ASUS 27-inch ROG Swift PG27AQ 4K Gaming Monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC and IPS

[BiG StroOnZ]

 

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The new ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQ features a 3840 x 2160-pixel 4K (UHD) resolution IPS panel for wide viewing angles and accurate color.

 

The 27-inch LED-backlit display features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to synchronizes its refresh rates to the computer’s graphics-processing unit (GPU), eliminating screen tearing and minimizing stutter and input lag to deliver the smoothest gaming experience possible. The monitor stand features full tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, as well as a “smart cable-management system”. The panel has a 1000:1 contrast ratio (without dynamic numbers in the millions this might look unimpressive, but it is typical for the native contrast on IPS) and 300 cd/m² brightness. 

 

Pricing unavailable currently. 

 

Source: http://www.pcper.com/news/Displays/CES-2015-ASUS-27-inch-ROG-Swift-PG27AQ-4K-Gaming-Monitor-NVIDIA-G-SYNC-and-IPS

 

Know everyone has been wanting a 4K G-Sync IPS panel, well here it is in all it's glory. Refresh rate @ 4K is more than likely 60Hz. But I'd be willing to bet it can do 120-144Hz @ 1440p. 

 

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Apparently it's 60Hz @ 4K, but it also is advertised as UHD, so it's possible it can do 120-144Hz @ 1440p (but it doesn't say that, so don't give your hopes up):

 

[HeathCliff]

All we need now is 4K, IPS, 144Hz with g-sync/free sync.

[Sidiox]

I see ROG + Gsync+IPS+4K, so price>huge is my guess

[terrytek]

Damn, looks good, but things don't look good for my wallet.

[Fate]

But I'd be willing to bet it can do 120-144Hz @ 1440p. 

Doubt it because it's IPS.

[terrytek]

All we need now is 4K, IPS, 144Hz with g-sync/free sync.

Acer managed to do it, except it's only 1440P.

[OceaniaAE-1]

Doubt it because it's IPS.

 

We'll see since Acer just announced there 144hz IPS.

[BiG StroOnZ]

Doubt it because it's IPS.

 

Those Korean IPS panels can overclock to 120Hz usually (@ 1440p), so, don't see why it's entirely out of the realm of possibility. 

[HeathCliff]

Acer managed to do it, except it's only 1440P.

 

Not convinced about that 100%. With the IPS limitations, i wonder how they managed that. My guess is that they may have skimped on a few aspects. 

 

However, that is simply my speculations. If they did manage it somehow, I pray that it won't cost me an arm and a leg.

[chriscoolzap]

I wish the manafacturers would bring down prices for the next generation of gaming monitors. If they do, they would be selling those monitors big time!

[Si3Rra_7]

Gsync with no 144hz = useless  

 

And since not even tn 4k monitors can hadle 144hz because bandwith is not enough even for DP 1.2

 

*waits for 4k 144hz gsync for baller cs:go *

[The_Strict_Nein]

Welp, GG Acer

[Si3Rra_7]

Not convinced about that 100%. With the IPS limitations, i wonder how they managed that. My guess is that they may have skimped on a few aspects. 

 

However, that is simply my speculations. If they did manage it somehow, I pray that it won't cost me an arm and a leg.

Its a special AHVA pannel i believe . The colors would be between normal IPS  and TN

[terrytek]

Not convinced about that 100%. With the IPS limitations, i wonder how they managed that. My guess is that they may have skimped on a few aspects. 

 

However, that is simply my speculations. If they did manage it somehow, I pray that it won't cost me an arm and a leg.

See for yourself. http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/283616-acer-announcing-1440p-144hz-gsync-monitor-with-ips/

[patrickjp93]

Doubt it because it's IPS.

 

Not convinced about that 100%. With the IPS limitations, i wonder how they managed that. My guess is that they may have skimped on a few aspects. 

 

However, that is simply my speculations. If they did manage it somehow, I pray that it won't cost me an arm and a leg.

ACER did it using an AHVA panel, which has been designated in the IPS family for a while now.

 

Its a special AHVA pannel i believe . The colors would be between normal IPS  and TN

Full IPS color gamut actually.

[HeathCliff]

Its a special AHVA pannel i believe . The colors would be between normal IPS  and TN

See for yourself. http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/283616-acer-announcing-1440p-144hz-gsync-monitor-with-ips/

ACER did it using an AHVA panel, which has been designated in the IPS family for a while now.

 

 

Full IPS color gamut actually.

 

My bad, never fully went into the details. I'll look forward to this as I may pick one up in the future.

[c.bert]

Acer's ips looks as though it probably is not actually IPS and is AHVA instead, I do not know whether there is a difference and if it was 4k 144hz displayport 1.2 would not be able to support it, you would need 1.2a which is not on any graphics cards to my knowledge

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

We need ROG products like the ROG Swift and this monitor that has a more professional and clean look.

[DarkRift5]

Holy ******* ****** crap.

The "regular" 1440p one was $800--- How much is this one going to go for? Nevermind availability, the last one was like trying to find the Ark of the Covenant. This one'll be the Holy Grail (in a few senses).

Second, how is it going to be 144Hz at 4k? Won't you need 2 DP 1.2 ports? Unless you have a GTX 970/980 you're screwed. Then again if you're buying a monitor like this you probably already have like 3 in your PC .

[Glenwing]

Acer's ips looks as though it probably is not actually IPS and is AHVA instead, I do not know whether there is a difference and if it was 4k 144hz displayport 1.2 would not be able to support it, you would need 1.2a which is not on any graphics cards to my knowledge

AHVA is a variant of IPS, just like AH-IPS or E-IPS or the other countless variations.

[Glenwing]

Holy ******* ****** crap.

The "regular" 1440p one was $800--- How much is this one going to go for? Nevermind availability, the last one was like trying to find the Ark of the Covenant. This one'll be the Holy Grail (in a few senses).

Second, how is it going to be 144Hz at 4k? Won't you need 2 DP 1.2 ports? Unless you have a GTX 970/980 you're screwed. Then again if you're buying a monitor like this you probably already have like 3 in your PC .

It's not 144Hz.

[patrickjp93]

We need ROG products like the ROG Swift and this monitor that has a more professional and clean look.

You're not enthusiast enough. It should be electric blue with sharp, curved spines that make it look like the spawn of Hell that it is! More gaming-branded enthusiast peripherals!!!

[rambi36]

noice

[Glenwing]

Acer's ips looks as though it probably is not actually IPS and is AHVA instead, I do not know whether there is a difference and if it was 4k 144hz displayport 1.2 would not be able to support it, you would need 1.2a which is not on any graphics cards to my knowledge

DisplayPort 1.2a is on the R9 290, 290X, and 285, and has the same bandwidth as 1.2. I think you are thinking of DP 1.3.

[patrickjp93]

It's not 144Hz.

That's currently not known to be fair. We assume 60Hz, but we don't know. It could be something wacky like 85.