20/07/2026 7:55 pm
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Im looking to upgrade my setup for Valorant and Apex before the new season drops. Trying to keep it under $500. Currently torn between the BenQ Zowie XL2546K and the Alienware AW2523HF. Is the dyac tech worth the extra cash or should I just save for more ram? Needs to be 240hz min.
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20/07/2026 7:55 pm
Honestly, id go for the Alienware AW2523HF 24.5-inch 360Hz IPS. I picked one up recently and am super satisfied with the clarity in Apex. DyAc is cool, but saving that cash for ram or a better mouse is definitely the smarter move for your setup. It works well and hits that 360Hz refresh rate which is honestly plenty for any competitive shooter. Just grab it on sale and you're set.
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20/07/2026 8:20 pm
Building on the earlier suggestion, I found that sticking with the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 165Hz IPS leaves enough budget for upgrades, though for pure competitive FPS, that 360Hz refresh is king.
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20/07/2026 8:36 pm
Im literally in the same boat as you, been stressing over this for weeks. Honestly have no clue which one to grab, this decision is seriously stressing me out lately.