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HIGH REFRESH RATE MONITORS

Want a gaming monitor? Then get one with a high refresh rate. On that we all agree. Everything else is pretty much up for grabs, and boy are there plenty of features to ponder with the latest gaming panels.

Deciding between an IPS or VA panel is already a conundrum and a half. And what about panel, size, shape and resolution? Is the 16:9 aspect ratio still the most versatile or is ultrawide the way to go? Oh, and price. The best high refresh rate monitors ain’t cheap, unfortunately. But nor are they necessarily megabucks.

If you feel you can’t answer any of these questions then don’t fret, we’re here to help. For we’ve done the testing, played the games, and made our conclusions in the hope of offering you a firm answer on which high refresh rate monitor is worth your money.

MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR

90

MSI $1,599

Way ahead of the curve.

For a while it looked odds-on curved panels would assimilate

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