MSI Announces Optix MAG342CQRV Curved Gaming Monitor

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MSI has launched its latest display, the Optix MAG342CQRV. This is a curved gaming monitor with a 34-inch UWQHD (3440 x 1440) VA panel that delivers refresh rates of up to 100 Hz. It also features speedy, 1-ms response time and support for Adaptive Sync technology. Pricing and availability haven’t been announced.

Original Press Release:

Optix MAG342CQRV is MSI’s latest curved gaming monitor.

With the continuous advancement of science and technology, MSI constantly innovates, surpasses itself, and makes gaming monitors well-liked to more users. In response to different users’ needs, MSI also introduced products that meet different requirements. The MAG342CQRV that launched this time has a wide 34” UWQHD panel that supports resolution up to 3440×1440, 100hz refresh rate, and a 1ms VA panel. It also supports Adaptive-sync.

Compared to the traditional 16:9 panel, Ultrawide’s 21:9 panel increases the screen size so that the gamers can enjoy a wider viewing angle. Gamers can display multiple windows at the same time, thereby significantly improving operation and game efficiency.

21:9 widescreen uses the VA panel, which has excellent contrast and smooth picture. This not only provides gamers with a smoother screen but also plays an important role in daily life, such as multi-window network browsing or working window. The display size of 3440X1440 also supports high-definition screen playback. MAG342CQRV enables gamers to have excellent game display performance and high-definition video entertainment functions.

ENHANCED 21:9 WIDE ANGLE

Optix MAG342CQRV curved gaming monitor features a wide 34″ UWQHD panel that supports resolution up to 3440×1440. This 21:9 panel allows gamers to enjoy a wider viewing angle compared to other traditional 16:9 panels. The widescreen will also allow gamers to multitask with several windows, witness significant improvement in operational and gaming efficiency.

EXTREMELY HIGH REFRESH RATE AND FAST RESPONSE TIME

The Optix MAG342CQRV is equipped with a 100hz refresh rate and 1ms response time VA panel which benefits the most in fast-paced game genres such as FPS, RTS, and MOBAs. These games require quick and precise movements, which ultra-high refresh rate and fast response time will put you ahead of your competition.

GAMING OSD APP 2.0

Optix MAG342CQRV is further strengthened by the Gaming OSD App, which allows you to control your monitor display under a software window. You can even customize display settings for different software in the app, it will then automatically apply the presets once you start using the software. Last but not least, the Gaming OSD App allows you to use in-game hotkeys to adjust display settings.

ADAPTIVE-SYNC

Optix MAG342CQRV is built with Adaptive Sync technology to achieve the smooth visuals for your gameplay. Adaptive Sync technology will sync the refresh rate of your monitor with your GPU to eliminate screen tearing or stuttering.

NIGHT VISION

Night Vision is merged into MSI’s monitor configuration software – Gaming OSD App 2.0. It smartly computes the details in the dark area of the screen to be amplified, as opposed to brutally brightening the whole screen and causing some areas to overexpose. This creates overall comfortable and pleasing images. You are not afraid of dark anymore, are you?

Tsing Mui
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