BenQ XL2730Z Freesync Owners Thread

Scramz · 17 Mar 2015 at 12:13

Exactly. I was under the impression that G-sync only worked within a certain FPS range. Anywhere outside of that and it will not function. Which is the same as FreeSync.

The LG 34UM67 (2560x1080) and Samsung UE850 (4K) both have a minimum refresh rate of 40 Hz while the BenQ XL2730Z (2560x1440) has a minimum refresh rate of 30 Hz.

This may completely change the relevance of refresh rates when looking to buy a new monitor. Minimum refresh rate may become a more important number than maximum refresh rate, especially at higher resolutions.

Found that quote from another forum but I am unsure how true it is.

Scramz · 17 Mar 2015 at 12:24

PCM2 said:
They are the correct operating ranges. The BenQ runs down to 30Hz with FreeSync.

That is great news, I was playing Arma 3 and had some dips to 33-35 frames when playing Overpoch. This monitor has improved my gaming experience, freesync will only make it better.

Scramz · 18 Mar 2015 at 14:32

@Ayahuasca, I found even as low are 25-35 frames, this monitor still does a good job helping it feel smoother without freesync, maybe just the 144hz.

Scramz · 18 Mar 2015 at 20:54

Barrybear said:
Purchased today so delivery should be tomorrow.

I'm using Nvidia cards GTX 680 2GB so ill post again when I have played a few games.

You will most likely run into Vram issues at 1440p gaming with 2gb Vram.

I hit 3.8gb on Arma 3.

Scramz · 19 Mar 2015 at 20:03

Hope you are all ready for Freesync!

Scramz · 19 Mar 2015 at 20:05

And waiting........ And waiting...... I think hell has frozen over.

Scramz · 21 Mar 2015 at 18:29

I cant believe how good this is with Freesync! Made the monitor from great to unreal.

Scramz · 24 Mar 2015 at 07:30

I haven't really notice ghosting on mine and have been nothing but impressed.

Scramz · 24 Mar 2015 at 12:17

easyrider said:
Think I'm going to wait for the Acer Predator XG270HUomidpx 27" FREESYNC TN 144Hz Gaming Widescreen LED Monitor - Black/Red (UM.HG0EE.001)as I can't believe the lack of reviews of the BenQ

Reviews will come. If you cant wait then take a chance like we all did

Scramz · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:43

I am not sure if it is down to different panels acting differently, but I am finding it very hard to produce ghosting.

Scramz · 25 Mar 2015 at 14:28

helpmeout said:
Just made the plunge!

Can't resist a sale! its a good job that for everything else there's mastercard. Just have to pay it offf on tuesday instead!

*left a comment in customer service thread ended up having to pay for 2 day delivery but not going to argue over £2.40 extra.

You will not regret your purchase, trust me.

Scramz · 31 Mar 2015 at 11:05

Qitarah said:
I really am tempted by this monitor but the whole being locked to one vendor is meeeeh.

Im also a little concerned about ghosting reports on this monitor, and the minimum frame rate that FreeSync works on the monitor is quite high (40 fps, Right?) I only have a single 290 so frames dipping into 40 FPS is quite realistic and even very common in some games (like arma 3).

The positives are quite obvious, but for £500 there are a few negatives. Do the positives heavily outweigh the negatives?

With Freesync/G-Sync or not, below 40FPS feels rough. But above 40fps with Freesync/G-Sync feels amazing.

Plus with Arma 3, its very CPU intensive. You will have a rough gaming experience regardless of you setup (GPU, Monitor etc).

Scramz · 4 Apr 2015 at 11:28

This thread.... its regarding the Benq XL2730Z, yet there is a tone of talking about G-Sync.

If you want a G-Sync/Freesync flame i believe there is a thread under the GPU section.

That easter sale! OCuK you *******

In regards the this monitors lower Hz level, I believe if you are going to buy this monitor then you should at least have the hardware to cope.

Scramz · 4 Apr 2015 at 15:32

jigger said:
I would love a FreeSync monitor that could do 30-100Hz. I'm not sure what the obsession with 120hz is, 100Hz is more than enough.

Can the software on a monitor be changed to widen the refresh range?

Because it is double 60?

Scramz · 5 Apr 2015 at 16:56

jigger said:
Maybe. I just find it strange people always use 120Hz because nothing magical happens 120Hz. Whats wrong with 85? or 172?

Its 120 because its double 60hz, that's the standard Nd you double it to even out frames.

Scramz · 7 Apr 2015 at 15:19

Panos said:
Aha. I got the notification and managed to change it to my neighbour this morning

Unfortunately DPD sat on the damn monitor since Friday when they go it, and didn't deliver it on Saturday
Nvm.

Not long now for you.

Scramz · 10 Apr 2015 at 13:59

AMDMatt said:
I'm joining the club.

Welcome Matt, you took your time getting one

has anyone else noticed the screen flicker everynow and then when freesync is enabled, like it darkens for a moment.

Scramz · 13 Apr 2015 at 09:12

Just moved to x99, time to get using this monitor as I should be!

What is the best online games to play now days, I have been out of touch for last few months.

Scramz · 2 Jul 2015 at 15:36

Sad times

I love this monitor, it is truly amazing. I have moved to a 980Ti so I am now reluctantly putting it up for sale as I need Gsync.

Scramz · 3 Jul 2015 at 16:05

TonyTurbo78 said:
Should just get a Fury X scramz amazing monitor is already in place.

I did wait mate, when they was released I decided to switch. Got a bit bored of AMD. Don't get me wrong I am not bashing AMD I like them, just fancied a try with Nvidia. I seems to had less issues with them in the past.

I may come back to AMD on the next gen.

I have boxed this monitor up sitting in the corner now I have a Gsync. I will eBay it when I get a chance.