Asus ROG Swift PG279Q WQHD 144Hz IPS Panel and G-sync

[OneManWolfPack5]

Why is there no coverage on this thing? It's pretty much a IPS PG278Q!

This one slipped through the mazes. The PG279Q is for people looking for a 27″ display with G-Sync. The new PG279Q is 27" in size and features a 144Hz capable IPS-type panel and NVIDIA G-sync support.

According to Asus it has "extensive connectivity" options including DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity. Remember we mentioned that there has been a revision to the GSYNC board supporting HDMI ? There you go.

very little to really no other specs and information have been posted, neither any other features - availability or pricing. This and other than that this is a WHQD screen with a screen resolution of 2560x1440. The press release seems to indicate that the screen will be part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, which makes total sense if you look at the design of course.

[OneManWolfPack5]

Article Credits to guru3d

[Rampiks]

it's little new, it's basically a PG278q + XB270hu + HDMI 

[iPhoenix]

Here's the official press release: http://press.asus.com/PressReleases/p/ASUS-Showcases-the-Latest-Innovations-at-Computex-2015#.VXhnmflVhBc

 

And official pic as well

[Bouzoo]

You should post your source in the first post

[SonoDanshi]

Assuming it doesn't have a ridiculous response time then these will be my new screens.

[Real_PhillBert]

If this monitor was 3840 x 2160 I would be tripping over myself to buy one. 

[Orblivion]

it's little new, it's basically a PG278q + XB270hu + HDMI 

 

It is the MG279q only with G-Sync instead of Freesync.

[TroubleKlef]

Looks to be IPS cause I can see IPS bleed.

[Anthony10]

https://pcdiy.asus.com/2014/06/pb279q-4k-for-the-masses-part-two-computex-2014/

Here's an article from asus's PC DIY which I believe was written by JJ (maybe?) he's atleast replying to questions in the comments.

 

Thought people covered this monitor in the other threads, guess not?

 

Here's some useful things on the article:

 

 

Initial specifications

 

Panel Size: 27” diagonal

Color Saturation: 100% sRGB, 10-bit color (10.7 Billion colors)

Response Time: 5ms (GtG)

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 resolution

Pixel Pitch: 163 PPI

Brightness: 300 nits

Viewing Angle: 178 degree wide viewing angle in all directions.

Input / Output: 1x mDP, 1x DP 1.2, 4x HDMI 1.4 /MHL 2.0 (combo) (support two PiP and maximum four PbP input sources)

o   mDP and DP 4K at 60Hz

 

o   HDMI 4K at 30Hz

 

o   MHL no 4K support

 

Mechanical Design: Full pivot, tilt and swivel and height adjustment, sub 1 cm super narrow bezel design (9mm) for multi-display setting

 

FAQ

 

When will this monitor be available?

 

This product is still under design and development but projected release time frame is in mid to late Q3.

 

How much will it cost?

 

MSRP pricing will be released closer to product availability. Pricing is expected to be clearly under 1000 USD.

Pictures:

[cesrai]

Article Credits to guru3d

You need to copy the source link and post it, this credits thing isn't considered a source as far as I know.

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ROG is a great division of Asus don't know why it gets so much hate.

[MrDynamicMan]

Isn't this the same as the swift?

[MegaDave91]

Poorly done "article". No sources and citations appear as your own.

[o0Martin]

I'm just waiting on pricing for this monitor, always wanted a IPS version of the swift, although I doubt I'll be able to afford it, the price of the swift now is already close to £600, this will probably be at least £700-800

[NateGSR117]

This is great, To bad it going to be expensive, maybe the origanl will get a price drop now that a better version (depending on your needs) is coming

[CapricaBuccaneers]

Why is there no coverage on this thing? It's pretty much a IPS PG278Q!

Probably because that guy that kept spamming threads with how the 'Acer XB270hu made the Swift obsolete' (paraphrased) didn't like that all his posts are now redundant. funny how that one worked out isn't it.

[GrimNeo]

I already have the Asus ROG Swift TN version. Now It is time to get the Asus ROG Swift IPS version. Now I have a reason to buy two 980 Ti's for my spare parts build . Super pumped.

[Texhnlyze]

Im ready to sell my benq xl2730z.

[casserly]

They've already got some news from computex on the ROG website. Here are a couple of sources:

TFTCentral

Asus (Scroll down a bit)

[Briggsy]

If this retails for any less than 1000 bucks in Canada, I'll chew on my hat (not going to eat it, that's gross).

[ObeseWalrus]

I want it.

[Jerakl]

Hella sexy. Defos an option for my summer upgrade. Granted it will probably cost like 1.5K.

[Archetype]

Interesting. Need more details...I guess I'll wait until it's widely available.

[Swndlr]

is this basically it, the absolute GOD monitor? they almost had it with the ROG SWIFT Gen. 1, but this is basically fixing that monitor's only flaw if im right? which is the addition of IPS, so this it, the best of the best...

[Erina_the_Cute]

Didn't get the original ROG Swift because the Acer was out, didn't get the Acer because its glossier than an 80's pop star's hair and I hate that kind of look.

Well this is kinda exactly what I have been waiting for... now if they can make it the same price as the Acer... that will be just lovely :3 (scared of 1300$ in Australia because that shit can happen).