Do I get the Acer Predator XB270HU?

[SenorKiwi]

Hey everyone,

 

So at the moment I have a 60hz monitor, really bad colouring all washed out. And obviously, wanting an upgrade. I am looking for a monitor, that won't get screen-tearing (so will have G-Sync), has 144hz for CSGO. Has awesome colouring in the screen and looks how it should.

 

So I saw the monitor, after Linus' video and thought this was perfect? Apart from the fact there is no ULMB with the G-Sync (although I have been informed it doesn't really do anything so i would guess they've just added this to be on an equal level of tech with BEN-Q).

 

I then thought to myself, is this the perfect monitor, can it get much better? Obviously it probably can, but I would like to know what about monitors will be made better in the future, or do I just go for this monitor now? 

 

I also have a NVIDIA GTX 650 Ti Boost which I know isn't very good, so could I be informed what will future monitors have, therefore do I get this one now as it will last? And what new GPU should I be getting?

 

AM I correct in saying the colouring is really good on this monitor? I don't really understand how the colouring works, with different panels and different bits. But It seems like this is as good as it gets for these days - but what about the future can anyone tell me when this monitor will be outdated??

 

Many thanks!

Oli

[deusvult]

Most major improvement, if you can call it that, will be these type of panels with a 4k resolution. Acer and Asus have a few down the pipeline I believe. Other than that there isn't much on the horizon. Perhaps a few MS off in response times. In my humble opinion this is the greatest break-through in monitor technology in a long long time, certainly the most anticipated one. 

[rynomuncher]

I was heavily considering the ROG Swift for the longest time but I've decided to hold off for the Acer so I get the better colour reproduction. I thought I could live with the lesser colour reproduction of the Swift but coming from a Dell u2711 has me spoiled for quality. I just hope it doesn't cost much more than the Swift - a Swift in Australia is $1000+ aud!

[deusvult]

The RRP's for these two monitors are basically the same. Although Swifts can be had for around 500 euro on the bay and such, still a silly purchase when you can get into that glorious IPS master race. 

[SenorKiwi]

The RRP's for these two monitors are basically the same. Although Swifts can be had for around 500 euro on the bay and such, still a silly purchase when you can get into that glorious IPS master race. 

so this doesn't have IPS? Any monitors better than this that you know that has G-Sync, 144hz, and great colouring?

[Baldingmadness]

It depends on you taste and budget. Acer is also coming out with a 3440x1440p ultrawide monitor with GSYNC. I really enjoy gaming in ultrawide and personally I am very exited to see it with GSYNC.

[SenorKiwi]

Anyone else got ideas? Do I wait for another monitor?

[PineappleHolidays]

I would't attach much value to gsync/freesync for 144hz .

I would wait for the asus mg279q but it depends your budget .

[direwind]

I have had 4 RMA of the acer.. all had extreme back light leak and dead pixels.

[Roughryder69]

It depends on you taste and budget. Acer is also coming out with a 3440x1440p ultrawide monitor with GSYNC. I really enjoy gaming in ultrawide and personally I am very exited to see it with GSYNC.

 

what monitor is this?

 

if its the http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/acer-predator-xr341ck-34-curved-gaming-screen-with-g-sync.html

then yeah it does look nice haha

Shames its a IPS tho... rahter have a TN with quicker response time

 

but the price for that monitor.. damn..