It's easy to forget about those essential upgrades when Black Friday comes around. The allure of a new processor or GPU at a massive discount may have been too much to resist, but there are a few ways you can take your gaming to the limits that you shouldn't forget about.
Black Friday Gaming Monitor Deals
One of the first upgrades you should make when upgrading your processor and GPU is your monitor. If you are now capable of 144 FPS gaming but you're stuck with a 60Hz monitor, you aren't doing yourself any favours. With the latest IPS panels and specially engineered gaming displays that have AMD FreeSync and Nvidia GSync support, you can get the very best gaming experience for much less than you think.
MSI Optix G271 E-Sports 27" Full HD IPS Monitor
Specifications:
- 27" LED IPS display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
- Full HD Display
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Brightness 250cd/m2
- Contrast ratio 1000:1
- Suitable for wall mounting
- VESA mount (100 x 100mm)
- AMD FreeSync & Nvidia GSync
Black Friday Deal: Save £90!
Experience victory in glorious Full HD (1920x1080)! With a 144hz refresh rate, 1ms response time panel, the MSI Optix G271 gives you that competitive edge by the bucket-load. With FreeSync Premium technology built-in to the monitor itself, and Nvidia GSync support, the Optix G271 ensures the refresh rate of your monitor is matched with your graphics card, giving super smooth gameplay.
Feel the full immersion in your favourite games with the 27" IPS panel, which eliminates image distortion and avoids the majority of colour shifts when viewed at different angles. The IPS panel also provides you with crystal clear images and smooth motion, with customisable and automatic settings to ensure the best possible gaming experience.
ASUS VG278QF 27" Full HD 165Hz Gaming Monitor
Specifications:
- 27" LED TN display
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
- Lightning 1ms Response Time
- 400cd/m2 Brightness
- Contrast ratio 1000:1
- 165Hz Refresh Rate
- FreeSync Support
- Inputs: DVI, HDMI and Display Port
- Suitable for wall mounting
- VESA mount (100 x 100mm)
Black Friday Deal: Save £88!
This ASUS gaming monitor has features that scream performance, with a 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time for near-zero latency. With AMD FreeSync, you can make sure you are synced to your GPU framerate, and enjoy smooth gameplay on the 27" Full HD TN display.
The TN panel is responsible for the great value and lightning fast 1ms response time, making it ideal for E-Sports and competitive gamers, and putting the ASUS VG278QF in a price bracket that makes it affordable for a multiple monitor setup.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q 28" 4K Ultra HD IPS Monitor
Specifications:
- 28" Ultra HD 4K
- 3840 x 2160 Resolution
- Fast 5ms Response Time
- IPS Panel
- 60Hz Refresh Rate
- AMD FreeSync & GSync Support
- Inputs: HDMI and Display Port
- Suitable for wall mounting
- VESA mount (100 x 100mm)
Black Friday Deal: Save £113!
The ASUS TUF range of monitors allows gamers to choose reliability over all resolutions, with a brand that has performance and innovation in spades. If you want to experience 4K gaming at a smooth 60 FPS, with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia GSync support, along with lightning fast 5ms response time, then the ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q has you covered. The 28" IPS display also supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) with DCI−P3 90%, so you will experience a wider colour range and higher contrast than you would with traditional monitors, with darker blacks and brightest whites.
Another point to note with the ASUS TUF VG289Q is the ASUS Shadow Boost technology which is capable of clarifying dark areas of your game without the unnecessary overexposure of brighter areas, resulting in improved overall viewing, and the competitive edge; with Shadow Boost, you have the ability to see monsters or enemies hiding in darker spots on the map! How about that for competitive edge?
The features really do keep stacking up with the ASUS TUF VG289Q, with ultra-low blue light technology, flicker-free viewing, and the unique ASUS GameVisual Technology which gives you the option of choosing from seven different display modes for different types of content. There are very few monitors with this spec at this price, and stocks are running low already! Grab it while you can.
Black Friday Essential Gaming PC Upgrades
Your monitor is important, for sure, but how much do you rely on your keyboard and mouse? Don't forget your storage, either! With excellent deals on both SSD and HDD products from the most well-known brands, you are not short of offers when it comes to those essential upgrades.
Here are some of the best and most popular deals from the CCL Black Friday sale, but get them while you can!
SSD Storage
Samsung 980 PRO 1TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Specifications:
- PCI Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 7000MB/s Read, 5000MB/s Write
- 4K IOPS Read: 999999
- 4K IOPS Write: 999999
- 5 Year Warranty
Black Friday Deal: Save £88!
One of the most popular and highest rated SSDs right now - the Samsung 980 PRO - and for good reason. Samsung's commitment to providing the very best memory and storage is reflected in the 980 PRO's impressive spec sheet, with 7000MB/s Read, 5000MB/s Write speeds for fast loading of your operating system and games, transferring over the super-fast PCI Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface.
If you want to level up your gaming spec, this storage is the perfect replacement for an old and tired SATA HDD, allowing you to get into your games faster, and boot up for a gaming session up to 12.7 times faster.
Gaming Keyboards
ASUS ROG STRIX SCOPE RX Optical Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard
Black Friday Deal: Save £55!
This awesome gaming keyboard from ASUS has been given the ROG treatment in full effect, with RGB backlit keys and mechanical operation, and core engineering that makes it perfect for FPS gamers. The ROG Strix Scope RX is also the first mechanical RGB gaming keyboard to feature exclusive ROG RX Red Optical Mechanical Switches. With a 100-million-keystroke lifespan and 1.5mm actuation point, these reliable switches ensure "consistent linear keystrokes with immediate response". Each switch benefits from an RGB LED for all-round lighting under the keys themselves.
Ducky Mecha Mini RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Brown Cherry MX Switches
Black Friday Deal: Save £14!
This Ducky Mecha RGB mechanical keyboard has proven to be one of the most popular with CCL customers, with Brown Cherry MX switches that offer tactile feedback, 2.0 mm pre-travel, and silent operation. The anti-ghosting enables sharper performance, utilising 3528 SMD RGB LED under the PBT double-shot seamless keycaps. Truly a must-have this Black Friday!
Gaming Mouse
ASUS ROG Gladius III Optical USB Gaming Mouse
Black Friday Deal: Save 50%!
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This classic asymmetrical gaming mouse with specially engineered and tuned 26,000 DPI and 1% deviation also benefits from instant button actuation. The Gladius III also features an exclusive Push-Fit Switch Socket II, smooth and dynamic movement with ROG Omni Mouse Feet, a ROG Paracord for tangle-free gaming and allows you to control your lighting options with Aura Sync RGB. The laser-engraved ROG aesthetic tops things off nicely, so everybody knows you are using a quality, high-performance gamer mouse!
Useful SATA SSD Storage
Crucial MX500 250GB 2.5" SATA III SSD
Specifications:
- SATA III
- 2.5 Form Factor
- Up to 560MB/s Read, 510MB/s Write
- 4K IOPS Read: 95000
- 4K IOPS Write: 90000
- 5 Year Warranty
Black Friday Deal: Top Pick!
If it's storage you need, then this SATA III SSD is ideal storing large files, and comes complete with Acronis® True Image™ for Crucial® cloning software, and offers reliability you expect from Crucial. This drive is a Top Pick among the Black Friday deals, with a very low price of under £35!
