Are you keeping an eye on the upcoming Nvidia 50 Series GPUs but concerned that your gaming monitor might be a bottleneck? Dell is currently running a substantial discount on the Alienware AW3225QF, a feature-rich gaming display that can fully utilize the capabilities of even the Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition (7/10, WIRED Recommends).
Alienware is known for its distinctive design, and this monitor showcases rounded edges and light-colored accents. If the aesthetics aren’t to your liking, you can easily swap out the stand for any compatible VESA 100 x 100 mount, and since you won’t be looking at the back while gaming, that shouldn’t be a major concern.
At the core of this gaming monitor lies a slightly curved 4K QD-OLED panel, promising deeper blacks and vibrant colors. While 32 inches isn’t the largest size available, it offers a pleasing balance between pixel density and practical use. The 240-Hz refresh rate is among the best in its class at this resolution, ensuring that this screen remains relevant for years to come.
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For those who may not be able to reach the full 240-Hz refresh rate just yet, the Alienware monitor features Nvidia G-Sync. This adaptive refresh technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the game’s frame rate, preventing tearing and flickering when they drift apart. While G-Sync is exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards, AMD users can utilize the VESA AdaptiveSync standard, which offers similar benefits.
I’m also a fan of the various input options available, as well as the included cables. In addition to a DisplayPort 1.4 port, you’ll find three HDMI 2.1 ports—one with FRL and eARC—and a full USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub. Alienware kindly provides the necessary HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 cables, so you won’t need to search through your collection of old cables to find compatible ones.
If all of this sounds enticing, Dell has reduced the price of the 4K Alienware monitor from $1,200 to $900. Plus, you can use the code MONITORS15 for an additional 15% off, bringing the total price down to just $765. This code is valid until 7 am CST on February 3, provided stocks last.
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