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MSI 27" 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor

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MSI 27" 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor

dittodollar

Feb 8, 2017

Waste of monitor space... Curve??? Especially on a 27"???

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idarerick

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Feb 8, 2017

dittodollarbut it's pretty worth given the price for a 144hz

Tex-Arozzi

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Arozzi

Feb 8, 2017

dittodollarCurious to understand the thought process here. How does a slight curve in a monitor waste space? Its the same distance when measured, the same screen size, the same viewable area. and the same resolution. So what is your comment in reference too? I read your comment as if a monitor is curved then it somehow makes it smaller?

arosiclair

Feb 8, 2017

idarerickCurved 16:9 displays are pretty worthless and 1080p @ 27" is bad. The VG248QE costs the same price and doesn't take a month to ship.

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idarerick

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Feb 8, 2017

arosiclairooo, you're right, i forgot it's only 1080p. i thought it was 4k

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SkipPe

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Feb 8, 2017

idarerickI have a 27" Asus, and 1080p is ideal for this size. I would really not go 4K unless you go bigger (ideally 40" Korean monitors). 32" at 1440p works, but even 27" at 1440p requires that you keep your screen close (like on a mounted arm at work).
This assumes you are using Windows where scaling pretty much doesn't work. For apple and Linux, then you will be fine. But for Windows, 27" 4k monitors are useless. I bought one and returned it because the scaling was so bad.

Isaaru

Feb 8, 2017

Tex-ArozziBigger desk footprint, as in you need more depth on your desk to fit it.

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Hypem

Feb 8, 2017

arosiclairBut the VG248QE is one of the worst monitors at that spec list on the market. If you want the VG248QE specs, buy nearly anything else on the market.

dittodollar

Feb 9, 2017

Tex-ArozziCurve monitors are more pleasant to view at with larger screens. They are essentially designed to help with eye-strain. Recommended distance to view a monitor is approximately 30 (cm). I doubt eye-strain is really a factor here, thus IMO, this monitor is a waste for me.

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arosiclair

Feb 9, 2017

HypemLol, what gaming monitors are notably better than the VG248QE for ~$260?

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Hypem

Feb 9, 2017

arosiclairMost notably the Viewsonic XG2401. They are TN panels so they won't be all that great to begin with, but the VG248QE has poor to mediocre color even in its own class, with significantly lower sRGB color space coverage than most other monitors at its spec. Gamma, contrast, and screen uniformity get worse when using 144hz on it compared to lower refresh settings (notable since you are likely buying it specifically for 144hz and low input lag). And it uses PWM, which apart from the potential health issues for those sensitive to it (eye strain, headaches, etc), it makes ghosting and motion blur worse than flicker free options. The XG2401 has much better color in all aspects, is PWM/flicker free, and even has freesync.

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