The Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q – a 27” 1400p 144Hz Monitor with G-SYNC

[ironmysox]

3 hours of software fixing and pixel is staying stuck or dead. Lovely that this monitor is I just don't think I can make the switch from the Dell U3014. Yes it is a different world in FPS but I'm kinda pants at FPS shooters and not even 144hz Gsync can change that ).

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo, Now for a monitor of this price, I expect zero defect, as in no dead / stuck pixels etc.
If a monitor that has this - it iss dead to me and I won't use it and would expect an exchange.

What is OCUKs stance on this as an RMA and is the warranty handled for the first year by you or Asus?

On this monitor I completely agree, ROG absolute flagship and for this one model we will make clear exception and if anyone still has stuck/dead pixel after three days usage we will accept it is faulty and arrange replacement at no cost to the customer.

The customer has the choice to deal with OcUK or Asus for the entire three year period.

So what we are offering here is above and beyond any competitor, not to mention I'm still here answering your questions at near midnight, dedication!

 

[^JP^]

^ OcUK, simply the best!

3 hours of software fixing and pixel is staying stuck or dead. Lovely that this monitor is I just don't think I can make the switch from the Dell U3014. Yes it is a different world in FPS but I'm kinda pants at FPS shooters and not even 144hz Gsync can change that ).

I wouldn't dismiss G-Sync because you don't like FPS.
It has made a world of difference to the way I play The Golf Club and you can't get much more slow paced than that!

I still love my IPS screens for the image quality, nothing beats the 34" LG in my opinion but gaming on the Asus with G-Sync or ULMB is fantastic!

 

[ironmysox]

That's great to hear Gibbo. I must confess I feel slightly negative about the screen mainly because of the dead pixel. I'll give 3 days and see if it shifts.

 

[PhysicsMan94]

So it seems that I am having some problems with my Swift, I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone can help me out with solving them.

The first game I tested was Battlefield 4 (single player - mission on the aircraft carrier), the gameplay was very smooth except for stuttering/hitching in certain places which was pretty annoying, apart from that it was fine, image quality was good. I should note I was playing at ultra settings everything maxed out except for AA at 2xMSAA at 2560x1440 with G-Sync on and the monitor at 144Hz.

Next I went onto test the game I play primarily - PlanetSide 2. Here the problems became much more apparent, with G-Sync still enabled and the monitor still set at 144Hz I experienced heavy stuttering and also lots of flickering in-game. I switched G-Sync off and re-entered the game but I still experienced lots of stuttering but no/very-little flickering.

After this I tried 144, 120 and 60 with G-Sync on and off in all cases but I still experienced lots of stuttering and sometimes heavy flickering with all of these different scenarios. Also, the image quality in PlanetSide 2 seems significantly worse than it looks on my Dell U2713HM - for example, the image seems a lot more pixelated especially when looking at long ranges and when looking up at the sky.

Evidently this situation is not good at all, does anyone know what I can do from here?

 

[Deceptor]

Checked VRAM usage PhysicsMan? If you were on 1080p before then it will have gone up.

 

[PhysicsMan94]

Checked VRAM usage PhysicsMan? If you were on 1080p before then it will have gone up.

I was using a Dell U2713HM (2560x1440 also) so that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Blueso]

On this monitor I completely agree, ROG absolute flagship and for this one model we will make clear exception and if anyone still has stuck/dead pixel after three days usage we will accept it is faulty and arrange replacement at no cost to the customer.

The customer has the choice to deal with OcUK or Asus for the entire three year period.

So what we are offering here is above and beyond any competitor, not to mention I'm still here answering your questions at near midnight, dedication!

That's great news and very reassuring! I might actually be able to sleep now...

 

[Evoscott]

Got this tried this on bf4 tonight and had some weird stuff happen in game gl itching and judders screen will need to re lol at this tommorow.

 

[morphaus]

Hi all can you help me please,

4k tv 60hz and Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27" G-SYNC

OK ive got 4k 60 hz tv(DISPLAYPORT), I would like Rog swift, Ive got 3 780 ti,s.

Q, what problems im i going to run into.?
IE Displayport from card 1 to 4k TV
Displayport from card 2 or 3, Can this be done ? Will i have sli problems ?

 

[PzR Slim]

Jumped on the Swift bandwagon and received it yesterday but got a weird problem. It's happened with two applications so far, first was the G-Sync Pendulum demo and then The Crew beta. I launch the application and the monitor LED turns orange and my PC reboots. Never happened in the past with my old monitors. Anyone experienced anything similar. Interestingly I tried to run the Crew with G-Sync disabled and got an error message to say the application had stopped working.

Edit: Have just tried the Pendulum Demo with G-Sync disabled and the demo ran fine but when I clicked on G-Sync in the demo it wouldn't enable G-Sync mode.

