Review on MSI Optix MAG274QRF Gaming Monitor: Adjustable, 2560X1440, 165Hz, High Dynamic Range by Charles Ligon

I turned my back on MSI monitors a bit after ordering the MAG274QRF-QD version. Already came with a defective panel, defective pixels. I was a little upset to say the least. I've heard that this model, the MAG274QRF, is still a fantastic monitor (and still has very good color gamut, just not as crazy as the QD model). These people were right. This model is absolutely amazing. You may have to play the panel lottery as my first had a few stuck pixels as well as some bleed issues in one corner. However, the next one I got was fantastic. No dead/stuck pixels and absolutely no backlight bleeding. I don't know how common pixel/backlight issues are with MSI monitors in general, but if you're lucky you could end up with an awesome monitor. It blew my old ACER XB271HU out of the water. Although MSI is only compatible with GSYNC, it works perfectly as if it has a real GSYNC module. Colors are much brighter compared to Acer. I can't recommend it highly enough. At $380-400 this is an absolute steal.