MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED Monitor Features DP 2.1 UHBR20 Interface, Similar to Previous Model

MSI Unveils MPG 322URX: A Minor Upgrade to a High-End Gaming Monitor

The latest iteration of MSI’s flagship 32-inch gaming monitor, the MPG 322URX, introduces a noteworthy enhancement: the inclusion of a high-bandwidth DisplayPort. However, the overall upgrade remains modest, with minimal changes to specifications and design.

Unchanged Specs with Enhanced Connectivity Features

As MSI continues to carve its niche in the gaming display market, the MPG 322URX reveals itself as an evolution rather than a revolution. While it boasts the same core specifications as its predecessor, the MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor, the primary advancement lies in its connectivity. The new model adopts DisplayPort 2.1, enhancing its performance capabilities and future-proofing its utility for gamers and enthusiasts alike.

Key Specification Upgrades

Although the official product details for the MPG 322URX QD-OLED are not yet available on MSI’s global site, a documentation page on MSI China reveals comprehensive specifications. After thorough comparison with its predecessor, it becomes evident that only minor enhancements distinguish the two models.

Enhanced DisplayPort Bandwidth

The most significant change comes from the shift from DisplayPort 1.4a to the cutting-edge DisplayPort 2.1, facilitating a transformation in bandwidth from 25.92 Gbps to an impressive 80 Gbps. This advancement allows for substantive improvements in visual performance, supporting maximum resolutions of 16K at 60 Hz, 8K at 120 Hz, or 10K at 60 Hz. The improved bandwidth means that the MPG 322URX can handle higher resolutions with greater ease.

Improved Performance Capabilities

Apart from bandwidth enhancements, the MPG 322URX exhibits impressive encoding and compression capabilities, which significantly boost image quality. This monitor has the potential to deliver up to 240 Hz at 4K resolution with no compression, although achieving such frame rates at this resolution remains a formidable challenge. Current leading graphics solutions, including the NVIDIA RTX 4090, struggle to reach these benchmarks seamlessly.

Future iterations of graphics cards, like the anticipated RTX 5090, could possibly leverage DLSS 3.0 Frame Generation to achieve such feats, but delivering native 4K performance in modern games might still be overly ambitious.

Additional Improvements

Beyond the core upgrades, the MPG 322URX has also transitioned its USB Type-A ports from 2.0 to 3.2, enabling compatibility with a wider range of modern devices. However, in terms of visual specifications, ergonomics, and overall design, the monitor largely mirrors its predecessor.

Details regarding pricing and availability of the MPG 322URX are yet to be announced, so enthusiasts are encouraged to keep an eye on updates in the forthcoming weeks.

For further information, visit the MSI product page: MSI China.

Source: Wccftech