A gaming hardware explainer argues that capping frame rates in most PC games helps maintain stable performance, reduces screen tearing, and lowers GPU stress, fan noise and power draw. The author recommends setting an fps cap especially on VRR monitors to keep gameplay within the effective variable refresh rate range, generally 48fps up to the display's max refresh rate, which also slightly reduces latency when paired with V-Sync.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Tom's Hardware reviewed Asus' new ROG Strix XG27AQNGV, a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology. Pulsar syncs the monitor's backlight with the frame rate in real time, aiming to eliminate motion blur on LCD panels without the brightness loss typical of older strobing methods. The reviewer called it highly tunable, suited to both casual and competitive gamers.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-18
Amazon is selling the Alienware AW3426DW, a 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor released a couple months ago, for $742.22, about $50 off its $799.99 list price. The ultrawide QHD panel uses Penta Tandem quantum dots, runs at a 280Hz refresh rate, and supports both Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-15
LG's UltraGear 45GX900A-B 45-inch OLED gaming monitor is now available at a discounted price of $884.99, down from $1,699.99. The curved display features a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and peak brightness of 1300 nits, making it a high-performance option for gamers.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-08
Newegg is running discounts on four KTC monitors, including the 24-inch H24T7 (1440p, 180Hz, overclockable to 185Hz) now $144.99 with coupon code FTTF8356, and the 27-inch H27T6 (1440p, 200Hz, overclockable to 210Hz, pivoting display) now $164.99 with coupon FTTF8357. A similar 27-inch model, the H27T22C-3, and a 15.6-inch portable monitor are also part of the sale, with prices starting at $56.99 after coupons.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
AOC has confirmed its AGP257FT gaming monitor, a 25-inch Full HD IPS panel, will reach stores next year with a 1,000Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 1,050Hz. The display also features a 0.1ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, G-Sync compatibility, and dual HDMI 2.1 plus DisplayPort 2.1 connections.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-01
Dell has unveiled the Alienware AW2527HX QD-OLED monitor, a 25-inch display with a 560Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time, making it the quickest monitor the company has built. The panel was developed with input from esports organization Team Liquid and features 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, infinite contrast, V-stripe subpixels, and a matte anti-glare coating. It supports DisplayPort 2.1 and NVIDIA G-Sync, includes a telescopic stand, narrow bezels, a rear headset hanger, and a 3-year warranty covering OLED burn-in, with launch expected in early 2027.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-03
Acer announced eight new monitors ahead of IFA 2026, headlined by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24-inch screen that hits 1080p resolution at a 1,000Hz refresh rate, improving on an earlier CES model limited to 720p. The lineup also adds curved and Mini LED options across the Predator, Nitro and ProDesigner families, including a cheaper 34-inch curved Nitro display and a QD-OLED Predator X32 V3.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-02
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