Got my new monitor, called MSI MAG 275QR X32
I wanted to get the one without the X32, but that's what I ended up with since all the other cheap good ones got sold out.
This experience has taught me, so sharing what I learned, assuming someone is planning to get a new monitor.
Min spec for a good modern monitor, around budget pricing (budget pricing being $150 to $300. Got what I ended up with for $285, even though I could've gotten my initial want at $185):
- 2k
- 144hz and up (mine: 320, not by choice =P)
- ms: 1 or below (mine is supposedly 0.5ms)
- Brightness: 300 nits minimum, but aim to make it 400 nits or more (mine is 400)
- HDR: VESA Certified or better (don't get one that says it's 'HDR Ready')
- Ports: Display Port (if your pc or laptop doesn't have a DP, then get a converter)
- Display type: IPS (Not VA)
Note: Look at reviews when you're deciding, especially to see if there are a lot of reports of dead pixels
