Gaming Monitor

[Silver Sand]

Hey guys,

 

So i have been pondering.....

 

Linus has made this video about the BenQ XL2420TE, uploaded back in 25 october 2013 

 

Link 1: 

 

I'd say that monitor is awesome, but i also saw this one which came out begin July or so i heard:

 

Link 2: http://rog.asus.com/296652014/news/rog-announces-the-pg278q-swift-27-inch-wqhd-g-sync-gaming-monitor/

 

Mate of mine says they are both quite expensive, yes i do understand ofcourse ( thats what I for one think, though i want something to spoil myself for once, also my birth day the 23th of July so yeah^_^ ). And he also says that a difference in quality is hard to notice, would i take the most expensive 27" monitor ( Link 2 ), would this be true? Sure there would be a difference to be seen? I heard about this G-Sync option, i suppose that would help in some way ( yeah, knowledge level: 0 ). Help me out here a bit, i'd really appreciate the effort guys, Thanks!

 

Link 1: 280 ~ 300$

Link 2: 800$ ( Quite notable price difference, do have the means to buy though..... and it looks sexy. 27" is just too damn Sexy )

 

~~Peter~~ #DILEMMA

 

 

 

Edit, PS: This is the list of computer components ( I do think the link 2 asus screen is compatible.. it must be, still have to do a bit of research )

1. Intel Core i7-4790K Boxed

 

2. MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming

 

3. EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Cooler

 

4. Seagate barracuda 7200.14 ST3000DM001, 3TB

 

5. NZXT Crafted Series Phantom 410 White ( Computer case )

 

6. Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

 

7. G.Skill TridentX F3-2133C9D-16GTX

 

8. Corsair RM850

 

9. Samsung 840 EVO 250GB

[Enderman]

Do you have enough graphics horsepower for 1440p 144Hz?

Do you have an Nvidia GPU?

Then I would definitely go with the ASUS monitor.

[Silver Sand]

Do you have enough graphics horsepower for 1440p 144Hz?

Do you have an Nvidia GPU?

Then I would definitely go with the ASUS monitor.

Check computer components list, just now edited GPU = EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Cooler

Guess that works out?

[Enderman]

Check computer components list, just now edited GPU = EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Cooler

Guess that works out?

Yup

But you will need to turn AA off if you want to reach those 120+ fps

This shouldn't be a problem since its 1440p, AA is not too noticeable.

[Silver Sand]

Yup

But you will need to turn AA off if you want to reach those 120+ fps

This shouldn't be a problem since its 1440p, AA is not too noticeable.

AA = Anti Aliasing or something? I'm poor with everything besides doing the game really hahaha. Even if it was Anti Aliasing (probs wrongly spelled also), i wouldn't really know what it was either . I only picked up the word somewhere.

 

EDIT: I'd like some other people commenting, i'd like to pick for myself ofcourse.. but i would love the general opinion. No wasting money either;) I do spoil sometimes though^_^

 

 

 

I'd love Linus himself responding on this, since he also said this for the BenQ: "Let me just start by saying I've never been much of a fan of gaming monitors. They've oftentimes in the past been otherwise completely unexceptional monitors with a cool colour scheme and some skin-deep "collaboration" with a pro gamer, which basically amounted to slapping a sticker on the box and giving the aforementioned pro a few bucks for the privilege."

So i really do wonder what his opinion on the ASUS is, also regarding the price.

[Enderman]

AA = Anti Aliasing or something? I'm poor with everything besides doing the game really hahaha. Even if it was Anti Aliasing (probs wrongly spelled also), i wouldn't really know what it was either . I only picked up the word somewhere.

 

EDIT: I'd like some other people commenting, i'd like to pick for myself ofcourse.. but i would love the general opinion. No wasting money either;) I do spoil sometimes though^_^

 

 

 

I'd love Linus himself responding on this, since he also said this for the BenQ: "Let me just start by saying I've never been much of a fan of gaming monitors. They've oftentimes in the past been otherwise completely unexceptional monitors with a cool colour scheme and some skin-deep "collaboration" with a pro gamer, which basically amounted to slapping a sticker on the box and giving the aforementioned pro a few bucks for the privilege."

So i really do wonder what his opinion on the ASUS is, also regarding the price.

Yes AA=anti aliasing

Linus doesn't have time to respond to all the topics on LTT, it is unlikely he will say something here.

[Silver Sand]

Yes AA=anti aliasing

Linus doesn't have time to respond to all the topics on LTT, it is unlikely he will say something here.

Thanks, and true:) He be a busy man. Could always properly try to PM him, in the hopes he would care to do so in his probable free time . This boi is in dire need. Also, Enderman, much appreciated mate one step closer to ASUS hehe  Just doing lots of research is all ^^

[Enderman]

Thanks, and true:) He be a busy man. Could always properly try to PM him, in the hopes he would care to do so in his probable free time . This boi is in dire need. Also, Enderman, much appreciated mate one step closer to ASUS hehe  Just doing lots of research is all ^ ^

Yup yw

[Silver Sand]

Oh wow, i just cannot find the ASUS on amazon or anything, seems to be priced at around 750-850 euro's in my country... thats a whole lot more then 800$. Anyone has a purchase link? Gotta find it.

[iNarcissist]

it comes out 25th of july so 4 days left

[LinusTech]

I think we'll have to wait and see reviews of the ASUS Monitor before we can really compare. G-SYNC is a killer feature though.

[SSOB]

I think we'll have to wait and see reviews of the ASUS Monitor before we can really compare. G-SYNC is a killer feature though.

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If you know what I mean.

[Silver Sand]

I think we'll have to wait and see reviews of the ASUS Monitor before we can really compare. G-SYNC is a killer feature though.

Yeah, thought it was there, but not yet on the market it seemed.... Monitor was making me go ecstatic in a ways. Thanks for your reply Linus haha, thinking about going for the 27" BenQ version (saw both of your videos, 24"/27") ~ BenQ XL2720Z. Its also half the price of ASUS Monitor.

 

Also, @SSOB Paid by Nvidia? Lol. (I'm also Dutch on a side note, brofist)

[fishy]

TTL did a review of this monitor

 

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/gpu_displays/asus_rog_pg278q_swift_g-sync_monitor_review/1

 

and if you ask me

i'd go for the swift if i could justify the price in a heart beat

but imo it's too expensive for what it is atm

[Silver Sand]

TTL did a review of this monitor

 

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/gpu_displays/asus_rog_pg278q_swift_g-sync_monitor_review/1

 

and if you ask me

i'd go for the swift if i could justify the price in a heart beat

but imo it's too expensive for what it is atm

Yeahh... i'll just go with the 27" BenQ, its half the price and i could always upgrade after 5+ years when this gear is worn out, there will be Gsync everywhere and cheaper 4k perhaps. Besides... 27" BenQ <3 Still the size i want, minus the Gsync is all (Also 144hz, 1ms etc etc)... it fares well it seems Purchased half of my setup today, tomorrow my money will land from my safe deposit, i'll get the other half Setup cost me 2210,62 euro's in total ( 2989,62$ ) Dayum, feeling a whole lot lighter this instant. Huehue. Happy though.