Further Edit: Also just noticed that the turbo button is not responding consistently this morning. I'm sure last night I could change the refresh rate on the fly using the turbo button instantaneously. This morning it seems to be working very intermittently, sometimes taking several presses to change and sometimes just not working at all.

 

[Phixsator]

Jumped on the Swift bandwagon and received it yesterday but got a weird problem. It's happened with two applications so far, first was the G-Sync Pendulum demo and then The Crew beta. I launch the application and the monitor LED turns orange and my PC reboots. Never happened in the past with my old monitors. Anyone experienced anything similar. Interestingly I tried to run the Crew with G-Sync disabled and got an error message to say the application had stopped working.

Edit: Have just tried the Pendulum Demo with G-Sync disabled and the demo ran fine but when I clicked on G-Sync in the demo it wouldn't enable G-Sync mode.

The last part about the application has stopped working i get as well on a normal monitor. The funny part is the game will after a while launch by itself anyway..

 

[PCM2]

So it seems that I am having some problems with my Swift, I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone can help me out with solving them.

The first game I tested was Battlefield 4 (single player - mission on the aircraft carrier), the gameplay was very smooth except for stuttering/hitching in certain places which was pretty annoying, apart from that it was fine, image quality was good. I should note I was playing at ultra settings everything maxed out except for AA at 2xMSAA at 2560x1440 with G-Sync on and the monitor at 144Hz.

Next I went onto test the game I play primarily - PlanetSide 2. Here the problems became much more apparent, with G-Sync still enabled and the monitor still set at 144Hz I experienced heavy stuttering and also lots of flickering in-game. I switched G-Sync off and re-entered the game but I still experienced lots of stuttering but no/very-little flickering.

After this I tried 144, 120 and 60 with G-Sync on and off in all cases but I still experienced lots of stuttering and sometimes heavy flickering with all of these different scenarios. Also, the image quality in PlanetSide 2 seems significantly worse than it looks on my Dell U2713HM - for example, the image seems a lot more pixelated especially when looking at long ranges and when looking up at the sky.

Evidently this situation is not good at all, does anyone know what I can do from here?

Have you tried with VSync both enabled and disabled in-game?

 

[dangel]

Ahh alright then, same as me then. My girlfriend allways tells my that I fill up way to much space with crap like computers and tech..LOL!

Well congrats to your new desk then, you surely seems to need one mate

Thanks - to be fair she fills up the kitchen with crap too

 

[Dcode]

Ordered at 18:20 last night, dispatched in about half an hour and received at 1000 this morning. Awesome fast service. OCUK has blown everyone else out of the water with distributing this product launch.

3 day zero dead pixel and 3 years warranty without having to deal with ASUS is the icing on the cake.

Well done!

I'll get some snaps uploaded when I get it installed later on this evening.

 

[InSync]

Yeah OCUK seem to be the very best, I just wish we had some store over here in Sweden that offer the same thing. If I were you guys I would never look at any other then OCUK

 

[Gibbo]

Ordered at 18:20 last night, dispatched in about half an hour and received at 1000 this morning. Awesome fast service. OCUK has blown everyone else out of the water with distributing this product launch.

3 day zero dead pixel and 3 years warranty without having to deal with ASUS is the icing on the cake.

Well done!

I'll get some snaps uploaded when I get it installed later on this evening.

This is what we excel at, we want to be the very best, we can't always do everything but as long as we keep offering more services than our competitors then we are winning.

 

[Gibbo]

Updated description:-




Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27" G-Sync 144Hz Gaming Widescreen LED Slim Bezel Monitor - Black/Red @ £695.99 inc VAT

Quite possibly the best gaming monitor ever made and ideally suited to NVIDIA cards with 3D Vision 2.0 and G-Sync technology. This monitor runs at a staggering 2560x1440 resolution with 144Hz technology and a 1ms response, even better this is the latest in TN technology.

The ROG SWIFT PG278Q represents the pinnacle of gaming displays, seamlessly combining the latest technologies and design touches that gamers demand.

This 27-inch WQHD 2560 × 1440 gaming monitor packs in nearly every feature a gamer could ask for. An incredible 144Hz refresh rate and a rapid response time of 1ms eliminate lag and motion blur, while an exclusive Turbo key allows you to select refresh rates of 60Hz, 120Hz or 144Hz with just one press. The ROG SWIFT contains integrated NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology to synchronize the display's refresh rate to the GPU. This technology eliminates screen tearing, while minimizing display stutter and input lag to give you the smoothest, fastest and most breathtaking gaming visuals imaginable. Connectivity is simple, yet robust, with a single DisplayPort 1.2 port to enable NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ and dual USB 3.0 ports for convenience.

Conventional 60Hz monitors show extensive motion blur which detracts from your gaming experience. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q Gaming Monitor with NVIDIA® Ultra Low Motion Blur technology* reduces the effects of motion blur by delivering crisp edges in fast-paced gaming environments for perceivable differences in natural movement.

