What an exciting time to be either a PC gamer or system builder (or both!). We are getting ever so close to a new version of Windows -- what could be the best version yet -- which is always a great excuse to upgrade hardware. Also notable, however, are the amazing new AMD 300 series graphics cards, including the Holy Grail Radeon R9 Fury X.

If you are upgrading your rig and moving to a new version of Windows, you should probably consider upgrading your monitor too. Gamers picking up a new AMD graphics card will want to consider a display with FreeSync technology for smoother gameplay. Today, Acer announces one of the most impressive such gaming monitors -- the XR341CK. This curved 34 inch QHD gaming monitor not only offers great performance, but it is totally sexy too. Feel free to drool.

"Thanks to an ultra-high QHD ([email protected]) resolution, pictures are amazingly sharp and realistic. FreeSync, AMD's version of Adaptive Sync technology, allows the GPU to control the display's refresh rate to eliminate tearing and stuttering, and reduce mouse latency, which enables smooth gameplay at virtually any framerate. The IPS panel delivers accurate colors up to 172 degrees horizontally and 178 degrees vertically. For thrilling sound effects, two 7W speakers with DTS Sound enrich games with dynamic, world-class audio", says Acer.

The manufacturer further explains, "the Acer XR341CK is equipped with Acer EyeProtect technologies to reduce eye strain and optimize comfort. It includes flicker-less technology that helps eliminate screen flicker and a filter to reduce exposure to blue light. It also offers low dimming, which allows users to adjust down to 15 percent brightness in low light environments and ComfyView technology to lessen reflections from external light sources".

As you can see, this thing is an absolute beast. It even features a respectable 4ms response time and 100 percent sRGB -- something photographers will greatly appreciate too.

For convenience, it features a 4-port USB 3.0 hub on the rear, while the stand features cable management. This is important, as it accepts many inputs -- HDMI, DisplayPort and miniDisplayPort. The monitor even features DisplayPort out. Sweet!

All of this sounds great and you want to buy it right? Totally. Here is the problem, though -- the price. You may want to sit down for this. It will launch in late July for a whopping $1,099. Expensive? Yes, but you get what you pay for. This is some very impressive tech and totally worth it if you can swing it.

Will you buy this monitor? Check out the specs below and tell me in the comments.

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