Explosions look sicker on a gaming monitor. So do touchdowns, boss fights, and chicken dinners'it's just science. That's because gaming monitors have special features you won't find on your everyday monitor, and I don't just mean RGB lighting. They have higher refresh rates, faster response times, advanced panel types, and admittedly, they often feature colorful LEDs. So if you just finished putting together that new gaming PC, and you're looking for a monitor to plug into, I'll walk you through my favorite pickd for every type of gamer, from the first-person shooter to the third-person farmer. Our current favorite, the AOC Q27G4ZD, is a great affordable 1440p option with a high refresh rate, but you can upgrade to Samsung's G8S1F if you want the perfect black levels that come with a QD-OLED panel. Also, be sure to check out our guides to the Best Gaming Keyboards, Best Gaming Mice, Best Gaming Headsets, and Best Game Controllers. Panel type tends to be a lot more important on...
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