Published Jun 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him inside a chassis somewhere. 4K remains the endgame for PC gaming. Sure, there's 8K and even 12K around in the shadows, but 1440p and 4K are where most of the action takes place. I've long used 1440p, switching back and forth between a 4K panel, but I have since fully migrated to the higher resolution for all my interactive entertainment. 8K isn't anywhere close to being here yet, 1440p feels like a downgrade, and 4K is finally much more accessible for many gamers, myself included. This isn't me suggesting 4K is superior to 1440p in every way possible, though it most certainly has its advantages for quality and sharpness, but if you have the capabilities to run your favorite games at 4K, I highly encourage you to consider a UHD display as your next monitor purchase.…