[Pre Order] MSI MPG 321URX 31.5inch 240Hz 4K UHD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $2199 + US$100 Steam Gift Card + Delivery @ Scorptec

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[Pre Order] MSI MPG 321URX 31.5inch 240Hz 4K UHD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $2199 + US$100 Steam Gift Card + Delivery @ Scorptec
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Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 10:29 scorptec.com.au (425 clicks)
Last edited 19/03/2024 - 17:27 by 2 other users

ETA 29/3/2024.

It's a pre-order and the monitor itself is full price, but now it comes with a bonus $100 USD (roughly A$150) Steam Gift Card. Wasn't the case few weeks back. The bonus is currently mentioned only on Scrorptec website but it redeems through MSI website so I guess it doesn't matter where you buy it. You will need the monitor serial number so can't redeem straight away and take advantage of the Steam Spring Sale. Wait for the Winter Sale?

Monitor info: MSI MPG 321URX 31.5inch 240Hz 4K UHD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, 3840x2160, 16:9, 0.03ms GtG, 150000:1 Contrast, 250 Nits, 1x DP 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A, USB-B, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode/90W PD), Adaptive Sync, DisplayHDR True Black 400, DCI-P3 99%, Adobe RGB 97%, Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/Height, VESA 100x100mm

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  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 19/03/2024 - 10:34
    +11

    $2199.

    • pizzaguy on 19/03/2024 - 10:39

      AUD, worth noting in this context.

    • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 10:45
      -2

      I get it it's not for everyone, but the deal here is not the monitor.

      • pizzaguy on 19/03/2024 - 10:48
        +5

        Wut.

        "This isn't a deal, but if you fork out $2199, you'll get $150 to spend on Steam"?

        • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 10:51

          OzBargain is full of "Bonus x if you buy/spend y" kind of deals. Don't see a problem with this deal.

          • Magicmannn on 19/03/2024 - 10:59
            +2

            @Alx75: Let’s see if the title gets updated to include the price of the monitor

            • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 11:04

              @Magicmannn: There, I've updated it. Now everyone can focus on free Steam Gift Card and stop complaining about the price of the monitor :)

  • ThirtySixNights on 19/03/2024 - 10:44
    +2

    you're gonna need a 4090 to power this thing

    • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 10:46

      I'm currently gaming in 4K with 4080, DLSS is a wonderful thing.

      • andigaming on 19/03/2024 - 11:29
        -1

        4K at 240fps? Cause that is the point of a 240hz 4K monitor.

        • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 11:43
          +2

          That is absolutely not the point. It's a (future proof) nice to have feature. Is the point of having a sports car for your daily driving lost if you can't drive it at 200, 250, 320km/h? And if you really do need 4K 240fps, then you're probably playing CS (or similar) which can be achieved even on 30 series cards.

          • andigaming on 19/03/2024 - 12:17
            +3

            @Alx75: I wouldn't know, I'd never waste money on a sports car as a daily driver.

            And I have 1080p 144hz monitors with my 3080 for exactly the reason to run everything at 144hz.

            • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 12:26
              +2

              @andigaming: I'm pretty sure you have at least one thing at home that you're not using up to it's full capacity. What's the point of having it then? ;)

    • CookieCounter on 19/03/2024 - 11:00

      If you want to get technical you could just run MS paint in high res and framerate. But yes I agree with your statement.

    • gankmeplz on 19/03/2024 - 11:24

      Depends on the game not everyone plays bleeding edge games, i play some slightly older multiplayer games in 4k 120hz and i wouldn't want to go back to 1080P

  • thesmartone1125 on 19/03/2024 - 10:46
    +3

    I cba doing research but why would anyone pick this over Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED which is $1,889 and cheaper with edu discount?

    • Ema000 on 19/03/2024 - 10:49
      +3

      This MSI one has a flat screen

    • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 10:49
      +4

      Most people would probably prefer the flat screen on the MSI, but it's not worth a $300+ premium for that. Otherwise it's essentially the same monitor

      • Ema000 on 19/03/2024 - 10:54

        For some people, that extra 300 would be worth it, especially if you're using this monitor for work purposes as well as gaming.

        • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 11:13

          What situations is a flat screen vs slight curve worth $300+ premium? Only one I can think of is CAD drawings using straight lines

          • Ema000 on 19/03/2024 - 11:29

            @Stingy Student: CAD drawings, photo/video editing especially where colour accuracy matters

            • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 11:33

              @Ema000: Does a curved screen effect colour accuracy?

              • Ema000 on 19/03/2024 - 11:53
                +1

                @Stingy Student: Yes because of the differing viewing angles can create a distortion when you're sitting down and looking at the content on the monitor. But it honestly depends on the curvature of the monitor and where you're sitting adjacent to the monitor

                • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 11:59
                  +1

                  @Ema000: Oh right, thanks for the explanation

                • TheContact on 19/03/2024 - 12:04
                  +5

                  @Ema000: Curved monitors would actually be better in this case, as off axis viewing is reduced due to the curve. You're more likely to be viewing it from a perpendicular angle than a flat display.

    • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 10:49
      +3

      For me personally, I don't like the curve and Alienware lacks USB-C PD. If one can live with/without those two things then Alienware is a cheaper option with the same panel. Another thing to mention is that a lot of people are complaining about how Alienware ships the monitors resulting with micro scratches on the screen.

      • thesmartone1125 on 19/03/2024 - 10:55

        Ahhh I see, yeah USB-C PD is pre nice to have for a one cable solution. Do you know if the MSI warranty is as good as Dell's by any chance?

        • Magicmannn on 19/03/2024 - 11:00

          Scorptec’s warranty you mean since they are the ones selling it

        • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 11:01

          Never dealt with MSI but this one comes with 3 year warranty, OLED burn in included. Actually, all three (Alienware, MSI, Asus) monitors that come with this new generation QD-OLED panel have it.

      • Tbargain12 on 19/03/2024 - 11:23

        This. They might be the same panel, but definitely not the same monitor by any means. There's always a chance of different features that can be enabled/disabled that will be on one monitor and not the other. Or bugs that plagues one and not the other.

        • Fractual node on 19/03/2024 - 13:23
          +1

          Show those bugs some democracy!

  • hexedhavoc on 19/03/2024 - 11:31
    +11

    What an absolutely ridiculous price

  • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 12:08
    +3

    $1000-1200 would be a reasonable price for 4k 32INCH OLED gaming monitors

    • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 12:57
      +4

      While I would of course prefer lower prices, I don't agree. Your're paying for the bleeding edge of monitor technology, specifically a 3rd generation QD-OLED screen with high pixel density (more heating considerations compared to TVs) and high refresh rate. You're getting similar motion clarity to a 360hz monitor (near instant refresh rates and near zero ghosting) which cost ~$1000 for the 25" 1080p TN panel. Add the additional benefit of a 4k 32" highly colour accurate monitor which would probably also be ~$1000 for similar colour accuracy. So I think ~$2000 makes sense since you're literally getting the best of both worlds. Whether those features are of value to you is a different question.

      • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 13:13
        +1

        The goal of technological development is to enable humanity to acquire better things at a lower or the same price. If the result of technological advancement means an i7 6700k sells for 500 AUD while an i7 13700k sells for 5000 AUD, that is absurd. The same applies to monitors. Actually we still pay $500 for the cutting edge computer processors like 14700ks today.

        • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 13:26
          +4

          The goal of technological advancement - what the hell are you talking about? There's no "goal" of bettering society that panel manufacturing companies care about.

          You pay a premium for cutting edge technology which over several years filters down into more mainstream products and pricing. This monitor is that cutting edge latest technology and the price reflects that. Wait 3 years and this monitor probably will cost $1000, but the most recent monitor technology will certainly cost more.

          • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 13:34

            @Stingy Student: As a consumer, I don't need to consider things from the manufacturer's perspective; otherwise, I would have to understand even if they charged $10,000. Consumers vote with their wallets and actions.

            • nelladream on 19/03/2024 - 13:56
              +2

              @flypig: If it is a mature market and products are almost identical, then a consumer chasing for the cheapest is reasonable (to most extent). But this activity will harm consumer interest in the long term:
              1) price competition to the extent that companies need to make loss to survive. What consumers will end up getting are reduced product quality, diminished customer service, and less competition due to only big companies can survive in the long run price cutting.
              2) not to mention with too little profit then companies would have less to invest in research due to these benign competitions

              • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 14:04
                +1

                @nelladream: I completely agree with your view, which is why I bought a 4090. However, I think OLED monitors are entirely different from the 4090. First, to my knowledge, at least five companies will launch 240hz OLED gaming monitors this year. The market competition is just beginning, and the initial pricing may involve some mutual probing, which does not mean it will stabilize at this price in a few months. Second, no company is irreplaceable, unlike the graphics card market. Therefore, it’s wisest for consumers to wait and see at this time. The price will also decrease over time because, compared to Dell’s OLED products from earlier years, OLED technology has matured too much now to warrant this premium.

            • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 14:01
              +1

              @flypig: You're argument is nonsensical. You started talking about "the goal of technological development is to enable humanity" - you were already trying to think about this from a higher level perspective. Now you're backpeddeling to I'm a consumer I don't need to consider any other perspective.

              "Consumers vote with their wallets" - no shit Sherlock which is why there's obviously a niche market for the latest generation oled monitors - people bought the previous generation.

              • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 14:11

                @Stingy Student: Your comments are so aggressive and invasive. Are consumers’ thoughts also a crime? I truly hope you’re not a salesperson for any company, because you certainly wouldn’t sell much.

                • krisspy on 19/03/2024 - 14:29
                  +1

                  @flypig: Yeah people tend to get angry when you say silly sh*t like suggesting 1k oled panels.

                  You can't even get an ips monitor with comparable specs for that price, let alone an OLED.

                  You sir are not progressing humanity, shame

                  • flypig on 19/03/2024 - 14:34

                    @krisspy: After reading some comments from before and after, many people feel the same way, thinking the price is outrageous. Do you want to alienate them all?

