34" GIGABYTE M34WQ 3440x1440 144Hz 1ms IPS Ultrawide KVM Monitor Expired

34" you really need curved. I think 32" is as much as you would want flat. I have a 34" flat and wish I got a curved it's just a little too far at the ends if sitting close.

I paid $299 for essentially the same model (G34WQC A) last April. These prices, wow.

it's all personal preference. i am used to a 32'' (2560x1600) at work, that surrounded by 27s.

I paid $299 for essentially the same model (G34WQC A) last April. These prices, wow.

I own two of the G34WQCAs. Anything I can clear up for you?

Specifically referring to ultra wide monitors - flat versus curved. At 34", ultra wides are nearly 32"in width.

Your work example is even taller than the typical 16:9 that most have. Definitely not the same case.

I'd side with what the other user was saying. At a roughly 18"-24" viewer distance, flat becomes less than ideal for the pupil to image distance at the corners.

i have this monitor sitting on my desk now, feels fine to me.
it's all personal preference. i am used to a 32'' (2560x1600) at work, that surrounded by 27s.

i'm actually waiting for another Used Like New to drop to ~300$ (i paid 299$ for the one i got last year), bought a retail at 399$ and the used like new 299$ to compare and kept the cheaper one. looking to grab another to throw on the wall above it.

Thank you for the offer. For context, I haven't been in the market for a computer monitor since 2008. Gigabyte is a new brand for me, as I consistently have settled on Samsung display products. Why I have a hard time trusting Gigabyte on Amazon's site (couldn't find the G34WQCA on Newegg):

- Their Amazon review & Q&A sections are consolidated among all models, making it hard to find reviews on the G34WQCA.
- Enough of the negative reviews seemed to indicate great performance out of the box, but faded over time for the 27-inch and 34-inch displays.
- When filtering for "Curved|QHD|IPS", the product description says the G34WQCA is a VA panel. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the filtering...
- Since I intend to get an RTX GPU, I couldn't validate that the G34WQCA will not have an issue w/o g-sync for gaming.

There were enough concerns that I didn't get a good feeling as a consumer trusting my money with the expectation that these will endure. So much so, that I'd rather spend more on the Dell mentioned earlier or MSI's 343CQR (was $599 a week ago), or LG's 34GN850-B if I really feel IPS > VA for my use case. My shopping is in progress...

I cannot really talk about Samsung anymore, and I'm a former huge fan. I am extremely biased after a horrific purchase/repair experience that was a fraction of an inch away from a lawsuit. It was only settled when the West coast RSM for the U.S. stepped in to personally bend their rules and diffuse the situation. I'll go into detail if you wish, but I don't want to pollute the thread.

I was also new to Gigabyte prior to shopping for a monitor. I've heard negative talk about their PC hardware on the internet, however based on this one model of monitor, I strongly disagree with it. The only products of theirs that I don't hear much negative about is their Aorus line.

I agree with the Amazon review and Q&A nonsense. Shame on Amazon for doing this for all kinds of products.

Regarding your 'degrading-over-time' comment, I doubt it based on my personal experience, but I cannot prove this, so I'll err to safety and say YMMV. What I will say is my oldest G34WQCA was abducted at the 10-hour mark by the other half. She uses it to work and game. After 1,600 hours confirmed by the monitor's menu, it still performs no different than brand new.

The G34WQCA is a VA panel. However, just like people are debating about curved versus flat in this thread, the IPS vs VA debate is similar. There is no blanket answer. It's personal preference after weighing facts. I tried many VA and IPS panels. I kept a VA after trying 10 different monitors. My eyes seem to reject IPS glow. They really freak out when viewing those panels. But that aside, I still would have chosen my VA. There are good VAs, and bad VAs. Of course people will bash a bad one, but how many will be buying a truly good one *and* take the time to praise it?

I have an EVGA RTX 3090 TI Hybrid. It perfoms beautifully with FreeSync. The G-Sync name/license is absent from 99% of monitors on the market. If it is FreeSync compatible, it is essentially G-Sync compatible and likely the manufacturer didn't want to pay the licensing fee. Please do not exclude monitors just because they lack the G-Sync logo. You'll only be shooting yourself in the foot.

If budget is a concern, the G34WQCA will be highly satisfying. It's only weakness IMO is the HDR. But what do you really expect for the price?

One of the few monitors I did not get to experience was the S3422DWG, because of it's 1800R curvature. That was an instant disqualifier for me. 1000R or 1500R was mandatory for me because of the science behind the curvature ratings and proximity to the screen. If you truly educate yourself on the topic, you'll understand why 1800R and flatter is truly a gimmick for gaming. I can offer *plenty* of advice on that, but again, I don't want to pollute the thread.

It's funny you mention it. After 10 monitors, I finally landed on the Artymis 343CQR. I snagged it when it dropped to $549. The HDR and 1000R curve is what sold me on it. Truly an amazing monitor that flies completely under the radar. Even the professional review sites don't mention it, including Rtings. And I can assure you it beats the brakes off of any IPS I tried in any category you want to throw at it.

My personal recommendation? If you have the funds, definitely go with the Artymis. The Dell is a consideration when it falls below $400 like it has numerous times (even as recent as 1 week ago). That's strictly based on reviews I've read though. Again, no personal experience with the Dell. But the Gigabyte is a rock solid contender for a much cheaper price. I feel the Rtings review of the G34WQC is pretty accurate to directly blanket the G34WQCA also. The only confirmed difference being the 1440p@120Hz support for Xbox Series S/X.

Hopefully this helps. Please don't be afraid to reach out if you want any further/specific details or questions answered. I'm happy to help.

^^^^Agreed. This cannot be stressed enough.