A good gaming monitor needs these functions

Playing video games is more than just a hobby for many people – it's a passion that has been with them since childhood. Nowadays, it's also no longer uncommon for experienced gamers to earn money from it – for example, in various e-sports leagues. For these reasons, in this article, we'll look at what features a good gaming monitor needs and what else you should consider before buying one.

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What exactly is a gaming monitor?

Before we look at what features a gaming monitor really needs, we want to briefly explain what exactly it does differently from a normal PC monitor, like those found in every office. You can usually recognize a gaming monitor by its appearance and colors.

A gaming monitor is a computer screen specially designed for use in a gaming system. It plays a major role in displaying the graphics and images generated by the PC's graphics card and CPU. Gaming monitors are designed to display colors, movements, and sharpness as optimally and quickly as possible. Gaming monitors have numerous features for game enhancement, which we will look at later in the text.

Gaming monitors generally have a significantly shorter response time than normal computer screens. This ensures smooth movements and a better gaming experience. Gaming monitors also have many connections and setting options for the user to optimize the experience.

However, all of this does not mean that you cannot use the gaming monitor for everyday work on your computer; for this, it is merely somewhat "overqualified." Nevertheless, these screens are found in many companies because their performance is noticeable even in everyday tasks.

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These features your new gaming monitor should have

Buying a new gaming monitor always involves high costs – these screens are usually significantly more expensive than normal screens, which is also due to the extended range of functions. Nevertheless, prices have continued to fall in recent years, and today gaming monitors are affordable for everyone.

So that you don't miss anything you would have liked to have after the purchase, we will look at which features your gaming monitor should really have in this paragraph.

The right size for your gaming monitor

An important criterion when buying your new gaming monitor is the right size. It's important to note that the size of the monitor must also match the resolution – or vice versa. Otherwise, you might have bought a sufficiently large monitor, but it only has a very poor resolution.

Here's a small overview of what resolution your monitor should at least have:

• Monitor with 32 inches or more – at least 4K resolution
• Monitor with common 27 inches – at least Full HD resolution
• Monitors smaller than 27 inches – also at least Full HD resolution

Important: If you opt for a gaming monitor with a higher resolution, you must also factor in that this will result in a greater performance requirement for your graphics card. So, check beforehand whether it is compatible with the planned monitor.

The size of your desk always plays a decisive role here – or you can mount your monitor on the wall. Experts recommend that your eyes should always be at least 90 centimeters away from the screen, or even more for larger screens.

Refresh Rate – What is it exactly?

This is one of the most important specifications of your gaming monitor. It indicates how many frames per second your monitor can display at most. The refresh rate is given in Hertz or Hz for short. The higher this Hertz number, the smoother your gaming experience will be.

Important here: If your screen has a high refresh rate, then your PC must be able to output a high FPS (Frames per second) number. Otherwise, the combination makes no sense here.

Currently trending are 144-Hertz gaming monitors. These are compatible with most gaming PCs and can display games smoothly. Even better, of course, are 240 or 360-Hertz gaming monitors. The disadvantage here, however, is that these monitors usually output a lower resolution, as they would otherwise quickly become too expensive.

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Which display technology is best for gaming monitors?

Finally, let's look at what types of display technology exist and which is best for your gaming monitor. The most modern and common technology today is IPS technology. Many companies are currently advertising with this, as it promises vibrant colors and high viewing angle stability.

Even if you are not looking directly at an IPS monitor, you will see rich colors and numerous details. Today, IPS panels are also very responsive and offer a flawless gaming experience even for multiplayer gamers. If you buy a new gaming monitor, you should definitely choose this type of technology.

Conclusion & Price for Gaming Monitor

A high-quality gaming monitor is a must-have for true game fans – conventional monitors usually cannot meet the demands of current games. The price range for gaming monitors is huge, ranging from 200 euros to well over 5,000 euros, depending on your requirements. If you have to pay attention to your budget and still want many functions, you can also look at the used market – many gamers switch their monitor to a new model after two years and give away the "old" one.

Basically, if you want to buy a new gaming monitor, we advise you to invest at least 300 euros. In this price range, you can already get a high-quality Full HD monitor with an adequate refresh rate. However, if you want to play demanding multiplayer games with a high 4K resolution, you will quickly have to spend over 600 euros to meet the demands of the game.

Conclusion – It all depends on your gaming habits and your budget, which monitor is right for you. We hope this article helped you a little.