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

Watlinguk · 24 Mar 2015 at 20:54

return that asap!

rare · 24 Mar 2015 at 21:12

I sent a webnote this evening, so hopefully they will sort it tomorrow.

ihatelag · 25 Mar 2015 at 10:56

As you know lads, size matters, would this monitor be a worthy successor to my Dell 30" 3008WFP (2560x1600)...or should I wait for the same 30"+ monitors with g-sync(will they make them?)?

Ayahuasca · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:01

Well that Dell is IPS I believe and slightly higher res so you may notice a reduction in image quality and colours.

crinkleshoes · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:08

ihatelag said:
As you know lads, size matters, would this monitor be a worthy successor to my Dell 30" 3008WFP (2560x1600)...or should I wait for the same 30"+ monitors with g-sync(will they make them?)?

Doubtful they will make any 2560x1600 with gsync... that aspect ratio is being mostly phased out. There will be more (and already are some) 3840x2160 monitors with gsync though.

For gaming, the monitor will be a great successor... for working with images / rendering / etc... no, the Dell is better.

Run both side-by-side?

Arcane · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:11

Ayahuasca said:
How many here are still on their 1st Swift and working fine?

Fine here too.

crinkleshoes · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:20

Arcane said:
Fine here too.

Fine here

fantasticCG · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:31

Yup all good here

llamadal · 25 Mar 2015 at 11:31

crinkleshoes said:
Fine here

same

Jeps · 25 Mar 2015 at 12:21

Ayahuasca said:
How many here are still on their 1st Swift and working fine?

Mine was part of the first batch released by OCUK. Still working flawlessly.

Anomalistics · 25 Mar 2015 at 13:06

May have to look into this more then with us being in 2015 now. All of the issues appear to be coming from the first models in 2014

llamadal · 25 Mar 2015 at 15:29

It really is worth a try, in the very highly unlikely event you get a borked one, just swap for another and enjoy it.

rare · 25 Mar 2015 at 15:50

Im staring at the box for mine today. Totally gutted! Had the day at home today, really wanted to play with it. Goes back to OCUK tomorrow hopefully but will probable have to wait until next week until I get a replacement. Arghhh

Just my damned luck.

clone · 25 Mar 2015 at 16:12

Did ocuk pay to pick it up if not they should and also drop off a new one after the money you have spent.

llamadal · 25 Mar 2015 at 16:23

rare said:
Im staring at the box for mine today. Totally gutted! Had the day at home today, really wanted to play with it. Goes back to OCUK tomorrow hopefully but will probable have to wait until next week until I get a replacement. Arghhh Just my damned luck.

that sucks, dead on arrival?

Anomalistics · 25 Mar 2015 at 19:12

Could anyone advise what type of monitor the samsung syncmaster sa700 is? I want to know if the colour difference will nag me or not when moving to the swift

PCM2 · 25 Mar 2015 at 19:15

Anomalistics said:
Could anyone advise what type of monitor the samsung syncmaster sa700 is? I want to know if the colour difference will nag me or not when moving to the swift

It is Twisted Nematic, like the PG278Q. You may find the difference in screen surface the most obtrusive aspect, but general image characteristics will be quite comparable to what you're used to. I'm sure you'll enjoy the upgrade in resolution, responsiveness and features though.

Anomalistics · 25 Mar 2015 at 19:32

It's safe to say I probably haven't experienced a true ips panel then haha. Many thanks for that

rare · 25 Mar 2015 at 19:44

clone said:
Did ocuk pay to pick it up if not they should and also drop off a new one after the money you have spent.

llamadal said:
that sucks, dead on arrival?

OCUK are picking it up tomorrow, but I have to wait for them to inspect it before they send another out, so I won't get one until next week now.

No idea if it worked or not, didnt plug it in. The CD wasn't in a sleeve, the cables were not bagged, the protective bag around the monitor was ripped, the monitor is covered in dust and theres finger prints and smudges and marks and scratches all over the screen. Basically its used. Either they mistakingly sent me a B grade one, or Asus sent OCUK a used monitor as new stock?! Either way for almost £600 I don't think its unreasonable to want a new one. Who knows the history of this one? :confused:

Dicehunter · 25 Mar 2015 at 20:01

My cursor has been hovering over the buy button for a few weeks now but I'm really holding out for an IPS 144Hz G-Sync.

I know Acer have their Acer Predator XB270HU IPS G-Sync 144Hz coming next month but I'd prefer Asus due to their style of housing/stand.