Best gaming monitor under $200?

Posted by PelosiPrinter@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 17 comments

Hey there, building my first computer set up, just build my PC and desk, now looking for a decent monitor preferably under $200 if possible. Was looking for any recommendations? Based on my research I’d like it to be an IPS, 1440, 144 hz+, maybe 27 inch? But open to other options/recommendations!

Thanks in advance.

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Xcissors280@reddit

I doubt your going to be hitting 144fps at 1440p if your on a budget like this, doesnt mean you shouldn't buy it but something to consider

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PelosiPrinter@reddit (OP)

Do you mind elaborating? Ive seen a bunch of monitors 180+ hz under $200. Just not sure which one to get

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FarBack5807@reddit

I think he means your PC specs

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PelosiPrinter@reddit (OP)

Ahh ok, I have a 5060 and ryzen 5 9600x if that helps

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snmnky9490@reddit

You'll be fine just don't expect 144 in AAA games at ultra settings. I run 1440p with a 5700XT and it's still fine for most things and a 5060 is much better. You might not be able to crank textures up to max with 8GB and might need to turn a few settings down a little in new games

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misteryk@reddit

even cards like 5060ti and 9060 xt (16gb versions) can handle native 1440p in most games and dlss/framegen exists and its what it was actually designed for, you're already having 60fps and can generate more to hit whatever your monitor handles

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num6_@reddit

Is Xiaomi G27Q 240Hz available?

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kpatelreddit007@reddit

I’m selling my 34 Asus ROG 4K IPS for $220 in South San Jose. Perfect working condition just wouldn’t fit my Secret Lab Duel monitor mount.

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emuandrej@reddit

This is more but its a very good monitor sace some money for it (in my country it costs close to 200$) AOC 25G4SXU FHD Fast IPS 310 Hz

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gamblodar@reddit

This ASRock is only $145 and is HDR 400

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/N2cgXL/asrock-pg27qft2a-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-pg27qft2a

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BaronB@reddit

This would probably be my recommendation atm.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tFG2FT/asus-rog-strix-xg27acg-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-90lm0a70-b013b0

It's a two year old monitor at this point, but was originally sold at around the $300 price point. Newer inexpensive IPS monitors have come out that get similar on paper specs to this one in the sub $200 range, and it seems like Asus has been having sales on this model that puts it in that price class as well. But it has a generally higher quality backlight and response tuning than many of the other sub $200 180hz panels. It also has ELMB Sync, which lets you use backlight strobing with VRR (aka G-Sync / FreeSync) which few other monitors allow for.

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PelosiPrinter@reddit (OP)

Are there certain reputable brands I should be looking out for more than others?

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PelosiPrinter@reddit (OP)

Thank you kindly, will check these out!