With detail set to its max level, we were able to game at a consistent 60 fps. Since Tomb Raider is an sRGB title (not DCI-P3), color looked as it should. We didn’t miss the extra color saturation that a DCI-P3 monitor would offer. In SDR mode, we booted up Tomb Raider and enjoyed sharp detail with good contrast and black levels. In all cases, the monitor was calibrated with our recommended settings above. We spent several days focusing on key areas of the MAG321CURV’s performance in different tasks, testing both SDR and HDR modes. Here are our recommended settings for the MAG321CURV: If you want to game in the dark, 0 out the brightness slider for 56 nits brightness. With our calibration, we achieved accurate color in the sRGB space. The MAG321CURV doesn’t let you adjust gamma, so you’ll have to accept a light value of around 2.03. By setting Game to User and Pro to Designer and then tweaking the RGB controls, we were able to hit 200 nits. In a quest to hit our target of 200 nits, we tried different combinations of the Game and Pro modes. The sliders are precise and start at center-range, making a balanced adjustment easy to achieve.Īctivating the User Color Temperature cut brightness by more than half. To calibrate the MAG321CURV, first select the User in Color Temperature and tweak the RGB sliders. Setup and Calibration of MSI Optix MAG321CURV It would be nice to see extra gamma presets added in a firmware update. ![]() A VA panel with its high contrast should be at 2.2 minimum, and we sometimes set them to 2.3 or 2.4 to give the image a bit more depth. ![]() That omission is unfortunate because our sample had gamma that’s a tad light in tone. The Image menu has everything needed for calibration, except gamma presets. At the top of every screen are status indicators for input resolution, refresh rate, HDR, the Zero Latency feature and input type. The MAG321CURV’s OSD is like that of many monitors with a selection of picture modes, calibration controls and gaming features. There are no built-in speakers, but you can connect your own powered ones if desired. Additionally, the MAG321CURV features one upstream and two downstream USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5mm jack is included for your best gaming headset. You can also charge your device over the USB-C power with up to 15 watts. Video inputs include two HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.2 (we discuss which is better for gaming in our HDMI vs. Since the screen is curved, you’ll have enough clearance for a wall-mount. The input panel is unusual in that it faces backward instead of down. Once placed, the panel won’t wobble itself out of position. Movements are smooth and firm and show good build quality. Adjustments include 5.2 inches of height and -5 to 20 degrees of tilt. The MAG321CURV’s stand is solid with an all-metal base and chunky upright. You can toggle the RGB on and off in the OSD and control it further with a desktop app. The MAG321CURV also caters to gamers with an RGB lighting effect on the panel’s back that can sync with other MSI peripherals and components through the Mystic Light app. Using the joystick felt intuitive, and it enables easy navigation of the MAG321CURV’s menu. It’s the only control besides a bottom-mounted power toggle. At 32 inches, the MAG321CURV provides plenty of screen real estate and can fill most users’ peripheral vision from a 3-foot viewing distance.Īround the back right is the OSD joystick. We didn’t find any image distortion, even when viewing spreadsheets, but we did enjoy a nice effect while gaming. That sounds tight and would be for a 34-inch ultra-wide, but in the 16:9 aspect ratio, 1500mm feels like a gentler bend. ![]() The MAG321CURV measures its curve radius at 1500mm. The downside of this approach is a slight glow at the top and bottom of the screen when viewing a full black field. The anti-glare layer is flush mounted and fits tightly to the TFT, rendering an extremely sharp image. Above the bulge, it’s only 8mm thick, and it has a similarly thin bezel of just 10mm. A razor-thin panel dominates the upper half of the chassis with all the electronics packed into a bulge at the bottom. The MAG321CURV styling is aimed squarely at enthusiasts.
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