A 240Hz monitor for gaming or for AutoCAD 2D drafting: how SA buyers should choose

ViewSonic VX2779A 240Hz at R2,350 suits SA buyers who want the smoothest listed gaming monitor for fast play first, while still keeping a crisp, comfortable screen for AutoCAD 2D drafting.

Best first pick for speed and value

The ViewSonic VX2779A gives you the only listed 240Hz option at R2,350, so it is the clean pick when motion smoothness matters more than extra resolution. For a gamer who also opens drawings, that refresh rate keeps the screen feeling quick without pushing the budget into premium territory.

The MSI MAG 274F at R3,006 is the middle ground if 200Hz is already enough and you want to spend a little more for a gaming-focused screen. Compared with the Dell SE2726H 144Hz at R1,797, the MSI gives a noticeably faster 200Hz ceiling for games, while the Dell is better treated as the budget 144Hz option for lighter play and general desk work.

SA student desk or home office drafting setup

For a mixed study, work, and gaming desk, the AOC 27in QHD 200Hz at R3,200 is the strongest listed option when sharper workspace detail matters. QHD helps with toolbars, drawing lines, and side panels, while 200Hz still keeps games fluid after hours. The Dahua LM25 200Hz at R1,850 is the cheaper fast-refresh route if price is tighter and screen sharpness is less important than getting 200Hz.