MSI - MAG401QR

I have the 40 MSI. Cant recommend. The contrast is just really bad. And without it being curved if you do not sit far away enough the edges of the screen are bleeding out contrast wise even more when playing dark games. Really annoying. Like really bad backlight bleeding. And response time does not seem better than my previous mediocre va panel. But that could just be me. The ghosting is on par with my old va panel. Especially racing games with a dark car on light asphalt it is more pronounced than on my old va.

I had the mag40, it works well for sim racing. Ended up upgrading to Samsung G9 Oled recently from mag40

I use the MSI Mag401qr. It fits perfectly in the little space I have for my rig. It's a 155hz IPS panel, and I like it a lot. I kinda wish it was curved, but you get used to the flat panel pretty quickly. I'm running it with a 4070 Super and 7700x. I typically get about 120 fps with full grids, but it'll dip into the 60s at race start.

Msi MAG401QR 40” ultrawide if you want 1440p. It’s flat, not curved. But price is great at $399 usd. I use it and no complaints from me, but I also use a wheelstand and desk so I can’t speak to how it feels in a true rig, even though I get the monitor close-ish to me with the stand right up under the desk. I would go triples if I had the space though, this was a limitation and compromise of my space

i have this one for sim racing, [MSI MAG401QR | Ultrawide Gaming Monitor | MSI](https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG401QR) love it :)

i haven't noticed any problems at all with sim racing, on the contrary the immersion is fantastic!

Let us know how you like it! I don't own this version, but I own the cheaper 3440x1440 Innocn 144hz version and the 155hz MSI version that has the same panel. Personally I LOVE the 40 inch size! Anyone who that might have issues with a 34 inch ultrawide because they feel like they are missing a portion (or dare I say...real estate) from the top of screen, then this is the perfect size for an ultrawide in my opinion and I don't feel like anything is missing. I came from a 49 inch 32:9 5120x1440 monitor that was curved, and I love the 21:9 40 inch form factor much more. Ghosting is almost a none issue IMO, at least in real world gaming, especially compared to a VA panel. Since they aren't OLED however, there is a degree of ghosting, but I personally don't notice it in games. Only noticeable in UFOTEST but even then it has really good performance for the price! And again, they are IPS! I prefer the MSI because you can change the picture settings in the MSI software, I don't have to get up to interact with joystick or buttons. I do for Innocn. Besides that, MSI version has LED lighting on back which I can only see at night but still cool. If anyone is interested either the 401QR or 401CR I would say base it on if you rather change picture settings in software or physically have to get up to push buttons. Performance is the same.

I have an MSI MAG401QR, flat 21:9 IPS with a 155hz refresh rate. I was also looking for a long time before it was back in stock again, but it seems decently available nowadays

MSI mag401q 40 inch 21:9 3440x1440 for me. They are cheap fast and any basic vesa mount works 

I use the mag401qr I like it. If you run a USB A cable too the monitor with your display port the two USB ports work as a USB hub 

You need an IPS monitor because, as you mentioned, you’ll be using one or two IDEs for around 10 hours a day, which could lead to burn-in issues with an OLED. There are some good 34" IPS monitors, such as the **U3425WE** or **MAG401QR (flat)**. However, if your work doesn’t require keeping the IDE open for 10 hours straight, then you can go with an OLED, such as the **Alienware AW3425DW**.

The MSI 40" is amazing for the price: [MSI MAG401QR 40" UWQHD 155Hz Écran - Mes meilleurs réglages - Test de ghosting OVNI : r/Monitors](https://www.reddit.com/r/Monitors/comments/1n8krrf/msi_mag401qr_40_uwqhd_155hz_monitor_my_best/)

Not sure where you're located, but the MSI MAG401QR is on sale for $399 CAD at Costco Canada. It's a 40 inch IPS (non curved) ultra wide panel. 2k at 3440 x 1440. I just picked it up over the holidays, amazing monitor for the price. I'm no monitor snob, so maybe do your own research on it. I game and also work from home, no worries about burn in with an IPA panel. So far it's been amazing for work and games look pretty damn good on it as well.

If it doesn't have to be curved, I would go for the MSI MAG401QR instead. I have both an Asus VA 34inch ultrawide and that IPS and I prefer flat screens.

Definitely the IPS panel pls never go for VA monitors they are horrible in everything except price, but you have a good budget so the price isn't a concern

I have the msi and sit around 50cm from the monitor. I have no issues with it. It’s a great monitor. I do wish they offered a curved one but it’s great and can’t fault it. However I have never owned an Oled so can’t speak for that comparison

Just get 3 40 inch monitors like I did https://preview.redd.it/jlg6f3bfjw3f1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4fbc690ace2cb1444fb66676be21fa7547696ea

It is the mag 40. Although the middle one is a INNOCN 40C1 Which I got for free from a shipping error. From what I can tell it is the same panel, with the exact same io and everything

Get a bigger desk! It's worth it. Im swapping out my 6' butcher block for a 8'. It all fits but is too crowded and looks messy imo. I have a 40" 21:9 and a 27 portrait, and it's amazing. I've been waiting for the 5k2k oleds. Will get the 45 probably, but maybe 39. I got the msi mag40 on black friday for 280 since my old uw broke and almost bought the 39. But I cant spend 1k on a 1440p screen.

Hi mate, not the person you replied to but I have that monitor. Any questions just ask. I have also moved it closer so it’s in front of the wheel base now. [https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1jlfofq/almost\_there/](https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1jlfofq/almost_there/)

Check out MSi mag401qr, a little bigger but cheap for an ips ultrawide.

Not worth it. Those are priced around 350… spend a little more and get an actual ips ultrawide, Mag401qr. They are 380 from MSi and Newegg. Spend just a little more for a much better panel. The only reason for a Va ultrawide is price below 300… you can see many of those but bad ghosting issues. It’s fine if it’s for work but gaming…..

