What refresh rate do I need for gaming?

144Hz is the gaming standard and a clear step up from 60Hz in smoothness and responsiveness. Competitive shooter players benefit from 240Hz or higher. The catch is your graphics card has to produce enough frames to use it, so pair a high-refresh monitor with a GPU that can drive your chosen resolution.

Is 1440p or 4K better for gaming?

1440p is the popular sweet spot — sharper than 1080p but far easier to run at high frame rates than 4K. 4K looks the sharpest and is great for big screens and creative work, but you need a strong GPU to game on it smoothly. For most gamers, 1440p high-refresh is the best balance of detail and performance.

What's the difference between response time and input lag?

Response time is how fast pixels change colour — lower (e.g. 1ms) reduces motion blur and ghosting. Input lag is the delay between your action and it showing on screen, which affects how responsive gaming feels. Both matter for fast games; a good gaming monitor keeps both low.

Do I need FreeSync or G-Sync?

Adaptive sync removes screen tearing by matching the monitor's refresh to your GPU's frame rate. FreeSync works with AMD GPUs, G-Sync with NVIDIA, and many monitors support both. If you game, it noticeably smooths the experience — choose the version that matches your graphics card, or a monitor that supports both.

What size monitor should I get?

24–27 inches is the comfortable range for a single desktop monitor; 27" pairs especially well with 1440p. Larger 32"+ screens suit 4K and immersive or creative work but need more desk depth. Ultrawide (21:9) trades a second monitor for one continuous screen — great for productivity and some games.

Will my graphics card handle a high-resolution monitor?

Resolution and refresh rate both raise the load on your GPU. 1080p and 1440p are within reach of mid-range cards; 4K high-refresh needs a high-end GPU. Buy a monitor your graphics card can actually drive at the frame rates you want — there's no benefit to a 4K 144Hz screen the GPU can't feed.

Do Evetech monitors come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes — monitors from Evetech carry local warranty with South African support, so you handle any issue locally rather than through overseas returns. Check the specific model's warranty term on its product page, and keep your proof of purchase. Delivery is nationwide via local couriers.

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Q: Which panel type is best — IPS, VA or OLED?

IPS gives the best colour and viewing angles for creative and all-round use. VA offers deeper contrast and blacks for immersive and movie viewing. OLED delivers true blacks and fast response at a premium. TN is cheap and fast but weaker on colour. Most buyers are well served by a good IPS panel.

A gaming monitor is built for motion: a high refresh rate (144 Hz up to 500 Hz on this shelf), a fast response time and adaptive sync so frames arrive smooth and tear-free. This shelf holds every gaming monitor we stock — 24-inch Full HD esports screens, 27-inch QHD all-rounders, 4K and 5K high-end panels, OLED and QD-OLED, and curved ultrawides up to 49 inches.

The choices that matter are resolution against your graphics card (1080p for pure speed, 1440p as the sweet spot, 4K for RTX 4080/5080-class cards), refresh rate for the games you play, panel type (IPS for colour, VA for contrast, OLED for the deepest blacks and fastest response) and flat, curved or ultrawide. Adaptive sync (FreeSync / G-SYNC Compatible) is standard on almost every model here.

Evetech stocks gaming monitors from AOC and AGON, Alienware, ASUS ROG and TUF, LG UltraGear, MSI MAG, Samsung Odyssey, ViewSonic, Dahua, HP OMEN and Dell, all with local warranty and fast delivery across South Africa. Compare sizes and refresh rates below; for work screens see Office Monitors, and for screens you carry, Portable Monitors.

How to Choose a PC Monitor

Start with how you'll use it: fast-paced gaming, immersive single-player, creative work, or general productivity. That decides which spec to prioritise — refresh rate, resolution, panel type or colour accuracy — and what your GPU needs to keep up. The guide below covers the decisions that matter.

1080p is the easiest to drive and great for competitive high-refresh gaming on modest GPUs. 1440p is the popular sweet spot, balancing sharpness and frame rate. 4K is the sharpest and best for creative work and big screens, but needs a strong graphics card to run smoothly in games. Match the resolution to your GPU, not just the price.

Refresh rate (Hz) is how many times the screen updates per second — higher means smoother motion. 60Hz is fine for office and creative work; 144Hz is the gaming standard and a clear upgrade over 60Hz; 240Hz and above suit competitive shooters where every frame counts. Remember your GPU has to produce the frames to use a high refresh rate.

IPS panels give the best colour accuracy and viewing angles — ideal for creative work and all-round use. VA panels offer deeper contrast and darker blacks, good for immersive and movie viewing. OLED delivers true blacks and fast response for the best image, at a premium. TN is the budget, fast option but with weaker colour.

Adaptive sync matches the monitor's refresh to your GPU's frame rate, removing screen tearing and stutter without forcing V-Sync. FreeSync pairs with AMD GPUs and G-Sync with NVIDIA, though many monitors support both. If you game, it's well worth having — pick the one that matches your graphics card.

A flat monitor is best for colour-critical creative work and multi-monitor setups. A curved screen wraps the image slightly for more immersion, which suits gaming and larger sizes. Ultrawide (21:9) gives extra horizontal space for productivity and sim/strategy games, but not every title supports the aspect ratio.