8 ultra-advanced monitors for serious PC gamers – pricing and specifications

14 June 2016
Insane gaming monitors

Whether you’re looking for the fastest refresh rate or a massive screen, we’ve rounded up some awesome monitors for the hardcore PC gamer.

Many screens come with useful features such as G-Sync or Curved panels, which can greatly enhance the user’s experience.

If your cash is burning a hole in your pocket, you can always pick up one of these crazy gaming monitors.


ROG Swift 27-inch

Asus ROG Swift PG278Q

ROG Swift PG278Q Specifications
Display  27-inch LED
Resolution 2,560 x 1,440
Refresh Rate  144Hz
Response time  1ms
Extras  Nvidia G-Sync, Asus GamePlus
Price  R15,231

Philips 43-inch

Philips 4K monitor 43-inch

Philips BDM4350UC Specifications
Display 43-inch IPS
Resolution  3,840 x 2,160
Refresh Rate  60Hz
Response time  5ms
Extras  USB 3.0 connectivity
Price  $800

ROG Swift 34-inch

ROG Swift PG348Q

ROG Swift PG348Q Specifications
Display Size  34-inch IPS
Resolution  3,440 x 1,440
Refresh Rate  100Hz
Response time  5ms
Extras  Nvidia G-Sync, GamePlus
Price  R28,189

Predator 35-inch

Acer Predator Z 35

Acer Predator Z35 Specifications
Display Size  35-inch Curved LED
Resolution  2,560 x 1,080
Refresh Rate  144Hz
Response time  4ms
Extras  Nvidia G-Sync
Price  R22,703

ROG Swift 27-inch

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQ

ROG Swift PG27AQ Specifications
Display Size  27-inch IPS
Resolution  3,840 x 2,160
Refresh Rate  60Hz
Response time  4ms
Extras  Nvidia G-Sync, GamePlus
Price  R18,099

Dell UltraSharp 34-inch

Dell UltraSharp Monitor

Dell UltraSharp U3415W Specifications
Display Size  34-inch LED Curved
Resolution  3,440 x 1,440
Refresh Rate  60Hz
Response time  5ms
Extras  USB 3.0 connectivity
Price  R15,720

LG 34-inch

LG 34UM68-P

LG 34UM68-P Specifications
Display Size  34-inch IPS
Resolution  2,560 x 1,080
Refresh Rate  75Hz
Response time  5ms
Extras  FreeSync
Price  $599

BenQ 35-inch

BenQ

BenQ XR3501 Specifications
Display Size  35-inch LED
Resolution  2,560 x 1,080‎
Refresh Rate  144Hz
Response time  4ms
Extras  Multiple picture presets
Price  R20,846

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  1. Martin
    16.06.2016 at 13:07

    I have had my setup since 2007 and still cannot justify spending that kind of money for what is effectively a small screen improvement over what I have at the moment. The only problem is not being able to go to Windows 10 due to a lack of drivers for my video card. I have yet to see anything that beats my Dell ultrasharp 3007WFP in any meaningful way.

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