MSI Full HD FreeSync Gaming Monitor 24 Curved non-Glare 1ms LED Wide Screen 1920 x 1080 144Hz Refresh Rate (Optix G24C)

I nutted when the package arrived at my house, nutted even harder when I saw the picture quality of this. This monitor is a bargain for $220 (plus $30 shipping when I bought it), very satisfied with the monitor.

I purchased three of the G24c variants of these monitors in late November of 2017 and they checked all of the right boxes: 144hz, 1ms response time and the picture is great (for 1080p). I didnt really care that they were curved but after purchasing them and setting them up across my desk I found I like the effect. I wasnt looking for 4k or 1440 at the time and these are a solid 1080p display, when theyre working as expected. I wasnt initially able to take advantage of FreeSync as I was running a gtx1080 and it wasnt yet supported. After finally activating FreeSync, I was pleased with the performance. Unfortunately, I noticed in late 2018 that my monitors began having these lines that would come up from the bottom of the screen. (In the attached picture, the very bottom of the monitor is what this initially looked like) At first, it was just on my center monitor, but eventually two of the three monitors began having this same effect. I thought it may have been a graphics card or driver issue and dealt with that for a while and it seemed like after the monitor was on for 5 - 10 minutes it went away. After dealing with what was a nuisance at best for a year or so both monitors began to get progressively worse, to the point they are now where on boot the entire monitor is filled with this hybrid of yellow pixels that rapidly scan across the screen and whatever should actually be being drawn to the screen (see attached photo). I noticed the same type of pixel activity during the monitors boot sequence, confirming it is the screen itself and not a driver or graphics card related issue. Ive also changed the output from the graphics card display port to monitor and the monitors with the issue continued to have the issue regardless of where video was coming in from. When these lines scan across the screen its impossible to see mouse movement and if you do move a window from one of the bad screens to a good screen it stays stuck on the bad screen for a few seconds before clearing. I found a reddit thread that outlines a similar problem that users began having around the same time my issues initially started, they theorize it has something to do with poor soldering on the display port connection (hopefully this has been resolved on newer models). I reached out to MSI to see what could be done, but they instructed me to file an RMA (which I have to pay out of pocket to ship back to MSI) -- but after researching their policy, my monitors are out of warranty anyway and would not be repaired -- or would cost me out of pocket to be repaired. For now, unless I outright replace all three monitors, Ill keep using them. I re-arranged them so that the one monitor that doesnt (yet) have this issue is my center screen and the two that do have this issue look as pictured for 5 - 10 minutes on cold boot, then work normally -- but they are getting progressively worse and I expect that in time these monitors will fail completely. TLDR; 2/3 monitors are in partial failure and are anticipated to fail completely over time, the third one is still as good as the day I bought it. The picture quality when they are working is great (for 1080p) and the 144hz refresh rate has been great for frame sensitive gaming. After finally using FreeSync, Im not sure I could go back to a gaming screen without it. I really like the monitor, but if you do take a risk on these screens I suggest you RMA or return them at first sign of failure, as it will only continue to get worse.

-NO Flicker at 144hz, which is excellent because a previous monitor (Sceptre) Had noticable flicker. -1ms response time is great for gaming, especially for man who plays First Person Shooters, and IS NOTICABLE if your used to playing on an out-dated plasma or cheap LCD that may be at 6ms, 8ms, or even higher. -VA panel, in my opinion, is the better panel technology. -The color, is as advertised. though I wasnt able to test the screens color with an actual device, I must say that it does have decent color. and by decent, I mean, Looks much nicer than all the other monitors in the entire house. -Nice Monitor, Decent stand (even tho I dont use it) with mount that pivots up and down. Didnt use either DP Or HDMI cables that it came with So Im unsure of the quality, your best off buying a High-end cable if your like me wanting 144hz. -Has a 3 prong power cable much alike a PSU power cable, no bulky box. -UnFortunately When It arrived, I immediately noticed a SERIES of dead pixels grouped together just a few inches off from the center of the screen. I Might say it is rather dissapointing but not worth the whole return process, even tho it is about 4-5 pixels all together. -it only has 120hz and 144hz for Displayport, So if you want 100hz, an HDMI cable must be used. -NO VISA MOUNT. You will have to buy an adapter for roughly $20-$30. I on the otherhand simply modified my vesa stand (drilled two holes in the metal part) and Saved myself spending an outrageous amount of money for some 3D printed piece of plastic. -WRAP UP: going from 60hz-144hz is incredible. EVEN if your NOT a gamer, 144hz is totally beneficial because scrolling and mouse movement (generally any movement on screen at all) is CONSIDERABLY much smoother and just generally looks better You Will NEVER go back, trust me. This is most certainly a good monitor at a good price. So even if you dont get this peticular monitor, 144hz is the way to go. I took two stars for the Dead Pixels.

First time trying a curved monitor. Overall this is a good monitor, good size, good refresh rate and visual quality. Nice product for the price. Highly recommend.

How come I’m only getting 120hz? When it says 144hz

Had this for 9 months and its working great. Switched from 60hz and I can really see the difference. The stand has a nice cutout for cable management.

awesome monitor!!! had an old 19inch acer that was going out right after building a new high end computer. now i have a new high end monitor to got with the new computer. only nit pick i have is that the settings are a bit odd to figure out... for some reason it still seams too bright, i still need to mess with the setting a bit. but even that isnt a huge problem because everything still looks amazing on it. it could also be that im so use to a crappy monitor B^P and by the way i use a two monitor setup so i still have a old 19inch acer sitting next to this new one so i think thats also why i notice the difference between the two. i plan on getting another one of these monitors real soon.. i just hope they are still in stock!

Works as advertised, screen was a bit dark and also a bit green out of the box. Nothing a bit of tweaking cant fix! The curve isnt very noticeable so I wouldnt buy this monitor just for that, the display is buttery smooth and eliminated all screen tearing that I had before. (optix g24c 24 inch, 144hz, curved gaming monitor)

The screws on the mount were obviously plastic and I stripped them easily. However that stand holds strong, and the monitor looks lovely. I can’t wait to finish my build so I can text the gaming. But this 1080p monitor was an awesome upgrade from my laptop screen.

I dont have much to say other than the fact that it works great