Acer XF270HU - 27-inch 1440P IPS 144MHz Freesync Monitor

Gimpymoo · 17 Jan 2016 at 02:18

No motion blur at present.

Although, I maybe wrong, but no current IPS Freesync monitors have blur reducing tech?

The IPS has not "blew me away" as I expected but not sure what I expected?

One thing I will say is I LOVE Freesync. Arma 3 I love, but the engine is not without faults. Playing this at 50 FPS but it seems to be butter smooth? I AM IN HEAVEN.

I am going to get a TN and see what the difference is and send back the one I do not want.

Gimpymoo · 17 Jan 2016 at 04:11

One thing I have found which makes me think this monitor is rather cool is this:

Regarding Freesync, the manual states the monitor can do 23hz low end with hdmi 2.0, and lists 23-144hz. It's 40-144hz for dp2.

I found this:

http://hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/88694-amd-announces-freesync-hdmi/

On the graphics front any Radeon card outputting over HDMI 1.2, or later, will have the ability to support FreeSync over HDMI, albeit with an updated driver.

AMD says it has worked with leading scaler and monitor manufacturers to bring FreeSync to the masses.

A number of publicly-available gaming-focussed monitors already have the appropriate HDMI scaler built-in for FreeSync support, although they're not currently marketed this way, so the monitor manufacturer will have to do some minor testing to ensure full compatibility.

Makes me wonder if the ASUS MG279Q has a similiar setup and the "hack" to unlock the lower end is simply manipulating the scaler to do what it is designed to do?

Rexton · 17 Jan 2016 at 17:02

Gimpymoo said:
Makes me wonder if the ASUS MG279Q has a similiar setup and the "hack" to unlock the lower end is simply manipulating the scaler to do what it is designed to do?

Possible, in terms of a TN panel you can't go wrong with the BenQ 2307z I've heard.

I'm interested to hear how the new TN panel is in comparison to this.

Gimpymoo · 19 Jan 2016 at 12:55

Anyone able to get this white, cloud effect when viewing side on...

Gimpymoo said:
Sure.

From the front:

From the Side:

From the front:

From the side:

Rexton · 19 Jan 2016 at 23:23

Just wish we could get a 1440p 144hz freesync monitor that didn't have inherant issues, I don't see anyone complaining about the gsync alternatives.

I wonder how long until something decent hits the market that ticks all the boxes, I'm dying to upgrade my 7 year old BenQ.

Neil79 · 19 Jan 2016 at 23:45

Rexton said:
don't see anyone complaining about the gsync alternatives.

Many with ROG swifts would disagree

Gimpymoo · 20 Jan 2016 at 09:22

It is the AU Optronics panels, they are quiet frankly, BROKE.

Tech needs to mature.

IPS at 144hz has been rushed to market.

Gimpymoo · 20 Jan 2016 at 13:08

Just noticed this "patch" in the middle of the screen...

QC issue or another thing inherent with IPS panels?

Refund approved.

Now, what to get?

Gimpymoo · 20 Jan 2016 at 21:15

Someone on antoher forum from Spain purchased one of these monitors and also has the "patch lake" on the screen.

Major QC issues it appears.

DeadMan3000 · 24 Jul 2016 at 14:14

How are overclockers on replacing these if they have backlight bleed? I am considering buying one but the backlight bleed issue is putting me off. If OCUK are good about replacement I may consider it.

Bonjour · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:08

I had one of these arrive last week. No major backlight bleed issues or otherwise.

A cracking monitor if you get a good one, and now under £400.