PC gamers has plenty of options when it comes to shopping for the right monitor. If you start trying to check off every single box with the best spec out there, you’re quickly exceed your budget. Choosing the right model for you is about identifying which specs matter most to you so you can compromise elsewhere to help drive the price down. If you’re someone who’s just looking for something that performs well for competitive online multiplayer with quick response times and smooth feedback, while spending next to nothing, this LG monitor is worth a look.
The LG 27GS50F-B UltraGear gaming monitor gets the job done, and right now, it happens to be on sale. Normally, this monitor sells for $170, but has come down in price to just $120 for a limited time. The 29% discount ends up saving you $50.
This gaming monitor from LG measures in at a moderate 27 inches across and displays in a full HD resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels. Seeking out a monitor that support 4K or even QHD can bring the price up perhaps more than you’re willing to spend. At this size, 1080p will still look clear and detailed. It also supports HDR10 color which provides plenty of contrast and dramatic color accuracy in what you see on screen.
The LG UltraGear is working with a refresh rate of 180Hz which will be able to support high frame rates. As long as you are able to support at least 60fps, you’ll be in business.
Smooth Gameplay
This monitor also is capable of fast input times of just 1ms. A problem found especially when gaming on older televisions can be that a lot of lag is introduced in between your controller inputs and displaying the information changes on screen. At just 1ms though, your inputs will feel near instantaneous. This could make the difference for getting off the headshot first against a matchmaking opponent coming right at you. The screen is fitted with AMD FreeSync which can help keep things looking fluid and avoiding screen-tearing while you game.
On the back of the LG monitor, you’ll find a variety of connection ports. The screen is able to connect over two different HDMI inputs or over a DisplayPort. This allows you to be able to connect to multiple sources at once, plugging into you PC and perhaps a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation too.
The screen’s stand is semi-adjustable. While you can’t raise or lower it, the monitor can be tilted forward and back in order ensure you have the best viewing angle at all times.
