Amid soaring PC hardware prices, gaming monitors are getting cheaper and cheaper. Here’s why, and what to buy

Gaming monitors have become unusually affordable even as graphics cards and memory remain expensive, offering a rare bright spot for PC gamers. The article attributes the price trend to the AI boom focusing on components used in servers, alongside excess display-making capacity and weaker demand for new PCs.

Entry-level 1080p monitors with high refresh rates can cost about £60, while high-refresh 4K models are available below £200 and OLED monitors start in the £200 range. For LCD gaming screens, the article suggests at least 300 nits brightness and a 1ms response time; 144Hz suits most games, while competitive players may prefer refresh rates in the high 200s. It also generally favours IPS panels over VA.