Large G-Sync Monitors

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  P1xellat3d on 06/08/2016 - 20:18

  May I ask what card you are running for this setup?

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    GreatWhiteHunter on 06/08/2016 - 20:18

    GTX 1080

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      P1xellat3d on 06/08/2016 - 21:17

      No issues there then :)

      I don't have any experiences with Ultrawide monitors but the Z35 = 1080p Ultrawide and the X34/PG348Q = 1440p Ultrawide so you're better off with the latter.

      As for which one it's a matter of preference but the recent batches should be better in terms of QC so there is a smaller chance of BLB and other issues that were there on release. Performance wise they are nearly identical, so its a matter of cost vs better looks (I think the ROG Swift looks better).

      Side note: Terry Crews is currently rocking two Predator X34 if that helps you decide :)

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  spackbace on 06/08/2016 - 21:27

  Note that the rog has a cashback offer currently :)

  http://www.asuspromotion.net/au/lcdpromo/

  $50 back

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  aussieprepper on 07/08/2016 - 06:30

  Hey mate what games do you play? Or do you use screen for photo or video editing?

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    GreatWhiteHunter on 07/08/2016 - 08:09

    Battlefield series

    Starcraft

    Shooters

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      aussieprepper on 07/08/2016 - 08:21

      I play battlefield also same name as here.

      Its hard i would go for the middle ground 1440p @100hz the predator. Most games are not optimized for Ultra wide yet. But then again 4k is a huge jump in resolution the picture will look nice. The 1080 will struggle for faster frames @ 4k on some games.

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        GreatWhiteHunter on 07/08/2016 - 08:30

        Other than the fact it is cheaper than the Asus, why choose the Acer over the Asus?

        They have similar specs. Both 3 year warranties. Is suspect a lot of the internals of both monitors are identical.

        The Acer is rated 4ms refresh vs Asus 5ms. The speakers on the Acer are more powerful (7 watt vs 2 watt). Those are the 2 things I see in Acer's favour as well as price.

        I just trust the Asus brand a hell of a lot more than the Acer one.

        So much so, one reason I don't already own the Acer (it's been out longer) is I couldn't bring myself to pay $1500+ for a monitor with the Acer brand.

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        aussieprepper on 07/08/2016 - 08:40

        @GreatWhiteHunter: I also like Asus better then Acer and i also trust them more lol! But in 2005 i bought an acer and it lasted until 2011 then i got rid of it.

        Is the Asus a true 100hz monitor? Or do you have to overclock it?

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        GreatWhiteHunter on 07/08/2016 - 08:47

        @aussieprepper:

        The blurbs for both monitors refer to overclocking when talking about 100hz

        Asus:
        ROG Swift PG348Q has a 100Hz refresh rate to decimate lag and motion blur so that you have the upper hand in first person shooters, racer, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This fast refresh rate lets you play games at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what's onscreen – so you'll always get that first strike in.
        Note: for smooth gameplay, G-SYNC requires a GeForce GTX 980Ti and above to overclock the refresh rate up to 100Hz

        http://www.asus.com/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-SWIFT-PG348Q/

        Acer:
        Boost your refresh rate up to 100hz with built in over-clocking.

        As I say, I am pretty sure both monitors use exactly the same panel - hence the similarity in specs. It's just the appearance and the internal software that is different.

        If that is true, it's probably fair to say Acer make a lot more monitors than Asus - assuming Asus actually make it and don't just rebadge it…

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        aussieprepper on 07/08/2016 - 08:51

        @GreatWhiteHunter: Yea i was just looking at it. I guess it comes down to price and looks and other things like what stand and speaker you like. plus you can find the Acer on sale more often i think. I think Warranty RMA will be the same with both.

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        test123123 on 01/10/2017 - 11:24

        @aussieprepper: Asus has worst warranty service as I have heard from many peoples.

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  spackbace on 08/08/2016 - 10:41

  http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/lg-34um88c-p-34-qhd-ip…

  No G-Sync on that is there?

  Still an amazing price compared to your listed prices (~$400-$500 off)

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    GreatWhiteHunter on 08/08/2016 - 12:35

    g-sYNC IS A HARDWARE MOD THAT COSTS ABOUT $200 USD

    G-Sync monitors command a significant premium over non G-Sync…

    A ripoff but if you want G-Sync you gotta pay.

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      spackbace on 08/08/2016 - 13:02

      Ah ok fair enough :)

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      [Deactivated] on 01/10/2017 - 11:27

      Does it really cost that much though? What hardware is required? I'm willing to bet there is an enourmous profit margin on G sync