Monitors

One of the more recent innovations in computer display technology has been Monitors with curved screens. Curved Monitors are designed with a curve from the right to the left in a way that slightly wraps around within a typical field of vision.

Curved Monitors have some advantages over other types of Monitors. Because of the way that the screen curves it can project an image within a natural field of view. This not only helps to take in more visual information, but it can also reduce eye strain by making it easier to take in visual cues from peripheral vision. Curved Monitors also give the perception of a larger field of view that boosts immersion when playing games or watching video.

Like other Monitors, Curved Monitors come in a variety of sizes, resolutions and refresh rates, with the same inputs used to connect to a Computer and other devices.

Computer Monitors come in wide variety of sizes, with different resolutions and refresh rates. They are also available with different screen technologies from the classic LED to the latest OLED screens. These are all factors that determine the quality of the image on screen.

Resolution is used to determine the number of pixels on screen that are used to create the displayed image. The more pixels used, the clearer and more detailed the image with appear. The highest resolutions on Computer Monitors are 4K and 5K screens, although it should be noted that the content needs to be in the same quality for these resolutions to take advantage of them. Ultra high resolutions are also professionally useful to visual designers, videographers, photographers, animators and more.

The refresh rate (or frequency, in Hertz) describes how many times the image on screen will refresh in a second. The higher the refresh rate the smoother the image will look in motion. The minimum refresh rate of modern Monitors is 60Hz but this can definitely be improved upon up to 240Hz and even 300+ in some high end screens.

Connecting your computer to two monitors for a dual screen set up is becoming increasingly popular. A dual screen set up (also called an ‘extended desktop’) can be achieved by plugging two screens into your desktop PC or by plugging a monitor into your laptop, which already has a built-in screen. An extended desktop is great for entertainment, study and a variety of professions; especially as working from home becomes more common.

Having dual monitors increases productivity by allowing you to have multiple windows open simultaneously on different screens. This means you can research and type notes, use multiple video/photo editing tools, or have a text chat window open while you play a game; all without having to open and switch between different windows. This setup will also let you communicate with team members remotely on one screen whilst you work on the other.

Before making the switch, make sure you have enough desk space, the PC can support an additional screen and the right connections are available including the right DisplayPort, HDMI or USB-C cable for the job.

If you are looking for a great screen to play games on, a Gaming Monitor can be used for modern console Gaming as well as your computer. Before buying a new Gaming Monitor it is worth thinking about what types of systems and games you want to play on it and whether you plan on buying any new Gaming Hardware such as a Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X in the future to figure out which features will be useful to you.

Given that the refresh rate measures the number of times the image on screen refreshes in a second, a higher refresh rate is particularly important when gaming as this will make visuals look smooth in motion and will help the play feel fast and responsive in action games.

If you want a monitor that will be great for a Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X, you should look for a model with a HDMI 2.1 port that will support 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. Variable refresh rate (VRR) support will help ensure that the refresh rate of the screen is in sync with your gaming hardware to prevent visual glitches.