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For a £550 monitor these problems shouldn't exist with so many people, Asus really need to improve in the QC department.
The Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q – a 27” 1400p 144Hz Monitor with G-SYNC
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For a £550 monitor these problems shouldn't exist with so many people, Asus really need to improve in the QC department.
This is the one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310802807946?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Just check the specs again. Its pretty much identical to Asus's official PSU.
On a side note, it doesn't get as hot as the official power brick either.
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My monitor has also started doing this
I just looked on Ocuk for the date when I ordered it
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So i just got one of these, first 1440p Monitor i've had, it's a beauty, looks and feels great.
All but one thing.
This monitor has the harshest anti glare coating i have ever seen in my life, like someone smeared greasy KFC chicken fingers all over it, it's absoloutely horrid seeing it on bright screens.
I'm already tempted to mod it and open it up remove it because it's that horrid.
All but one thing.
This monitor has the harshest anti glare coating i have ever seen in my life, like someone smeared greasy KFC chicken fingers all over it, it's absoloutely horrid seeing it on bright screens.
I'm already tempted to mod it and open it up remove it because it's that horrid.
I would advise caution against removing the coating as you can damage the screen when dismantling. At first it looks great but after some time you'll realise without precautions you'll need to source a new screen.
Since you don't have any protective film on, you better make 100% sure nothing ever gets on that screen otherwise you'll have a permanent mark. You're meant to use another glass panel or film to prevent issues later down the line. Think of it like wearing goggles in a sandstorm.
SamG, they all have a coating. From TFTCentral - link
Since you don't have any protective film on, you better make 100% sure nothing ever gets on that screen otherwise you'll have a permanent mark. You're meant to use another glass panel or film to prevent issues later down the line. Think of it like wearing goggles in a sandstorm.
SamG, they all have a coating. From TFTCentral - link
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I would remove that link to the auction site if I were you even though its for a PSU. You might get wrapped knuckles.
Don't forget if you do kiss your warranty goodbye.
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Is that even possible? I thought it was bonded on, almost like a screen protector or something?
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Mate, every warrant i've had with every tech company has been complete ********, from MSI to Asus, Acer to Corsair. They're all lying ****bags and to me warranty means bugger all nowadays.
I saw a video of a bloke modding a Dell monitor to remove it, however i dont know if it is the same process.
Dont know if i will do it or not, i can get a piece of glass cut to size no problem but it's horrible to look at right now and for that price point is beyond a joke.
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Absolute tosh, I've RMA'd plenty of Corsair keyboards and coolers all with outstanding service.
My monitor has also started doing this
I just looked on Ocuk for the date when I ordered it
It's a 3 year warranty anyway.
I've been in touch with ASUS support and they have told me to specifically request an AC Adapter RMA with UK/EU support. So in process with that.
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Glad you did, my corsair ram came with one stick faulty and they basically just said "Tough ****"
Got my monitor Saturday and just noticed a dead pixel bang in the centre of the screen , Do I need to contact overclockers or Asus for the exchange service and do i hope the replacement is going to be ok or do I get a refund and scratch my head on what to get next ?
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OCUK have a great dead pixel policy for the Swift, Even if it has 1 you can contact them and replace it with a brand new one
i.e at the bottom of the Swift product page -
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I was happy mine didnt arrive with one, however i dont see how a dead pixel doesnt count as a fault on a new product by default.
OCUK have a great dead pixel policy for the Swift, Even if it has 1 you can contact them and replace it with a brand new one
i.e at the bottom of the Swift product page -
Thanks for that didn't notice that at the bottom will give them a call in the morning
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One thing that does annoy me about this monitor is the quality control of the panels, Luckily this one is ok *for the minute* but I had to go through 6 Swifts prior to this one to try and get 1 that didn't have stuck and dead pixels and yet when I've pointed this out to Asus as I'm far from the only 1 they come back with "Oh that's just an isolated case"....
6 wow I did have a Acer Predator XB270HU before this monitor but I had to rma that one due to dead pixels.
Thought I would give the Asus a try but after reading this thread it puts doubt in your mind about getting a good one but what else is there monitor wise to have .
Thought I would give the Asus a try but after reading this thread it puts doubt in your mind about getting a good one but what else is there monitor wise to have .