Starting at just $120 these are the two best cheap gaming monitors I'd buy myself right now
ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $179.99$119.99 at Newegg (save $60)
We love a simple but great 1080p monitor, and this ASRock is one of our favorite choices for gaming screen deals. There's nothing to complain about here when you're getting a big, fast IPS panel for just under $120.
Price check: Amazon $159.99
Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | $179.99 at Newegg
If 1080p isn't a high enough resolution for you, then how about spending just $60 more for 78% extra pixels? That VA panel is big and bold, with lots of contrast, and all for very little money.
Price check: Amazon $299.89
A good monitor will last you many years but that doesn't mean you have to spend a small fortune on getting the largest OLED display you can get. Pick the right budget gaming monitor and you'll have a screen that will be more than good enough for nearly every PC gamer.
One of the best cheap gaming monitors I'd buy myself is the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FF1A for just $120 at Newegg. It has a 27-inch IPS panel, with a resolution of 1080p and a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. There's even support for FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate, to ensure smooth, tear-free gaming.
Tucked underneath the panel's edge are two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.2, and a 3.5 mm headset socket. While those aren't the latest versions, they're more than good enough for 1080p 165 Hz.
To keep the price low, ASRock has cut out some features, though, with the most notable being the lack of height adjustment in the stand. You've got a fair amount of tilt and swivel on offer, but you'll need to stack it on a box or two, if you need to raise it up.
At 27-inches, the screen is somewhat on the large side for 1080p gaming and the low pixel density will be quite obvious if you sit close to the screen. Oh, and you can forget about using HDR, despite the claim it supports HDR10. Technically it does but as that's the bare minimum, it's not very good—just leave it in
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