The Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q – a 27” 1400p 144Hz Monitor with G-SYNC

[Klunt Bumskrint]

Yep 5 years sounds fine, can't imagine what else I'd need in a monitor. Maybe a beer holder on the side?

 

[LambChop]

my monitor has started flickering too?

I made a thread but no real answers:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18627745

THing is it started when I upgraded to 970's so i am unsure what is going on.
At desktop it is flickering bright/darker and text goes slightly blurry like not running at native res then back again.

What I noticed when i unplugged the DP cable from the monitor is that on the black background it appeared to still be doing it.

Is the monitor faulty?

I get a little bit of that, sometimes when it does do that and I look at a white background, its like it has a slight pink tinge to it too.

No mate, none at all and I always have plenty of browsers open and running. Something up with that monitor I suspect.

I have a feeling there's sometime up with it too, I've got amazon delivering a cable tomorrow, so if that doesnt fix it, its going back.

I do miss my SPVA though.

 

[Tonester0011]

To all of you ROG swift owners,

Do you see yourselves using this monitor in the next 5 years or so? If not, why do you think it wont last long?

I guess this question does not apply to those who live on the edge of technology but some of the users here might be on a similar boat. Im trying to weigh my options and want to know the opinions of users as when I buy a monitor I tend to keep it for a long time.

Depends on what else comes out. I mean, chances of me using the monitor in 5 years? Sure, i tend to have two monitors on my desk so if i upgrade this it'll be demoted to second screen. My old monitor has done just that, it's 3+ years old and it's replaced my dead DGM (if the DGM1440p was still working, might not be there!)

 

[kmax86]

Yeah, I was in the exact same boat, down to the dodgy pink curtains in the captains quarters. I'll be keeping it for the foreseeable future, I can't think what else I'd need from a monitor other than multiple inputs, which I can get around by swapping a cable. I'm not interested in 4k.

The only thing that would see me ditch the rog would be a 32+ inch 120hz gsync 4k, so i dont think that will happen soon

Yep 5 years sounds fine, can't imagine what else I'd need in a monitor. Maybe a beer holder on the side?

Depends on what else comes out. I mean, chances of me using the monitor in 5 years? Sure, i tend to have two monitors on my desk so if i upgrade this it'll be demoted to second screen. My old monitor has done just that, it's 3+ years old and it's replaced my dead DGM (if the DGM1440p was still working, might not be there!)

Cheers for the input everyone. I guess its really up to the user how long the monitor lasts. Usually for me its not a big problem but when a proprietary feature is mixed in, it makes it hard to decide.

 

[Jeps]

To all of you ROG swift owners,

Do you see yourselves using this monitor in the next 5 years or so? If not, why do you think it wont last long?

I guess this question does not apply to those who live on the edge of technology but some of the users here might be on a similar boat. Im trying to weigh my options and want to know the opinions of users as when I buy a monitor I tend to keep it for a long time.

I will be sticking with the ROG until a 3440x1440 21:9 144hz gsync monitor comes out. Cant see it happening any time soon but that would be my ultimate dream monitor.

 

[pcpietrek]

I have this monitor plus my TV is connected using HDMI. The problem is I can't see post on ROG and monitor is only in operation once Windows7 is starting to load. If I unplug TV I can see POST info on ROG but I like to have both connected so I can switch on TV (or expand) when needed. Any thoughts what I can do to set ROG as a Primary screen outside Windows?

 

[Username Mike]

I have this monitor plus my TV is connected using HDMI. The problem is I can't see post on ROG and monitor is only in operation once Windows7 is starting to load. If I unplug TV I can see POST info on ROG but I like to have both connected so I can switch on TV (or expand) when needed. Any thoughts what I can do to set ROG as a Primary screen outside Windows?

I have the same thing. The post shows up on the TV then switches to the monitor once windows starts loading.

 

[skuko]

i think it's more a DP problem than the monitor itself. i have the same "issue", my secondary monitor on the DVI port takes precedence over DP when POSTing and booting windows.

