MSI Full HD Non-Glare 1ms 1920 x 1080 144Hz Refresh Rate USB/DP/HDMI Smart Headset Hanger FreeSync 24”Gaming Curved Monitor (Optix MAG241C)

I wanted to clear up any confusion on VESA mount compatibility and give my first impressions. The VESA mount is recessed into the back of the monitor. It is very likely that your VESA mount will not fit into this area. I have a VIVO dual monitor mount and it DID NOT fit into this recessed area. Thankfully I ordered a 100mm to 75mm VESA adapter suggested by a reviewer in a post on the MAG24C model. This worked like a charm. A quick note about uncovering the actual vesa mount. Youll have to remove 6 screws to get to it. 2 hold the back plate in and 4 hold the stock monitor stand. Be careful as both the back plate and monitor arm have tabs that slide into the monitor housing. Dont try to lift them straight out. My Monitor arms https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJCV464/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Adapter I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H4GTFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So far I really like the monitor. When browsing the web or using word, its pretty easy to see the curve. This isnt bad and doesnt detract from the overall experience. While watching movies or playing games, the screen appears flat. It feels very natural to look at. The 144hz refresh rate, if youre wondering, is much smoother when compared to 60hz. Just know that your graphics card will have to push 144 frames per seconds on games to fully utilize this feature. Dont forget to enable 144hz in the advance display settings. So far I like the colors on the monitor. They are very vibrant and seem true. The blacks are very black, which is probably a result of the greater contrast ratio from the VA panel. I get the sense that theres quite a bit of light fall off around the edges, but its not noticeable during or distracting during normal tasks. I noticed it when I was check for dead pixels on a completely white background. Both of my monitors arrived in good condition (it was shipped from Florida to Hawaii), and both didnt have any dead or stuck pixels. I think these monitors are a great value. If youre not a perfectionist when it comes to monitor color, light fall off, etc. and want a solid 144hz monitor with a VA panel that doesnt break the bank, get this!

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UPDATE (11/18/2018): Knocking down a star because a month and a half after purchase, there is now one dead pixel on the left half of the screen. Its just one pixel and not that noticeable unless that area of the screen is displaying black color, but still disappointed since I spent 200+ on this monitor. (Attached a picture of the dead pixel. Ignore the screen bleed; it only appears that way on my phones camera and not in real life) ORIGINAL REVIEW: After heavily weighing out all my options for a 144hz 1ms curved gaming monitor to connect to my gaming laptop and deciding to go for a 24 inch against my initial desire for a 27in monitor, I decided to pull the trigger on this one (MSI Optix MAG241C) and I am very happy with my choice. Some of the features that gravitated me towards this model was its improved colors compared to the similarly priced Optix G24c (DCI-P3 90% & sRGB 115% vs NTSC 85%, sRGB 110%), increased curvature from 1800 to 1500 (the smaller the number, the more curved), and smaller and sleeker looking bezels ("frameless design"), as well as the increased number of ports (2 hdmi ports, 1 displayport, 2 usb 2.0, and even an audio aux port if you want to connect your headphones or speakers to it). Stand and monitor is stable and wont rattle when you bump into your desk. Also has a retractable headset hanger on the side if you want to utilize that. Im no professional but the colors, contrast, and viewing angles look really good for a VA monitor and the screen quality is especially noticeable when compared side-by-side to my laptops washed out looking colors (MSI GP62 7RDX). I was also surprised at the fact that I do not notice any screen bleeding at all as I was worried about this due to reviews on other MSI monitors. Since I the monitor will be under 2 feet away from my face, the 24 inch is in my opinion the perfect size. I thought I had an issue initially with flickering pixels, but I felt stupid after researching it and finding that the fix was to simply tighten the connections of whatever display cable youre using. To make use of the 144hz I had to get a mini-displayport to displayport cable because my laptop only has mini-displayport and it looks amazing, very noticeable difference from my previous 60hz monitor. Anyways, overall great quality monitor, good price, I recommend it.

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Monitor had everything it was said to come with. The screen is a lot darker in color compared to my other curved monitor. The headset arm that is on the left side of the monitor is only about an inch long, but it keeps my headset from falling. My only complaint is that my monitor mount didn’t fit on this monitor. I was able to screw it into the bottom screws, but because of the curve of the screen the plate backing didn’t match the holes for the mount. You can make it work, but if you’re going to not use the mount it comes with I would consider something different.

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So far, about after 1 month of usage, i have to say that this is a very good monitor for the price you are paying. at the time, i purchased it at 212$ and for the price, it is amazing. it is indeed true 144hz which allows for amazing gameplay. the only issues ive had with this is that in the top right corner of the monitor, there was some white flickering and thought it was defective. However, after about 3 weeks, they disappeared. there was no more white flickering. but when the monitor was flickering, it was pretty noticeable and wouldve returned it if it never went away. besides that issue, 200$ for 144hz, curved gaming monitor, it is exactly what you would expect.

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So far I am happy. I had one already and wanted a pair for gaming on. For the pricepoint you can do better though, do your research. I would have went a different rout if I did not already have one. Va panels are a bit slow compared to tn panels, and the 1ms claim on the overview is a bit misleading imho. If you look closer in the specs its 1ms (MPRT) not (gtg) really its more like 4-5ms response time. So there is a little blur when things get crazy in a game, and it is a little dark for daytime viewing in front of a window. I knew all this going in and am still happy with it. I just want others that may not be aware to know before they pull the trigger on this. Aside from that it is still a sweet monitor if your upgrading from a 60hz 1080p.

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Excellent monitor for gaming bit when I received it has a tiny like chip on the inside panel, I had already had issuea with ordering a monitor and it being broke on the way here so and so I didnt want to say anything because it was just cracked a little bit and say till usable nut not its black lle a 1/4 of my screen. Im out $210 now dang. Great monitor though if it wasnt for that

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