Hi.Ive been thinking of a screen update, have a R9 390 8gig with a old Samsung SyncMaster T220 atm, is the Acer you picked up a good upgrade ?
The screen was due Monday but actually arrived yesterday. So I have had a play with the settings etc to try and get a nice image. The colours seemed a little washed out compared to the IPS panel but this was to be expected.
The difference is marginal after I have played with the settings and I am pleased with the picture quality. The build quality is fantastic. One thing that I didn't know it had was it the capacity to charge USB devices whilst it's off which is nice. IE connect your mobile at the end of the day etc. Handy USB hub tbh for controllers or whatever.
I see you had a 22" screen also previous to me. I thought the new screen at 27" maybe a little big at first but now I think this is the perfect size given how close I sit to my desk which is pretty close, maybe 3/4 of a metre...
Okay onto the more exciting stuff, the frame rate!
Instantly when Windows 10 boots and you press a key and the password box scrolls down to the centre of the screen. You can see how much smoother it is already. Moving windows around is again so much smoother, it lovely. It's that nice a difference I can only see 144Hz+ screens being the norm sooner or later...
I was going to hold off giving a recommendation after I had it for a little while longer, IE play some games and well more general use really. However, I have just fired up Counterstrike GO which was fluctuating between 120 - 150 frames according to the Steam overlay and it looks incredible!!!
The wow factor I just had playing CSGO was there and this is using an NVIDIA 960 4GB card, IE no Freesync, and no tearing either for that matter (a 20 min play, nothing further).
I miss the colours a little of the IPS, a little...
But do I recommend the screen? Yes and without hesitation.
Hope that helps