The MSI G42LW monitor boasts a 23.8" 1090x1080 FHD native resolution, which equates to a respectable pixel density of 92ppi. You'd think a monitor this cheap would have the most basic of specs, but that actually isn't true. It features a max refresh rate of 144Hz and is FreeSync certified. Like most monitors nowadays, you can enable G-Sync in compatibility mode. It is eqiupped with an IPS panel with a 1ms response time, 111% sRGB color gamut (83% DCI-P3), and 178° wide viewing angle. Both HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort ports are available and an HDMI cable is included.
This monitor pairs well with a budget gaming PC setup. The G42LW's 1080p resolution is the sweet spot if your gaming PC or laptop has onboard graphics or less powerful discrete graphics like an RTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti GPU. You should still be able to get 60fps or higher in most games that are currently available. A higher resolution display will tax your GPU more heavily and you might not get the frame rates to play games smoothly. Also, you don't want your screen size to be too large if you're limited to 1080p. A larger monitor means lower pixel density; for a TV where you sit far away that's fine, but the blurriness is more noticeable on a monitor, especially with text.
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