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We check out a 1440p 180Hz IPS monitor from ASRock - is it worth £220?

Earlier this week we got our first look at the PC system requirements for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. At the time, the Steam page was only updated with the game's minimum requirements. However, Ninja Theory has now dropped the detailed PC requirements, including what hardware you'll need for 1080p, 1440p …

ViewSonic is getting into the OLED game. The new XG272-2K-OLED will be the company's first OLED gaming monitor, sporting an ultra low 0.01ms pixel response time, as well as an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for ultra smooth gaming.  Aside from response times and refresh rates, OLED panels have numerous other …

CES is coming up in less than a week  and as we've come to expect, there will be a new generation of gaming monitors launching, pushing technologies further with high refresh rates, new designs and more OLED options. Samsung is amongst the first to showcase their new monitors, including three …

For day 3 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Iiyama to give away a G-Master QHD Ultrawide gaming monitor, boasting HDR, low response times and a 180Hz refresh rate for super smooth gaming.

Black Friday is just around the corner but there are plenty of early deals to be found. MSI has already slashed prices for a wide range of monitors, from price cuts on high-end displays to very affordable FHD options that are perfectly priced for a multi-monitor upgrade.  To kick things …

We all know Thermaltake well for their cases, coolers, memory and peripherals but now, the company is expanding into the gaming monitor market. This week, TT launched two new gaming monitors, one curved and one with a flat panel to suit both preferences, with high refresh rates and 1440p resolution. …

Late last year, LG announced its most promising gaming monitor to date – the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B, packing a 27-inch OLED panel with 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Now just a few months later, this monitor is available in the UK.  It has taken longer than many of us wanted …

For day 2 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Iiyama to give one lucky reader a monitor upgrade! Today we have two prizes - a 1440p/120Hz Ultrawide monitor to take your gaming to the next level, as well as a 4K webcam! 

Back in July Sony released a new beta version of the PlayStation 5’s system software, bringing with it some much needed features including folder-like game lists; improved social features and much more. By far the biggest addition came in the form of 1440p support. After months of beta testing, the …

Back in 2020, AOC and Porsche Design extended their partnership beyond office monitors and into high-end gaming displays. This week, the pair revealed their latest creation – the Porsche Design AOC Agon Pro PD27S, which packs 1440p at up to 170Hz, 1ms response time and HDR in a stylish package. …

While the Xbox has supported 1440p displays for years, Sony has stuck to supporting the most common TV resolutions, 4K/UHD and 1080p on PlayStation. After many requests from PlayStation players, Sony is now enabling 1440p support on PS5.  The 1440p update arrives today for PlayStation software beta testers. The update …

LG is preparing to launch three new UltraGear gaming monitors in the coming months, including one high-refresh OLED model, as well as two Nano IPS displays. Starting with the 32GQ850, this monitor uses a Nano IPS panel with ATW (Advanced True Wide) Polarizer for more realistic colours. Thanks to its …

For day 9 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with Gigabyte to give one lucky reader a monitor upgrade! Today's prize is the Gigabyte M27Q, a 1440p gaming monitor with 170Hz refresh rate, making it an excellent choice for any PC gaming setup...

AUO has recently introduced ‘A.R.T.' (advanced reflectionless technology) for gaming and professional-oriented displays. During that same announcement, the manufacturer also introduced two new display panels, a 27-inch QHD with a 300Hz refresh rate and a 32-inch 8K4K for professionals. AUO developed A.R.T. to allow users to stay at the screen …

The name of this gaming PC is the Cyberpower Ultra 7 RTX  however we want to be crystal clear this is a completely different system from the PC reviewed by Dominic that had exactly the same name. In fact the hardware is bang up to date as the latest Cyberpower …

Many fans were left disappointed following the announcement that 1440p displays would not be supported by the upcoming PlayStation 5, especially after display manufacturer BenQ seemingly alluded to the fact that it would be. Sony has now weighed in on the matter, claiming that the console may support the display …

Recently, we reported that the PlayStation 5 appeared to support 1440p displays, thanks to a post from PC display manufacturer BenQ, which in many ways outright stated this fact. In a disappointing move by Sony, it appears as though this isn’t the case, with the console manufacturer confirming that the …

Though the launch of the PS4 Pro saw Sony embrace 4K screens, allowing for players to enjoy the benefits of higher resolution gaming, the console manufacturer failed to offer support to those who opted for a more modest screen upgrade – namely 1440p. It appears as though with the launch …

MSI's latest addition to its monitor portfolio is a QHD high refresh rate gaming monitor featuring Rapid IPS, providing G-Sync compatibility and fast response times for an improved gaming experience. The new MSI Optix MAG274QRF also features Mystic Light RGB lighting in the rear, customisable to the user's liking. Featuring …

While Xiaomi is certainly best known for its smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer has an extensive portfolio that even extends to gaming laptops. Today, the company has launched the Mi Gaming Display, featuring a 165 Hz, 27″ IPS panel with 1440p resolution – all for a price of around £250. Xiaomi …

AOC has just released a ground-breaking new monitor aimed at competitive multiplayer gamers and esports enthusiasts. The AOC AGON AG273QZ is equipped with a 27-inch 1440p panel, a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate and ultra-low 0.5ms pixel response time for the ultimate PC gaming experience. The new AOC AGON AG273QZ is …

AOC is expanding on its gaming monitor offerings this month with the arrival of the CQ32G1- a 31.5″ 1440p monitor complete with a 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support.

Back when Nvidia announced that RTX graphics chips were coming to laptops, the company also boasted that more than 40 new laptops were already set to carry them. We've seen new models from Razer, ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and more. Now today at CES, Lenovo announced that it is also jumping …

CES is coming up in just a few days time but it looks like Samsung wants to get a jump on the announcements. This week, Samsung unveiled its next 32:9 display, the CRG9, offering a big resolution upgrade over the previous generation CHG90. The CHG90 is Samsung's 49-inch super-wide display, …

For day 12 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar we are teaming up with Iiyama to give away a fantastic monitor. The winner of this one will be recieving a Iiyama G-Master monitor with a 27-inch 1440p panel, 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support!

Everyone knows that 4K monitors should cost more to make than your bog standard 1440p monitor… But do they? This week, a report doing the rounds is claiming that some manufacturers have been using 4K panels for their 1440p monitors as they have been cheaper to source. German tech website …

Prior to the Xbox One X's launch in November, Microsoft began talking up some of the console's upcoming features. Firstly, we learned that the Xbox One X will be the first console to support FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, in addition to also supporting native 1440p resolution. Native 1440p support …

Not only is the Xbox One X going to be the first console to support AMD’s FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, but it is also going to be the first console to natively support 1440p gaming. While the console is being pushed towards the 4K gaming market, Microsoft has taken …

DinoPC is going for the throat with their Primal Ragnarok gaming PC as the name describes a mythical battle that results in the death of Norse Gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki. A gaming PC that combines high frame rates, mythology and the end of a colossal movie franchise …