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[Danny Dudekisser]

Man, as much as I think I want this monitor... I'm kinda worried about image quality. I don't think the viewing angles will be an issue since I'll just be directly in front of it... but I'd like something that can at least rival, or ideally best, my Dell 2407. I've bought a couple monitors since then, and they've both felt like a step back. I want to see progress, dammit.

 

[riflen]

Man, as much as I think I want this monitor... I'm kinda worried about image quality. I don't think the viewing angles will be an issue since I'll just be directly in front of it... but I'd like something that can at least rival, or ideally best, my Dell 2407. I've bought a couple monitors since then, and they've both felt like a step back. I want to see progress, dammit.

DELL 2407? I use a 2408 at work and it's nothing special at all. The input lag is also so terrible that every click is a reminder how high the output > display latency is.
TFT Central have reviewed the 2407 and the ROG Swift. Why not see for yourself what they say about how they compare?

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

My ROG Swift was just shipped.

I should have it on Monday.

 

[Tain]

jealous, I can't stand this wait here (US)

 

[ekgrey]

hnnnnnnnng!

cant wait for GAF impressions.

Spoiler

props for Community GIF

 

[Gojeran]

The wait continues... won't have one till sometime is Sept at this point... sigh.

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

Wait this thing only has one input?

I guess I'll keep waiting for the 1080p gsync monitor w/ at least 1 HDMI in that is never going to come to aus.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Wait this thing only has one input?

correct displayport 1.2. im assuming this monitor comes with that cable

 

[Mad1723]

My next monitor and it has to ship in end of august

But I want to spend the 800$ + taxes to get it.... Come on ASUS, make some more and send one my way

correct displayport 1.2. im assuming this monitor comes with that cable

Correct. It comes with a DP1.2 cable.

 

[epmode]

Wait, we can actually order these things? I keep checking Amazon like an idiot.

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

Any excuse for a community GIF

I'm actually building my new PC over this weekend so the timing is perfect.

Of course that means it has to work first time with no issues. That's a thing that might happen.

Maybe...

 

[Dusktildawn48]

My next monitor and it has to ship in end of august

But I want to spend the 800$ + taxes to get it.... Come on ASUS, make some more and send one my way



Correct. It comes with a DP1.2 cable.

just praying it goes up on amazon as a preorder, no tax and free 2 day shipping thanks to amazon prime.

 

[Seanspeed]

Wait this thing only has one input?

I guess I'll keep waiting for the 1080p gsync monitor w/ at least 1 HDMI in that is never going to come to aus.

Yea, HDMI cant do 1440p/120hz(for the time being), so there's no choice but to go with DP1.2.

 

[dmr87]

Sweclockers just posted their review, overall praise and the TN-panel is 'the best we've seen so far'. If viewed from straight ahead it's really good, can't do anything about the viewing angles but that's just how it is.

I think I need this monitor.

http://www.sweclockers.com/recension/19072-asus-rog-swift-pg278q

 

[Dusktildawn48]

they exist!

http://cdn.overclock.net/7/7b/7beeaaa6_f3bf97.jpeg

 

[tarheel91]

The Overlord Tempest X270OC is a good competitor to this if you don't care about G-Sync. 1440p IPS with 90Hz guaranteed with most doing 120Hz.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overlord-tempest-x270oc-monitor,3879.html

 

[CHC]

Is someone ever going to make a 24 inch in 1440p? Not everyone has space for a 27 inch monitor. This looks like a lovely monitor by today's standards but will there ever be an attempt to increase pixel density of desktop monitor? After a couple years of iPhone and iPad use with ~300 DPI reading text on a conventional display is really starting to feel like a trip back in time. Very straining on the eyes.

And to get even more off topic the next Windows really needs to have better scaling options to make 4K viable once those panels hit sane prices.

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

Lets assume i can carry this home on my own on the London Underground on Monday.

Is there anything anyone wants specific pics of? Specific info? Specific tests (although that might not be on the Monday, but defo next week)?

Happy to help others who wanna get this. I'll give an opinion on it after i set it up too.

 

[SuperEpicGuy]

The Overlord Tempest X270OC is a good competitor to this if you don't care about G-Sync. 1440p IPS with 90Hz guaranteed with most doing 120Hz.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overlord-tempest-x270oc-monitor,3879.html

No 3D Vision, no guaranteed 144Hz, and loss of G-Sync one of the best gaming innovations in a while. But the tempest is 450 and ips so that has its pros too.

