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frontpageN3RD_01 posted Sep 1, 2025 7:38 PM

27" ASRock Phantom 1440p QHD 180Hz VA FreeSync 1500R Curved Gaming Monitor

$138

$196

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Newegg has 27" ASRock Phantom 1440p QHD 180Hz VA FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (PG27QRT1B) on sale for $137.99. Shipping is $1.99.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 QHD
  • Curvature: 1500R
  • Panel Type: VA
  • Refresh Rate: 180Hz
  • Brightness: 300 nit
  • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
  • 95% DCI-P3 / 132% sRGB Color Space
  • Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
  • FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync)
  • Features: Flicker Free Technology, ASRock Low Blue Light Technology, Tilt Adjustment
  • VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Headphone Out

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • While supplies / offer lasts.
    • This monitor is rated 4.9 out of 5 eggs at Newegg based on 9 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:
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Written by N3RD_01
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Newegg has 27" ASRock Phantom 1440p QHD 180Hz VA FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (PG27QRT1B) on sale for $137.99. Shipping is $1.99.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 QHD
  • Curvature: 1500R
  • Panel Type: VA
  • Refresh Rate: 180Hz
  • Brightness: 300 nit
  • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
  • 95% DCI-P3 / 132% sRGB Color Space
  • Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
  • FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync)
  • Features: Flicker Free Technology, ASRock Low Blue Light Technology, Tilt Adjustment
  • VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Headphone Out

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • While supplies / offer lasts.
    • This monitor is rated 4.9 out of 5 eggs at Newegg based on 9 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Newegg's Return Policy here.

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Written by N3RD_01

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Sep 1, 2025 8:18 PM
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michaelm6730Sep 1, 2025 8:18 PM
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VA... pass for me
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Sep 1, 2025 8:43 PM
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M1NOSep 1, 2025 8:43 PM
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Quote from michaelm6730 :
VA... pass for me
Whats VA mean and why is it a deal breaker for you? Looking to upgrade my monitors soon
Sep 1, 2025 11:39 PM
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untimed6399Sep 1, 2025 11:39 PM
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Quote from M1NO :
Whats VA mean and why is it a deal breaker for you? Looking to upgrade my monitors soon
VA (Vertical Alignment) monitors offer higher contrast ratios and deeper blacks compared to IPS (In-Plane Switching) monitors, making them ideal for dark-room viewing and media consumption. However, IPS monitors provide better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, which are preferred for professional creative work like graphic design or video editing. VA panels typically have slower response times, which may cause motion blur in fast-paced gaming, while IPS panels generally offer faster response times but may suffer from light bleed or lower contrast.
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Sep 2, 2025 12:08 AM
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Sep 2, 2025 12:08 AM
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Quote from M1NO :
Whats VA mean and why is it a deal breaker for you? Looking to upgrade my monitors soon
Similar to what the other guy posted. VA has worse response times and cheap panels can have smearing (for example white text on black background is noticeable/yellow tinted). IPS doesn't have as good of a contrast ratio so blacks won't be as deep, however they have better response time and color accuracy. You can't normally get a curved monitor without a VA panel.

This one seems pretty good though so I'd say it's worth a shot given the specs and MSRP.
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Sep 2, 2025 5:22 AM
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loki547Sep 2, 2025 5:22 AM
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Quote from untimed6399 :
VA (Vertical Alignment) monitors offer higher contrast ratios and deeper blacks compared to IPS (In-Plane Switching) monitors, making them ideal for dark-room viewing and media consumption. However, IPS monitors provide better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, which are preferred for professional creative work like graphic design or video editing. VA panels typically have slower response times, which may cause motion blur in fast-paced gaming, while IPS panels generally offer faster response times but may suffer from light bleed or lower contrast.
It's a brand new monitor for $137 dude. What are you expecting a 57"curved 240hz Quantum Mini-LED, G Sync Ultimate? For 99% of gamers casual and serious this is a great deal, I'm getting this for my girlfriend and she games almost as much as I do
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Sep 2, 2025 4:41 PM
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DelightfulPickle909Sep 2, 2025 4:41 PM
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Quote from M1NO :
Quote from michaelm6730 :
VA... pass for me
Whats VA mean and why is it a deal breaker for you? Looking to upgrade my monitors soon
LOL he has no clue. he said it just for the sake of saying it. And now that i've made this comment, he'll ask ChatGPT for the answer LOL
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Sep 2, 2025 4:44 PM
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DelightfulPickle909Sep 2, 2025 4:44 PM
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Quote from M1NO :
Whats VA mean and why is it a deal breaker for you? Looking to upgrade my monitors soon
LOL he has no clue. He said it just for the sake of saying it. now that I've made this comment, he'll ask ChatGPT and post something of substance LOL

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Oct 4, 2025 6:37 PM
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LitHotGunshotOct 4, 2025 6:37 PM
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got a similar IPS monitor from Phantom Gaming and it was good for 32 days...then a green vertical line showed up. Newegg wouldn't help. get the coverage if you get this brand

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