MSI Announces Optix MAG301RF eSports Gaming Monitor

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MSI has unveiled a new 29.5-inch display aimed at eSports players, the Optix MAG301RF. Featuring a Rapid IPS panel, 2560 x 1080 (WFHD) resolution, and DP 1.2 and 2 x HDMI 2.0b ports, it is ready for both PC and consoles. It is also HDR ready (300 nits) with a night vision mode for amplifying darker details. The 8bit + FRC 1.07b color panel is rated for 85 percent DCI-P3 and 105 percent sRGB color accuracy. Pricing and availability have not been released.

PANEL SIZE29.5″
PANEL RESOLUTION2560 x 1080
REFRESH RATE200Hz
RESPONSE TIME1ms GTG (min)
PANEL TYPERapid IPS Panel
BRIGHTNESS (NITS)300 nits
VIEWING ANGLE178° (H) / 178° (V)
ASPECT RATIO21:09
CONTRAST RATIO1000:01:00
ACTIVE DISPLAY AREA (MM)690.432(H) x 291.276(V)
PIXEL PITCH (H X V)0.2697(H) x 0.2697(V)
SURFACE TREATMENTAnti-glare
DISPLAY COLORS1.07B (8bits + FRC)
DCI-P3 / SRGB85% / 105%
VIDEO PORTS1x DP (Supports 1080p@200Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a), 2x HDMI (Supports 1080p@180Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4)
USB PORTS2x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 Type B, 1x USB Type-C (DisplayPort Alternate)
AUDIO PORTS1x Earphone out
KENSINGTON LOCKYes
VESA MOUNTING100 x 100 mm
CONTROL5-way OSD navigation joystick
POWER TYPEExternal Adaptor 19V 3.42A
POWER INPUT100~240V, 50~60Hz
DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGYG-sync Compatible
ACTIVATED RANGE48 to 165Hz
DCR100000000:1
POWER CONSUMPTION32W
SIGNAL FREQUENCY60 to 250.7 KHz(H)
ADJUSTMENT (TILT)48 to 200 Hz(V)
ADJUSTMENT (SWIVEL)-5° ~ 20°
ADJUSTMENT (HEIGHT)-45° ~ 45°
DIMENSION (W X H X D)0 ~ 130mm
CARTON DIMENSION (W X H X D)709.4 x 399.2 x 234 mm / 27.93 x 15.72 x 9.21 inch, 940 x 485 x 165 mm / 37.01 x 19.09 x 6.50 inch
WEIGHT (NW / GW)7.25kg / 10.12kg, 15.98lbs / 22.31lbs
FRAMELESS DESIGNYes
CONSOLE MODE2K Resolution PS5™ Optimization, FHD @ 120Hz, * All trademarks and the registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
COMPATIBILITYPC, Mac, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox, Mobile, Notebook, * All trademarks and the registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTEDisplay Port: 2560 x 1080 (Up to 200Hz)
HDMI: 2560 x 1080 (Up to 180Hz)
DCI-P3 and sRGB follow CIE1976 Standard

Equipped with a Rapid IPS panel, the latest technology that delivers 4x faster response time than normal IPS panels, the Optix Optix MAG301RF will give you all the competitive advantages you need. Experience extremely smooth and tear-free gameplay with built-in NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible technology, 200hz high refresh rate, and 1ms GTG fast response time. […] To ensure that players can get the smoothest 120Hz experience when playing console games, MSI provides console-specific settings and has undergone many tests to ensure that both the device and the screen can offer the best performance.

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Peter Brosdahl
As a child of the 70’s I was part of the many who became enthralled by the video arcade invasion of the 1980’s. Saving money from various odd jobs I purchased my first computer from a friend of my dad, a used Atari 400, around 1982. Eventually it would end up being a lifelong passion of upgrading and modifying equipment that, of course, led into a career in IT support.

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