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27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ 2560x1440 Curved 144Hz FreeSync Monitor Expired

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Best Buy.com has 27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ 2560x1440 Curved 144Hz FreeSync Monitor for $299.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits. Thanks andrew_chen

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Specs
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms
  • Viewing Angles: 178° H / 178° V
  • Panel Type: VA
  • FreeSync Support
  • 75x75 VESA Mount
  • Ports
    • 1x DisplayPort
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x DVI

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$100 off MSI Optix MAG27CQ 27" QHD Curved 144 Hz Gaming Monitor at Best Buy [bestbuy.com].

2560 x 1440 resolution
1 ms response time
144 Hz refresh rate
27" antiglare LED monitor
FreeSync Technology
100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (3,000:1 typical)
250 cd/m² brightness
178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-...Id=6211722
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Panel Type: VA

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SolarBirdPipe
01-14-2020 at 11:48 AM.
01-14-2020 at 11:48 AM.
IMO at this price point, this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...0DER&psc=1 is better purchase.

I think the one at bestbuy is an older model. The new one though very similar in other aspects has better brightness. Without any deal that one is $350.
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amERICan5ever
01-14-2020 at 01:26 PM.
01-14-2020 at 01:26 PM.
Panel Type: VA
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Firenova
01-14-2020 at 02:02 PM.
01-14-2020 at 02:02 PM.
Decent panel if you want curved but there is a new model out now that I believe gets brighter and has a less obtrusive stand. These have been $300 before and I think are $350 regularly. This isn't much of a discount given that a new and better version is out.
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OlebassKry
01-14-2020 at 02:30 PM.
01-14-2020 at 02:30 PM.
I have the MPG version of the 27CQ.
I paid $370 for it. Differences that I can see off the bat is the MPG has the led bar on the bottom, and the stand has a 3rd leg( which I hate as it stands about 10 inches off wall ).
The led bar on the bottom is nice, you can have it go through colors and such but the best use is turning it to audio where it will light up on sound detected and the louder the sound is the more it lights up. It'll also light up in the direction the sound was detected. Very handy..

I do have a issue where it doesn't go to standby properly all the time but MSI said I would have to return it to fix it.
Being that I think the MPG and MAG are identical outside these 2 things, I can say I LOVE this monitor. I would still pay extra for the MPG functions though.
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iContango
01-14-2020 at 04:49 PM.
01-14-2020 at 04:49 PM.
Got this for $250 at micro center around BF w/ no rebate. Great for gaming.
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Jack04
01-14-2020 at 07:11 PM.
01-14-2020 at 07:11 PM.
Bought this monitor last year for $400. Absolutely no regrets. $300 is a steal!
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NotYetRated
01-14-2020 at 07:20 PM.
01-14-2020 at 07:20 PM.
Quote from adi_vastava :
imo at this price point, this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...0der&psc=1 [amazon.com] is better purchase.

I think the one at bestbuy is an older model. The new one though very similar in other aspects has better brightness. Without any deal that one is $350.
$350 > $300
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Alexizupinhea
01-14-2020 at 08:15 PM.
01-14-2020 at 08:15 PM.
Not much of a deal. I got the MAG321CQR and think I paid $340 at Frys after a 20% in store coupon (back when they had those). Even now it's been $350 a few times on SD after MIR. Waiting to spend $40-$50 more for another 5" is worth it to me.
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spike888
01-14-2020 at 08:22 PM.
01-14-2020 at 08:22 PM.
I got mine 280 at walmart last month. Its surprisely good and I came from IPS. VA panel is really not that bad. Everything working as it should. The blacks are deeper than IPS but colors are less vibrant which I can fix it by setting vibrance in nvidia panel. The legs are very obtrusive but very nicely build and very cool looking. The led can be changed to volume as it turns on by the sound or just leave it in rainbow wave. Its definitely better than that Dell TN panel
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Cornezy
01-14-2020 at 09:01 PM.
01-14-2020 at 09:01 PM.
Quote from spike888 :
I got mine 280 at walmart last month. Its surprisely good and I came from IPS. VA panel is really not that bad. Everything working as it should. The blacks are deeper than IPS but colors are less vibrant which I can fix it by setting vibrance in nvidia panel. The legs are very obtrusive but very nicely build and very cool looking. The led can be changed to volume as it turns on by the sound or just leave it in rainbow wave. Its definitely better than that Dell TN panel

So the dell gsync one that was 300 last week? This one is better? Asking cause my dell unit arrives Thursday and I'll return it for this lol.
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Cornezy
01-14-2020 at 09:10 PM.
01-14-2020 at 09:10 PM.
That 250 brightness has me scared.
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jtmoney12
01-14-2020 at 09:13 PM.
01-14-2020 at 09:13 PM.
I own 2 of the Dell TN panels and have to say they are nothing amazing. Color is very dead.
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jtmoney12
01-14-2020 at 09:14 PM.
01-14-2020 at 09:14 PM.
Quote from Cornezy :
So the dell gsync one that was 300 last week? This one is better? Asking cause my dell unit arrives Thursday and I'll return it for this lol.
I own 2 of the Dell TN panels and have to say they are nothing amazing. Color is very dead.
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