You might as well try to keep your current laptop or desktop going for another year. Or two. Or three. Upgrades are going to be prohibitively expensive for the foreseeable future, so it’s a good time to make sure your accessory game is on point. For example, you can find an MSI OLED gaming monitor for just $400 right now.
With a 27-inch, 1440p OLED panel and 240Hz of refresh, this monitor is hitting the sweet spot for gaming-grade OLED displays at the moment. It’s also compatible with both G-Sync and FreeSync, so you’re covered for smooth play at intense graphics with either team green or red. It even includes a USB-C port that supports video… though it only charges at 15 watts. That means you’ll still need to plug in a gaming laptop in order to keep it charged, though the monitor can handle a phone or tablet without issues.
At 240Hz and .03ms, this monitor is fast enough to handle all but the twitchiest of PC gamers, and deliver upgraded visuals with its sharper resolution. Newegg is offering it at $429.99 plus a $30 coupon code (SSF3686), which it says is a “limited offer.” So this deal may not stick around forever, though Amazon is offering it at only a slightly higher price. If you’re looking for something bigger or cheaper, be sure to check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best monitors.
Get an MSI OLED gaming monitor qwith 240Hz for $400Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 15-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.