It is often said that the monitor is the window to the soul of the PC. No one has ever actually said that. But to get the most out of your gaming rig, you need the right monitor to mirror the top-of-the-line graphics and speedy gameplay of your powerful rig.

The release of new GPUs from AMD and Nvidia earlier this year has increased demand for monitors tuned for 4K gaming, and while 1440p/165hz is still the sweet spot for gaming, anyone with a high-end build can, finally, for the first time, finance You can hit 60fps or better at 4K without the need to take a loan. If you like high refresh rates and are willing to spend quite a bit, you can also see 360 Hz screens, but that tends to be overkill at the moment.

The nominees in this category strike a good balance between price, performance, and features. What they all have in common is that "all games look stunning. While the prices are on the high side, gaming monitors are one of those things you really shouldn't skimp on, especially if you're going to invest a lot of money and time in building a system that is a graphics powerhouse. before a 60Hz panel can't handle the 100+ FPS seen on new GPUs, in fact The monitors that are bottlenecking the GPU are the ones that need it the most. These monitors are essentially protecting themselves for the next couple of years.

Check back on New Year's Eve, when we will announce the winners of the Best Gaming Monitors of 2020, along with the other winners of the PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2020. In the meantime, you can check out the best gaming monitors throughout the year here.