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Fortunately, pricing data acquired and compiled by PCPartPicker.com (above) shows that pricing may be flattening a bit, though prices are definitely at least double what they were a year ago. Whether the trend will remain flat or rise again isn’t known. What isn’t shown here, however, is the price of even higher-capacity parts. Asian news sources began warning late last year that in addition to price hikes, the overall SSD capacity points may remain flat or dip a bit. Any discounts seem to be occurring at the 1-,2-, and 4TB capacity points, and not at higher capacities. Still, the presence of

The HyperX Omen OLED 27q is a run-of-the-mill budget OLED monitor. That’s a compliment. OLED monitors are very, very good even when they lack a wide range of extra features, and HyperX’s just-the-basics approach is successful in providing a low MSRP of $499.99. While I’d definitely recommend a 4K OLED monitor (such as the MSI MPG 272URX) if you can afford it, the HyperX Omen OLED 27q delivers similar color and motion performance at a much lower price.

Acer’s Predator X27 X1 isn’t perfect, but it’s a respectable choice if you find it at the right price. It benefits from a wide range of ports, high HDR brightness, and solid motion clarity. These perks are somewhat diminished by the monitor’s bulky design and absent features, like HDR brightness control. The monitor’s $799.99 MSRP is on the low end for a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor, and it’s a respectable choice at that price.