Re: Picked up a 27" Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q and OMFG
The PG279Q in a word? Unbelievable. :icon_eek:
Only negative is glow in the corners, which is the same for every IPS panel. I don't notice it unless the entire screen is black and it's in a pitch black room which rarely ever (if at all) happens.
As for positives? Too many to mention.
It is just unbelievable the difference between this - 165Hz, G-Sync 1440p IPS panel vs a 60Hz, 1080p TN.
I really do struggle to explain how it is so good, you can't appreciate it by watching videos etc. you just have to see it for yourself.
It's like hot butter in a pan smooth with no stuttering or tearing. No lag. Amazing colours that pop out of the screen that get even better when the panel is calibrated. It's such a hard thing to describe the difference but it is well worth the money.
The first thing I tried was Team Fortress 2, as it was recommended due to being likely to hit 165fps minimum to take advantage of the 165Hz refresh rate. I needn't have worried, @1440p with every option maxed out it was hovering around the 285fps mark... so with the 165Hz refresh rate it was eerily smooth. The only way I can describe it is you think where you want to aim and without even realizing it you are on the target and hitting it with complete accuracy.
I tried the monitor with my old mouse and keyboard first as I wanted to see the difference just the monitor made, which was massive. The new keyboard and mouse has definitely added to it now and really compliment the monitor and what it can do.
If you are in any doubt about the monitor, don't be. It really is that good.
