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

I don't typically write reviews, but I decided to on this monitor since buying a monitor (especially for gaming) can be a daunting enough task. I am not a professional gamer, but I am someone who enjoys FPS games and I haven't seen many reviewers make note of how this plays with a FPS, which is why I am leaving this review. Before I get into the review of the monitor, here are my system specs: Intel I7-6700K 4.00Ghz Skylake EVGA NVidia GTX 1070 FTW GAMING ACX3.0 GSkill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8GB) Gigabyte G1 Gaming GA-Z170X I am using the monitor with a DisplayPort cable by Cable Matters (Gold Plated 6 Feet 4K Ready) and not the one included. I have only owned this for 2 days, but so far it has been a great monitor for gaming. I have been playing CoD WWII with max settings and the picture looks very crisp and there are no screen anomalies popping up (tearing, ghosting, etc). There is also no input lag. I have also tested Doom 4 at max settings. This game, too, runs incredibly well and there have been no screen issues. I am coming from a Dell 24 inch monitor (purchased close to 10 years ago), so this monitor is a large step up in size.(Model 2407 WFP if anyone wants to see those specs). From a gaming standpoint, I would say this is a worthwhile purchase, especially for FPS games. If you are coming from a monitor that has a lower refresh rate than the 144Hz, just be sure to update that in Windows since it will still show the last refresh rate being used for an old monitor. In reading many reviews for this specific model, as well as the 35 inch version, the 1080p version, and the gold-colored version, there have been many concerns about dead pixels, the monitor not waking up from standby, or flickering of the screen. At this point (again, only 2 days), I haven't experienced any of these issues. I will update this review if any of that changes, but as it stands now, this is a final review of the product.

Computer is great with bright colors. Have it paired with a RTX 2070 and has no issues what so ever. Easy set up comes with all tools needed. The stand for it is kinda funky and does require a bigger desk for it to sit on, but it doesn’t take up a lot of room as it’s just the tripod and anything can be placed under it I use that free space for my Xbox co trailer I use through blue tooth for shooter games. All in all a good buy.

This is my first review ever so bear with me. This is also my first curved display as well. To say the least, this monitor is amazing. Its a beautiful 1440p 144hz VA Panel, a huge upgrade from my old 1440p/144 TN panel. Im upgrading from a 27", and its a beauty. I thought 32" would be to big but its the perfect size, especially with the curved panel, it just looks amazing, feels amazing, games look and play amazing, and you still cant see any pixels. The freesync range is 30-144 which is also amazing. Vega 64 runs this beast perfectly. Cool lights on the back although they arent the brightest. Height adjustment is great along with tilt. All in all, this monitor is amazing especially for a ~$500 price point, they also make a widescreen 34" 1440/100hz monitor that also looks amazing, but Im not big into 21:9 aspect ratio. I would recommend this monitor to anyone who may want to upgrade to a 32" screen.

The screen is awesome. I love it. However, I am deeply disappointed, that there are three bad pixels. I will be calling them tomorrow to see how they handle this. Stay tuned. So I returned it and got another. Same issue. Steer clear of this one. Bad experience.

So I am a pretty decent gamer. Years ago I bought a mx279 1080p ips asus monitor. It was top of the line for that year. I had this monitor for about 5 years. I heard about 1440p but never really paid attention to it. I thought my monitor was great. So I upgraded all my computer parts and that was it. Then I started to get an interest in monitors. I wanted a 32 inch 1440p 144hz monitor that was curved. When I found thisnfor the price it is compared to other monitors that are $600+ I was excited. Let me just say oh my god what a freaking difference. I notice a major difference from everything I do. The quality of videos like game of thrones on hbo down to the graphics of pubg, codww2, bf1, and even rocket league! If you're sitting here thinking about this monitor, wanting a 1440p at 144Hz, do not looo further. This thing is amazing. The only slight issue which is why I gave it 4 /5 stars is I have 2 dead pixels out of box. When I contact Amazon they said I can return it and get a new one or get 25% off this one. They gave me a 25% refund for a few dead pixels that I barely notice? Hell freaking yes. Loved this monitor so much I ordered another one and it's coming today! 08/28/18 UPDATE So after receiving my second monitor I had noticed that an entire corner of the shipping box was damp and soft like the box has been sitting in the wet. I know it was not here as the box was only outside for an hour and it was a beautiful 82 degree sunny day. I was worried so when I opened the box the actual monitor box was fine but it was much heavier duty cardboard. When I opened the box and started using the monitor I had no dead pixels like my other one so that was good. But after about 5 minutes of using it I was getting sporratic flicking on the screen. Like lines across during the old tube tv days. So I plugged it into my current monitor setup as I know my old one doesn't do it and it did the same thing so it was clear it was the monitor. Now I took 1 star away as it most likely wasn't a manufacturing defect but just the carelessness of packaging. And the fact I've ordered two of these monitors and while they are cheaper and I love them, I would rather get a different monitor for more money then have to deal with buying and returning.

This monitor will probably work for some people. I personally do not like it. I spent hours trying to get the colors set right. I managed to get it to passable. There is also a lot of motion blur with this monitor. The ground or anything you pass by in game will just be a blurry mess. The design is very nice though. Stand is solid.

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 Viotek Most 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 Ti 5) 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.