Acer XR34 Freesync

Chipper500 · 2 Jul 2016 at 18:36

Hey guys

Had this monitor since release but my Msi Lightning 290x is just not cutting it anymore with new titles and tripe A games

What GPU do you guys who own this monitor use to see its full potential?

I fear i am best to wait for the 490x when its released but thats not expected for a long time?

thanks!

:cool:

Blackjack Davy · 2 Jul 2016 at 19:59

I have a Fury X I picked up used and works very nicely even if the fps drops you don't notice it. I had a 390 before and it was ok but wasn't quite good enough hence the switch.

Its good enough for now but if the 490 is faster I'll definitely be feeling the upgrade itch. Personally I wouldn't shell out for a new card just now look for a used one to tide you over, but thats just me.

JediFragger · 2 Jul 2016 at 20:04

Definitely try to wait for the Vega/490X cards tbh m8, Fury just isn't that much of a step up for you if honest.

Drop a few settings for now and then you know you're guaranteed the very best DX12 card when it arrives :cool:

TechMinerUK · 2 Jul 2016 at 20:40

I've just picked up a GTX 1080 and the XR34. It means I can't use Freesync but I'd be dammed if I was waiting any longer to build my PC

heartburnron · 2 Jul 2016 at 20:52

I run my XR34 with a Fury X too. The only game I've had to tweak settings on is Rise of The Tomb Raider.

Here some of the FPS scores I get with recent games with everything maxed:

Rise of the Tomb Raider (antistropic x4, HXAA antiailsing) - 50FPS
Fallout 4 - 67 FPS
Shadow of Mordor - 67 FPS
Grid Autosport - 61FPS
Just Cause 3 - 59 FPS
Bioshock Infinite - 83 FPS
HITMAN - 57 FPS

JediFragger · 2 Jul 2016 at 21:11

TechMinerUK said:
I've just picked up a GTX 1080 and the XR34. It means I can't use Freesync but I'd be dammed if I was waiting any longer to build my PC

You'll also be limited to 60Hz

heartburnron · 2 Jul 2016 at 21:54

JediFragger said:
You'll also be limited to 60Hz

No I'm quite sure it will be 75hz. Unlike the Gsync version of the montior, you don't need to use the overdrive/overclock function or whatever it's called to reach the maximum refresh rate on the monitor. 75hz is the normal setting so I don't see why using and Nvidia card would deliver anything less...

JediFragger · 2 Jul 2016 at 23:53

heartburnron said:
No I'm quite sure it will be 75hz. Unlike the Gsync version of the montior, you don't need to use the overdrive/overclock function or whatever it's called to reach the maximum refresh rate on the monitor. 75hz is the normal setting so I don't see why using and Nvidia card would deliver anything less...

Nope, their are frame skipping issues with the XR34 and nVidia cards when pushed past 60Hz

Chipper500 · 3 Jul 2016 at 08:29

JediFragger said:
Definitely try to wait for the Vega/490X cards tbh m8, Fury just isn't that much of a step up for you if honest.

Drop a few settings for now and then you know you're guaranteed the very best DX12 card when it arrives

I know this is the best option, think im in denial!

JediFragger · 3 Jul 2016 at 08:39

Chipper500 said:
I know this is the best option, think im in denial!

If you are def itching then keep an eye open for a s/hand Fury or Nano, just so you'll lose less when you do make the switch

TechMinerUK · 3 Jul 2016 at 08:40

Chipper500 said:
I know this is the best option, think im in denial!

It depends how long you can wait for, honestly I'd go for whatever gets you gaming now as (for some reason) we'll all probably end up upgrading next year anyway

heartburnron · 3 Jul 2016 at 15:15

JediFragger said:
Nope, their are frame skipping issues with the XR34 and nVidia cards when pushed past 60Hz

Oh really? I didn't know that. Can't understand the logic behind that, do you know what causes it to do that?

Poneros · 3 Jul 2016 at 18:28

Get another 290/x/390/x and crossfire. Otherwise, just wait.