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			'''{{Wplink\|Monoprice}}''' is a US-based online retailer specializing in high-quality electronics, accessories, and home entertainment products at competitive prices. Founded in 2002, the company has gained popularity for offering a wide range of consumer electronics, including cables, audio equipment, computer peripherals, and home-theater systems.

	'''[[Wikipedia:Monoprice\|Monoprice]]''' is a US-based online retailer specializing in high-quality electronics, accessories, and home entertainment products at competitive prices. Founded in 2002, the company has gained popularity for offering a wide range of consumer electronics, including cables, audio equipment, computer peripherals, and home-theater systems.
	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	Monoprice requires that all visitors to their website follow the arbitration agreement which dictates that Monoprice and consumers both will handle any significant, formal disputes through arbitration or in small claims court only; consumers waive their right to a trial by jury, their right to participate in [[class action]] lawsuits, and their right to resolve disputes outside of small claims.<ref>[https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use"] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20260401213317/https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use Archived]</ref>		{{Ph-C-CIS}}

			Monoprice requires that all visitors to their website follow the arbitration agreement which dictates that Monoprice and consumers both will handle any significant, formal disputes through arbitration or in small claims court only; consumers waive their right to a trial by jury, their right to participate in {{Wplink\|class action}} lawsuits, and their right to resolve disputes outside of small claims.<ref>[https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use"] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20260401213317/https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use Archived]</ref>

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
			This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

	===Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers===		===Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name="reddit-1">{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220925233930/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|archive-date=25 Sep 2022}}</ref><ref name="reddit-2">{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211120005458/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|archive-date=20 Nov 2021}}</ref>		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name="reddit-1">{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220925233930/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|archive-date=25 Sep 2022}}</ref><ref name="reddit-2">{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211120005458/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|archive-date=20 Nov 2021}}</ref>

			==Products==
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			==See also==
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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references />~~		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:~~Monoprice~~]]
			[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Monoprice\|Monoprice]]''' is a US-based online retailer specializing in high-quality electronics, accessories, and home entertainment products at competitive prices. Founded in 2002, the company has gained popularity for offering a wide range of consumer electronics, including cables, audio equipment, computer peripherals, and home-theater systems.		'''[[Wikipedia:Monoprice\|Monoprice]]''' is a US-based online retailer specializing in high-quality electronics, accessories, and home entertainment products at competitive prices. Founded in 2002, the company has gained popularity for offering a wide range of consumer electronics, including cables, audio equipment, computer peripherals, and home-theater systems.
	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	Monoprice requires that all visitors to their website follow the arbitration agreement which dictates that Monoprice and consumers both will handle any significant, formal disputes through arbitration or in small claims court only; consumers waive their right to a trial by jury, their right to participate in [[class action]] lawsuits, and their right to resolve disputes outside of small claims.<ref>[https://~~archive~~.ph/~~gegO9~~ "Terms of Use"] - archive.ph - ~~archived 2025~~-~~02-03~~</ref>		Monoprice requires that all visitors to their website follow the arbitration agreement which dictates that Monoprice and consumers both will handle any significant, formal disputes through arbitration or in small claims court only; consumers waive their right to a trial by jury, their right to participate in [[class action]] lawsuits, and their right to resolve disputes outside of small claims.<ref>[https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use"] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20260401213317/https://www.monoprice.com/terms-of-use Archived]</ref>

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

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	===Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers===		===Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name="reddit-1">{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name="reddit-2">{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name="reddit-1">{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220925233930/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|archive-date=25 Sep 2022}}</ref><ref name="reddit-2">{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211120005458/https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|archive-date=20 Nov 2021}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Monoprice]]		[[Category:Monoprice]]

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

	=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===		===Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name="reddit-1">{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name="reddit-2">{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>

	== References ==		==References==
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	[[Category:Monoprice]]		[[Category:Monoprice]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:~~Consumer electronics retailers]]~~		[[Category:Monoprice]]
	~~[[Category:Online retailers~~]]

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	=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===		=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to ~~prevent~~ consumers ~~from mounting~~ their monitors ~~without voiding the warranty~~, as removing the sticker to access the screw would render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to deny warranty claims from consumers who mounted their monitors, as removing the sticker to access the screw would supposedely render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===		=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to prevent consumers from mounting their monitors without voiding the warranty, as removing the sticker to access the screw would render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=~~Deleted user~~ \|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to prevent consumers from mounting their monitors without voiding the warranty, as removing the sticker to access the screw would render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated -->\|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>

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	=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===		=== Dark Matter 27-inch monitor, "warranty void if removed" stickers ===
	The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitor~~'s base mount, a component necessary for setting up~~ the ~~product~~. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to prevent consumers from mounting their monitors without voiding the warranty, as removing the sticker to access the screw would render the warranty invalid.{{~~citation needed~~}}		The Dark Matter 27-inch gaming monitor from Monoprice has a [[Right to repair#Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers\|"warranty void if removed" sticker]] over a screw on the monitors VESA mounting point.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Archades Games \|date=2021-08-29 \|title=Dark Matter 42771 27" 1080P Gaming Monitor Review: Great For 120FPS Xbox Series S Titles! \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjwxoY7NYM \|website=youtube.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}} Dissasembly at 00:01:40 </ref> This screw must be removed if the consumer wanted to use a monitor arm or otherwise utilize the advertised VESA compatibility of the monitor. This raised concerns about whether the sticker was deliberately placed to prevent consumers from mounting their monitors without voiding the warranty, as removing the sticker to access the screw would render the warranty invalid.<ref name=reddit-1>{{cite web \|author=AstralKai \|title=User comment\|date=2022-09-25 \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/xo07xt/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27_2560x1440p/ipwitvu/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref><ref name=reddit-2>{{cite web \|author=Deleted user \|title=User comment\|date=2020-11-20\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/qxppoe/monitor_dark_matter_by_monoprice_27in_gaming/hlbvqaz/ \|website=reddit.com\|access-date=2025-02-06}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==