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Oct 2 2025 05:54pm
I come with basic computer knowledge and browsing through monitors trying to figure out my best option is driving me up the wall.

Hoping someone more inclined with technology can help me choose and I can throw a small FG tip.

I dont need a crazy, competitive gaming type set up so im trying to stay under $400.

Keep in mind I live in Canada when shopping sales. Common retailers here are BestBuy, Visions, Amazon, Walmart, Costco but open to any.

Earlier today I was looking at a Samsung Odyssey G5 for $350 and an msi mag 275qpf x30 for $280.

Currently using an MSI mag 27cq6f but not a fan of it. Display and colors are pretty dull. Uniques on D2r are pretty hard to see on the ground.

Appreciate any help.
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Oct 7 2025 12:55am
https://versus.com
https://pcpartpicker.com
You can try the versus website to compare your monitors to get a general idea ( They don't show new models ) , only like 1 year +.

pc part picker website, is always a nice website to use when building computers &
checking compatibility notes ect, and is nice to filter important stuff, and sort by price.



https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-27CQ6F/Specification
Here is the Specs for your monitor.
The important things we really care about there are the fallowing.
* Screen Resolution 1080P, 1440P (2K), 2160P (4K) , Depending on the game, you will want a better Video Graphics card.
* Refresh Rate 60hz, 120,144,165,180,240,300 (To simplify ) the higher the number, the better for higher FPS games , Car Race game, or Shooter games.
* Colors 8Bits , 10Bits = ( 8bits + FRC ) More Vivid colors.
* Black / White Contrast Ratio, 1000:1 , is common in cheap monitors, and harder to see things in the dark, 3000:1 is pretty common for True Gaming monitors. 5000:1 is best.
* Brightness ( nits ) , 250,300,350,400 , the higher the number, the brighter the screen can get.
More Brightness is a nice feature to have overall, and especially if you have a lot of windows in your home, it helps prevent reflection from the sun and stuff.

* AMD & Nvidia Sync Technology Feature ( Personally ) it makes no difference , but to a professional there is a slight difference. ( it basically prevents after Image , or repeating image )
To get a better understanding, put your hand kind of in front of your face, and wave your hand.
( you can't really see ) how many fingers you have right? well basically this Sync Technology would help reduce the blur, to give you a better idea of how many fingers are on your hand.


Compared Your MSI monitor to 2 Samsung G5's
27" MSI MAG 27CQ6F $173 ( 1 year old ) ** Cheaper & Better, than the G5's **
27" G5 (G51C) $350 ( 2 Years old )
27" G5 (G50A) $399. ( 4 years old )


## Other Notes ##
https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-27CQ6F/support#driver
https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-27CQ6F/support#utility

There is a Driver & Software available for download, could provide a better experiance, if you don't already have them installed.


* If you do buy a new monitor, MSI is probably the better brand for less than $400, there are better brands but extremely expensive.
Now lets talk about this MAG 275QPF X30
https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-275QPF-X30/Specification
So here is the spec sheet for the one your looking at.

Keep in mind, that It will be a Flat Screen instead of Curve ( which Personally i find annoying ). Once i upgraded to Curve, I couldn't go back.
Your Upgrading to a screen Resolution of 1440P ( 2K ) @ 300hz , but your downgrading to cheap 1000:1 contrast.

# Market , Aimed to sell to Console Players, if your a computer person, you will most likely not enjoy this monitor at all, and it may feel like a down grade.




** Bonus Thoughts **
((( Keep in mind of black Friday sales ))).
Samsung Odyssey G6 ( New Model ) , Should be available near you.
1440P ( 2K ) , 240 hz , 2500:1 contrast ratio , 350 BITS
Has Build in speakers, has aux, and 2 USB ports.
Has eye Releif Features , flicker free, low blue light.
You can even turn the screen sideways, so that its a super tall screen ( would make a great 2nd monitor , later on ) or something.

Best of all, it has a REMOTE CONTROLLER !!!!!!!!!!!!! thats right !
Its almost like having a tv, you can talk to it, and there is 4 buttons for streaming, netflix, samsung tv, amazon prime video, and Disney+
not to mention a back, home pause & play button, and directional/select button.



Also: Display Port connection is always better than HDMI/

Anyways, I could go on forever lol.
hope this information helped :)


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Oct 7 2025 11:24am
Get an Asus monitor

Great quality for fair price



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