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It’s not a true ultrawide, but this is a splendid monitor for competitive gaming
WE’VE LONG BEEN fond of AOC’s huge 31.5in AG322QCX gaming monitor, but a few flaws have always niggled; notably, the somewhat sluggish response time and distracting inverse ghosting with Overdrive acceleration enabled.
Now it has a competitor, in the shape of the Asus ROG Strix XG32VQ: a QHD display that’s similarly priced, and just as big, but which promises a faster response time and some flashy ornamental touches.
SIGNAL FLAIR
The ROG Strix XG32VQ is a 31.5in widescreen gaming monitor with a native resolution of 2,560x1,440. Its curved VA panel delivers vivid colours with fast response times, and supports refresh rates up to 144Hz, with Adaptive-Sync technology to keep things perfectly smooth.
The first thing you’ll notice about the XG32VQ is the distinctive stand. Its chunky rotary base is redolent of a plane’s propeller; it’s practical, though, allowing the screen to tilt (-5° to 20°) and swivel (-50° to 50°), and has a 100mm height adjustment range.
It’s also flashy, with a beaming red light that projects an ROG logo on to your desk. This can be replaced with a logo of your own; included in the box is a blank cover, essentially a piece of clear acrylic on which you can draw whatever you like. If you find it distracting, it can be disabled through the OSD.
This story is from the June 2018 edition of Computer Shopper.
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