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**Nvidia G-Sync owners thread**

Gregster

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So, I am a little excited at pre-ordering the Acer 4k2k XB280HK, which is a nVidia G-Sync monitor and thought I would start an owners thread for those that already have a G-Sync monitor or who are like me and have pre-ordered. I thought about putting this thread in the monitor section but as it is specific to nVidia, it will probably be better off being here.

So to kick things off....

Model number and owners

Asus Monitors
  • Asus VG248QE - James J
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Whyscotty
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - 1Kiwi
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - ^JP^
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Sem
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Deceptor
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Jeps
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Tonester0011
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Joe Easy
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Stanners
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Andybird123
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - PGI947
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Gregster
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - AshenEdge
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Kablooey
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - CertifiedDan
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - LambChop
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Smogsy
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Datblink
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Arcane
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Blame
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Metalface Mark
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - VegaCortez
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Blitzkreig
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Chaparral
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Snappyfish
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - cHk4
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - BaDBoY_uK
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Sativa1874
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Mad Weegie
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Divine Pain
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - String
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Thezakarum
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - FantasticCG
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Nocky24
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Dicehunter
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Klunt Bumskrint
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Ayahuasca
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - WatlingUK
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Ashley Jordan
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Fatlenny
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Alex 123 Fra
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - JABenedicic
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Setter
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - Smogsy
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - HazardO
  • ROG SWIFT PG278Q - xGBHxPegasus
  • Asus ROG PG279Q - Whyscotty
  • Asus ROG PG279Q - Parabellum
  • Asus ROG PG279Q - Varkanoid
  • Asus ROG PG279Q - Jock7
  • Asus ROG PG279Q - Smogsy
  • Asus PG348Q ROG Swift - Whyscotty
AOC Monitors
  • AOC G2460PG - MattCrane
Acer Monitors
  • Acer Predator XB280HK - Senture
  • Acer Predator XB270H - SpiritofTheAge
  • Acer Predator XB270H - Thedoc46
  • Acer Predator XB270H - Foster Grant
  • Acer Predator XB240H - Astaley
  • Acer Predator X34 - Wucked
  • Acer Predator X34 - Glanza
  • Acer Predator X34 - Westie
  • Acer Predator X34 - Oldestgregg
  • Acer Predator X34 - Spikerules
  • Acer Predator XB271HU - BriT
Dell Monitors
  • Dell S2716DG - Rhaos
  • Dell S2716DG - Randall8686
  • Dell S2716DG - Sharpygsxr
  • Dell S2716DG - Snips86x
  • Dell S2716DG - Peahead
  • Dell S2716DG - Chevens
  • Dell S2716DG - Twirlywoos
  • Dell S2716DG - Neil79
  • Dell S2716DG - McManicMan
  • Dell S2716DG - Bickaxe
  • Dell S2716DG - Daaaveee


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AS&groupid=17&catid=948

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-065-AC&groupid=17&catid=948

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-022-AO&groupid=17&catid=948

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-AC&groupid=17&catid=948

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After spending a few days with G-Sync, I’m just as convinced as I was in Montreal. The technology, albeit a relatively simple manipulation of display timing, is a key ingredient in delivering a substantially better gaming experience.

In pathological cases the impact can be shocking, particularly if you’re coming from a 60Hz panel today (with or without v-sync). The smoothness afforded by G-Sync is just awesome. I didn’t even realize how much of the v-sync related stutter I had simply come to accept. I’d frequently find a scene that stuttered a lot with v-sync enabled and approach it fully expecting G-Sync to somehow fail at smoothing things out this time. I always came away impressed. G-Sync also lowered my minimum frame rate requirement to not be distracted by stuttering. Dropping below 30 fps is still bothersome, but in all of the games I tested as long as I could keep frame rates north of 35 fps the overall experience was great.

In many situations the impact of G-Sync can be subtle. If you’re not overly bothered by tearing or are ok with v-sync stuttering, there’s really nothing G-Sync can offer you. There’s also the fact that G-Sync optimizes for a situation that may or may not be so visible 100% of the time. Unlike moving to a higher resolution or increasing quality settings, G-Sync’s value is best realized in specific scenarios where there’s a lot of frame rate variability - particularly between 30 and 60 fps. Staying in that sweet spot is tougher to do on a 1080p panel, especially if you’ve already invested in a pretty fast video card.
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/7582/nvidia-gsync-review/3

My review of G-Sync.


And how to make sure G-Sync is working correctly.

 
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