I have this exact same dilemma - I own the MSI x36 and an AW3225QF and swap between both monitors daily because I can’t decide. I think the AW3225QF offers an objectively better experience, but the ultrawide form factor is also enticing (when it works). I think I will ultimately settle on going back to 4k 32” but it is not an easy decision.
Question for anyone considering this monitor? :
Does it concern you that it's only DP2.1 and not full bandwidth 2.1a?
Be kind, I'm coning from an old AOC monitor that's a VA 165hz that has none of the new fancy tech 🤣
I’m currently using the MSI Modern MD342CQPW (34" VA, 120Hz) for mix of work and gaming, and I'm highly considering this upgrade.
How much of a noticeable difference does the new RGB Stripe SubPixel Crystal Text on the MPG 341CQR make for text clarity in productivity apps compared my current monitor?
Tested the x36 and the Asus PG34 and yeah.. I returned the x36 and the Asus is my new main display. I can´t stand the black screens anymore with DSC and the "AI" Features are meaningless. Besides that the MSI is a fantastic display.
I´ve got the Asus for 1249 € the MSI was 50 Euro cheaper so not much difference at this price point.
Agree with your review, have mine for 2 months. Few thingies though;
> Important technical bits over DP 2.1a you get 3440x1440@360Hz without DSC
I don't think this is true. You can't select 360hz in windows without DSC. You can force it with CRU, but then you can't have 10 bit colors for HDR. At least, those are my findings. 240hz max without DSC
> G-Sync runs in compatible mode and I can confirm it works perfectly fine with my 4080 Super, no flickering, no issues
This really depends how sensitive you are to it, and on the game. I'm not saying you are lying, but I don't understand how some people can claim to have not any VRR flicker, while it is a known issue with Oleds.
(I commented the following earlier somewhere, I'll paste it)
I knew VRR flicker was a thing before going oled, did not expect it to be this bad to be honest. I tried the tricks to reduce it; change the minimum g-sync range to half the refreshrate with CRU, change the refreshrate close to the framerate, cap the framerate with special-k.
PC is 9800x3D with a 5080. Games I've tested so far are Darktide, Horizon zero dawn, Cyberpunk, Total War warhammer 3, Kingdom Come deliverance 2, Jurassic world evolution 2, Baldurs gate 3, expedition 33.
Only Expedition 33 and Horizon zero dawn are flicker free ingame, but in Horizon zero dawn it flickers really hard in menus, which I also consider part of the game.
Agreed about Gaming Intelligence. Made a post on the MSI reddit but doubt anything comes from it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MSI_Gaming/comments/1rggtjo/gaming_intelligence_software_is_not_great/
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