As an avid gamer, or borderline casual-competitive tryhard, you might not ever consider that the gear you use could optimize and improve your play. Yes, we all know that a better rig means better performance, but when it comes to competitive gaming there are certain aspects which need to be accounted for in order to ensure you’re getting the best out of your equipment. Peripherals like mouse, keyboard, and headphones can make all the difference, and while these will cost you a whole lot more, they’re crucial for upping your game.
Sorting out a good mouse, keyboard and headset pales in comparison to what you’d pay for a good screen, and that’s the unfortunate part because a screen can make all the difference. Most competitive gamers opt for the standard 24” screen with a high refresh rate, over higher resolutions display. One company in particular focuses primarily on screens for eSports – BenQ.
Their latest monitor, the BenQ Zowie XL2540, has a 240Hz refresh rate, one of the highest in competitive gaming screens. For perspective, the standard is 144Hz. The monitor does not emphasize high image quality offering a 1080p resolution, since it’s designed for optimal performance. Most other screens will offer a 2K or 4K resolution, but that’s not necessary for the most popular eSports titles as flashy graphics are almost always turned down to the lowest.
The Zowie XL2540 offers decent connectivity options. It features two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort and four USB ports. BenQ hasn’t confirmed the price or release date of this monitor just yet but it’s going to show off the Zowie XL2540 at the DreamHack Winter conference later this month. (via Uber Gizmo)
Here’s hoping we get our hands on one to review, but you can be assured gamers are going to grabbing this up as soon as it becomes readily available.
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Last Updated: November 15, 2016
Ottokie
November 15, 2016 at 15:08
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Admiral Chief Argonian
November 15, 2016 at 15:17
Janee, cannot unsee
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 15, 2016 at 15:18
MOENIE KYK NIE
HvR
November 15, 2016 at 15:20
He racing against your MLP collection?
Ottokie
November 16, 2016 at 08:07
I only see now, that it’s made of plastic xD
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 15, 2016 at 15:20
Not pink enough!
Original Heretic
November 15, 2016 at 15:21
I had the same thought! HA!
HairyEwok
November 15, 2016 at 15:11
Buying top of the line equipment does not make you better at a game. I learned the hard way, by emptying my wallet. Best thing you can do is GIT GUUUD!
HvR
November 15, 2016 at 15:12
Jip like all other sports, the point were equipment makes a difference is when you start trying out for teams on international level
HairyEwok
November 15, 2016 at 15:24
Yeah. The thing as well is, when you go pro in gaming and have to compete at events you have to use their rigs they provide, you can use your own keyboard and mouse but the screen and PC box is given. Wont help if you play on a 240Hz screen the whole time at home and when you go compete you have to play on a 144Hz screen. Everything will feel out of place for you.
Andre Fourie
November 15, 2016 at 15:27
And if it doesn’t have those wings….
HairyEwok
November 15, 2016 at 16:05
Then you’ll have that constant paranoia that somebody is screen cheating on you.
Original Heretic
November 15, 2016 at 15:22
Yup, doesn’t matter how good your equipment is. If you can’t use it properly, it’s pointless.
Andre Fourie
November 15, 2016 at 15:23
Something my wife says……
Original Heretic
November 15, 2016 at 15:24
Hope she’s not actually talking about you when she says that.
Andre Fourie
November 15, 2016 at 15:27
I would be more worried if she said it to someone else.
Andre Fourie
November 15, 2016 at 15:22
Why does the monitor have wings?
Original Heretic
November 15, 2016 at 15:23
Red Bull?
Lord Chaos
November 15, 2016 at 15:49
I like my current screens, but going on 7 years might mean getting new ones
Andre Fourie
November 15, 2016 at 15:55
Screensssss. Do you need more than one?
Lord Chaos
November 15, 2016 at 15:56
Currently 2, that work.
Lord Chaos
November 15, 2016 at 16:13
Plus, as a developer, multiple screens work awesome to separate all the views
Magoo
November 16, 2016 at 09:52
Can confirm BenQ is quality. Still using the first ever LCD I got, a 22″ 1080p 60Hz, very low response time. Got it with my first real gaming PC in 2009, used for 4-16 hours every day since then. Still works like new!