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Updated: October 2018
Monitors with 144Hz refresh rates aren’t new, but they’re more popular than ever because, quite frankly, they are pretty awesome. Plus midrange GPUs capable of 100+ FPS on high settings at 1080p are increasingly affordable. Back in the ancient days of 2015 that just wasn’t possible unless you dropped some major coin, so as performance has increased monitor manufacturers have responded with corresponding features such as ultra-high refresh rates. If you’re in the market for a new display, be sure to check out our list of the best 1080p 144Hz Gaming Monitors.