3 reasons your monitor upgrade matters a lot more than your next GPU upgrade

GPU prices are inflated and next-gen cards likely won't arrive until 2028, making now a good time to invest in a monitor upgrade instead. High-end OLED gaming monitors have dropped significantly in price — a 27" 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED can be had for around $350-400, and tandem OLED panels are now available around $600. Upgrading from IPS to OLED, 1080p to 4K, or low to high refresh rates can deliver a more noticeable improvement to the gaming experience than extra frames from a new GPU. For most gamers still on 1080p or 1440p IPS displays, the visual leap to OLED is argued to be more impactful than a GPU generational jump.