These budget gaming monitors are an absolute steal this Prime Day — up to 40 percent off fast refresh rates and big panels

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There are plenty of bargains to be had for Prime Day, including a 27-inch 1080p 240 Hz gaming monitor for $104

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If you’re a PC gamer, having a decent monitor on your desk as a window into your virtual worlds is paramount. While all of us would like to have an OLED panel with a blazing-fast 480 Hz refresh rate, let’s be honest, not all of us have budgets that allow for such expenditures. Luckily, there is a wealth of budget-oriented gaming monitors available to cater to your needs.

While they won’t offer the highest refresh rates or resolutions, they often hit the sweet spot for value-driven gamers. For example, Amazon is currently offering the Samsung Odyssey G3 (G30D) for just $129 for Prime Day. Another must-see is the ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A for just $104. But that’s just scratching the surface of what’s available if you want the most bang for your buck in a gaming monitor.

ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A
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ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A: was $189 now $104 at Newegg

The Phantom PG27F15RS1A may "only" be a 1080p monitor, but it has a 1ms response time and an incredible 240 Hz refresh rate for just over $100.

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Samsung Odyssey G30D 180Hz Gaming Monitor
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Samsung Odyssey G30D 180Hz Gaming Monitor: was $229 now $129 at Amazon

This 27-inch Samsung gaming screen isn't much more expensive than an office monitor. But it sports a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync variable refresh. It's a VA panel, which generally means better contrast and deeper blacks than TN or IPS, but viewing angles likely aren't the best.

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Asus TUF Gaming 27-inch Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ)
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Asus TUF Gaming 27-inch Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ): was $249 now $179 at Amazon

This gaming monitor from Asus spans 27 inches across and features an IPS panel. It has a dense, QHD resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate, which are great specs for gaming. It also has both DisplayPort and HDMI input options.

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Acer Vero B247Y
Acer Vero B247Y: was $169 now $86 at Amazon

The Vero B247Y may be small in stature at 24 inches across, but it still packs quite a punch, offering a 1080p resolution. It features a 120Hz IPS panel, is FreeSync/G-Sync compatible, and delivers accurate color for under $100.

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Gigabyte GS27U
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Gigabyte GS27U: was $350.50 now $299 at Newegg

Gigabyte has a real bang-for-the-buck winner with the GS27U. It's a 27-inch 4K monitor boasting a 160 Hz refresh rate. The monitor has a versatile backlight strobe and doesn't require calibration out of the box to present a good picture.

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Alienware AW2725DM
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Alienware AW2725DM: was $269 now $188 at Amazon

Grabbing an Alienware monitor for under $100 is a steal, and that's the case with the AW2725DM. It features a QHD panel with a 180 Hz refresh rate and FreeSync/G-Sync support.

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LG LG 27GS60QC-B
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LG LG 27GS60QC-B: was $249 now $186 at Amazon

The LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B comes in at 27 inches with a QHD panel. It boasts a 180 Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curve.

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Samsung Odyssey G30D

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ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A

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Brandon Hill
Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill is a senior editor at Tom's Hardware. He has written about PC and Mac tech since the late 1990s with bylines at AnandTech, DailyTech, and Hot Hardware. When he is not consuming copious amounts of tech news, he can be found enjoying the NC mountains or the beach with his wife and two sons.

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