HARDWARE
GAMING
MONITORS
Likely to outlast your PC by several
upgrade generations, a good gaming
display will go a long way
By Jarred Walton
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he new year is
here, but my
pick for the best
gaming monitor
hasn’t changed.
The best gaming monitor is
the Asus ROG Swift PG279Q.
It combines 1440p with 144Hz
refresh rate, overclockable to
165Hz, and has G-Sync to
keep your gameplay smooth.
Asus and Acer have
recently (finally!) launched
new 27-inch 4K HDR 144Hz
G-Sync monitors—essentially
4K HDR versions of my top
pick here. Those monitors are
fantastic, but they also cost
around $2,000. So unless you
have just won the lottery, Istand by my Asus PG279Q
recommendation.
The great thing about
displays is that, unlike
graphics cards where their
lifespan is usually only a few
years, a good display can keep
you going for the better part
of a decade. With such a long
lifespan, it pays to get
something you’ll be happy
with for years to come. I’ll
highlight the technologies and
features that make for a good
gaming display and why they
matter. Plus, I have several
options for a variety of price
points. Right now, these are
the best monitors you can
buy for PC gaming.