Top Gsync / FreeSync choices?

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Disregard money as I dont have a set budget.

All I'm looking for is the following: 27", 1440p, 144hz, 1ms response time and either FreeSync/Gysnc.

What monitors from both camps whether cheap or expensive are peoples recommendations?

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Then finally are there any monitors that don't fit in to the above category that should be contenders? (ROG Swift PG258Q I'm looking at you.)

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I understand that Nvidia don't have many HDR monitors out in the market? Is it worth deferring a monitor purchase?

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To add, purely for casual gaming.
 
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Rroff said:
G-Sync wise only one choice really unless you absolutely can't stand TN the Dell S2716DG anything else is inferior.

(It also has a whole 1.5ms! average lower latency button to pixel delay than the nearest freesync equivalent)
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This was one on my short list. I have a dell at the moment and the base of the monitor is small enough.

melmac said:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sams...-hdr-widescreen-curved-monitor-mo-235-sa.html

This, if it turns out to be as good as the specs. And it's supposed to be super smooth while gaming without using Freesync or Gsync. So you can use a Nvidia card and still get a good experience. If you are using it for work though, it might not be so good as the Quantum Dot Technology means half height Pixels which some say causes blurry text.

I am waiting for reviews myself, because I am considering the 40 inch version.
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This is another possibility. Turned off tho by the leg stand. Very large and take up a lot of space.
 
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This is the sweet spot right? 27", 1440p, 144hz, 1ms (And FreeSync or Gsync)

I'm not too fused by HDR. I'm not a hardcore gamer. Just casual looking for an upgrade from an old 9 year old 60hz panel.

So the Dell S2716DG is the Gysnc monitor I'd go for but Freesync? (Other than the C27HG70 27")

And the 1ms respones time of a TN vs the 4ms response time of an IPS?
 
So a

Dell S2716DG (27", 144hz, 2560x1440) & a 1080

vs

Acer Predator XB281HK (28", 60hz, 4k) & a 1080ti


What you reckon?

I kind of set my heart on the Dell and 1080 as I started off just wanted a high refresh rate monitor.

The price difference between the two all in all is about £200.

I think that 4k gaming even with a 1080ti isn't here yet. I.e You wont be playing the next gen titles over the next 2 years at 4k with a 1080ti for very long.

Then again having 4k display already means when the next ti (maybe the one after that) does come out you already have a 4k panel.
 
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melmac said:
Can I ask again what is your intended use? Is it mainly for gaming? Or will this be your primary monitor and while you say it will be mainly for gaming, it will be used for a bit of everything?

And how do you find gaming on your current monitor? Do you notice any Ghosting? input lag anything like that?
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Gaming.

And yes. My monitor is terrible. Very bad tearing and I have to cap my frames to 60 in BF1 to stop the terrible stutter I get.

It got worse since I upgraded form my 3570k to a 1700 Ryzen. The Ryzen is just pumping too many fps and the monitor simply cant keep up.

Almost unplayable. Or at least not enjoyable. (BF1)
 
Rroff said:
G-Sync wise only one choice really unless you absolutely can't stand TN the Dell S2716DG anything else is inferior.

(It also has a whole 1.5ms! average lower latency button to pixel delay than the nearest freesync equivalent)
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One last check before I pull the trigger on this monitor tonight. It gets the @Rroff seal of approval?

The display connectivity on the Dell is fully featured and uptodate? I'm not going to be stung by the fact it doesn't support the latest types of display connectivity or anything like that?
 
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Rroff said:
Its the best you are going to get in terms of G-Sync, TN, 2560x1440 @ 144Hz. The HDMI input isn't 2.0 but you'd have to use the displayport connection for G-Sync anyhow.

Make sure you read the thread on it here - lots of advice for getting the best picture quality possible from it.
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The Dell has the full Gysnc range? Is that 30-144hz?

What would be your choice for IPS panel? I'm not a twitch gamer or anything like that but do play casual fps games, but just thought 1ms of the TN was nice.
 
Rroff said:
TBH the only semi decent choice in G-Sync IPS is the Asus PG348Q and after the half-arsed quality control on the PG278Q and 279Q I'm reluctant to recommend them. Unfortunately the other variants of the panel either have horrific input latency/pixel response or very hit and miss quality control.

EDIT: Evian just reminded me in another thread there is also the ViewSonic XG2703-GS I don't have any experience of that panel myself though.
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Thanks mate. The Viewsonic looks very expensive. The thing that is attractive bout the Dell is there are some nice prices on it around.

So I think I'm just going to purchase it.

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What was the issue you had with the PG279Q?
 
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Right so I've just noticed that the Dell S2716DG is currently the same price as the Acer Predator XB271HU.

The Dell is a TN with 1ms response the Acer an IPS with 4ms response.

What you think I should get?
 
Rroff said:
Problem with Acer in my experience - get a good screen you are golden but a good chance of QC issues/having to RMA it. Though reading online apparently the launch issues with that monitor "should" be sorted in the ones on sale now.
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Is IPS worth the 4ms response vs the 1ms response of the TN?
 
hornetstinger said:
4ms GTG is a fast panel. If it was 15ms GTG then I'd be concerned. But IPS has other negatives. For example backlight bleed, from another post a bit ago I wouldn't want a IPS for £100- if they're all like that.
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I thought IPS was meant to be better than TN due better colours?

I think I'm probably over thinking this. The Dell s2716dg I'll probablly be over the moon with I imagine.
 
Cool. Thanks for all your help. I'm just going to pull the trigger. Otherwise will be here still discussing this till xmas. :p

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Boom. Ordered the Dell. :D (And a 1080 G1)
 
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The Dell had my name on it to be fair. It stood out from the crowd as soon as I saw it. I have a Dell at the moment so it's a like for like upgrade.

Also it looks more professional than most.
 
Baden said:
I have the Dell S2716DG and its the best monitor i'v owned! Have the play around with the gamma and colour a little out the box but worth it!!
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This is good to hear. My monitor hasn't arrived yet so I haven't been able to see for my self, but anything is going to be an upgrade for me.

My current monitor is 1920x1200 @60hz and loves tearing! It's it's biggest feature. :p

It's called tearsync. :D
 
Davanius said:
Please let us know your thoughts on it as I am trying to decide on this or the 24 inch version. I didn't want to go back to a tn after ips but may have no choice.
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I like it. It's very sleek, minimal and professional looking. Has a sort of mat finish to the screen. Tear free in game using Gsync. Easy to set up. Thin bezels.

Maybe the color quality isn't up to an IPS standard, but I've gone from a TN to a TN so to me it looks fine.

It has one dead pixel but so did my old monitor.

All in all, for the money it's a very good monitor. 8/10.

Note I've only used it for one day.
 
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