Asus ROG Swift vs ASUS 27" PA279Q

[Aughrox]

Hi!

As the title refer I need help choosing between these two monitors: Asus ROG Swift and Asus PA279Q.

 

My rig will be the new Haswell-E with:

Cpu: 5930k

Gpu: 2x nvidia gtx 980 or 780ti

Ram: 16-32

All with Acrylic custom water cooling.

 

I need a good monitor to go with this set up.

I am a visual and graphic geek and want both speed and colors in the monitor.

I will mostly play RPG/Adventure-games, and little FPS.

The monitor should also go well with contrast for "Star Citizens".

I do a little video editing aswell.

 

Max pricing have to be 1500 dollars.

Other monitors with same spec are more than welcome.

 

TN vs IPS or PLS?

Or Maybe VA?   

 

Thanks in advance!!

[H4X3R]

IPS / PLS / IGZO >>>>>>> TN!
 
Dell UltraSharp UP2414Q x 2 for under 1500$ should be easily possible!

[eLucid]

Get a 30" 2560x1600 IPS monitor since you clearly have the budget for it. You're not going to be playing fps games? Then the rog swift serves no real purpose. 

[Nico123473]

If you want great color reproduction go with the PA279Q, but if you're playing games the get the ROG Swift, which has great response time, G-Sync, low motion blur and 3d Vision support 

[Aughrox]

Dell 30" UltraSharp U3014 IPS 

would be a better choice then the rog swft and Asus PA279Q?

 

Games are prior and I want to get immersed by it. I hate motion blur and ghosting and screen tearing,

want that sweet spot whit good colors and speed.   

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

No FPS, no ROG Swift

[LinusTech]

I have to imagine that most of the people making recommendations here haven't actually tried both of them...

 

I just replaced the PA279Q on my desk with the RoG Swift. I know I've long been an advocate for IPS/PLS displays, but.... the RoG Swift is in a league of its own, and G-SYNC is a killer feature.

 

NO, the colours are not as good, and YES the viewing angles are not as good, but I can live with that for this smoothness. It's not like older G-SYNC monitors that were really bad.

[eLucid]

I have to imagine that most of the people making recommendations here haven't actually tried both of them...

 

I just replaced the PA279Q on my desk with the RoG Swift. I know I've long been an advocate for IPS/PLS displays, but.... the RoG Swift is in a league of its own, and G-SYNC is a killer feature.

 

NO, the colours are not as good, and YES the viewing angles are not as good, but I can live with that for this smoothness. It's not like older G-SYNC monitors that were really bad.

 

Obviously not. I mean, not all of us have the luxury of testing monitors before it's released to the public. That still doesn't change the fact that it's a monitor for the die hard gamer, and not your average user.

[Tacitus]

I have to imagine that most of the people making recommendations here haven't actually tried both of them...

 

I just replaced the PA279Q on my desk with the RoG Swift. I know I've long been an advocate for IPS/PLS displays, but.... the RoG Swift is in a league of its own, and G-SYNC is a killer feature.

 

NO, the colours are not as good, and YES the viewing angles are not as good, but I can live with that for this smoothness. It's not like older G-SYNC monitors that were really bad.

 

What do you actually have on your desk, I thought you were using the 34um95 now?

 

Or is this an entirely different set up?

 

@OP it sounds like your criteria matches the PA279Q more than the Swift on paper at least, it'll be better colour wise, but not so smooth, but 120/144hz is more in-demand for FPS games than action/RPG games, so how much difference it'll make I cannot say since I've never owned a higher-than-60 hertz monitor.

[LinusTech]

What do you actually have on your desk, I thought you were using the 34um95 now?

 

Or is this an entirely different set up?

 

@OP it sounds like your criteria matches the PA279Q more than the Swift on paper at least, it'll be better colour wise, but not so smooth, but 120/144hz is more in-demand for FPS games than action/RPG games, so how much difference it'll make I cannot say since I've never owned a higher-than-60 hertz monitor.

 

I'm using the LG 34UM95 at work and the RoG Swift at home.

 

Each of the montiors we're talking about has strengths and weaknesses. The PA is truly beautiful, the LG changed the way I use my computer for productivity and makes for a very immersive gaming experience, and the RoG Swift is so.... responsive that it really makes everything about the PC feel faster - and it manages to do that while achieving reasonable contrast and colour.

[Tacitus]

I'm using the LG 34UM95 at work and the RoG Swift at home.

 

Each of the montiors we're talking about has strengths and weaknesses. The PA is truly beautiful, the LG changed the way I use my computer for productivity and makes for a very immersive gaming experience, and the RoG Swift is so.... responsive that it really makes everything about the PC feel faster - and it manages to do that while achieving reasonable contrast and colour.

 

Right, I see, I had always thought you worked from home given the reviews in the kitchen

 

So given the emphasis on work at work, and relaxation at home, would it be fair to assume you prefer the Swift over the 34UM95 for gaming, despite having the lesser FoV and colour reproduction, which you stated in your review of that monitor you view as more important than the "lightning fast response times of TN"?

[tehgray]

I'm using the LG 34UM95 at work and the RoG Swift at home.

 

Each of the montiors we're talking about has strengths and weaknesses. The PA is truly beautiful, the LG changed the way I use my computer for productivity and makes for a very immersive gaming experience, and the RoG Swift is so.... responsive that it really makes everything about the PC feel faster - and it manages to do that while achieving reasonable contrast and colour.

So you're saying it's worth it even if he doesnt play fps extensively? Thought that was the main reason people bought these monitors.

[LinusTech]

Right, I see, I had always thought you worked from home given the reviews in the kitchen

 

So given the emphasis on work at work, and relaxation at home, would it be fair to assume you prefer the Swift over the 34UM95 for gaming, despite having the lesser FoV and colour reproduction, which you stated in your review of that monitor you view as more important than the "lightning fast response times of TN"?