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

https://twitter.com/LinusTech/status/492509699330158592

 

[Fried Food]

people getting this are in for a revelation. Dark Souls 2 on my gsync'd monitor is too good, the only thing I don't like about it.

 

[Vash63]

I'm way too hyped about it. Been waiting for a high res Gsync display since the tech was announced. Not going back to 1080p ever again. Should be a great match for my 780 ti.

Checking retailers and forums daily for news... Don't want to miss out on the first USA shipment.

 

[mkenyon]

I'm way too hyped about it. Been waiting for a high res Gsync display since the tech was announced. Not going back to 60Hz ever again. Should be a great match for my 780 ti.

Checking retailers and forums daily for news... Don't want to miss out on the first USA shipment.

Fixed the most important aspect.

 

[Vash63]

Fixed the most important aspect.

I already have a 1440p display and my secondary is 1200. I meant I'm not sacrificing the 1440 resolution for gsync, wanted to wait for both.

 

[Evo X]

Ahhh! I need this monitor in my life!

Hurry the hell up Asus!

 

[SuicideUZI]

My ROG Swift was just shipped.

I should have it on Monday.

I look forward to your impressions

 

[SparkTR]

I'm thinking of getting in this advance of the Nvidia 800 series. Given I'll be stuck with a pretty crappy GPU until then, how does 1080p gaming look on a 1440p monitor? Also what are some good alternatives to this monitor?

 

[Vash63]

This is the only 1440p >60Hz gsync monitor. There are 1080p ones and there are some 60Hz 1080 and 4k ones coming but 60Hz ruins the point for me.

 

[Jinroh]

I can't wait for it to be released in Switzerland already. Shops estimate it will arrive in august though...

 

[Seanspeed]

I'm thinking of getting in this advance of the Nvidia 800 series. Given I'll be stuck with a pretty crappy GPU until then, how does 1080p gaming look on a 1440p monitor? Also what are some good alternatives to this monitor?

If gaming is a big priority for you(in terms of your PC use), just wait. I'm sure you'll be able to find it a bit cheaper once things settle down.

Also, it doesn't sound like there are any 'good' alternatives to this. There are other monitors that are comparable in certain areas, but none that do it all like this does. Depends on what aspects are most important to you.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Still no word on US preorder?

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

Still no word on US preorder?

Late August last I heard.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Late August last I heard.

just for the preorder?!?

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

just for the preorder?!?

Well, pre-order I'd hope would be sooner but the last info for anything for the US launch was late August.

 

[demosthenes]

My ROG Swift was just shipped.

I should have it on Monday.

PLEASE

IMPRESSIONS

TOMORROW

<3

 

[dmr87]

Another review, http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_rog_swift_pg278q_gsync_gaming_monitor_review,1.html

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

So... This just arrived at my work : D

I put the random loaf of bread on the top to prove it's not a random image from the web.

 

[Seanspeed]

I put the random loaf of bread on the top to prove it's not a random image from the web.

Because nobody else in the world would have access to a loaf of bread?

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

Because nobody else in the world would have access to a loaf of bread?

What would you like put on top of it as a seal of authenticity?

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

What would you like put on top of it as a seal of authenticity?

Perhaps a piece of paper with your forum name written on it in marker.

Like every other verification image on the entire internet

 

[Seanspeed]

What would you like put on top of it as a seal of authenticity?

One of the pieces of bread, toasted, with Jesus' likeness on it.

Spoiler

I'm not doubting you, man, I just don't know what a loaf of bread is supposed to prove! lol

 

[Jinroh]

For those of you who received it, are you from continental Europe or from Britain?

 

[AndyBNV]

So... This just arrived at my work : D

I put the random loaf of bread on the top to prove it's not a random image from the web.

Sadly, G-SYNC cannot counter camera motion blur

 

[Seanspeed]

Useless.

 

[jacksepticeye]

So... This just arrived at my work : D

I put the random loaf of bread on the top to prove it's not a random image from the web.

Nice, let us know what its like

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

Ok the bread thing was weird. It was the closest thing to hand on my desk > . <

Impressions later.

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

For those of you who received it, are you from continental Europe or from Britain?

UK. I pre-ordered from SCAN.

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

Ok the bread thing was weird. It was the closest thing to hand on my desk > . <

Impressions later.

Spoiler

I believe you.... maybe

 

[Drama Zed Nod]

It's legit, i promise : )

 

[mkenyon]

Screenshot of 20-0 Quakelive match or GTFO.