficient cores, and 16 threads. It has a base operating speed of 3.6 GHz and can reach up to 4.9 GHz with Max Turbo enabled.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: now $199 at Newegg (was $299)
This eight-core 16-thread processor has a 4.6 GHz boost clock and is worth considering at $200, particularly for Ryzen owners with older systems. This chip comes with support for overclocking and PCIe 4.0. Use coupon code BFFDAY44 to hit this great price.
AMD Ryzen 7700X: now $339 at B&H Photo (was $399)
This is the lowest price we've seen yet on AMD's new 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 CPU. With a base clock of 4.5 GHz and the ability to boost up to 5.4 GHz, it will chew through game frame rates and tough threaded with equal ease.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: now $498 at Newegg (was $799)
AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X is an impressive chip with great 1080p gaming and multi-thread performance. With 16 cores, 32 threads and a base clock of 3.4 GHz, boosting to 4.9 GHz this 105W TDP chip has 64MB of L3 cache. A great CPU at this price.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: now $340 at Amazon (was $569)
The 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor from AMD. This CPU can go up to 4.8 GHz on max boost. AMD's 5900X also features 70 MB of cache and a TDP of only 105W.
Intel Core i5-12400: now $183 at Amazon (was $237)
This CPU remains the best value for gaming-specific machines. The Core i5-14000 has six P-cores that support hyper-threading and operates at a 2.5GHz base clock with the ability to boost to 4.4GHz. This model also comes with an integrated GPU, so it costs $20 more than the graphics-less 12400F.
Intel Core i5-12400F: now $161 at Newegg (was $179)
This CPU remains the best value for gaming-specific machines. The Core i5-14000F has six P-cores that support hyper-threading and operates at a 2.5GHz base clock with the ability to boost to 4.4GHz. This model comes without an integrated GPU, saving you about $20.
Intel Core i5-10600K: now $189 at Amazon (was $263)
This Core i5-10600K is 10th gen, but it still offers 6 cores/12 threads and a max clock speed of up to 4.8 GHz. And it's at an all-time low price of just under $150..
Intel Core i5-12600K: now $249 at Newegg (was $299)
The Core i5-12600K is a great all-rounder for an affordable price — made even better with this discount. With 10 cores/16 threads and a max clock speed of 4.9 GHz. Plus the impressive setup of 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores is great for day-to-day use. If you don't need integrated graphics go for the 12600KF. Use promo code BFFDAY48 at checkout to get this offer.
Intel Core i5-12600KF: now $228 at Amazon (was $311)
This processor offers 6 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores and up a boost clock of up to 4.9 GHz before you overclock it. It also supports DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0. This chip is the 12600K but the F means that it comes without integrated graphics.
Intel Core i7-12700K: now $311 at Amazon (was $369)
The Core i7-12700K wields Intel's latest hybrid microarchitecture with a combination of 8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores. The Alder Lake chip flaunts boost clocks of up to 5 GHz and nearly matches the gaming prowess of the 12900K.
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If you're expecting price cuts on graphics cards and computer memory, your wishes will finally be granted on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018.
That's right, the year-end holiday sale is almost upon us, and we expect to see discounts on PCs of all kinds. Whether you've been waiting for a big sale to build your first computer or just upgrade a few computer parts, we're sure you'll find what you want today. nine0004
In fact, we expect there will be an overwhelming number of sales. Luckily, we'll be here with you every step of the way to understand the figurative ocean of black friday deals.
With the Black Friday sale season and earlier each year, we'll also make sure you don't miss the start of the big sale. We'll point to our largest Black Black component last year and tell you what to expect to go on sale this year based on our deductive reasoning and industry knowledge. nine0004
When to get the best PC components on Black Friday / Cyber Monday
This is where things get unexpectedly complicated. Black Friday is November 23rd and Cyber Monday is November 26th, but you should fully expect deals to start popping up a full week ahead of those dates.
For example, Amazon runs several Deals of the Day during the week leading up to Black Friday (November 16-22). Newegg also works in a similar fashion, publishing the Black Friday sales page well in advance - however, the difference here is that you can see or take advantage of the discount until the end. nine0004
How to get the best PC components on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Amazon and Newegg won't be the only retailers serving sweet Black Friday deals. You can also expect big discounts from the likes of Tiger Direct, Adorama, BH Photo, and Walmart, to name a few.