401qr is a solid low cost ips ultrawide that’s still available. The other better version is eol, the m34wq. So I suggest you go for it while you still can. IPs ultrawides are going eol and being replaced by cheaper Va or more expensive oled.

Best option now for price - 401qr, it’s a 40” 3440x1440 ips 155hz. Not the best but a good low cost ips option. You might find some lesser know companies ips 34” monitors but that seem to depend on location so, good luck. I did find a Lenovo 45” 5120x1440 ips monitor… seems to be an option for dual use. Companies seems to forget that ultrawide also needs ips options.

There are no new IPs 34” ultrawides. The only ones available are older models that will go eol eventually. They are also the same price as oleds. So … you either move to oled 34”, they go on sale at very good prices so keep an eye out. Or… you go for reasonably priced ips versions … mag 401qr is an ok option. It’s 40” but 155hz and the price is reasonable. The better option… m34wq went eol earlier this year. Or… spend the same amount for an oled and get a 34” ips 144hz…

If you want cheap ips, the 401qr is the best option. Good low cost IPs ultrawides are either eol or going eol. It’s being replaced by cheap Va or expensive oled. The other good IPs are as expensive as oled and those are also going eol. There are no new cheap IPs ultrawides unless you check out unknown/less known brands. You might get lucky.

You want under 500… that’s a bit difficult. Most of them are Va ultrawides. Va is not a good option due to motion blur issues. If available, m34wq is a solid low cost option. It’s eol but still available in some countries at the original low price. The only other available option is the MSi mag401qr. It’s 40” 3440x1440 ips. The main point is the price and ips which is better. Above those options, you can try to find a Phillips evnia 34” oled… they are sometimes around 550 so a tab above your budget but a much better option. You just have to look.

That’s why I posted both m34wq if available and mag401qr… both should be below 400. https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/jrYRsY/msi-mag401qr-400-3440-x-1440-155-hz-monitor-mag401qr

The 491cqpx is a good monitor. It’s just oled so… you need to see if you have an issue with text on oled. If you do… you should consider dual monitor. 1 ips and 1 oled for gaming. If you don’t have an issue, it’s fine as a work monitor. Many do and it works, it’s just not the best due to text quality. On burn in… it is much better though I won’t leave the monitor on all the time. Use a black background, no icons, and hidden taskbar. I have an oled and ips ultrawide. I tend to only use the oled for gaming .. though I sometimes forget and just use the oled. I don’t have any icons and taskbar is hidden. Icons are on the ips monitor. I put other stuff there as well. If you only want a single monitor…. The only good option would be the Samsung g9 miniled 49”. That’s the only good for work/play I know of… but it’s expensive. If you want cheaper, check out 401qr. It’s a 40” 3440x1440 ips 155hz monitor. It’s much cheaper but it works. It maybe hard to find since all companies seem to want to kill any ips ultrawides. The option before this was m34wq but that is definitely eol, 350 for a solid ips ultrawide at 144hz… such a good deal for many but no longer available. Companies just suck now.

Those seem to be Va monitors …. I suggest you check out mag401qr. It’s an ips 3440x1440 155hz. I’m not a fan of Va. it’s a bit bigger than 34” but from those who have it… it’s not bad for the price, it’s the closest to Va monitors price.

Yes and no. The ppi will be lower but not enough to hate it. It’s just not optimal. It will still be better than vs.

I use my monitor for desktop use and didn’t want to spend $1k, so I went with a 40” MSI UW. 1440p, 155hz and it was only $365. I have a 4080 in my PC, so no issues with quality/fps in anything I race.

Yeah I try and stick to IPS, but a lot of people have stated that SOME VA panels have improved. If you don’t want a curved monitor. MSI has a 40” UW IPS 155hz 1440p monitor for $360 right now. “MSI MAG401QR” Bought it about a year ago and love it. It’s pretty huge without a curve but the size/specs made it worth it for me.

I have this monitor also. Very happy with the extra screen space over my 34” and price is great imo https://preview.redd.it/pihvgnckktmf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b45452ab87f879adb7b5ceaf4d72bd3007ef371

Where's the MAG401QR gang ? Love the big screen and the fact that it's not curved

~~LG ultra gear is definitely the budget way I prefer. I think you can get one in the ~$350 range, around 165 hz, QHD IPS~~ ~~It’s debatable what “suffering from ghosting” means. I barely notice it while playing games on a crappier Samsung VA Viewfinity panel~~ I take it back. MSI MAGQR401 is what I would get right now. It’s a 40” monitor, however. Costco has em at $339 if you’re a member, but it’s normally around $400 anyway.

If you’d be content with 40”, you can usually get the MSI MAG401QR dirt cheap and it’s good for sim racing.

Pros and cons to both, the immersion in height can be quite good with tvs despite it often not being "useful" in the sim. What will be a good upgrade for you is getting a higher refresh rate and budget. What I personally would prioritize is panel tech, then refresh rate, while also considering cost. I would take an OLED 120hz TV over a 49 inch non OLED ultrawide , if the prices were equal. Currently I just picked up an inexpensive 40" 22:9 ultrawide which is like exactly between a TV and super ultrawide. [Link to monitor. I picked up for around this price. ](https://search.app/8sptJDt3tpnJjyaQ8) https://preview.redd.it/lq3ety8celfe1.png?width=1344&format=png&auto=webp&s=86d0bd114ebee4193a6bc544f6a5bb7e4d6656f3 Here's my fov/pov, it's essentially a 42" TV with the top chopped off.

3440x1440 is something else been using my new msi one for 6 months now and it’s amazing. Got it for about 400$ but I am temped to get a OLED one at some point.