Don’t let the RAM crisis stop you upgrading your PC — these 5 brilliant monitor deals can make a world of difference without breaking the bank

Like many PC gamers, I’ve been following the ongoing RAM crisis with despair. With memory becoming highly sought-after, prices have been steadily climbing, meaning that some of the most affordable ways to upgrade your PC – namely by upgrading the RAM or increasing the storage of your device – are no longer affordable.

Don’t give up hope, however. Until memory prices stabilize, and hopefully drop, there are plenty of other ways to upgrade your PC without spending a small fortune. It’s a mark of the strange times we’re in that buying a new monitor is now more affordable than upgrading your RAM.

Buying a new monitor is one of the most impactful and easy upgrades you can make. It’s impactful as a monitor is essential for any PC setup, and it’s the thing you’ll be looking at the most when using your device. By investing in a larger monitor – one with a higher resolution, or improved tech behind the screen – you’ll instantly see the benefits.

This is also an easy upgrade to make, as you don’t need to open up your PC to install a monitor – just plug it into your PC’s graphics card or integrated graphics and you’re done! This also applies to laptops, as connecting one to a monitor can give you much more space to work, or a more immersive user experience. If you’re replacing your monitor, you don’t need to throw it away, as you could always try a multi-monitor setup for even better productivity.

Today’s best monitor deals

More of today’s best Presidents’ Day sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe’s: up to 40% off appliances, furniture & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off clothing, tech & furniture
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off furniture, rugs & decor

Matt is TechRadar’s Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there’s no aspect of technology that Matt isn’t passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide – and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he’s reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.