TUF GAMING VG27AQ5AZ: was $199 now $129Given this is the cheapest 1440p gaming monitor I'd actually buy right now, it's got surprisingly good specs all around. And it's an IPS too. Key specs: 1440p | 210 Hz (Overclock) | 0.3 ms | IPSView DealI have the pleasure of checking over our roundup of the best gaming monitor deals every single week. And I say pleasure, as it's one of a select few bits of PC gaming hardware that actually feels like a steal right now. From 4K to OLED to ultrawide, there are decent sales in pretty much every section. And if you need a 1440p monitor for cheap, I simply wouldn't go any lower than the one I've picked out today. For just $129, you can pick up the Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5AZ at Walmart, a $70 saving. Importantly, it offers the best price-to-performance ratio I can spot for a 1440p gaming monitor right now. Check out the latest Black Friday PC gaming deals and join us on WhatsApp for daily deals.If you're wondering why 1440p gaming monitors have become popular, it's because they offer a sweet spot between resolution and performance. Some higher-end rigs can run 4K, but the majority of gaming setups right now will look and feel at their absolute best at 1440p. I know, as that's what my main monitor is, and my RTX 4070 Super performs admirably here. But this Asus monitor doesn't just stand out because of its resolution. The refresh rate is a whopping 210 Hz in its overclock mode. This is well above the 120 Hz of the KTC H27D9, which is normally my go-to pick at $130 (though it has dropped down to $110 right now if you're on more of a budget). And you are getting a super-fast 0.3 ms response time. Generally, OLED monitors take the win in speed, but this is a genuinely snappy panel at a good price. IPS monitors offer great colour accuracy and wide viewing angles, all of which this will have, though the peak 300 nits brightness is definitely on the darker side. Just don't place it directly in front of a window on a bright day, and you should be fine. But if you aren't entirely sold on IPS, you can still pick up a 1440p OLED for very cheap right now. Acer's Nitro VG277U Xbiip has a slightly higher refresh rate (240 Hz), the same response time, and that wonderful QD-OLED panel inside it. And it's just $269 right now, almost $100 below budget OLEDs from this time last year. Either way, if you are looking for 1440p, you are simply spoiled for choice in the budget category.