It's often said that your monitor is the window to your PC's soul. Okay, no one has actually said that because it's something I literally just made up. But, to get the most out of your gaming rig, you need the right monitor to showcase top-shelf graphics and speedy gameplay of your powerful rig.
With the release of new GPUs by AMD and Nvidia earlier this year, the demand for monitors tailored for 4K gaming is rising. Though 1440p/165hz is still the sweet spot for gaming, anyone putting together a high-end build can, finally, for the first time, hit 60+ fps in 4K without needing to take out a line of credit. If you like high refresh rates and were willing to spend a pretty penny, we've seen screens go as high as 360Hz, but those tend to be overkill, for now.
The nominees for this category manage to strike a balance between price, performance, and feature set. Something they all have in common? All your games will look amazing. Though the prices do skew higher, your gaming monitor is one of those you really shouldn't skimp on, especially if you're investing so much money and time into building a system that's a graphical powerhouse. The last thing you need is a monitor that's actually bottlenecking your GPU before your 60Hz panel can't handle the 100+ FPS we've seen on these new GPUs. These monitors are essentially future-proofing yourself for the next couple of years.
Best Gaming Monitors 2020: the nominees
Check back on New Year's Eve where we will unveil the winner of the Best Gaming Monitor of 2020 along with the other victors in the PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2020. In the meantime, you can check out the rest of the best gaming monitors throughout the year right here.