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus Technology enhances your gaming experience further by providing you with crosshair overlays for FPS games and multiple in-game timers for RTS/MOBA games.

The ROG Swift has a super-narrow 6mm bezel that begs this monitor to be used in multi-display gaming set-ups. With VESA wall mount capability and an ergonomic stand designed with full tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments, the ROG SWIFT is ready for long gaming sessions in comfort.

The ROG SWIFT PG278Q represents the next generation in gaming displays. This WQHD 2560 x 1440 monitor delivers four times the resolution of 720p, with 109 pixels per inch or 109 RGB matrices per inch. This gives you the benefits of greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays. These minor details add up to give you a major in-game advantage.

Unlock the highest frame rates available, decimate lag and say goodbye to motion blur to gain the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy and sports titles. With twice the frame rate of standard LCDs, the ROG SWIFT PG278Q Gaming Monitor encourages you to never blink again.

Response time and ultra-smooth gameplay are the hallmarks of a true gaming monitor. With a 1ms rapid response time – the fastest available – the ROG SWIFT PG278Q Gaming Monitor eliminates smearing, tearing and motion blur, allowing you to quickly react to your game.

NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ display technology delivers the smoothest, fastest and most breathtaking gaming imaginable. G-SYNC™ synchronizes the ROG SWIFT's refresh rate to the GPU in your GeForce GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. Scenes appear instantly, while objects look sharper and more vibrant. Gameplay is fluid and responsive too, ensuring a serious competitive edge.

The ASUS Display R&D team works closely with NVIDIA to ensure that everything runs smoothly on ASUS G-SYNC™ monitors. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q gaming monitor with built-in G-SYNC™ delivers super smooth and stunning visuals.

The ROG SWIFT PG278Q is compatible with the NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ 1 and 2 kits* to support up to three WQHD displays for immersive multi-display 3D gaming experience. ROG SWIFT provides the finest 3D gaming and content viewing experience and thanks to the ever-growing library of over 700 3D Vision™ ready game titles, as well as 3D Blu-ray movies and YouTube 3D Playback support. See everything in a new dimension with the ROG SWIFT.
*Requires NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ kit, sold separately.


Features:-
- Crisp 27-inch, 2560 x 1440 visuals combined with fast 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, made smooth by NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ technology
- Exclusive GamePlus onscreen timer/crosshair, 60-120-144Hz refresh rate turbo key and intuitive 5-way OSD navigation joystick
- Complete ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment with VESA mount capability for optimal placement

Specification:-
- Fully adjustable stand: tilt/swivel/pivot/height
- Screen Size: 27" (68.47cm)
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
- Resolution: 2560x1440 WQHD
- 2D mode: 2560x1440 (up to 144Hz)
- 3D mode: 2560x1440 (up to 120Hz)
- 2D Surround: 7680x1440 (up to 144Hz)
- 3D Surround: 7680x1440 (up to 120Hz)
- Panel: TN
- Response Time: 1ms
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- Brightness: 350cd/m
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Colour: 16.7M (Real 8-Bit)
- Connectivity: 1x DisplayPort (Display Cable and USB cables included)
- USB 3.0 Hub
- 3D Vision 2.0 Enabled
- G-Sync Enabled
- ULMB Enabled (NVIDIA Ultra Low Motion Blur Technology)
- Phys. Dimension with Stand(WxHxD): 619.77x362.96x237.9mm
- Box Dimension (WxHxD): 756x456x300mm
- Weight 7.5kg
- Full Specification: http://www.asus.com/Monitors/ROG_SWIFT_PG278Q/
- Warranty: 3yr
- OcUK Exclusive Service: Warranty regarding dead pixels falls under ISO rules and as such dead pixels if very few are not an actual fault. But at OcUK we value our customers especially when spending such a large amount of money on what is a flagship gaming monitor. As such even if you only have 1 dead/stuck pixel and it has not gone after 3 days, we will class the monitor as faulty as exchange it for you at no cost to you. This service is exclusive at OcUK for Asus ROG Swift ONLY or other qualifying monitors!


Only £695.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

 

[WesleyBurns]

Does the 3 day pixel return work if the pixel manifests itself lets say after 1 week?

I found it can take a few days to manifest...

 

[ironmysox]

Must be a lack of comms at the moment. I contacted OCUK earlier with regards to the 3 day dead pixel policy, explained that I had ran the software fix for 12 hours straight and it wasn't shifting. As a teacher I return to work on Monday so was hoping could get this sorted asap but the reply I received was

"Dear Chris Whitney,

thank you for your webnote.

Unfortunately this monitor is not provided with a zero dead pixel warranty. So you would be unable to return the monitor for a replacement.

You are still within the 14 day DSR period were you are legally entitled to return any product as unwanted for a full refund.

Would you like to proceed under DSR?"

So I rang and have now had to drop a note on the customer support sections of the forums. Seems I may have to DSR this one and buy another one on my CC and do the whole refund thing