 

Swift is a better TN than any I've used before, so that was a HUGE factor in my decision.

 

The great FoV is a huge advantage for certain types of games though. If I was big into racing games, I'd be all over the 34UM95 for gaming.

[Cokeman]

I have to imagine that most of the people making recommendations here haven't actually tried both of them...

 

I just replaced the PA279Q on my desk with the RoG Swift. I know I've long been an advocate for IPS/PLS displays, but.... the RoG Swift is in a league of its own, and G-SYNC is a killer feature.

 

NO, the colours are not as good, and YES the viewing angles are not as good, but I can live with that for this smoothness. It's not like older G-SYNC monitors that were really bad.

Colors does not have a U in it

[Tacitus]

Swift is a better TN than any I've used before, so that was a HUGE factor in my decision.

 

The great FoV is a huge advantage for certain types of games though. If I was big into racing games, I'd be all over the 34UM95 for gaming.

 

People big on racing sims though typically opt for a multi-monitor setup when they can though, which given the price of the LG monitor is perfectly affordable. Three u2414h's being around £300 less than the 34UM95 here in the UK

 

I'd be all for it at a more reasonable price, and I totally understand the appeal of it since as a student I'm writing long essays, and having my essay, an article or two and a bibliography open at once would be helpful, but three monitors will be cheaper, and I can spread the costs.

 

I really can't get on board with the Swift though, it offers too little for too much money for me.

 

Colors does not have a U in it

 

It does in the UK, where we speak proper English, and where the language comes from... You've dumbed down English. Bloody Yanks.

[TymmVonD]

Wow. @LinusTech himself....2nd only to Gabe N., is knighting a TN panel as worthy. Hopefully we see less of these IPS vs TN "wars"...for now. At least until a new panel technology reveals itself.

[Tacitus]

Wow. @LinusTech himself....2nd only to Gabe N., is knighting a TN panel as worthy. Hopefully we see less of these IPS vs TN "wars"...for now. At least until a new panel technology reveals itself.

 

At the end of the day nothing has changed, TN is still TN and has the same benefits and drawbacks as always, same goes for IPS. And so it continues

[Gauzl]

I really can't get on board with the Swift though, it offers too little for too much money for me.

Please explain this. It offers just about everything TN monitors can, where is it lacking?

[Geekazoid]

Colors does not have a U in it

  

It does in the UK, where we speak proper English, and where the language comes from... You've dumbed down English. Bloody Yanks.

It also does here in Australia. As well as "harbour" (like the Sydney Harbour Bridge) and "favour" and "flavour" and many, many others.

I guess you yanks can't afford the "u". Tis quite unfortunate.

It's good to see @LinusTech using proper english. Good on ya mate!

[sandals100]

The 5930k is HASWELL-E not Broadwell

[TymmVonD]

 

Hi!

As the title refer I need help choosing between these two monitors: Asus ROG Swift and Asus PA279Q.

 

My rig will be the new Broadwell with:

Cpu: 5930k

Gpu: 2x nvidia gtx 880

Ram: 16-32

All with custom water cooling.

 

I need a good monitor to go with this set up.

I am a visual and graphic geek and want both speed and colors in the monitor.

I will mostly play RPG/Adventure-games, and little FPS.

The monitor should also go well with contrast for "Star Citizens".

I do a little video editing aswell.

 

Max pricing have to be 1500 dollars.

Other monitors with same spec are more than welcome.

 

TN vs IPS or PLS?

Or Maybe VA?   

 

Thanks in advance!!

 

 

 

 

 

Honestly, by the time the 880s come out, do you not think other Gsync monitors will be announced/released? I wouldn't limit myself to today's displays if I was planning on next year's build. Another waiting thread...

[Zeruel]

Honestly, by the time the 880s come out, do you not think other Gsync monitors will be announced/released? I wouldn't limit myself to today's displays if I was planning on next year's build. Another waiting thread...

 

Depends what you want lol...

 

Playing games at 4k with 60fps or at 1440p with 120fps+ 

 

The gtx 880 should be a good 1440p card. If the OP is not getting the swift then SLI would be a waste. 

[Tacitus]

Please explain this. It offers just about everything TN monitors can, where is it lacking?

 

If productivity is king then it is inadequate, I'd be better off getting three monitors. For me productivity is king. I also have sensitive eyes and would prefer a screen that doesn't use PWM (I don't know if the Swift does or doesn't). The very fact it is a TN screen hinders it for me. I don't play FPS games at all and I don't believe you can notice a few milliseconds difference when a human eye takes 300-400ms to blink, and how often do you notice that? Also having only one input is a downside, since although Gsync only works with DP, I have more than one thing plugged into a monitor at once. A HDMI port would have been nice, with a sign indicating what to use for Gsync.

 

At the end of the day, there's more interesting, novel, or beneficial ways to spend £700 to improve your gaming experience.

[Tacitus]

  

It also does here in Australia. As well as "harbour" (like the Sydney Harbour Bridge) and "favour" and "flavour" and many, many others.

I guess you yanks can't afford the "u". Tis quite unfortunate.

It's good to see @LinusTech using proper english. Good on ya mate!

 

I guess the prisoners were taught to read and write well

[Gauzl]

At the end of the day, there's more interesting, novel, or beneficial ways to spend £700 to improve your gaming experience.

The PG278Q offers the best gaming expierence so far, specifically FPS gaming, and like you said, you don't play FPS at all, so that justifies this monitor not being good for you, but this monitor is perfect for someone like me who wants the best out of their gaming experience, on PC atleast, I do have a IPS for my console.