34-inch ultrawide screens, with a spacious 3440×1440 decision, are a success with avid gamers. (And PCWorld writers — I’m taking a look at one proper now.) The additional-wide subject of view is nice for immersion, and the decision is sharp with out being as heavy on the GPU as a 4K display. However these screens don’t come low cost…no less than more often than not. Gigabyte’s G34WQC from 2020 is a funds hit on this class, regularly occurring sale for underneath $400. The most recent model of the display, the GS34WQC, would possibly simply comply with in its footsteps.
The monitor shares many of the core specs of its predecessor, most notably the 34-inch, 3440×1440 LCD panel with 1ms response time and a dramatic 1500R curve, far more pronounced than many of the screens on this class. (PCWorld’s favourite, the brand new Alienware OLEDs, have a 1800R curve issue.) Connectivity stays the identical, with a single DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a headphone jack.
The remainder of the spec checklist is a little bit of a remix, with some being greater and a few decrease than the older design. For instance, whereas the utmost refresh charge on the VA panel is a smidge decrease at 135hz and brightness drops from 350 nits to 300, the distinction ratio is 33% greater at 4000:1. The brand new design additionally drops the twin 5-watt audio system, and I doubt anybody will miss them. It appears to be like just like the GS34WQC might be a refreshed design with a brand new main LCD panel at its core, presumably from a brand new provider. However the give attention to reasonably priced gaming functionality with none further frills, like RGB lighting or a USB hub, might make it a success for patrons searching for a deal.
There’s no retail worth or launch date talked about on Gigabyte’s promotional web site (noticed by KitGuru). However the earlier mannequin launched at $450 nearly precisely three years in the past, and it regularly goes on sale (in truth it’s simply $370 on Newegg right this moment). Count on the brand new mannequin to be in the identical vary. If you happen to can’t wait, then try PCWorld’s roundup of one of the best ultrawide screens available on the market.
