OC Q27G2U vs MSI Optix MAG272QR- Gaming, Reading & Writing

[PenguinPants]

Hi guys,

So I built a gaming pc a few years ago but its functionality shifted and I’m now using it for writing/typing documents, researching and watching videos. I still use it for gaming but limited to about 30% to 40ish% of the time. I have an Ok 27inch Samsung CF591 but now that the system is starting to show its age, I want to start upgrading the system starting with the monitor. I’ll be upgrading my rx580 to a 5700 in the summer. I lean towards fps games but like some rpgs too

I was deciding between the AOC Q27G2U or the MSI Optix MAG272QR Both come in around €330 or £300 but now I’m wondering should I be considering factors other than refresh rate, input lag etc for what I do?

I would like to get a good length of time out of my next monitor hence upgrading it to 2k and 144hz and stick ith 27inch. I could spend a bit more but not as much to bring me to the GL850 level unfortunately.

Any reasons why I should pick either of these monitors over the other or whether there are other better options for what I do?

Cheers

 

[clifbel]

MSI one has a USB Type C port and then USB 2.0 but the AOC has USB 3.0 ports but no Type C.
Also the MSI has HDMI ver 2.0 which the AOC does not. To be honest, both are good choices! Not sure if it's worth considering warranty length as well if that's your sort of thing.

Not sure if they make a difference to you but worth considering. Hope that helps a little bit!

 

[PenguinPants]

Thanks, I hadn't compared the ports like that, that's good to know.
I've read that a user had trailing and ghosting issues with the MSI when scrolling web pages and dragging windows around. This makes me a little nervous as one thing Im looking for is clear text and smooth scrolling.