MSI Full HD Rapid-IPS 1ms 2560 x 1080 Ultra Wide 200Hz Refresh Rate HDR Ready G-Sync Compatible 30” Gaming Monitor (Optix MAG301RF)

As others have stated, and I probably should have seen, this seller is notorious for not including a power supply cable for the monitor. They, along with Amazon and MSI, are completely useless about getting a replacement out of this seller. DO NOT PURCHASE.

Can’t use the monitor because some fool at MSI decided to place a sliding slot on a perforated cardboard box for a power adapter. This is group think at it finest low. The box was delivered with the slot opened and a missing power adapter. It also arrived on a Sunday so msi support is closed.

Having graduated from gaming laptops and building my first desktop PC, I was in the market for a new monitor to pair with my RTX 3060ti. I primarily play simulators and driving games (American Truck Simulator, Dirt Rally, Farming Simulator) so a wide aspect ratio was attractive to me. I knew a 1440p wide monitor would be pushing up against what I was comfortable with asking of my GPU, so the MAG301RF seemed to be a perfect fit. Not massive, but the additional side space makes a huge difference. The pricepoint of this monitor is a fantastic value for anyone wanting to get into wide monitors, and the refresh rate and response time only sweeten the deal.

I got this originally for my workstation and whenever I play story-driven games on my other PC. However, after seeing other peoples gaming stations, I realize the potential this monitor screen can do when it is 4 screens long story short, it has great views, and great HZ and I like the RGB lighting it has when it comes to MSI dragon center or similar.

I got this monitor used, but even despite it being used I still enjoy using this, the condition it came in was good, though It had a few stuck pixels that only are apparent on certain color backgrounds such as black, or white. The stuck pixels dont bother me one bit during my gaming sessions because I only notice them when I look for them. I came from a VA,144hz, panel and I didnt think I wouldnt notice a difference in refresh rate, but I was massively surprised to find out it did. I noticed the difference mostly in games apposed to desktop use, and I wouldnt be surprised if the jump from 200 to 240hz would be different too. Overall this is a good monitor dont expect the stuck pixel problem I have when youre buying it new.

At first I got the more expensive curved VA panel version of this monitor and I was severely disappointed in that monitor, I then sold that monitor and got this and am very happy that I did. Pros: 1. Colors are really good even better then my IPS gaming laptop. Contrast is also great, put it on sRGB and seer contrast to 65 and it’s perfect. And I own a 4K LG OLED. 2. Ghosting is none existing once you put it on fast response time instead of fastest 3. Stand is really strong and easy to put together. 4. Love the 200hz refresh rate. 5. Viewing angles are great. 6. Gsync works perfectly. 7. I actually prefer it being flat instead of curved. Cons: 1. Stand isn’t the most attractive 2. RGB light in the back is nice but I don’t like how it’s off center. Not a big deal tho. Overall I am very happy with this monitor and I also snagged it up for a nice sale price of $200 but I would even recommend this monitor if it was $300. Edit: I did end up returning the monitor because of a dead pixel and got myself a lg OLED as a monitor but I’m sure it was a fluke and I still stand by everything I said.

Set up product, got ready to plug-in and noticed that there’s no power adapter included. MSI was no help in trying to procure one either.

For no reason screws inside started to fall and the plastic open on the side.

Bien

I can’t say there is anything I dislike about this monitor. I’ve had it for about 2 months now and gaming on it has been a real joy so far!