Gaming monitor buying guide: Essential tips you should keep in mind

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Gaming monitors can be a tricky field to navigate, simply because of the sheer variety in the market. There's also a lot to consider like resolution, display, size, aspect ratio, and many technical specs too like how quick do you need the refresh rate to be or the type of panel that would suit your gaming style the best. Here are some of the essential pointers to keep in mind when doing your research for your next gaming monitor.

The first step of shortlisting a gaming monitor is to decide on the resolution and panel type. The resolution of a monitor is defined by the total number of available pixels, and is calculated by multiplying the number of pixels in the width of the display to the height. For instance, a Full-HD monitor will have a resolution of 1920x1080 or is commonly referred to as a 1080p monitor. Choosing the resolution will also depend on how powerful your gaming PC is. If you have a rig that's a few years old and you don't plan on upgrading, a 1080p monitor would be an ideal choice. If you have a high-end graphics card or plan to upgrade to one in the future, then getting a higher resolution like 1440p will be beneficial.

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Choosing a resolution is important since you'll ideally want to run the game at the monitor's native resolution. This setting will offer the best sharpness and clarity within the game. You can run a game at lower resolution than your monitor's native one, but the lower you go the more artefacts you'll have to deal with like blurry textures, jagged edges on objects and text, and a magnificent appearance to the game. It's not a pretty experience. 4K gaming monitors should only be considered if you have a very high-end rig. For most gamers, 1080p or 1440p is usually the sweet spot.

Along with resolution, you should pay attention to the type of panel you're getting. TN or Twisted-nematic panels are the most commonly found and can offer high refresh rates and quick response