The Asus ROG Swift PG248Q is not a particularly large display at 24 inches, but it sure runs fast and smooth with a 180Hz refresh rate and G-Sync support; Newegg has it on sale right now for $299.99 (coupon code 93 XPJ36).

If you don't have room for something big and bulky, this is a good option. It was a bit cheaper during last year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but it's $150 off the list price and $100 off the next lowest street price (Best Buy and Amazon).

For those with money, the ROG Swift PG279Q is still the top choice among the best gaming monitors; Newegg has it on sale for $649.99.

[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] For those with money, the ROG Swift PG279Q is still the top choice among the best gaming monitors, selling for $649.99 at Newegg. Not everyone can afford to spend that much on a monitor.

The PG248Q is ideal for competitive gaming, where speed matters. For the luxury of a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and G-Sync support at this price, you'll be giving up an IPS or VA screen. However, with hardware capable of higher frame rates, the PG248Q could catch up and give you an edge in esports tournaments and online gaming.