Game in style with almost 50% off this 31.5-inch MSI Curved Gaming Monitor

MSI Optix G32C4W 31.5-Inch Curved FHD HDMI DP 165Hz 1ms FreeSync LCD Gaming Monitor on red background with TechRadar big savings sign
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Feeling the Black Friday blues? If you missed our Black Friday gaming monitor deals, you can still get this MSI Optix G32C4W Curved Gaming Monitor at Walmart for $129 (was $249).

Curved monitors have become more popular for gaming over the past few years because of how they increase immersion. The curved screen matches the natural curve of your eye, which makes it easier to take in details and reduces the strain on your vision, too.

Today's best cheap gaming monitor deal

MSI Optix G32C4W Curved Gaming Monitor
MSI Optix G32C4W Curved Gaming Monitor : was $249 now $129 at Walmart

The MSI Optix G32C4W might just be the best curved gaming monitor deal out there right now in terms of value for money. For less than $130, you get a 31.5-inch VA LED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. The 178-degree viewing angle and 1500R curvature are also worth noting, but may not be ideal for all preferences.

VA panels are a special kind of LED display that use vertically aligned (thus, VA) liquid crystals to increase brightness and contrast, which really shine in the MSI Optix G32C4W. The visuals really pop with the 178-degree viewing angle and 1500R curvature - not quite top-tier, but desirable for the price.

It's got other perks to improve visuals, too. The 165Hz refresh rate (higher than the average mid-range gaming laptop I've seen) and 1ms response time keep gaming sessions snappy, and AMD FreeSync minimizes any screen tearing you might find.

As for connectivity options, it includes two HDMI (1.4) ports and one Display Port (1.2). These aren't the top-of-the-line, either, but match the capabilities of a monitor that can't go 4K and sticks to full HD 1080p.

For more, I'd recommend browsing our best gaming monitors and best ultrawide gaming monitors. We also have recommendations for the best monitors in general, including gaming.

Jessica Reyes
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Jess Reyes writes about deals and coupons almost as much as she does about games. Her work can be found in IGN, GameSpot, Digital Trends, and Inverse – just to name a few. When she’s not writing or gaming, she’s probably window shopping or gassing up her mutuals on Twitter/X.

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