 

[LambChop]

same issue with different cable, back to the shop it goes.

 

[BaDBoY_uK]

I will be sticking with the ROG until a 3440x1440 21:9 144hz gsync monitor comes out. Cant see it happening any time soon but that would be my ultimate dream monitor.

The market for 2560x1440 144Hz is small enough. I doubt that monitor - which would also make me do stuff in my pants - will ever come out

 

[Sin_Chase]

I dont know if its just me or if this monitor is faulty, but WoW is a mess. There is horrible flicker in loading screens, opening menus and in game. I've tried 144Hz, 120Hz, 60Hz, disabling GSync and still nothing is helping. This cant be normal surely ?

I get it very briefly on my initial loading screens but then it never comes back whilst I am playing.

 

[skarpinis]

I will be sticking with the ROG until a 3440x1440 21:9 144hz gsync monitor comes out. Cant see it happening any time soon but that would be my ultimate dream monitor.

little correction 4096x2160 21:9 144hz gsync ips my dream hope 2-3 years my dream come true.

 

[Jeps]

little correction 4096x2160 21:9 144hz gsync ips my dream hope 2-3 years my dream come true.

Honestly I'd rather have the fast response times of a TN as long as the TN is of the same standard as the ROG. IPS is great but for me it just doesn't cut the mustard for gaming.

 

[LambChop]

Honestly I'd rather have the fast response times of a TN as long as the TN is of the same standard as the ROG. IPS is great but for me it just doesn't cut the mustard for gaming.

In all honesty, I couldnt always notice the difference with gync on or off at 144Hz, even at 120Hz. I played with the Swift using 144Hz and g-sync off, and with 60Hz Gsync on and In Skyrim, Borderlands 2, WoW, and Bioshock infinite (I didnt have my swift long enough to play more) I couldnt notice a difference.

My Swift was faulty as I had pretty bad flickering, some strobing, horrible hue's and pinky whites so It could have been the monitor I suppose.

 

[Nexus18]

In all honesty, I couldnt always notice the difference with gync on or off at 144Hz, even at 120Hz. I played with the Swift using 144Hz and g-sync off, and with 60Hz Gsync on and In Skyrim, Borderlands 2, WoW, and Bioshock infinite (I didnt have my swift long enough to play more) I couldnt notice a difference.

My Swift was faulty as I had pretty bad flickering, some strobing, horrible hue's and pinky whites so It could have been the monitor I suppose.

You played Bioshock infinite?!

http://community.amd.com/community/.../optimized-for-amd-bioshock-infinite-launches




Sounds like you just got a faulty monitor!

 

[LambChop]

You played Bioshock infinite?!

http://community.amd.com/community/.../optimized-for-amd-bioshock-infinite-launches




Sounds like you just got a faulty monitor!

Yeah, thing is It's kind of put me in a downer, I hope all is well with the replacement.

 

[Nexus18]

Going by the posts in here, I am sure the next one will be perfectly fine

 

[Gregster]

Bioshock isn't good for G-Sync either. Single or Tri-SLI has been bad for me. You will be fine on the next Lambchop

 

[rob77]

Hi guys

Just bought this monitor and looking forward to receiving it tomorrow all being well

Just a quick question if anyone could help? The game I am playing at the moment is assassins creed 4 and is locked to a max of 63fps or somewhere around that but drops in to the 40s being badly optimised on PC. Now G-Sync should help with that from what I have read. Does the monitor automatically switch to 60hz or would I need to press a button on the monitor to get it to display at at 60hz when my desktop and other games run at 120hz?

Cheers

 

[pgi947]

Depends on the game (I can try fire it up tonight). If it's engine locked at 60fps then it will likely default to 60hz, you can force 120/144hz with the overclock button on the side of the monitor.dips. on some games this will also force the game to sync up to 120/144 also

And yes, gsync will help no end with those dips.

Edit: what gpu are you using with it? Sig says cf270...