Computex 2025: Gaming Monitors Hit Record-Breaking Refresh Rates

Three gaming monitors unveiled at Computex are redefining refresh rate boundaries. Showcased at Taipei’s major tech expo, the Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG leads with a 1080p display boasting a 610Hz refresh rate. MSI and Acer introduced 1440p monitors with 500Hz refresh rates, a feat challenging to achieve even with an RTX 5090 and multi-frame generation.

Acer’s Predator X27U F5 combines speed with a QD-OLED panel for exceptional color precision. It’s initially launching in Europe and China at €899. I contacted Acer, and they confirmed a future U.S. release but withheld pricing due to ongoing tariff negotiations with retailers. The U.S. price will be revealed closer to its store debut, though affordability seems unlikely given rising tech costs.

MSI’s 27-inch MPG 271QR X50, also a QD-OLED panel, omits pricing details. Beyond its vibrant, swift display, it features a unique AI capability. PC Gamer’s hands-on report highlights a sensor at the monitor’s base that detects when you step away, relaying data to an NPU to power down the display and activate burn-in protection.

Burn-in safeguards are standard in OLED gaming monitors, which often display static images for extended periods. The monitor periodically shuts off to refresh pixels and prevent burn-in. While AI-driven protection feels futuristic, it ensures the feature doesn’t interrupt active use.

Are Ultra-Fast Gaming Monitors Necessary?

The arrival of three ultra-high-speed monitors is striking, with the Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG stealing the spotlight. Its 610Hz refresh rate at 1080p is remarkably swift, even in an era of Nvidia’s multi-frame generation pushing frame rates to new heights. For a game like Marvel Rivals, hitting that frame rate demands an RTX 5090 and multi-frame generation, which can introduce slight latency, a drawback in competitive gaming.

Achieving such refresh rates requires more than a top-tier graphics card; a robust CPU is essential to supply data at these extreme frame rates. Technologies like Nvidia Reflex and frame generation help, but nearing 600 fps demands a high-performance CPU regardless.

Rendering games at such speeds without frame generation yields exceptionally low latency, critical for competitive gaming. This is why Counter-Strike 2 players opt for minimal settings despite the game’s modest requirements: higher frame rates reduce input lag, potentially deciding victory or defeat. Whether this justifies the likely steep price for most gamers, however, remains debatable.