Nvidia G-Sync owners thread

Gregster · 19 Jul 2014 at 15:57

So, I am a little excited at pre-ordering the Acer 4k2k XB280HK, which is a nVidia G-Sync monitor and thought I would start an owners thread for those that already have a G-Sync monitor or who are like me and have pre-ordered. I thought about putting this thread in the monitor section but as it is specific to nVidia, it will probably be better off being here.

So to kick things off....

Model number and owners

Asus Monitors

Asus VG248QE - James J
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Whyscotty
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - 1Kiwi
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - ^JP^
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Sem
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Deceptor
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Jeps
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Tonester0011
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Joe Easy
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Stanners
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Andybird123
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - PGI947
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Gregster
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - AshenEdge
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Kablooey
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - CertifiedDan
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - LambChop
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Smogsy
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Datblink
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Arcane
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Blame
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Metalface Mark
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - VegaCortez
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Blitzkreig
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Chaparral
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Snappyfish
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - cHk4
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - BaDBoY_uK
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Sativa1874
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Mad Weegie
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Divine Pain
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - String
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Thezakarum
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - FantasticCG
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Nocky24
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Dicehunter
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Klunt Bumskrint
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Ayahuasca
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - WatlingUK
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Ashley Jordan
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Fatlenny
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Alex 123 Fra
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - JABenedicic
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Setter
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Smogsy
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - HazardO
ROG SWIFT PG278Q - xGBHxPegasus
Asus ROG PG279Q - Whyscotty
Asus ROG PG279Q - Parabellum
Asus ROG PG279Q - Varkanoid
Asus ROG PG279Q - Jock7
Asus ROG PG279Q - Smogsy
Asus PG348Q ROG Swift - Whyscotty

AOC Monitors

AOC G2460PG - MattCrane

Acer Monitors

Acer Predator XB280HK - Senture
Acer Predator XB270H - SpiritofTheAge
Acer Predator XB270H - Thedoc46
Acer Predator XB270H - Foster Grant
Acer Predator XB240H - Astaley
Acer Predator X34 - Wucked
Acer Predator X34 - Glanza
Acer Predator X34 - Westie
Acer Predator X34 - Oldestgregg
Acer Predator X34 - Spikerules
Acer Predator XB271HU - BriT

Dell Monitors

Dell S2716DG - Rhaos
Dell S2716DG - Randall8686
Dell S2716DG - Sharpygsxr
Dell S2716DG - Snips86x
Dell S2716DG - Peahead
Dell S2716DG - Chevens
Dell S2716DG - Twirlywoos
Dell S2716DG - Neil79
Dell S2716DG - McManicMan
Dell S2716DG - Bickaxe
Dell S2716DG - Daaaveee

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AS&groupid=17&catid=948

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-065-AC&groupid=17&catid=948

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-022-AO&groupid=17&catid=948

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-AC&groupid=17&catid=948

After spending a few days with G-Sync, I’m just as convinced as I was in Montreal. The technology, albeit a relatively simple manipulation of display timing, is a key ingredient in delivering a substantially better gaming experience.

In pathological cases the impact can be shocking, particularly if you’re coming from a 60Hz panel today (with or without v-sync). The smoothness afforded by G-Sync is just awesome. I didn’t even realize how much of the v-sync related stutter I had simply come to accept. I’d frequently find a scene that stuttered a lot with v-sync enabled and approach it fully expecting G-Sync to somehow fail at smoothing things out this time. I always came away impressed. G-Sync also lowered my minimum frame rate requirement to not be distracted by stuttering. Dropping below 30 fps is still bothersome, but in all of the games I tested as long as I could keep frame rates north of 35 fps the overall experience was great.

In many situations the impact of G-Sync can be subtle. If you’re not overly bothered by tearing or are ok with v-sync stuttering, there’s really nothing G-Sync can offer you. There’s also the fact that G-Sync optimizes for a situation that may or may not be so visible 100% of the time. Unlike moving to a higher resolution or increasing quality settings, G-Sync’s value is best realized in specific scenarios where there’s a lot of frame rate variability - particularly between 30 and 60 fps. Staying in that sweet spot is tougher to do on a 1080p panel, especially if you’ve already invested in a pretty fast video card.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7582/nvidia-gsync-review/3

My review of G-Sync.

And how to make sure G-Sync is working correctly.

pgi947 · 19 Jul 2014 at 16:10

Got a Acer 4k2k XB280HK on pre-order, c'mon early batch Gibbo YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!

whyscotty · 19 Jul 2014 at 16:11

ROG SWIFT PG278Q pre ordered

Gregster · 19 Jul 2014 at 17:30

Well that's 3 of us on the board

Deceptor · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:01

Swift on pre-order

Looking forward to trying G-Sync but 144hz/1440p is what I really wanted.

James J · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:22

Been the owner of an Asus VG248QE gsync adapted monitor since 6th may this year. Wouldn't go back, welcome to the club

~Mike~ · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:26

This thread should be in the monitor forum.

Ian Evey · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:27

Nah it can only be used on nvidia graphics cards which means it is in the right thread.

Geeman1979 · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:33

Will see how you guys get on with them before I make up my mind on which to go for.

Noxia · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:48

I won't lie, I still don't understand the benefit of gysnc, I seem to be getting worse with tech as I get older

Confused Stu · 19 Jul 2014 at 21:59

Really looking forward to your impressions of G-sync (and obviously FreeSync when that's available). Seems like the perfect compliment to 4k and could well be a great positive step forward for the GPU world.

Silent_Scone · 19 Jul 2014 at 22:27

Decided to hang fire with 4K TN after having two fairly sub standard panels, but G-Sync I am very interested in trying

Panos · 19 Jul 2014 at 22:37

Pre-ordered Acer 4k2k XB280HK

Boomstick777 · 19 Jul 2014 at 23:08

Are there any 1440P, IPS, G-Sync Monitors?

SkeeterUK · 19 Jul 2014 at 23:29

Gimme the money for the 1440 120mhz asus one and ill happily shout i preordered one. Till then its wait till someone in the family wins the lottery and buys me one.

BaDBoY_uK · 19 Jul 2014 at 23:40

MLG ownage

Sem · 19 Jul 2014 at 23:54

add me to the ROG Swift list

chaparral · 20 Jul 2014 at 00:14

Looks like there all TN panels........

So looks like I won't be ordering/buying one..

Sem · 20 Jul 2014 at 00:54

chaparral said:
Looks like there all TN panels........

So looks like I won't be ordering/buying one..

seriously you came to the thread just to post that :rolleyes:

zia · 20 Jul 2014 at 04:41

Waiting for either asus or benq 27 1080 version

Zia

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