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ASUS XG438Q 43" UHD 120Hz ROG Strix Gaming Monitor $999 + Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) + Surcharge @ Computer Alliance

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ASUS XG438Q 43" UHD 120Hz ROG Strix Gaming Monitor $999 + Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) + Surcharge @ Computer Alliance
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Zaddo on 03/01/2023 - 13:46 computeralliance.com.au (464 clicks)
Last edited 03/01/2023 - 14:35 by 2 other users

This is a good price for a large monitor. It is an older model, but if you like a large workspace and do occasional gaming, this is a good deal. Currently $200 cheaper than UMart. Surcharges: 1% surcharge for Card & PayPal payments.

It shows a delivery time of "ETA 1 Day", but I think this is an error and they are in stock. I ordered one yesterday on the public holiday and picked it up at 9am today.

Panel Size: 43"
Panel Type: VA
Resolution: UHD (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Response Time: 4ms (MPRT)
Display Inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0 || 1 x Display Port
Display Technology: Eye Care || Flicker Free || FreeSync

Gaming 43inch ASUS Computer Peripheral Gaming Monitor LCD Monitor UHD Monitor

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  • V003 on 03/01/2023 - 13:57
    +5

    hmmm. I thought this was usual price, atleast on amazon . I was considering this back in November but that 42 lg c2 deals from black Friday was just too sweet to let it go

    • Mortal Krumpet on 03/01/2023 - 20:30

      Yea I went the C2 for PC gaming as well.

  • justtoreply on 03/01/2023 - 14:04
    +1

    Need a deal on a similar IPS :/

  • shellshocked on 03/01/2023 - 14:10
    +4

    Note this monitor has a BGR subpixel layout, so text does not look the same as an RGB layout.

    https://forum.level1techs.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/…

    • kingmoron on 03/01/2023 - 15:23

      What does that mean though

      • spriggan43 on 03/01/2023 - 15:56
        +2

        It means all your "e" characters look off in a side by side comparison.

      • shellshocked on 03/01/2023 - 16:09
        +1

        Text may appear blurry is the simplest explanation.

    • Zaddo on 03/01/2023 - 16:24

      I did not know that was a thing!! You sent me down a rabbit hole with that piece of information. After reading up on BGR issues, I had a 40 inch phillips monitor that I think had this issue. It was most noticeable with black text on a white background. Dark mode was ok.

      I played around with the cleartype settings in windows.

      I also used this tool, which will setup windows for BGR cleartype.
      https://github.com/bp2008/BetterClearTypeTuner/releases/tag/…

      I don't have the best eyesight. But the text remained very sharp regardless of these settings.

      Here is a picture of the screen on the XG438Q, with zoomed in insert.
      https://photos.app.goo.gl/RLn5f3jYHT3Qu7r36

      @shellshocked, I am no expert and so I really don't know what to look for with BGR issues. Can you see any issues here?

      Edit: I run a second RGB monitor. Here is a comparison of the BGR vs RGB
      https://photos.app.goo.gl/8AS62pRZWD49D7NPA

  • Budju on 03/01/2023 - 14:48
    +3

    OLED C2 42 inch would be a lot better for a little bit more when on special.

    • scuderiarmani on 03/01/2023 - 15:00

      Yes and no. Using one myself, still have to baby it.

      • Budju on 03/01/2023 - 15:02
        +1

        Yeah the mental fear of burn in is bad, but I think it's mostly just a mental thing and they don't get burn in very easily. I'd still rather deal with that than have a VA.

        • scuderiarmani on 03/01/2023 - 23:14
          +1

          A task bar would easily do it if you don't hide it.

          Likewise any static wallpaper.

          So I use a constantly changing live wallpaper which I don't really love, never a fan of installing bloat on Windows. I quite literally install the absolute bare minimum.

          • Budju on 04/01/2023 - 00:45

            @scuderiarmani: I know what you mean. I am way too paranoid about my OLEDs, but I think it's actually unfounded. I would be the same as you.

            • scuderiarmani on 04/01/2023 - 00:57

              @Budju: Linus on YouTube did it. User as a daily work monitor.

