{"id":566714,"date":"2024-10-25T06:40:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=566714"},"modified":"2024-10-25T06:40:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:40:39","slug":"the-new-standard-for-high-end-gaming-hands-on-review-of-the-180hz-msi-g255f-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/industrynews\/566714-the-new-standard-for-high-end-gaming-hands-on-review-of-the-180hz-msi-g255f-monitor.html","title":{"rendered":"The new standard for high-end gaming \u2013 Hands-on review of the 180Hz MSI G255F monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I spent a week testing the MSI G255F – a 24.5-inch, 180Hz gaming monitor \u2013 and it is a literal game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MSI G255F delivers lightning-fast responsiveness and smooth visuals across all game genres, and after playing a host of popular titles – including Battlefield 2042, Destiny 2, The Finals, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Counter-Strike 2 \u2013 there was nothing this monitor couldn\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I unpack my full experience with the new MSI monitor, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Setting it up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MSI G255F was fast and easy to set up, not requiring any tools. Within minutes, I was appreciating its bright visuals and slim bezels\u2014and my uncluttered desk, thanks to its unobtrusive stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clip on the back of the stand also kept my cables out of the way, allowing for a clean and organised setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built for speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MSI G255F is built for speed, and its FHD Rapid IPS panel delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapid IPS produces a 4-times faster response than a normal IPS panel, allowing the G255F monitor to deliver an impressive 1ms response time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This, in combination with its 180Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync support, makes the G255F ideal for a variety of games – especially fast-paced shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I experienced smooth imagery and no motion blur on every game I tested, and I found myself performing much better than normal on FPS titles – where quick reactions and smooth gameplay are exceptionally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture perfect for every genre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MSI G255F is a 24.5-inch monitor, which is widely recognised as the optimal size for competitive gaming and the standard size used at professional tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research also shows that this size is the most comfortable for viewing, as it reduces eye movement and therefore lowers the strain on your eyes from gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When paired with the MSI G255F\u2019s thin bezels, the 24.5-inch monitor delivered an immersive viewing experience. Its blue light reduction and flicker-free design also made it incredibly comfortable for extended gaming sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MSI G255F excels in colour reproduction, too, thanks to its wide colour gamut and exceptional colour accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it a great all-rounder, offering captivating visual experiences across more aesthetically pleasing games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Putting it to the test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

But enough about all the incredible specifications \u2013 you came here to read, in practical terms, how it performs when gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n