The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B gaming monitor was released at the tail end of 2024. This was LG's first ever OLED monitor with an incredible 480Hz refresh rate. It launched at a starting price of $999.99, which hadn't been discounted at all - until now. For a few days only, the LG online store is offering a 25% off coupon code "MONITOR25" that drops the price by to $749.99 shipped. This is one of the best 27" QHD gaming monitors you can get right now, especially if you're aiming for the highest frame rates possible in your FPS games.
$250 Off 27" LG UltraGear 480Hz OLED Gaming Monitor
The LG UltraGear GX790 is a 27" monitor with a 2560x1440 resolution (109ppi), 480Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync compatibility. This monitor uses LG's latest generation WOLED panel, which offers near instantaneous response times (0.03ms) and true black levels that can't be matched by any other panel type, including Mini-LED. The GX790 also boasts a 98.5% DCI-P3 color range, HDR True Black 400 certification, and is factory calibrated. Connectivity wise, the GX790 includes one DisplayPort 2.1 port (which you will need to use to get 480Hz), two HDMI 1.4 ports, and two USB 3.0 ports.
Because the GX790 combines an OLED panel with a super high refresh rate, it excels at games with a lot of fast or twitchy motion like shooters. To achieve framerates of up to 480fps at 2560x1440, you'll need to make sure your PC is equipped with the appropriate video card. Depending on the game, you'll probably need at least a graphics card like the GeForce RTX 4070. Games like Counter-Strike or Fortnite have less demanding needs than Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
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