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Samsung ViewFinity S80UD

PC MONITOR | £320 from Laptops Direct www.snipca.com/52767

Grand stand

Let’s start by making clear what this 27in monitor will and won’t do. The Samsung ViewFinity S80UD is a 4K monitor for people who want a high-resolution screen that handles everyday Windows tasks well. But with a refresh rate of just 60Hz it’s not ideal for the faster-moving requirements of gamers.

A high-resolution Windows monitor with an excellent stand, but not ideal for gamers

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