Gaming Monitors

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High Refresh Rates, Fast Response Times, Zero Compromises

Island Electrical Supply carries over 110 gaming monitors from Asus, MSI, Samsung, Acer, LG, Dell, ViewSonic, and HP. Our gaming selection spans every resolution, panel technology, and refresh rate so you can find the exact display for your setup. See all displays in our monitors collection, or use the refresh rate and resolution links below to narrow your search.

Best for: PC gamers, console gamers, esports competitors, streamers, and anyone who values smooth, responsive visuals

What Makes a Gaming Monitor

Gaming monitors prioritize refresh rate, response time, and adaptive sync. Higher refresh rates (144Hz, 240Hz, and beyond) deliver smoother motion, while low response times (1ms or less) reduce ghosting and blur during fast movement. Adaptive sync technologies like NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync eliminate screen tearing by matching the display's refresh rate to your GPU's output. Lines like Asus ROG Strix and MSI MPG lead with QD-OLED panels that combine fast response times with perfect blacks.

Choosing the Right Panel for Gaming

IPS panels offer wide viewing angles and accurate color, making them versatile for both gaming and creative work. VA panels deliver deeper contrast for atmospheric games and dark scenes. OLED and QD-OLED panels provide the fastest pixel response times available, near-infinite contrast, and vivid HDR, making them the current benchmark for premium gaming. The MSI MAG series offers VA and OLED options across multiple sizes, while Acer Nitro provides budget-friendly IPS gaming panels.

Compare by Refresh Rate

Different refresh rates serve different types of gamers:

  • 120Hz Monitors: Solid upgrade from 60Hz for console gaming and casual PC play
  • 144Hz Monitors: The established standard for competitive PC gaming
  • 240Hz Monitors: Maximum fluidity for esports and twitch-reaction gameplay
  • 1440p Monitors: The most popular resolution for PC gaming, balancing sharpness and frame rate

Browse our full gaming monitor selection below. Qualifying orders ship free, and our team offers expert guidance and volume pricing for team and cafe deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What refresh rate do I need for gaming?

For casual gaming and console use, 120Hz provides a noticeable upgrade from 60Hz. For competitive PC gaming, 144Hz is the established standard that most players target. For esports and twitch-reaction games, 240Hz or higher delivers the smoothest possible motion clarity.

Is G-Sync or FreeSync better for gaming monitors?

Both technologies solve the same problem: eliminating screen tearing by syncing the monitor to your GPU. G-Sync works with NVIDIA GPUs, FreeSync works with AMD GPUs, and most modern monitors support both through G-Sync Compatible certification. Choose based on your graphics card brand.

Should I get an OLED gaming monitor?

OLED gaming monitors offer the fastest pixel response times, perfect blacks, and exceptional HDR performance. They are the best choice for image quality and motion clarity. The main trade-offs are higher price and potential burn-in with static content displayed for extended periods.