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One of the best looking panels ive seen, but for that price i could have a dell u3415 and a 40 inch 4k monitor :D
 
G-sync is an NVIDIA technology that allows a G-sync monitor to sync up its refresh rate with the FPS the G-sync capable NVIDIA GPU is outputting (within a given refresh rate range). The idea is that it eliminate screen tearing (which is where the monitor tries to display more than one frame from the GPU in a single screen refresh cycle) and therefore gives a smoother gaming experience. If you've ever heard of Freesync, it's the same basic concept but in a nutshell is AMD's version.

I'm guessing the 200Hz refresh rate on the TV won't be available at UHD resolution, but may just be available at FHD - the refresh rate at UHD will likely be 60Hz, so given that + the response time and signal processing + the G-sync factor will mean the swift is more geared towards PC gaming and the Samsung to normal TV viewing, but that doesn't mean you couldn't use either for both.
 
Roady said:
Only info I can find on that Samsung suggest it's 8ms (and that's not from Samsung). Buy them both and play something fast paced on them yourself & write a review.
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I don't want it to turn in to top trumps but the Samsung still ain't doing to bad of the only thing the Asus beats it on is 4ms. I only chose the model as it was the first to pop up on the Currys website.

Asus - 3440x1440 100Hz

Samsung - 3840 x 2160 200Hz

I've got the Samsung UE800055 as my main tele and Samsung S27B970D. I've played COD/Forza etc on both and can only detect the slightest of blur on the 55"

I am genuinely interested in buying a bigger monitor for my PC but guess I need more convincing that G-SYNC is worth an extra £400 for a smaller monitor with a lower resolution
 
Aa83 said:
G-sync is an NVIDIA technology that allows a G-sync monitor to sync up its refresh rate with the FPS the G-sync capable NVIDIA GPU is outputting (within a given refresh rate range). The idea is that it eliminate screen tearing (which is where the monitor tries to display more than one frame from the GPU in a single screen refresh cycle) and therefore gives a smoother gaming experience. If you've ever heard of Freesync, it's the same basic concept but in a nutshell is AMD's version.

I'm guessing the 200Hz refresh rate on the TV won't be available at UHD resolution, but may just be available at FHD - the refresh rate at UHD will likely be 60Hz, so given that + the response time and signal processing + the G-sync factor will mean the swift is more geared towards PC gaming and the Samsung to normal TV viewing, but that doesn't mean you couldn't use either for both.
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Thank you for the informative reply, much appreciated and certainly more helpful than saying the Samsung 'doesn't even come close' :)
 
Bit off topic - but from what I've seen the speed rating of TV's is often the processing speed and not the actual display speed of the display. It's a bit of a confusing mess.

So the screen may actually be 50/60hz (since that's standard TV broadcast standards etc), but picture processing is done at 200hz so that a lot can be done between frames to remove artifacts and the like.

Seen some cheap plasma screens rated at 600hz not too long back.

Monitor ratings tends to be actual screen refresh rate since this more relevant for PCs & Gaming.
 
Monitor looks great but is the bezel really going to be as thin as shown in the pics?

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I've just seen Linus's coverage of this monitor from Computex 2015 and the bezel isn't that thin. Still looks to be the best overall gaming monitor I've ever seen though.
 
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Great spec screen but its horrid looking..... What is going on at Asus lately with everything being this horrid fake copper.
 
apple_man77 said:
I don't want it to turn in to top trumps but the Samsung still ain't doing to bad of the only thing the Asus beats it on is 4ms. I only chose the model as it was the first to pop up on the Currys website.

Asus - 3440x1440 100Hz

Samsung - 3840 x 2160 200Hz

I've got the Samsung UE800055 as my main tele and Samsung S27B970D. I've played COD/Forza etc on both and can only detect the slightest of blur on the 55"

I am genuinely interested in buying a bigger monitor for my PC but guess I need more convincing that G-SYNC is worth an extra £400 for a smaller monitor with a lower resolution
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you did not read the previous replies,

You CANNOT do 3840x2160 @ 200hz period. only at 1080p. at 3840x2160 the max is 60hz. & samsung clear motion is not True refresh rate. "200Hz Clear Motion Rate"

TV = Bigger correct, Slower response most definitely, no Gsync,

Monitor = Smaller, less resolution, GSYNC, Faster response, most likely better picture as the samsung is a CHEAP 4K screen = less qaulity.

ive used TV in the past for Monitors, they make terrible monitors, but do give some immersion. However Gsync at 100hz vs No Gsync at 60hz at 4K is night & day.

I personally have 3 gsync monitors one at 60hz one at 144hz one at 165Hz & 3 monitor without. The 3 without are in the cupboard not being used.
 
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