If you want to use a PC for gaming or what a monitor to use with your Xbox or PlayStation, then you need to consider the specifications before buying one. Computers and games consoles all have different capabilities when it comes t graphics and its not only the PC or console that decides the graphics but also the games.

The new PS5 have a lot better graphics capabilities than the PS4 but you can only really take advantage of these if you have the right telly or monitor linked up to it, the right game and also the right leads. Gaming monitors often have a higher refresh rate than televisions and they also have a quicker response rate. This is ideal for when you are playing games where there is a lot of quick action such as first person shooter games like Call of Duty. If you use a telly or monitor with a slow refresh rate you mat notice that the screen cannot keep up with the graphics of the game.

It is vital that you do plenty of research before you choose which gaming monitor to buy. Prices often start from around two hundred pounds and can easily creep up in to the thousands. You need to check not just the refresh rate and response rate but also the ability to tilt the monitor and adjust the height as this will make a big difference as you may need to adjust it when sat down. If you are also thinking about fixing the monitor to the wall, you will need to make sure that it is compatible with a TV bracket.

Many monitors now have a HDMLI input and VGA input. Sometimes these ports are able to display different graphics. You may find that the spec stated is only achieved if you sue the VGA port and the HDMI port is not as good. If you are thinking of connecting the screen to a games console then you will need to use the HDMI connection.

Be wary when asking advice in some electric stores as often the advisors do not have much training on all the products so will only be reading of the specification. They also sometimes tend to guess answers that they do not know rather than being honest so you may find that you buy something that is not going to be suitable for what you need it for. Reading expert guides and forums often give you a better idea of what to look for.