Many PC owners wonder when the best time to upgrade parts of their setup that may be showing signs of wear and tear could be. The straightforward answer is whenever there’s a good sale. Currently, Samsung monitors are available on Amazon with discounts of up to 33%. This includes the 27-inch Samsung Smart Monitor M8, now priced at a record low of $480, a 26% reduction from its regular price.

The M8 can double as a 4K streaming TV, supporting apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. Through Samsung TV Plus, users can access free live and on-demand programming. Additionally, it enables streaming of games from services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now. With its 60Hz refresh rate, it should run quite smoothly.

Certainly, the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 can also be utilized for productivity. For tasks like web browsing and document editing, there’s no need to connect it to a PC. The M8 offers the option to connect remotely, access Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and even use Samsung mobile devices in desktop mode through DeX functionality. It comes with a built-in camera for video calls and can be used to control various smart home devices.

If you don’t require all the bells and whistles and are looking for a solid monitor that can get the job done on a budget, the 22-inch 1080p model from the T350 series might fit the bill. The monitor is currently available at a steep 75% discount for about $100, which is nearly a record low for this model.

Featuring a decent 75Hz refresh rate and an IPS panel, Samsung claims that it will support various viewing angles. FreeSync screen tearing reduction is beneficial if you have a compatible AMD CPU, and the 5ms response time isn’t bad for gaming.