{"id":124810,"date":"2022-04-26T15:33:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T13:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=124810"},"modified":"2022-04-26T15:33:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T13:33:53","slug":"five-of-the-best-gaming-monitors-for-under-r5000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/124810-five-of-the-best-gaming-monitors-for-under-r5000","title":{"rendered":"Five of the best gaming monitors for under R5,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are like me, there is nothing more precious than being able to run your PC games at smooth framerates without any screen tearing or stuttering.<\/p>\n

However, if you spent all your money on your graphics card without considering your PC monitor, you might still experience the occasional visual artefact.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here are some of the best high refresh rate gaming monitors you can buy without burning through all your savings.<\/p>\n

AOC 24G2 \u2014 R3,999<\/a><\/h3>\n

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AOC\u2019s 24G2 is one of the best affordable high refresh rate monitors out there \u2014 and it is currently on special from Wootware for only R3,999.<\/p>\n

The screen\u2019s 24-inch size makes for a crisp viewing experience in 1080p, while the 144 Hertz (Hz) refresh rate lets your games run buttery smooth.<\/p>\n

Extra features like wall mount compatibility, a fully-adjustable stand, and AMD FreeSync support mean you get premium monitor technology for an affordable price.<\/p>\n

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AOC 24G2 sepcifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display size<\/strong><\/td>\n24 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n144 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Response time<\/strong><\/td>\n4 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input<\/strong><\/td>\n1x VGA
\n1x 1.2 DisplayPort
\n2x HDMI 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall mounting<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra features<\/strong><\/td>\nAMD FreeSync
\nNVIDIA G-Sync
\nAdjustable stand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD \u2014 R4,499<\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you are looking for a larger screen size that\u2019s curved, the ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n

With a 1080p display that runs at 165 frames per second, ViewSonic\u2019s product is perfect for competitive gamers who love to get immersed in their gameplay sessions.<\/p>\n

Say goodbye to screen-tearing and annoying graphics settings deep dives by using the built-in VESA Adaptive-Sync technology to cut out screen-tearing entirely.<\/p>\n

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ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display size<\/strong><\/td>\n27 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n165 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Response time<\/strong><\/td>\n1 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input<\/strong><\/td>\n2 x HDMI
\n1 x DisplayPort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall mounting<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra features<\/strong><\/td>\n1500R curved screen
\nVESA Adaptive-Sync<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DELL S2721HGF \u2014 R4,499<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Whereas ViewSonic\u2019s 27-inch screen gives you good specs, Dell\u2019s offering adds more stand adjustability.<\/p>\n

The S2721HGF ships with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, a refresh rate of 144 frames per second, and AMD FreeSync support \u2014 all of which are ideal for running most modern games above 60 fps if you have a midrange GPU.<\/p>\n

NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support allow for stutter-free gameplay, while the curved screen improves viewing angles.<\/p>\n

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DELL S2721HGF<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display size<\/strong><\/td>\n27 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n144 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Response time<\/strong><\/td>\n1 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input<\/strong><\/td>\n2 x HDMI
\n1 x DisplayPort
\n1 x headphone out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall mounting<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra features<\/strong><\/td>\n1500R curved screen
\nAMD FreeSync
\nNVIDIA G-Sync
\nAdjustable stand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Samsung Odyssey G3 \u2014 R4,599<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Samsung\u2019s Odyssey G3 has all the features you need for high-end 1080p gaming \u2014 a 27-inch display rendering 144 frames per second with a 1 ms response time and variable refresh rate technology.<\/p>\n

This monitor\u2019s adjustable stand allows you to change the display\u2019s height, tilt, swivel, and orientation.<\/p>\n

A bonus is HDMI 2.0 support and Samsung\u2019s Flicker Free technology to minimise eye fatigue and extend your gameplay sessions.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Odyssey G3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display size<\/strong><\/td>\n27 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n144 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Response time<\/strong><\/td>\n1 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input<\/strong><\/td>\n1 x HDMI 2.0
\n1 x DisplayPort
\n1 x headphone out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall mounting<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra features<\/strong><\/td>\nAMD FreeSync
\nNVIDIA G-Sync
\nAdjustable stand
\nSamsung Flicker Free technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LG UltraGear 24GN600 \u2014 R4,849<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The LG UltraGear 24GN600 is the perfect gaming monitor for any user that wants a 144 Hz monitor with HDR10 support.<\/p>\n

This monitor is a must-buy if you enjoy a premium viewing experience and attractive design just as much as smooth gameplay.<\/p>\n

Other useful features include Black Stabiliser technology, which clarifies dark imagery, and LG\u2019s Crosshair feature, which overlays a centre-display crosshair to help your accuracy in FPS games.<\/p>\n

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LG UltraGear 24GN600<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display size<\/td>\n24 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum resolution<\/td>\n1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/td>\n144 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Response time<\/td>\n1 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input<\/td>\n2 x HDMI
\n1 x DisplayPort
\n1 x headphone out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall mounting<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra features<\/td>\nAMD FreeSync Premium
\nHDR10
\nBlack Stabilizer
\nCrosshair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read: PS5 gets Variable Refresh Rate support this week<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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