Samsung 27-Inch Odyssey G3 FHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor

Moving up from a 60Hz monitor or TV is one of the most noticeable upgrades a PC player can make, and the Odyssey G3 is a simple way to do it. It’s a 27-inch 1080p screen with a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms (MPRT) response time, so motion looks much smoother and clearer when you whip the camera around in a shooter.

AMD FreeSync matches the monitor’s refresh rate to what your graphics card is putting out, which cuts down on screen tearing when frame rates bounce around. Samsung also packs in a few gaming tools: Black Equalizer brightens dark areas so enemies hiding in shadows are easier to spot, and Virtual Aim Point puts a crosshair overlay on screen.

The stand is a highlight. It tilts, swivels, pivots and adjusts in height, so you can get the screen at eye level without buying a monitor arm. Three thin borders also make it a good candidate for a dual-monitor setup. Keep in mind that 1080p stretched over 27 inches looks a bit soft for text and fine detail up close, so if you sit near the screen or do a lot of work on it, a 1440p model will look sharper. For smooth, fast gaming on a mid-range PC, it hits the right notes.