> Is the color difference on the Gigabyte worth losing the better stand, or should I just go with the AOC and call it a day? Honestly, if your desk space is as cramped as you say, just grab the AOC 24G2 24-inch 144Hz IPS Gaming Monitor. The stand adjustability is a total lifesaver when you dont have much room to play with. Trying to squeeze a fixed-stand monitor onto a tiny desk usually just leads to neck pain or weird viewing angles anyway. I have used the 24G2 for a while and the ergonomics really are top-tier for a budget panel. While the Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8-inch 165Hz IPS Gaming Monitor does have a slight edge on color accuracy, you probably wont even notice the difference unless you are doing side-by-side editing work. For Valorant and RPGs, the AOC is plenty fast and vibrant enough. Just be careful with dead pixel checks once it arrives, as budget panels can be hit or miss sometimes. One quick tip: if you end up with the AOC, make sure to adjust the OSD settings immediately because the out-of-the-box profile is a bit aggressive with the saturation. Also, double check your display cable since you need to hit that 144Hz refresh rate reliably. If you get it ordered by Friday, you should be totally set for the weekend. Let me know if you need help setting it up!

Late to the party, but honestly, have you checked out the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q 23.8 inch 144Hz IPS? It is fantastic for shooters like Valorant and the stand is super solid. If you want something even cheaper, the Acer Nitro XV240Y 23.8 inch 165Hz IPS is a total steal right now! Check out RTINGS online to compare their motion blur stats before you buy. Either way, you cant go wrong for that price!

To add to the point above: have you considered your viewing angle? I used a fixed stand for months and my neck honestly hated me. Do you have a VESA mount available?