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4K Monitors: 165Hz w/ 2 ms response time vs 144Hz w/ 1 ms response

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Hi All,

Currently looking for a 4k Monitor for a build with a 3800 X3D w/ 4070 TI Super. Unsure which monitors to get and which specs to prioritize if Im going to be playing a wide range of competitive shooters along with RPG style coop games.

I was thinking between either this 32" Acer monitor which has 165Hz but 2 millisecond response time (400$)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-nitro-xz320qk-p3bmiiphx-31-5-led-uhd-freesync-monitor-display-port-hdmi-black/6570231.p?skuId=6570231

Or this 32" MSI curved monitor which has 144Hz with 1 millisecond response time (430$)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-g321cu-32-curved-4k-uhd-144hz-1ms-freesync-with-hdr-gaming-monitordisplayporttype-c-hdmi-black/6544809.p?skuId=6544809

Was curious what yalls thoughts were. Is the 21 Hz sacrifice worth it for the 1 ms faster response time?

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Check reviews, monitor manufacturers claims on response times are a total BS.