Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Whitson and Lane talk about one of the biggest questions facing gamers and students right now: what's the smartest way to buy a gaming PC in the fall of 2026?
With Back-to-School promotions and Intel Gamer Days underway, there are still plenty of great deals available on gaming laptops and prebuilt desktop systems. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of laptops versus desktops for school, which types of systems offer the best value today, and how to find strong deals even when headlines make it seem like gaming has never been more expensive. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to help you make a smarter buying decision before the school year begins.
In This Episode:
* What students should look for in a gaming PC
* Gaming laptops vs gaming desktops in 2006
* Back-to-School and Intel Gamer Days recommendations
* Why prebuilt systems and last-generation models can still offer excellent value
* Tips for finding good gaming PC deals throughout the year
Links & Resources:
Check out our recommended back-to-school laptops and desktops: rog.asus.com/articles/gaming/study-by-day-dominate-by-night-the-best-back-to-school-pcs-from-rog
Check out Intel Gamer Days deals: rog.asus.com/us/content/intel-gamer-days-2026
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro (take two): Whitson & Lane's new gear
08:29 Our best back-to-school laptops & desktops
21:11 Intel Gamer Days deals from ASUS & ROG
26:56 Other ASUS & ROG back to scohol deals
34:01 Giveaway #1
38:50 Hunting for deals at Best Buy & Newegg
54:37 Games on sale at Gamesplanet
1:00:25 Giveaway #2
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On this episode of ROG Pulse, Whitson and Lane talk about one of the biggest questions facing gamers and students right now: what's the smartest way to buy a gaming PC in the fall of 2026?
With Back-to-School promotions and Intel Gamer Days underway, there are still plenty of great deals available on gaming laptops and prebuilt desktop systems. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of laptops versus desktops for school, which types of systems offer the best value today, and how to find strong deals even when headlines make it seem like gaming has never been more expensive. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to help you make a smarter buying decision before the school year begins.
In This Episode:
* What students should look for in a gaming PC
* Gaming laptops vs gaming desktops in 2006
* Back-to-School and Intel Gamer Days recommendations
* Why prebuilt systems and last-generation models can still offer excellent value
* Tips for finding good gaming PC deals throughout the year
Links & Resources:
Check out our recommended back-to-school laptops and desktops: rog.asus.com/articles/gaming/study-by-day-dominate-by-night-the-best-back-to-school-pcs-from-rog
Check out Intel Gamer Days deals: rog.asus.com/us/content/intel-gamer-days-2026
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro (take two): Whitson & Lane's new gear
08:29 Our best back-to-school laptops & desktops
21:11 Intel Gamer Days deals from ASUS & ROG
26:56 Other ASUS & ROG back to scohol deals
34:01 Giveaway #1
38:50 Hunting for deals at Best Buy & Newegg
54:37 Games on sale at Gamesplanet
1:00:25 Giveaway #2
Subscribe for weekly gaming tech deep dives and live streams!
Join the Republic:
instagram.com/asusrog
twitter.com/ASUS_ROG
facebook.com/ASUSROG
tiktok.com/@_asusrog
twitch.tv/asusrog
discord.com/invite/Sxv2XBpSRc
