Budget gaming monitors with QHD/165 Hz provide the best price-performance ratio. With minimal video card light load and QHD pixel density, images are sharp.
A 32-inch curved QHD 165 Hz gaming display costs about $300. For the screen size alone, the $250 Gigabyte GS32QC is a bargain. High-contrast VA panel, 170 Hz overclock, Adaptive-Sync, HDR, and extended color are valuable feature.
Gigabyte GS32QC Specifications
Max Resolution and Refresh Rate2560x1440 165 HzBrightness (mfr)300 nitsContrast (mfr)3,500:1SpeakersNoneVideo Inputs1x DisplayPort 1.42x HDMI 2.0
Audio3.5mm headphone outputPower Consumption26w, brightness 200 nitsPanel Dimensions WxHxD 27.9 x 19.7 x 9.4 inches (709 x 500 x 239mm)Weight12.9 pounds (5.9kg)Warranty3 years
Gigabyte GS32QC Monitor Features
It features two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4 inputs. A 3.5mm headphone/powered speaker jack is included. USB and integrated audio are missing, although the OSD controls volume.
Picture menu has seven options with color temp and gamma calibration. Low blue light modulates brightness and white point for tireless reading. Four color temperatures, an RGB user option, and three default and optimal gamma settings are available.
FilA quick menu featuring crosshair, power off, full OSD, and Game Assist appears when the joystick is pressed. The first menu includes gaming options like black equalization , super resolution aspect ratios, overdrive, and FreeSync toggle.
Overclock should be here, but it's in Display. The lighting strobe Aim Stabilizer operates when FreeSync is off. At 170 Hz, brightness drops 10%. This feature's minor phasing artifact remains despite decreased blur
All Gigabyte gaming monitors he have seen include Game Assist, a timer and refresh rate indicator. Display alignment marks for several GS32QCs
Four vivid green shapes form the objective. The OSD at the top of all screens displays the major settings, refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync status, and SDR or HDR signal.