              • Budju on 04/01/2023 - 01:00

                @scuderiarmani: yeah i don't really listen to linus, he's pretty basic. but I know LG have done a lot of work on anti-burn in technology

      • Mortal Krumpet on 03/01/2023 - 20:31

        Actually been pretty good for me. Once I got it set up that is.

        • scuderiarmani on 03/01/2023 - 20:47

          I'm banning my wife using it with work from home occasionally. So much so I bought a seperate monitor.

  • TooSerious2 on 03/01/2023 - 15:04
    +1

    If you're after big, there's this 49" beast at $999. $2k with a $1k off voucher. No idea on quality.

    • CyberMurning on 03/01/2023 - 15:17
      +1

      Omg thats my dream wfh monitor…
      Outlook, excel, doc, pdf all 4 readable side by side.. amazing..

      if only i bought bitcoin years ago….

    • kingmoron on 03/01/2023 - 15:22
      +3

      1080p….

      • onlinepred on 03/01/2023 - 16:01
        +1

        That's because it's ultrawide and not very tall. 3840 x 1080

      • FootooMootoo on 03/01/2023 - 16:14

        yes that……1080P on a panel that size would be terrible. 1440p should be the absolute minimum resolution for large screen monitors.

    • Budju on 03/01/2023 - 15:29

      Yeah bad panel type and resolution. If I pulled the trigger on one of those wide boys I'd wait for this to go on special:

      https://www.samsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/qled-gaming-monit…

      • Whisper Quiet on 03/01/2023 - 16:15
        +1

        All these 49 ultrawide monitors are basically a 55 inch panel cut in half. Thats why theres the size. Just to sell off all the glass panels that are already available. Now they can make double off it. Surprised a 58 inch monitor hasnt been released yet as thats a 65 inch cut in half

        • campbell3 on 03/01/2023 - 17:13
          +1

          The Prism linked above might be made from 55" 4k panels halved but most 49" ultrawides would be better described as 27" 1440p panels doubled. A 55" 4k panel cut in half would give you the 3840x1080 panel with ~80ppi whereas the 5120x1440 panels are ~110 ppi. A 30% PPI increase is huge for monitor work. Regarding your 58" observation Samsung has just announced a 57" Mini LED 32:9 that is two 32" 4k panels side by side.

          • Whisper Quiet on 03/01/2023 - 17:19

            @campbell3: Im saying that the master glass panel that all sizes are cut from, have an exact amount of 55 inch panels they can get from it. So they halve it, and double their output. Pixels have nothing to do with it, thats added later. Also helps if theres any QC issues with a certain part of the panel that might affect a full 55 inch but not if its cut in half.

            • campbell3 on 03/01/2023 - 17:46
              +1

              @Whisper Quiet: Ahh I see what you mean now but motherglass availability isn't as crucial for monitors as it is for TVs. For monitors it is more relevant what the actual panel manufacturers make as motherglass is easy to cut however you want it.

              That's why the new Samsung 57" is 2*32" 4k panels because CSOT is basically selling them 2 of the Odyssey Neo G8 panels unseparated. For the new Odyssey OLED G9 Samsung is using the same QD-OLED Panel as the AW3423DW/F and Odyssey OLED G7 but with the additional side areas.

              For TVs you are correct though as the lower price per inch because of the much more competitive market means manufacturers are much more sensitive to the price of individual sheets. At least that is my understanding as someone who works in a sector where we order low volume customised orders from the relevant companies (CSOT, Samsung Electronics, LG Display, AU Optronics etc).

        • Budju on 03/01/2023 - 17:37

          I doubt a 49 inch panel would be half of a 55 inch though. maybe it's a 65. I guess it makes sense though so they didn't have to manufacture an entirely new size, they can keep the existing manufacturing process and chop it in half, especially if one half had a defect.

          • campbell3 on 03/01/2023 - 17:48

            @Budju: A 49" 32:19 is roughly 400, 000 mm2 and a 55" 16:9 is roughly 800, 000 mm2 so Monstalova is correct regarding it being roughly half.

  • conza on 03/01/2023 - 18:36

    If only this was IPS, then it would be, very very nice. VA has its place, I just prefer IPS.

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