There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a really good PC game. Whether you’re into adventure stories or first-person-shooters, if you’re looking to heighten the immersion factor for yourself, then you should absolutely consider picking up a curved monitor, which is designed to wrap around you. Fortunately for you, Costco’s selling the MSI Optix G271CQR curved gaming monitor for just $159.99, an absolutely killer price for kit like this. Not only does this 27-inch monitor have a fast refresh rate and response time, but it also includes AMD FreeSync Premium Technology, which helps reduce screen tearing.
This MSI curved monitor doesn’t skimp out on the specs, either. You’re getting a resolution of 2560×1440, a response time of 1ms, a curvature of 1000R, and a refresh rate of 165Hz. Given those numbers, visuals should be both smooth and responsive when paired with a capable graphics card. The included AMD FreeSync Premium Technology also reduces screen tearing and stuttering, an annoying problem that can arise when you’re in the middle of an intense match, by syncing up the monitor’s fresh rate with your PC’s GPU.
If you’ve been shopping around for a curved gaming monitor, then look no further than the MSI Optix G271CQR — especially at this price.
Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor, PCWorld
Ashley Biancuzzo manages all laptop and Chromebook coverage for PCWorld. She's been covering consumer tech since 2016, and her work has appeared on USA Today, Reviewed, Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.