MSI targets budget-minded gamers with its Optix MAG24C 144Hz monitor, a curved 24-inch panel with FreeSync and a price below $250. But does it cut corners?

There’s no shortage of premium gaming monitors. If you have $700 or more to spend, there are dozens of big-screen displays with refresh rates up to 240Hz, adaptive sync and long feature lists that cater to every kind of game. But when you’ve spent less than $1,000 on your entire system, it doesn’t necessarily make sense to spend that same amount on a display. So what can you get for $250?