This is both a blessing and a curse as there will be a flood of transactions going on. The good news is that we are here to help sort out only the best Black Friday PC component parts. Rest assured, we only recommend discounts for the biggest discounts. We also use a cherry-picked set of PC parts based on what we recommend or use ourselves. nine0004
Best Black Friday PC component from previous years
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Now $279 (was $399) $120
and now you can get one of AMD's top-tier processors for less than $300. View Deal
Gigabyte GA-AX370 Gaming K5
Now $134.99 ($169.99)
You will need a solid motherboard with this Ryzen processor and we recommend this Gigabyte. Not only will its X370 chipset let you fully access the power of Ryzen processors, it's also glorious and affordable with that $35 discount.
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HyperX Cloud Silver Gaming Headset is now $59 (was $99)
noise canceling microphone for 40% off .View Deal
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Gaming 8G
Now $469 (was $489) $20
GPU deal less than a month old, especially in a market where bitcoin mining is pushing GPU prices. To top it all off, the card comes with a bundled copy of 3DMark Advance so you can compare your shiny new GPU and brag to your friends. nine0004
Dell UltraSharp U2415 Monitor is $224 (was $399)
With a 24 inch screen, the Dell UltraSharp monitor has a 16:9 aspect ratio LED display. It's also a huge 44% off at Amazon right now.
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Best PC Component Offers Black Friday 2018 Predictions
We've been watching Black Friday for quite some time that we can come up with some decent predictions for Black Friday 2018, and given what the component market looks like these days We think we have a good guess about the deals you'll see this year. nine0004
Video card sale will be the name of the game this year. Last year, the cryptocurrency craze drove up prices and boosted GPU production last year, but that bubble finally popped up earlier this year.
This leaves a lot of old graphics cards left in circulation and retailers will likely want to clear their shelves of old stock like the GTX 1080, GTX 1080 Ti, GTX 1070, or GTX 1060. We think this is very likely given Nvidia Ti's newest RTV 2080, the RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 are now out in the wild. nine0004
There's also a small chance that Black Friday 2018 will result in some of Nvidia's first Turing card discounts, but the possibility of that happening this year is very slim.
We also expect 9th generation processors to be released on processor Black Friday on processors on Friday. Meanwhile, AMD is set to launch its next-gen processors at CES 2019, and immediately dropped the price of the Ryzen 7 2700X.
Previous Black Fridays have also led to lower prices for other components such as motherboards, RAM, hard drives, SSDs, hard drives and PC cases. We expect Black Friday 2018 to be no different. nine0004
Stick to TechRadar for the best Black Friday deals
Even though shopping online on Black Friday from the comfort of your home is a lot less exhausting than storming Walmart in person, it can still be the busiest day of shopping in throughout the year. Too many deals, everything is for sale, and too little time can all be overwhelming.
But don't worry, TechRadar has your back through this whole process. We'll be highlighting the best Black Black and Cyber Monday PC components throughout the weekend. So you might as well just come back here for the best savings on the best components and hardware. nine0004
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Deals 2018
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Owning a MacBook is an impossible dream for many designers. They are so thin and beautiful and ferocious, but lord, they are expensive. The great news is that Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 are just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to unlock your MacBook without taking the full hit. nine0004
We've already seen retailers remove items ahead of the Black Friday weekend this week, and some great early Amazon UK Black Friday deals were already on offer. So the big question is: do you get a MacBook case now if a good person shows up or wait until the big day? Of course it's difficult. Buy it now and you might find it cheaper closer to the Black Friday weekend, wait and you might lose a lot together.
. The best advice we can give is to decide how much you want to spend on a BlackBank MacBook deal, and whenever you see one within that budget, go for it. We'll be keeping an eye on all MacBook Black Fridays for you this year so you don't miss the trick; read on for all the important details you need to know so you're ready to give up your hard-earned paperwork on a shiny new Apple that suits you at the best possible price. nine0004
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- 2 Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Air wraps up: we expect to see
- 3 Best American Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook wrap up in 2018 in 2017
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- 6 MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air specs and specs to look for ads
- 7 3 MacBooks/Pros for Black Friday/Cyber Monday search
- 8 [1945903] Processor: 6-core Intel Core i7 - i9 | Graphics: ] AMD Radeon Pro 540X - 560X, Intel UHD Graphics 630 | RAM: 16 - 32 GB | Screen: 15. 4-inch, 2,880 x 1,800 retina display | Storage: 512GB - 4TB SSD | Dimensions: (H x W x D): 34.93 x 24.07 x 1.55 cm Extremely powerful RAM loads Really expensive If you want all the power you can handle and don't mind paying for it, then the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro is the only way to go. Powered by a six-core Intel Coffee Lake processor and AMD Radeon Pro graphics capability, which this machine can't handle. Storage options go from 512GB to 4TB SSD and you can have 16GB or 32GB RAM. In short, it's a powerful creative force that won't let you down if you have the means to afford it. nine0133
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Don't expect to see big price cuts on the standard MacBook
The MacBook standard is a popular choice, and it's easy to see why; if portability is your thing, it's worth noting that the latest 12-inch MacBook is thinner and lighter than the 13-inch MacBook Air, with better specs and a Retina display. nine0004
. What this popularity means, though, is that you've hardly seen many ways to mass-produce BlackBook MacBooks. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll find some tasty discounts, but don't expect to get much more than 10 percent and be prepared to act quickly as these deals are likely to unravel quickly.
