Many gamers are probably eyeing Nvidia's new Blackwell desktop graphics cards these days, but an upgrade to a high-end GPU such as the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 doesn't make too much sense when they are hooked up to a low-end screen. Therefore, affluent enthusiasts might want to check out an ongoing offer for the Alienware AW3225QF.
Specifically, the 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is back on sale at Best Buy, which has treated the AW3225QF to a considerable discount of $300 or 25%. This results in a sale price of $899, which is fairly reasonable for a well-specced QD-OLED screen that also offers a fast 240Hz refresh rate and high peak brightness of 1,000 nits. However, bargain hunters should note that the monitor was briefly available for an even better price thanks to a specific coupon code at Dell's official online store.
Nonetheless, gamers who are regularly playing fast-paced action titles will also be satisfied with the low response time and input lag, both of which have been measured and praised in Rtings' in-depth review of the Alienware monitor. The gaming display further supports Nvidia's G-Sync, which can prevent annoying tearing but might cause a flicker that is present on most OLED monitors.
Prospective buyers should also know that all OLED panels still have a slight risk of burn-in, so the AW3225QF is certainly not an appropriate choice for office users or other use cases that involve many static elements. Overall, this Alienware gaming monitor is best-suited for hardcore gamers who can live with a few weaknesses but are expecting a high-end 4K picture quality with perfect blacks, vivid colors and an infinite contrast ratio.
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