                    • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 14:42

                      @flypig: Yeah @krisspy why are you trying to alienate all of us consumers *sob *sob

                    • krisspy on 19/03/2024 - 14:52
                      +1

                      @flypig: They can all go to hell.

                      Now where's my $20000 Ferrari. Ice engines have matured for decades now, EV's are the new thing and it's time I get the cheap trickled down tech.

                • Undercut 2241 on 19/03/2024 - 14:33
                  +1

                  @flypig: using your strawman argument to appeal to emotion doesn't achieve anything ngl. this is a decked out monitor so of course it's going to be expensive as hell. there are people who buy it so eh let em buy

                • Stingy Student on 19/03/2024 - 14:39

                  @flypig: @flypig I've got some magic beans for sale if you're interested?

    • bleeder on 20/03/2024 - 11:58

      Especially considering you can get a 42" C3 for low $1000s

      • Stingy Student on 20/03/2024 - 15:11

        A TV might work for some people, but there's a number of workarounds that you need to use to make it function more like a monitor. 42" is too large for most desk setups to be comfortable - you'd want a fairly deep desk. Additionally, you're comparing 120hz to 240hz which depending on the games you play could be a deciding factor. I see a lot of people praise 42" OLED TVs as the best monitor they've ever had on forums, but I suspect a lot of this is buyers trying to convince themselves that they've made a good purchase.

        • bleeder on 20/03/2024 - 16:07

          I'm not saying C3 is a competitor for this, I'm just saying $2.2k is unreasonable for a 32" OLED considering you can get a 42" OLED for nearly half the price. I know it's just because it's bleeding edge right now, but that's exactly why it's unreasonable.

          • Alx75 on 20/03/2024 - 17:15
            +1

            @bleeder: It’s not as simple as “the other one is bigger and cheaper”…

            • Viewing distance for a 42” C3 screen?
            • Desk size for C3?
            • Tilt / swivel / pivot / height adjustment on C3?
            • Text clarity on C3?
            • USB-C PD on C3?
            • Colour profiles on C3?
            • 240Hz on C3?
            • KVM on C3?
            • USB hub on C3?
            • Taskbar / logo detection (burn in prevention) on C3?
            • 3 year burn in warranty on C3?

            Also, the cheapest deals for C3 were around $1,300. That’s not half price of MSI.

          • Stingy Student on 20/03/2024 - 17:18

            @bleeder: Yeah, the 42” C3 RRP is ~$2600. Guess it’s also a case of TVs going on sale more than monitors

  • lookingforadeal7 on 19/03/2024 - 12:51
    +4

    They're dreaming

    • Alx75 on 19/03/2024 - 14:21
      +2

      They've got my money, so I guess sometimes dreams do come true! 😅

  • pingMarky on 19/03/2024 - 16:34

    Weird times when an MSI monitor cost more than a Dell Alienware.

  • AppVisionAus on 19/03/2024 - 17:53
    +2

    Good deal if it's $1299…

  • Noice111 on 19/03/2024 - 21:04
    +6

    Such a bad price. MSI and ASUS international prices are absolutely scummy. This one is only $950 USD in the US compared to Alienware being $1200 in the USD, and yet somehow MSI thinks they can charge $2200 AUD when the alienware is $1800 AUD. Ridiculous markup. This steam gift card might as well be worthless. They are so lucky Alienware screwed the pooch and chose the curve panel over the flat one, the main gripe most people have with their monitor.
    I'd still choose it over the MSI at these prices. Hell MSI doesn't even have Dolby Vision. Not sure I'd even buy it if it was the same price as the Alienware knowing that it's meant to be $250 USD cheaper than the alienware

    • Stingy Student on 20/03/2024 - 15:13

      Yeah the alienware model definietly has the price advantage in Australia, especially if you can stack an education discount on top of it.

    • Alx75 on 21/03/2024 - 18:27

      You are confusing things…

      They are both using exactly the same panel (same as the new Asus PG32UCDM). The peak full panel brightness for that panel is 250 nits. The "peak 2% window" brightness is roughly 1000 nits.

      What is "peak 2% window"? "The maximum luminance of the monitor, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 2% of the screen."

      MSI is also 240hz (again, same panel), curve is a thing of preference and Alienware does lack the USB-C PD for "one cable solution".

      Regarding DV… after now 3 years of watching 4K discs on a Panasonic player / Sony OLED with DV combo… Some movies look better with DV, some look almost the same and in rare cases worse that standard HDR10. What I'm saying is I wouldn't be making my decision on which one to get based on DV support.

  • Thiefsie on 21/03/2024 - 21:37

    Christ that's expensive for $950USD retail over the pond.

  • Sam of Ham on 20/04/2024 - 14:20

    This is the IDEAL monitor.

    32". 2K. OLED. Flat panel. High refresh rate. HDR. Solid, compact base. USB-C for your work laptop with PD and DP (power delivery and DisplayPort) up to 90W charging.

    … But that 'import tax' price sucks. This is $950~ USD at any one point which should translate to $1500~ give or take… The $2200 price is insane. The steam gift card is super cool and a great bonus but I simply cannot justify THAT MUCH more money over the price of other, older, similar monitors at $1500~, that might be 4K or curved, 27" or lack USB-C…

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