The best gaming monitors are sometimes loaded with expensive features such as G-Sync and FreeSync support, HDR capabilities, and ultra-high refresh rates. But if you want to keep it cheap anyway, take a look at AOC's 27-inch display (27B1H) on sale at Staples.

It is on sale for $109.99, down from a list price of $199.99. It is not usually sold at the full MSRP, but routinely sells for around $130. Additionally, the price drops to $94.99 when coupon code 83042 is entered.

Additional discounts are what make this an interesting deal. This is a fairly basic monitor with a resolution of 1920x1080, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and a brightness of 250 nits, but it is much cheaper than buying a fancy display; it is unlikely that a 27-inch monitor with G-Sync will sell for less than $100.

AOC is quick to tout the 3-sided "frameless" design, but what I think is more remarkable is the panel type: an IPS screen. At this price point, cheaper (and lower quality) TN screens are much more common. In general, IPS screens are more color accurate and have wider viewing angles (178 degrees) than TN displays.

This is not for everyone, but if you are cutting pennies, looking for a monitor for the kids, or need a secondary display, this is a serviceable option.