# How to Buy a Monitor With Crypto

> Choosing a monitor to pay for in crypto: size and resolution, OLED or IPS, refresh rate, the ports your computer needs, and how it ships.

Source: https://buytechwithcrypto.com/guides/how-to-buy-a-monitor-with-crypto
Last updated: 2026-10-16

**In short:** Pick size and resolution together (27 inch at 1440p or 4K suits most desks), then the panel: OLED for games and films, IPS for long office days. Check the ports, pay in any coin we accept within 1 hour, and we buy it new.

Monitor makers and the large retailers rarely take crypto. We do: you pay us, our team buys the monitor new, and it reaches you in a plain outer box with tracking. A monitor stays on a desk for years, so the few choices below are worth a few minutes.

## Size and resolution go together

Sharpness depends on how many pixels fill each inch of screen. These pairings look crisp at a normal desk distance:

- **24 inch at 1920 x 1080:** fine for an office or a second screen, soft for text up close.
- **27 inch at 2560 x 1440:** the most common gaming size, and easy for a mid-range graphics card to drive.
- **27 or 32 inch at 3840 x 2160 (4K):** sharp text for work and photos, and a heavy load for games.
- **34 inch ultrawide at 3440 x 1440:** two windows side by side, or a driving game across your whole view, like the [Acer Predator X34 X](/product/acer-predator-x34-x).
- **49 inch at 5120 x 1440:** two 27 inch screens in one, like the [Samsung Odyssey OLED G9](/product/samsung-odyssey-oled-g9). Measure your desk first.

## OLED or IPS

| | OLED and QD-OLED | IPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black | Pixels switch off, so black is black | A faint glow in a dark room |
| Motion | Almost instant, sharp in fast games | Good, slightly softer |
| Fixed toolbars | Can wear unevenly over years | No wear |
| Bright rooms | Usually dimmer on a full white page | Brighter, often matte |

OLED gives the better picture for games and films. For eight hours a day of spreadsheets under a fixed taskbar, an IPS panel such as the [Dell UltraSharp U2725QE](/product/dell-ultrasharp-u2725qe) takes wear off the list of things to think about. Several makers include burn-in in their OLED warranty, for periods that differ by model, so read the maker's terms for the one you choose.

## Refresh rate

The refresh rate is how many new pictures the screen draws each second. 60 Hz is enough for documents. 144 to 240 Hz makes games, and even scrolling, look smoother. 360 Hz and above, like the [LG UltraGear 27GX790A](/product/lg-ultragear-27gx790a) at 480 Hz, is for competitive players whose graphics card can keep up. A high refresh rate helps only when your computer produces that many frames.

## Ports and cables

- **DisplayPort** is the usual link to a desktop graphics card, and carries the highest refresh rates.
- **HDMI 2.1** runs a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X at 4K and 120 Hz.
- **USB-C with power** connects and charges a laptop over one cable. The [Dell U2725QE](/product/dell-ultrasharp-u2725qe) supplies up to 140 W, enough for most laptops.

Check that your computer has a matching output before you order. A cable usually comes in the box.

## Paying and delivery

1. The product page lists the monitor's price and our service fee separately, and checkout adds delivery once you choose a destination.
2. Send the exact amount in your chosen coin within 1 hour. Your receipt page notices the payment by itself.
3. We buy the monitor new and sealed. It travels in its own box inside a plain outer box, so nothing on the outside says what it is.

The [shipping page](/shipping) lists the rate for each region. If the screen is meant for a new graphics card, the [graphics card guide](/guides/how-to-buy-a-graphics-card-with-crypto) shows which card drives which resolution. For a model we do not list, [ask for it](/request) and you get one fixed price first.