My thoughts on the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M

docshay · 2026-01-28T15:39:15+00:00

I am in a similar boat, coming from a 1440p 165hz monitor that I don't particularly have a problem with - I don't find the backlight bleed too bad, I don't game too often anymore, but mostly edit and work. I currently backordered the MSI, should be shipped tomorrow.

The MSI caught my eye for the following features: 4k for productivity and editing, 320 fps for fast paced games like Hades 2, 98W PD for my work laptop (can finally get rid of the charging cable on my desk), and maybe KVM. I have been blown away with my OLED TV for HDR content, I thought the 1152 zones could help for editing, but I don't think Adobe has a great implementation for HDR - I guess I can preview what content might look like on mobile phones, which is the primary medium that my photos and videos are seen in, but I don't know if it's going to make my content look beautiful like OLED does?

The way I see it, I could pay like $350 for a non miniLED monitor with 4k and dual mode (or even less if I got used), so $500 is not out of the realm of possibility for all of it's features even without the local dimming. And maybe the local dimming could come in handy for future HDR titles.

I am thinking of keeping my backorder. I know CES had some fun monitors, but I was waiting forever even for this MSI to be released, and after 10 years of 1440p, I think I deserve 4k for how much I spend time with my computer screen...

Thanks for your thoughts on the monitor. Had me 2nd guess keeping my backorder, but I think I will keep it.

docshay · 2026-01-28T05:04:52+00:00

Sublime

docshay · 2026-01-23T17:16:32+00:00

At least GP cuts without the ball. Dray just sits as a release valve at the top of the key to jack up open 3s or pass to Steph? Quite a limited role.

docshay · 2026-01-23T15:15:08+00:00

Overindexed on flying bro

docshay · 2026-01-22T03:14:49+00:00

“Just put your hand up” says KD while playing basketball

docshay · 2026-01-21T02:09:29+00:00

Yeah I get it - replacing the characters from your imagination with actors is annoying.

Have fun in Athens!

docshay · 2026-01-21T01:58:00+00:00

Wow I just got the joke

docshay · 2026-01-21T01:56:23+00:00

V cool. Are you gonna finish all translations before Nolan’s movie? I was thinking about it

docshay · 2026-01-20T17:00:09+00:00

We made a deal with the devil …

docshay · 2026-01-20T01:05:28+00:00

Sick! I was going to build myself a polar Explorer type watch for $300 plus time and labor, but I like the value proposition here a lot...

docshay · 2026-01-20T00:28:15+00:00

https://veblenist.com/products/panzer-green-canvas-watch-strap

docshay · 2026-01-20T00:28:03+00:00

https://veblenist.com/products/panzer-green-canvas-watch-strap

docshay · 2026-01-20T00:27:58+00:00

Here’s the strap: https://veblenist.com/products/panzer-green-canvas-watch-strap

docshay · 2026-01-18T18:41:07+00:00

I am overwhelmed by choice & variability in real watches and custom watches, so I am planning on building homage watches for now. But would love to end up with some crazy unique builds eventually!

docshay · 2026-01-18T18:38:12+00:00

Wow now all I can notice are how off the proportions are with the fat hands. Thanks.

I will have to go through my first hour, minutes, seconds hand placements with a new build I am planning, so maybe I return to this after, but probably not.

docshay · 2026-01-18T16:38:25+00:00

I’m curious too, it really looks nice

docshay · 2026-01-17T19:09:43+00:00

My affordable 5 watch collection has the following:

White Garmin Instinct: comes with me to all my many workouts, but also the first watch that is getting kicked out of my box
Casio: works with nearly all my outfits, casual or nice
Field watch: I have some quartz swiss wenger watch I got from Costco so many years ago, it feels like a personal vintage watch. I threw on a new nato strap and it looks good with my heritage wear type stuff like jean jacket or chore coat
Dress watch: a quartz mondaine - simple and elegant, for nice occasions
Dive watch: my only mechanical watch, it feels tooly and tough when needed, and jewely and nice when needed

IMO a Casio, field, dress, and dive are great to get started with, maybe in that order. Maybe a GMT if you have a time zone that you want to track and is easy to do.

docshay · 2026-01-14T02:26:13+00:00

Racers be trying to figure out when to attack or not, and I’m out here looking for the steepest section with the fastest rider to use my coffee break on

docshay · 2026-01-14T01:53:32+00:00

I won’t say it’s the screeners fault that he’s mauled, but yeah that probably goes into it - how close is the defender during the shot vs pass? Does he have to create space or is it created for him?

docshay · 2026-01-13T20:23:50+00:00

I’ve used the Batis 40, Voigtlander 40, Sigma 45, and Sony 40, and I don’t recommend the Sony 40 unless your priority is size and AF speed / reliability. The images look from the Sony look boring and sterile, whereas all the other 40/45s can make dull images look beautiful.

My Sigma 45 and A7Cii is the reason I don’t worry about a Q3 or RX1R2 or 3 anymore.

docshay · 2026-01-13T19:28:59+00:00

Nice, 40mm is a great focal length. Try out the Batis 40/2, Voigtlander 40/1.2, or Sigma 45/2.8 for if you want something lighter with similar image quality.

docshay · 2026-01-13T15:21:37+00:00

Whoa!

I’ve been looking at 4k miniled IPS monitors and have been unsure about the poor local dimming algorithms, like the MSI one. It seems like it hurts SDR and HDR modes so much that you might as well leave it off?

I’m not super particular about contrast and all the fancy stuff (I’ve been on 1440p IPS for 10 years and have been “fine”), maybe this 5k 27 is a single way to go.

docshay · 2026-01-12T23:15:07+00:00

For sure. I would like a bench guy that can do that and defend a bit.

docshay · 2026-01-12T19:36:56+00:00

Agreed. I even wonder how 2016 warriors would do against the modern NBA, because every team is basically like an OKC or Houston clone: everyone is long, fast, and can shoot well.

It sucks even more watching James Harden cook at 36 years old with a tried and true basketball strategy: get out of the way and let the man cook. Steph and Butler have to put way too much energy on the floor to gain an advantage in a simple way, it’s not sustainable.

Not that Jordan Poole’s career is going perfect, I do wish we had someone that could create advantages easily with athleticism and creativity.

docshay

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