Monitors are an interesting line of product to shop for, especially for gamers. While you may be attracted to that giant 32-inch curved screen with an OLED panel, 4K resolution, and ultra-high 300Hz refresh rate, something with those specs is going to cost you a pretty penny. And even if you can spare the cash for it, it may be a waste if your PC can’t even handle rendering at those specs. It’s best to find something within your PC’s weight class. And even if you have a super-powered rig and a top of the line monitor to match, if you’re looking to add a second monitor to the mix, you really don’t need to go overboard with it.
If you fit into any of the camps, take a look at the Asus VA279HG gaming monitor. This 27-inch display is a perfect budget-friendly option and right now it’s on sale for even less. Typically selling for $129, the 23% deal has taken it down to just $99—saving you $30 for a limited time.
27-Inch Full HD IPS Panel
This 27-inch monitor is capable of displaying in resolutions of up to 1080p at 120Hz. At this size, 1080p is pretty clear and might be enough for what you’re looking to do. You’ll also still be able to achieve high framerates in the games you play and experience smooth navigation when browsing the web. It also makes use of an adaptive sync with VRR which can help to eliminate screen tearing and choppy framerates.
The screen has a quick input time. The response from when you press a button on your controller, key or your keyboard, or right click on your mouse to when it you see the action reflected on screen is just 1ms. That is near instantaneous. Platformers will feel light and snappy, and that reduced lag might make the difference between who comes out on top in your next Fortnite encounter.
This Asus monitor can connect to a source through either HDMI or VGA. VGA is hard to come by these days still so it’s nice to see that backwards compatibility with older tech, though odds are you’ll be connecting to the monitor over HDMI. You also have an AUX jack on the back so you can connect either to a set of wired headphones or pair of speakers on your desktop. The stand also has a built-in apparatus for cable management to help keep your desk space tidy.