MSI Announce the MPG 272QRF X36, a 27″ 360Hz Rapid IPS Gaming Screen with NVIDIA G-sync Pulsar

MSI have announced today their new MPG 272QRF X36 gaming monitor, a 27″ sized screen built around a 360Hz refresh rate ‘Rapid IPS’ panel, and offering support for NVIDIA’s new G-sync Pulsar technology, which will offer the combination of VRR and a strobing blur reduction backlight. Very few specs are provided at the moment but the screen will be showcased at CES next week so we will try and get some further information to share with you there.

MSI MPG 272QRF X3 Specs

We know that the screen is 27″ in size and will have a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 0.5ms G2G response time spec and a 360Hz refresh rate. The inclusion of NVIDIA G-sync Pulsar technology requires the use of the new MediaTek scaler which incorporates NVIDIA G-sync features. This should mean that VRR are supported through “Native G-sync” with a full VRR range and reliable performance on offer.

The only other specs listed at the moment from MSI are that the screen includes HDMI 2.1 connectivity and will be certified under the VESA DisplayHDR 400 tier. We of course expected to see DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity also included.

G-sync Pulsar Details

Strobing the backlight at a frequency that is not fixed causes serious flicker—which, until now, had prevented effective use of the technique in VRR displays. For over a decade, NVIDIA engineers have apparently pursued the challenge of marrying the fluidity of VRR timing with the precise timing needed for effective advanced strobing. The solution was a novel algorithm that dynamically adjusts strobing patterns to varying render rates. NVIDIA’s new G-SYNC Pulsar technology marks a significant breakthrough by synergizing two pivotal elements: Adaptive Overdrive and Pulse Modulation.

With Adaptive Overdrive, G-SYNC Pulsar dynamically adjusts the rate at which pixels transition from one colour to another, a vital technique to reduce motion blur and ghosting. This process is complicated by VRR technology, where the refresh rate fluctuates in tandem with the GPU’s output. G-SYNC Pulsar’s solution modulates overdrive based on both screen location and refresh rate—ensuring that clarity and blur reduction are maintained across a spectrum of speeds, and across the entire screen space.

Furthermore, G-SYNC Pulsar simplifies the user experience by eliminating the need to switch between different monitor settings for either VRR or strobing technologies. Whether it’s for the high-stakes environment of competitive gaming, or the rich, detailed worlds of immersive titles, G-SYNC Pulsar delivers a superior and convenient visual experience tailored to all facets of gaming.

Motion Blur Reduction Benefits

In the video below, a 1000 FPS high-speed pursuit camera recorded Counter-Strike 2 running identically on a 360Hz G-SYNC monitor with Pulsar technology enabled, versus with Pulsar technology disabled. Played back at 1/24 speed, the reduction of monitor-based motion blur on the G-SYNC Pulsar display is immediately evident, greatly improving clarity, fidelity, target tracking and target acquisition, helping improve hit rate, and more, making users more competitive online.

Reducing Flicker

Complementing this, the technology also intelligently controls the pulse’s brightness and duration—key to maintaining visual comfort and eliminating flicker. Flickering, often a byproduct of strobing methods used to diminish motion blur, can disrupt the gaming experience and cause viewer discomfort. By adaptively tuning backlight pulses in response to the constantly changing game render rate, G-SYNC Pulsar creates a consistent and comfortable viewing experience, effectively accommodating the display’s dynamic nature.

Merging these two adaptive strategies, G-SYNC Pulsar transcends previous challenges associated with enhancing VRR with strobing backlight techniques. Prior attempts have often stumbled, leading to flickering and diminished motion clarity. However, G-SYNC Pulsar’s innovation ensures perfect synchronization between overdrive and backlight pulse with the screen’s refresh cycle.

This represents a leap beyond incremental updates or a combination of existing technologies: it is a radical rethinking of display technology—necessitating the development of new panel technology, and representing a fundamental reengineering at both hardware and software levels.

The resulting gaming experience is transformative, where each frame is delivered with both stutter-free smoothness, and motion clarity that is effectively the quadruple of its baseline refresh rate—enabling a truly immersive and uninterrupted visual journey for gamers. Even in the most intense and fast-paced games.

Pricing and Release date

The screen is expected to be launched during Q2 but pricing has not yet been confirmed. We will update this news piece with new specs and info as we get it, including anything else we learn at CES next week.

Other MSI CES Monitor News

• MSI Announce MPG 272URX QD-OLED with a 27″ 4K 240Hz Panel and DisplayPort 2.1
• MSI Announce the MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 with a 500Hz Refresh Rate QD-OLED Panel
• MSI Announce the MPG 242R X60N, a 24″ Rapid TN Film Gaming Screen with a 600Hz Refresh Rate
• MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M with a 27″ 4K 160Hz / FHD 320Hz Dual-Mode IPS Panel and Mini LED Backlight
• MSI to Release Three 4K Dual-Mode MAG Series LCD Gaming Monitors
• MSI Modern MD272UPSW Smart Monitor Announced for CES 2025

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