It’s finally time to upgrade to a 4K gaming monitor — thanks to DLSS 4

For many gamers, “high resolution” means 2K, leaving the incredible visual fidelity of 4K (3840 x 2160) as a pipedream. Historically, it’s been challenging for everyday setups to produce 4K visuals at silky smooth framerates in AAA games. But the situation has changed thanks to NVIDIA DLSS 4. With DLSS 4’s AI-powered wizardry, your existing RTX graphics card is ready to bring you into the future, making now the perfect time to go all-in on a high-resolution 4K gaming monitor. You just need a display that’s up to the task.

The advantages of a 4K gaming monitor

The most obvious advantage of a 4K monitor is that you’re going to get incredibly sharp imagery. Lavish AAA game visuals will sparkle with granular detail that lets you appreciate every pixel of art in a whole new capacity. And when you’re playing multiplayer games, this level of detail will help you pick out enemies amid even the busiest and most obfuscating backgrounds. At 4K, nothing can escape your sight.

4K also gives you freedom of choice. If you go with a large monitor — perhaps a 32-inch display — you’ll get big-screen immersion with excellent pixel density that keeps visuals crisp and clean. If you opt for a smaller 27-inch monitor, 4K resolution will give you an even clearer image that makes text and fine details as razor-sharp as possible. Either way, you win.

And when you’re watching movies, videos, doing basic productivity work, or just about anything else, 4K clarity is a dream. That high resolution affords you extra screen real estate thanks to heightened pixel density and makes everything look better, too. Every single social media clip you watch and email you type will be displayed with such sharp detail that it’ll be hard to go back to anything less. Films will sport a lifelike fidelity that lesser resolutions just can’t match. You’ll have eye-popping, striking visuals across every activity you can imagine.

DLSS 4 brings 4K gaming to more PCs than ever

DLSS 4 Super Resolution’s upscaling capabilities redefine what’s possible in contemporary gaming. The feature lets your game render at a lower resolution and upscales imagery with AI, creating 4K visuals without 4K GPU strain. Super Resolution features a variety of presets that let you upscale native visuals into 4K glory while balancing performance and image quality to your liking. And while DLSS has always made 4K gaming possible, it’s never looked quite as good as it does with DLSS 4. Lower presets, like Balanced and Performance, look sharper and more detailed than ever, meeting or surpassing what the Quality setting looked like with DLSS 3. It’s that good.

So now, upscaled 4K gaming actually looks 4K, even on midrange rigs targeting high framerates. Take Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Using the game’s High graphics preset, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti can produce 4K visuals with an average 110 FPS using Super Resolution’s Performance mode. Think about that: triple-digit framerates at 4K resolution in a contemporary AAA blockbuster with graphics cranked up, without the assistance of a flagship-tier graphics card.

DLSS 4 Super Resolution is available to all RTX GPUs. While performance will scale depending on your graphics card’s innate power level, you can still look forward to upscaled 4K visuals and game-ready performance whether you’re rocking an ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC 12GB or an ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090.

And if your favorite game doesn’t have the latest DLSS 4 formally implemented, don’t sweat it. You can use the new NVIDIA app to override the game’s DLSS model with the latest upscaling improvements.

Say hello to an uncompromised 4K gaming experience

There was a time when going 4K necessitated tradeoffs. That’s no longer the case. Today’s latest and greatest ROG and ASUS TUF Gaming 4K monitors pack high refresh rates, low response times, G-SYNC compatibility, and just about all of the other gaming-focused perks you’ve come to love. Whether you want a AAA title like Star Wars Outlaws to look its best or need pro-level specs for some competitive Rocket League, our 4K monitors have you covered.

ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM features a stunning 4th Gen QD-OLED panel, producing sharp 4K imagery with bright and rich colors for visuals that command attention. The monitor’s 166 PPI (pixel-per-inch) density enables crystal-clear on-screen text and imagery, further enhancing your experience.

A 240Hz refresh rate ensures you’ll be able to see the framerate gains provided by NVIDIA DLSS 4 Super Resolution. And the display’s 0.03ms response time gives you truly fluid, seamless in-game motion. With NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, rest assured this monitor will cut down on screen tearing so you can enjoy 240 FPS gameplay uninterrupted.

This monitor’s loaded with other bells and whistles, including a healthy assortment of ports and a power-brick-free design that keeps your PC gaming setup clean. If you need a 4K stunner, the PG27UCDM is an easy choice.

ROG Strix XG27UCS

If you want the ROG experience alongside a killer value, the ROG Strix XG27UCS 4K gaming monitor fits the bill. Its 27-inch IPS display offers a 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time to guarantee gaming excellence. And with G-SYNC compatibility as well as Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Sync tech, you’ll get clear, detailed on-screen action with reduced screen tearing.

Pair these elite specs with premium perks including a tripod socket and a USB-C port with DP Alt mode, and you have a 4K monitor fit for the Republic.

TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A

Gamers who want a whopping 32 inches of 4K fun without breaking the bank can check out the TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A. Its large VA panel goes up to 160Hz, features a 1ms response time and gives you low motion blur with ELMB Sync. These technologies combine to provide a big-screen 4K experience that handles high framerates with gusto while keeping your wallet happy.

ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP

Different monitors tend to excel in different areas, usually favoring either esports or AAA gaming. But with the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, you’ll have the ultimate all-arounder and won’t have to make tough hardware choices.

The PG32UCDP’s 32-inch WOLED panel sports Dual Mode technology so you can switch between 4K 240Hz or FHD 480Hz whenever the need arises. When you want to take advantage of Super Resolution’s imagery-enhancing tech for stunning 4K visuals, you have that option. Switch the monitor to FHD at 480Hz to put the emphasis on framerate, letting you see hundreds upon hundreds of frames per second in the twitchiest of reflex-oriented esports titles. If you oscillate between being an esports pro, racing game enthusiast, and AAA spectacle lover, the PG32UCDP is perfect for your setup.