The insane Samsung Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is $900 off today
For a gaming monitor that's going to supercharge your gaming setup, you should check out the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. This amazing screen is originally priced at $3,100, but you can currently get it with a $900 discount from Samsung itself. Its lowered price of $2,200 is still pretty expensive, but it's going to be worth every single penny. You're going to have to be quick with your purchase though, as with all monitor deals with high demand, the savings may disappear sooner than you expect.
Why you should buy the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen curved gaming monitor
The Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen succeeds the Samsung Odyssey Ark 1st Gen, which we described as 'incredible' but with one big problem: an eye-watering price. Samsung's discount for the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen somewhat reduces that issue, especially since the new model retains everything that makes the original version an outstanding product. First and foremost is the 55-inch rotating screen that you can position horizontally or vertically, allowing it to replace several monitors through the Samsung Multi-View feature. The display also offers 4K Ultra HD resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and a 1000R curvature, which are all perfect specifications to enjoy the best PC games.
The Ark Dial of the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen curved gaming monitor brings everything together, as it controls all the screen's functions such as rotating the monitor, activating Samsung Multi-View, and saving and bringing up layouts. The gaming monitor will also let you access the Samsung Gaming Hub for cloud gaming, and Smart TV apps so that you can watch streaming shows when you're taking a break from video games.
There's nothing like the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen in the market, so you wouldn't want to miss this chance to buy the unique curved gaming monitor at $900 off from Samsung itself. Instead of $3,100, you'll only have to pay $2,200, which is still a significant investment but one that gamers would want to make to complete their dream setup. However, you need to proceed with the transaction right now if you want to secure the savings, which you can spend on more upgrades and accessories for your gaming PC.
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