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Pro Offers: What We Expect to See
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[1 9459012]If last year's Black Friday MacBook Pro was anything to go by, you could make some big savings on the top models in Apple's MacBook Pro this year, especially if you're willing to make do with the older model. On smaller laptops, this can be a problem, but even the old MacBook Pro is ludicrously strong compared to the average laptop, so it's worth spending a punt on it.
The high price of the MacBook Pro - especially on, say, the Touch Bar models - means it's easier for retailers to deliver huge temporary price cuts and still turn a profit, so if you're looking for a powerful creative laptop, it's worth bearing in mind. nine0004
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook Air wraps up: we expect to see
It looks a bit like this, but an older MacBook Air could be a good deal
A new, even lighter MacBook Air was recently announced, and it comes with ethina's brilliant R, Touch ID, latest generation keyboard and Force Touch trackpad. It's great, though perhaps too small for many ads, but it's unlikely to be offered this year since it's so new. nine0004
This updated model is a good sign for those looking for an old MacBook Air, however, as we expect fantastic Black Friday MacBook Air deals this year as retailers clear their old stock. And the first proposals that this is already the case are already there.
The overflowing downside to the older Air is that it's the least powerful MacBook you can get, and it's not even the thinnest or lightest. However, if you just need to have this MacBook but are on a budget, this is the obvious choice. nine0004
The best American Black Friday and Cyber Monday MacBook are concluded in 2018
. MacBook deals you can expect this year? Here are a few upcoming deals that have already been leaked.
Apple MacBook Air 13.3": $799.99 (save $200!). )
This silver MacBook Air 13.3-inch comes with Intel Core i5 8GB memory and 128GB flash storage and it's down from $999.99 at Best Buy. Deal! nine0060 Live date TBC
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch: $1,149.99 (was $1,199.99)
This gray MacBook Pro has Intel Core i5.8 memory GB and 128 GB flash memory. This machine still performs impressively, and there are plenty of offers from Best Buy on MacBook Pros in various specs, so be sure to check them out. Live date TBC.
Best UK Black Friday and MacBook Cyber Monday ending in 2017
We're still waiting on UK MacBook deals for a year, so let's see what happened in 2017. There weren't many hot MacBook deals in the UK last year, but we still managed to dig up a few gems.
How to get the best Mac deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Preparation is key when it comes to getting a good Black Friday MacBook, especially when you remember that many retailers can't wait for Black Friday and will probably start selling their trades well before the big day. In the run up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we'll be keeping an eye on new deals as they become available, so keep checking back for entries you don't want to miss. nine0004
You will need to decide if you want a standard MacBook, Air, or a full-fat MacBook Pro. If you're planning on using your new MacBook as an all-around work machine, then it's worth spending quite a bit of money on the Pro as it will be able to handle just about anything you throw at it. If you're a less power user then the regular MacBook should fit your needs, and while the older Air is more limited, this should be the one to go for if you want a MacBook at low prices. nine0004
Beware of older models - they'll probably see the biggest discounts, but they'll pack less power than more modern machines. Though you might consider getting an SSD to speed up the process. And, of course, use common sense when shopping; (19459003)
MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air specs and specs to look for ads
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There may only be three main MacBook models to choose from, but there are many options on the line that are worth noting when you're looking for BlackBank MacBook deals. First, the processor: The MacBook Air is the least powerful of the lot, with an old Intel Broadwell chipset running at 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz for later models. Both MacBook and MacBook Pro have cleaner chipsets; Kaby Lake for 2017 models and Skylake before that. Typically, MacBook Pros feature higher-rpm processors than the vanilla model, and the 15-inch MacBook Pro has quad-core processors rather than dual-core ones. nine0004
The lower-end MacBooks - the Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro - give you a 128GB SSD, which probably means you'll need to invest in some sort of external storage. All other MacBook models are equipped with a 256 GB SSD; remember that if you're working with large files, you'll probably run this through quickly.