Viotek 144Hz GN32LD QHD 32 inch Curved Gaming Monitor 2560x1440 Widescreen; Adjustable Stand, 1440P Resolution & FreeSync

I recently purchased a new rig for gaming that has an Intel i7-7700 4.2ghz coupled with a GTX-1070 8gb DDR5 for the graphics and 32gb DDR4 3200 RAM and wanted a new monitor as my old one was only running 1080p at 60hz. I had been bouncing back and forth between a couple of other better known brands for a 144hz monitor and in both cases I was looking at some serious money if I wanted anything in the 144hz 1440p range for anything larger than 27 inches. Until I came across ViotekMost of the information I found was about the first version of this monitor the GN32Q. Unlike the GN32Q which has a gold stand and backing the GN32LD is dark grey with red accents which appear on many mainstream gaming monitors today. Set up was extremely easy as Viotek supplies you with everything you would need to set up the monitor for the first time. It does come with a DP cable and adaptor screws for a Vesa mount. These screws extend just beyond the back of the panel so that when you attach the mount the plate isn't touching or damaging the back of the monitor.The image is a little warm straight out of the box. The panel comes preloaded with a couple of profiles but you will want to take the time to color balance the monitor yourself. It's definitely worth your time. The image you'll get is gorgeous. With the DP cable windows automatically recognized the display in it’s native resolution of 1440p and all I needed to do was select 144hz under the device options. The monitor also has an option for PbP as well as PiP. Game play is amazing with everything running at or just shy of max settings with an average fps of 100+ with liquid smooth action on screen. Even just working on your desktop there is no way to fully appreciate the difference running at 144hz makes with every visual element in Windows.There are just a couple of small drawbacks. One is the stand. Its bulk is a trade off given that it has to support a 32 inch monitor. With that said, I would have liked to have seen more positioning options. You have a relatively limited range of up and down and tilt but no side to side swivel. Also, since the monitor is mounted to a tripod it takes up a significant amount of space on your desk. My desk is 23 inches deep and that tripod is taking up 14.5 inches of real estate. I've ordered a mounting arm and will be installing it soon. The other note are the RGB lights on the back. They work as expected but do not put out enough ambient light to be seen anywhere other than from the back of the monitor. I've had the lights in my room shut off and I couldn't tell they were on without turning the monitor to the side to look. But again that's just an observation and doesn't impact the monitor's performance in any way.Hands down this monitor falls into my top five monitors I've purchased in the last 10 years and if I were honest I'd probably drop it in the number one slot. If you've come this far then you've spent too much time reading...this monitor is wonderful just go buy it!

1) Monitor is huge. I just upgraded from an older 21" and this thing is massive by comparison. The entire field of view is quite immersive. I do now have to consider finding a way to sit further back so I can see everything. That to me isn't a huge problem, but please consider that 32" is quite large for a desktop monitor when buying a gaming monitor.2) The stand is also huge. If you have a large or wide desk, then the stand that comes with the monitor will work fine, however, I got a desk mount to maximize the space I do have. Note... this monitor is compatible out of the box for Vesa 75 mounts. Use the included "wall-mount" screws they enclose.3) No issues with dead-pixels. I had another Viotek model, that I sent back because it had several dead pixels. This one is good so far. Time will tell, but I'm happy so far out of the box.4) Gaming performance. For me this is a pretty huge upgrade. So literally anything looks better. I'm not a hard core gamer by any stretch, but I already see improvements from my older 60hz monitor. That and I finally built a PC worthy of this, which includes a 1080 GTX Ti5) PIP/PBP - I have yet to test this. The controls are under the monitor and are be a bit annoying to access and use. I have yet to test this, but seeing how it's implemented, it looks to me more a gimmick than practical. I don't know if others have used it, but I want to try it once to see if even makes sense to output my work PC into it, and try a "dual monitor" setup.Overall, very happy. The price point for the features are great. The LED lights in the back are a nice, if gimmicky touch. A solid 4 stars.

This review is for the GN32LD. I had this monitor for about a week and was loving it. Everything about the monitor seemed fantastic until i turned it on today and there was a line of blue pixels staring back at me. As soon as i saw that i was so disapointed and went straight to the refund option. I think im just lucky enough for this to happen within the 30 day return policy because i would have been so upset if i couldnt return this $500 hunk of junk.Now i need to find another 32in gaming monitor for my setup.