For game lovers, a gaming monitor is crucial. Therefore in this article we will tell you everything you need to know about choosing the right LCD monitor required to play your games in their full splendor. When buying a gaming monitor you need to take note of the following features.

• Response Rate - Response Rate is the term used to define how quickly the pixels on the monitor can change color. The lower the response rate, the faster the pixels can change color. This is very crucial especially when you are playing fast-paced games. A slow response rate for a fast-paced game could lead to “Ghosting”, which means the previous images on the screen will appear hazy for a few moments before the image changes. Therefore, while choosing a gaming monitor, you need to choose one that has a lower response rate. It it should have a minimum of 5ms as response rate. Any monitor with a response rate lesser than 5 ms is obviously better.


• LED vs. LCD Monitors - LED and LCD monitors are exactly the same except that LED monitors use LED backlighting, therefore it provides for a much brighter and sharper display. LED monitors are also slicker and thinner and it consumes less power as well. However, the cost of an LED monitor is greater than that of an LCD. In terms of performance, both are good as long as they have good response rates.


• Size of the Monitor - The size of the monitor ultimately depends on you and how much are you willing to shell out for a monitor. A large screen will obviously be more expensive than a small screen monitor. For the best gaming experience, you should have at least a 19" monitor.  If you have a bigger budget then, go for a 23-25 inch screen. A widescreen monitor is also good for a great gaming experience.


• Contrast Ratio - Contrast ratio is necessary for a better image quality. The higher the contrast rate the better the image quality.  With a higher contrast ratio, your monitor will be able to produce more immersive and visually sharp pictures.


• Viewing Angle - If you view an LCD monitor from an angle, you will notice that the images appear dull and colors look odd. At extreme angles the complete image can even vanish. Therefore, the viewing angle of a monitor is the angle at which you can still view the screen clearly. The viewing angle is generally listed in the monitor’s specification list. The greater the viewing angles the farthest you can view clearly. Generally for gamers the viewing angle isn’t that important because you will generally look at the screen directly and straight. But for some people the viewing angle is very important, especially if you are using the monitor for presentations.

I hope that these tips will help you make a better choice while buying a gaming monitor. The above tips will definitely put you in a better position to buy the right kind of monitor so that you have a magnificent gaming experience.