It’s unfortunate that the RAM crisis is still impacting PC hardware in 2026 and is projected to continue through the upcoming months. Almost all PC hardware has been impacted by supply issues, which have ultimately led to obscene consumer prices due to memory and storage shortages.
However, it shouldn’t be a big surprise that not all PC-related hardware has been impacted, and fortunately, gaming monitors are on that list. I’m also lucky enough to have hardware components in my desktop gaming PC that are capable of gaming at high resolutions with high graphics settings enabled in games.
That’s where Amazon’s Spring Sale comes into play, and fortunately, there are numerous OLED and mini-LED monitors discounted that I’m eyeing as ideal replacements.
One in particular is the LG UltraGear GX9 5K2K OLED, available on Amazon for $1,426.99 (was $1,999,99). This monitor serves as a significant step up from the 45GS95QE, with a 5120×1440 display resolution, which perfectly fits the 45-inch screen size for fantastic visuals, better than you’d experience at 4K.
Another great option is the LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 4K OLED, available on Amazon for $749.99 (was $1,299.99). It’s not an ultrawide, so there’s no curvature whatsoever with this display, but the 4K display resolution on a 32-inch OLED panel is certainly comparable to the immersive quality of an ultrawide.
It’s not all about OLED, though. The best alternative would be a mini-LED, especially because mini-LED monitors often provide greater brightness compared to OLED, without the risk of burn-in.
The KTC 27-inch 4K dual-mode mini-LED is available on Amazon for $424.97 (was $499.99). Its non-dual mode counterpart, the KTC 27-inch 4K mini-LED, is also available for $305 (was $359.99). Both provide very high levels of brightness, with the former equipped with an HDR1400 VESA certification.
Having used both OLED and mini-LED displays, the latter shouldn’t be underestimated, as the high brightness advantage over OLED is very noticeable, and can easily transform a game’s visuals.
As 27-inch displays, it’s much easier to play almost any game, without worries of the aspect ratio not being supported by certain games, which is still an issue with ultrawides.
There are plenty of monitors to highlight on sale, with excellent qualities for immersion, and it’s a great distraction from the RAM crisis and its impact on other PC hardware components.
