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MSI Introduces the Optix MAG342CQ Monitor: 34" VA, UWQHD, 1500R, 144 Hz, 1 ms

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2021/04/13 09:08:07 (permalink)
MSI Introduces the Optix MAG342CQ Monitor: 34" VA, UWQHD, 1500R, 144 Hz, 1 ms, Adaptive Sync | TechPowerUp
 
MSI has announced another entry into their Optix MAG monitor lineup. The MAG342CQ makes use of a big, 34" VA panel with UWQHD resolution (3440 x 1440) that offers up appealing specs for a gamer: 144 Hz refresh rate paired with a (rated) 1 ms response time and a comfortable, not too aggressive 1500R curvature. The inclusion of Adaptive Sync (which means support for variable refresh rate technologies) helps add to its gaming pedigree.

Brightness however takes quite a dive on this particular panel, as its typical luminance apparently sits at a mere 250 nits. Despite that, the VA panel enables a contrast ratio of 3000:1, with good color coverage (DCI-P3 89.48% / sRGB 112.2%). I/O is assured by 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x earphone jack x1. No time to market or MSRP was available at time of writing.
 
I am a bit disappointed at the low luminance. 
 


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    Re: MSI Introduces the Optix MAG342CQ Monitor: 34" VA, UWQHD, 1500R, 144 Hz, 1 ms 2021/04/13 10:41:01 (permalink)
    I am more disappointed in the fact it is still using ancient tech in its connectors. HDMI 2.1 has been out & available since 2017, DP 2.0 since 2019.
     
    Nvidia's GTX 3080 FE & newer all have the newer HDMI 2.1 ports available & it sucks that monitor makers are still using ancient tech that CAN'T utilize the full 100% features of these GPUs :(
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