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- The most exciting gaming monitor announcement at Computex 2026 is the MSI MPG OLED 322URDX36, which is the "world's first" 4K monitor clocked at 360Hz. It's a triple-mode display, giving you 540Hz in 1440p and 680Hz in 1080p, too.
- ASRock is making its claim towards the premium end of the gaming monitor market, particularly with the TCo27QXB OLED, which offers 4K at 240Hz as well as 1080p at 480Hz.
- Not to be outdone, Alienware's AW3926QW brings 5K OLED to the 21:9 ultrawide form factor with the AW3926QW, which is more than fast enough at 165Hz.
Computex 2026 is coming to a close, and the world's largest computing show hasn't been shy about revealing what's next for high-end, high refresh rate gaming monitors to come. The biggest takeaway from what we've seen has been that the compromises between resolution and refresh rate appear to be a thing of the past. It's not only about 4K anymore, but also 5K, too.
That isn't to say that other resolutions aren't being catered to. 1440p in high refresh configurations continues to impress, which is particularly important if you want a viable esports panel or the smoothest utilization of FSR 4 / DLSS 4.5. These are the best monitors of Computex 2026 that we've seen and why.
MSI debuts the "world's first" 4K 360Hz display with triple-mode functionality
If you've got one of the best graphics cards, then you'll want to be running your games in 4K (2160p). We've seen displays allowing for 240Hz in this resolution in the past, but now MSI has unveiled a huge 32-inch display that further pushes things. The MPG OLED 322URDX36 is a stunning monitor, backed by its new triple mode functionality, a 5th-generation QD-OLED display.
If you're someone who takes esports games seriously, then you'll be aware that frames win games. Whether that's scoring an Ace in Valorant or making every millisecond count in Counter Strike 2, pros will tell you that a higher refresh rate can make the difference between winning and losing. It achieves a staggering 680Hz in 1080p. You can also switch between 4K at 360Hz and 520Hz at 1440p as well.
The black levels sound particularly impressive from the MPG OLED 322URDX36, as this upcoming 32-inch 4K monitor features VESA Display HDR 600 True Black, the second-darkest tier behind 1,000, and far beyond what's usually seen from 4K gaming monitors. In other words, it's remarkably fast, seems to offer exceptional color reproduction, and will let you hit those high framerates in 4K, provided you've got a capable GPU, such as the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080.
ASRock's dual-mode monitors give you the best of both worlds
ASRock is typically known for its budget and mid-range monitors, but that's a narrative that could be changing. Enter the Taichi lineup, particularly the Taichi TC027USB and the TCo27QXB OLED. The former is a 27-inch Tandem OLED display, with a native 4K 240Hz resolution, and dual mode functionality to perform at 480Hz in 1080p.
That means you get the ability to play esports games in high fidelity, but also get to switch to dazzling visuals for story-heavy or single-player releases without compromise. The TCo27QXB OLED is similar. It's a 27-inch panel that's natively clocked at 540Hz when running in 1440p.
Gigabyte unveils the "world's first" multi-mode 5K gaming monitor
Gigabyte Aorus is synonymous with pricier hardware that offers best-in-class performance, and the company's full Aorus Elite lineup this time around looks to have everything you would want from a gaming monitor in 2026.
What if you don't want to choose between just two display modes? That's the biggest strength of the "world's first" 5K multi-mode monitor, the freshly revealed FM275K16P. It's a 27-inch mini-LED display with support for three display modes: 5K at 165Hz, 4K at 220Hz, and 1440p at 330Hz, with a low response time of just 1ms GtG, a peak brightness of 1,250 nits, and a total of 2,304 local dimming zones. You'll be able to quickly adjust to the resolution and refresh rate that best accommodates what you're playing.
Two of the models in particular also impress, chiefly the FO32U24GP and FO32U24G. The first display here gives you the full 4K at 240Hz experience with a dual-mode functionality for 1080p at 480Hz. It's coupled with a 99.5% DCI-P3 gamut and a staggering peak brightness of 1,500 nits. The only main difference with the FO32U24G is that it does not have UHBR20 support.
Alienware's latest flagship is a huge 39-inch 5K OLED behemoth
We don't typically think of Dell's Alienware brand when it comes to its gaming monitors, and that seems to be something the company wants to change if the AW3926QW is anything to go by. Simply put, it's a staggering 39-inch 21:9 display with a 5K resolution and OLED panel tech, which is billed as a "world's first", too.
In what's being described as "RGB stripe Tandem OLED", the Alienware AW3926QW features VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 support, with a 1,500 curve, and multi-mode displays as well. The 5K ultrawide resolution (5,120 x 2,880) is clocked at 165Hz, which should be more than fast enough for even the best graphics cards under load. However, you can also switch out to 1080p at 330Hz for anything with more of an esports leaning, as well, which isn't typically seen in a 21:9 display of this type.
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