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Review MSI MAG322CQR

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I have tested the MSI MAG322CQR for a few months now and have a good overview of the monitor. The monitor is 32-inch, has a QHD (2560x1440p) resolution, a refresh rate of 165hz and a 10bit panel.

10Bit / G-Sync (FreeSync Compatible)
The 10bit feature, unfortunately, can only be activated if you set the monitor to 144hz. Thanks to the Freesync function, you don’t have any image cracks, even with NVIDIA graphics cards (Freesync is Gsync compatible).

Resolution / Refresh rate
The monitor is really good for playing video games, as it runs buttery smooth due to the high refresh rate. The QHD resolution on a screen size of 32 inches is sufficient, but not outstanding. The QHD resolution on 32 inches has the same pixel density as FullHD on 24 inches. The MSI MAG322CQR is 1500R curved, so it’s more pleasing to the eye when looking at it for several hours at a time.

Smears?
I could notice slight smears when testing extremely fast games, like CS:GO, but this is normal for a VA panel. The streaks are barely noticeable and not nearly as bad as the Gigabyte G32QC. For me, it’s fine.

USB-C / MacBook?
The USB-C port is great for MacBook users because you can connect your Macbook to the monitor, charge it, and use the monitor’s USB hub, all with just one cable. Charging via the Monitor works up to 15W, so you need an extra PSU for gaming.

DP-Port Issue / Downside
Unfortunately, I also had some negative experiences with the monitor.I always had the monitor connected to my NVIDIA graphics card via Displayport so I could use the full 165hz of the monitor, but unfortunately the monitor did not switch to standby when Windows gave the command to turn off all monitors. This caused the monitor to always display a black image. I tried several workarounds and also tested another computer with a different operating system, but the error still persisted. My last fix was to connect the monitor via HDMI, but then the monitor only displays 144hz. I don’t know if I just got a bad model, but it’s certainly not optimal that I can now only use the monitor with 144hz instead of 165hz.

Conclusion:
The MSI MAG322CQR is a super monitor, for people who want a large monitor with a high refresh rate. However, you have to be aware that you have to compromise when it comes to Displayport compatibility.

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