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 …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2022 Day 2 – Win an Iiyama Ultrawide gaming monitor and more (closed)
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!
Read More »PS5 software update officially released with 1440p support and more
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 …
Read More »AOC and Porsche Design team up for 170Hz Agon Pro gaming monitor
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. …
Read More »Sony is finally enabling 1440p support on PS5
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 …
Read More »LG shows off new line-up of 4K gaming monitors
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 …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 9 – Win a 170Hz, QHD Gigabyte gaming monitor! (closed)
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...
Read More »AUO is developing 27-inch 300Hz QHD and 32-inch 8K4K displays
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 …
Read More »Cyberpower Ultra 7 RTX Gaming PC ( Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 3070)
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 …
Read More »1440p support may come to PS5 in the future after all
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 …
Read More »PS5 won’t support 1440p displays after all
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 …
Read More »The PlayStation 5 will finally support 1440p monitors
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 …
Read More »MSI announces new QHD Optix MAG274QRF gaming monitor
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 …
Read More »Xiaomi launches a 165Hz 1440p gaming monitor
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 …
Read More »AOC announce the 240Hz 1440p AGON AG273QZ gaming monitor
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 …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor boasts a 32-inch 1440p panel, 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync for under £400
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.
Read More »CES 2019: Lenovo Legion expands to 240Hz monitors, RTX laptops and peripherals
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 …
Read More »Samsung unveils brand new 5120×1440 49-inch gaming monitor
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, …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 12: Win a Iiyama G-Master 1440p, 144Hz gaming monitor! (closed)
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!
Read More »Source claims some 1440p monitors are using downscaled 4K panels
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 …
Read More »Native 1440p support is heading to the Xbox One X and Xbox One S soon
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 …
Read More »The Xbox One X will natively support 1440p monitors
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 …
Read More »DinoPC Primal Ragnarok – Ryzen 5 with RX 580 graphics
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 …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor focusses on ultra-fast 240Hz gaming
1080p/240Hz or 1440p/144Hz, take your pick...
Read More »Overclockers UK Titan Katana System (Ryzen 1700, GTX 1070)
The Titan Katana combines the Ryzen 7 1700 CPU and GTX 1070 graphics card, priced close to £1,300.
Read More »PC Specialist Fusion Zen (Ryzen 7 1700X, GTX 1070)
PC Specialist has launched its Fusion Zen PC which is built around the new AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU and a GTX 1070 graphics card. KitGuru has been impressed by Ryzen 7 with its eight cores and 16 threads and it is quite mind boggling to consider that Intel charges …
Read More »AOC AGON AG271QX Adaptive-Sync Gaming Monitor Review
The market for monitors specifically aimed at gaming seems to be thriving. The AG271QX is the first one we have seen from AOC's new AGON range, specifically designed for the gamer. It's a 27in unit with plenty of bells and whistles to attract the intended user. The 350cd/m2 brightness and …
Read More »AOC launches AGON-Series premium gaming monitor
This week, AOC is taking on the high-end monitor market with its new monitor, the AG271QX AGON gaming monitor, featuring a 2560×1440 resolution as well as the 144Hz refresh rate that many gamers crave. It's even got adaptive sync technology equipped, so it's shaping up too be quite the performer. …
Read More »Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Game analysis
Back in 2013, the Tomb Raider reboot impressed us all on the PC side with its graphical features- the game even went on to become one of our ‘go to‘ benchmarks for GPU reviews. Now, after a brief stint as a Xbox exclusive, the sequel ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider' …
Read More »These are the specs of BlackBerry’s rumoured Android device
Last week, we got wind of rumours suggesting that in an effort to become competitive in the market again, BlackBerry may jump ship from its own operating system to Android with a future smartphone. Now, it looks like we have some leaked specifications, letting us know what BlackBerry is apparently …
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