Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ monitor, 4k @ 144 Hz is finally here!

[Kitlope]

Well, it's finally here. 4k @ 144 Hz with G-Sync, IPS panel. Anyone got a couple of NVidia 1080's in SLI to run this monster? Biggest gripe I read in the comments at various tech sites was the small 27" screen size in 4k, many figure it should have been at least a 30" - 32".

ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ offers UHD 144Hz IPS GSYNC and HDR

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announcedthe Swift PG27UQ. This 27-inch G-SYNC HDR (HDR10) gaming monitor is the first to offer a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution on a 144Hz refresh rate. The IPS screen is based on Quantum Dot technology.

Quantum-dot display technology gives PG27UQ a wide DCI-P3 color gamut for more realistic colors and smooth color gradations. In addition, PG27UQ has a peak brightness of 1,000cd/m² and a high contrast ratio for exceptional distinction between light and dark hues. G-SYNC variable refresh rate technology provides tear-free, smooth, and low-lag gameplay. PG27UQ is built for gaming enthusiasts and pro-gamers, and is designed to take gaming visuals to a whole new level.

ROG Swift PG27UQ is the very first monitor to run 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) content at a 144Hz refresh rate to provide gamers with detailed ultra-high definition visuals at extremely super-smooth frame-rates. Gamers are treated to unmatched levels of detail, with sharp images and crisp text. Fast-moving visuals pose no problem for PG27UQ thanks to an ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate. This results in silky-smooth gameplay with no frustrating lag or motion blur, so gamers get the upper hand in first- person shooters, racing, real-time strategy and sports titles. ROG Swift PG27UQ features two DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI port for 4K UHD content playback and versatile connectivity.

NVIDIA ® G-SYNC High Dynamic Range (HDR) monitors offer a range of luminance that is closer to what the human eye can experience, and offer a wider color range than traditional monitors. ROG Swift PG27UQ features G-SYNC HDR technology for a peak brightness several times greater than standard displays for stunning, vivid visuals. The LED backlight is dynamically controlled across 384 zones, enabling very high contrast for richer, more natural dark scenes. Quantum-dot technology provides brighter images and supports the cinema-standard DCI-P3 color gamut. DCI-P3 has a 25%-wider color range than sRGB, resulting in more realistic colors.

In-plane switching (IPS) technology also gives PG27UQ wide viewing angles so there is no color shift even when viewing the monitor from extreme positions. NVIDIA G-SYNC and HDR technologies deliver super smooth, tear-free visuals and the most breathtaking and responsive HDR gaming imaginable with incredible contrast, deep saturated colors, and stunning brightness.

This is going to be the go-to monitor providing you have the hardware for it. Would be best to wait another generation or two of GPU's to be released. I'm guessing it will be about $2000 Cdn retail price, I don't really plan on getting one soon however I would be lying if I didn't have future plans in the next year or two for one of these bad boys. Peaches approved.

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/asus-rog-swift-pg27uq-offers-uhd-144hz-ips-gsync-and-hdr.html

 

[little P]

Nice. I'll be interested in one of these. Once you convinced me how good the ROG Swifts were and picked up the PG279Q I've never looked back. I'll be getting one of these bad boys as soon as there is a single GPU that can drive it but that's a long way off...

 

[Brainling]

I have the ROG Swift 1440p version of that screen (I can't remember the exact model number), which is 144hz with G-Sync, and I love it. Can't ever go back to a cheap monitor as my primary screen. I'm kind of waiting for this thing to die (going to be a while) and/or for ultra-wide, high refresh, curved, screens with HDR to hit the market at non-insane prices.

As far as single GPU's, the 1080 Ti later this year should start to be able to push 4k at somewhat reasonable frames. We're probably one more generation off from a single card really being able to take 4k by the neck. Hopefully I'll be able to tell you sooner than later as the 1080 Ti is my next upgrade (I have a 980 Ti right now).

 

[little P]

Same here Brainling, I went for the IPS panel overclocked to 165Hz whereas Kitlope has the TN panel.

I think it's going to be a couple of generations at least before we see cards able to be able to hit consistent 144Hz at 4K though. I also have the 980Ti, a Gigabyte G1 edition (which I just got back after it died on me - thank goodness I got a replacement) and have seen a 1080 run on my panel and neither can hit 144Hz @ 1440p consistently with ultra settings in the top demanding games.

But I'm with you though once you get used to a 144 - 165Hz 1440p panel you really do notice the difference. I was running my xbox one on the Rog Swift and it can only do 1080p @60Hz max. I got used to it after a while even though initially it was horrible. But when I got my 980Ti back today and bumped it back up to 1440p 165Hz wow what a difference. It's one of those things that can;t be explained I don;t think, much like the HTC Vive. You just have to see it for yourself to appreciate the difference eh.

p.s. welcome to B2O!

 

[Brainling]

When I say "run 4k at decent frames", I basically mean anything 60+. For me having a 144hz monitor is not about everything running at 144hz, it's about having the head room. Anything over 60, except in rare cases, I am good with.

 

[Kitlope]

Keep in mind the G-Sync helps the stuttering when frames take a large or smaller dip so you can "get away with" lower frames. I'm actually quite happy with about 100 in BF1, 144 would be ideal but I never approach it. Still runs great with little stuttering as my frames go from 70 - 120 depending on action.

 

[little P]

Good points by both of you. I can't really tell the difference at anything over 100fps although the area between 60-90 is very noticeable. And yes G-sync is a miracle worker with fps so yes I suppose maybe 1 generation of card and we will get there. How exciting... and how terrifying for my wallet

 

[Brainling]

I notice the gap between 60 and 90, but in many cases just don't care. An example would be Dark Souls 2 and 3, which are locked at 60. Sure, if it ran they 90 that would be great, but I still love those games. Plus with G-Sync, my monitor just refreshes at 60hz anyway while I'm playing them

I'll take all the frames I can get, but I tend not to quibble much about anything over 60. So yeah, viva la 1080 Ti! Until I get a 4k screen it will just make more games run better at 1440p, which I'm fine with.

 

[Jerad]

You know I have whatever ASUS monitor does 165hz at 1440p and I wish I would have held out for the new 240hz 1080p monitors that ASUS and Zowie have recently released. I find I end up playing most games on it at 1080 or 720 for max frames in competitive shooters.

 

[little P]

ID why would you play @ 1080p or 720p?! If it's the same as mine the G-Sync should kick in @ 1440p if you can't hit 165fps (if you have it set up correctly). And if you are having to play at low resolutions to make the most of the ROG Swift @165Hz then why would you be looking at a 240Hz monitor?

 

[Jerad]

gsync is fine for normal games, but games like overwatch and csgo need a stable 300fps to reduce input lag and neither game will run a stable anything at 1440p. The 240hz monitor is 1080p so I can hit 300fps pretty stable there.

 

[little P]

This is a world I know nothing about ID so I'll take your word for it lol. That's insane though. 300fps?! I mean how much difference does it reeeeeally make? All that input lag stuff I mean.

 

[Jerad]

I can't remember where I seen the information from. But what I remember in csgo at least, the more unstable the frame rate is the worse your input lag gets. Up to 20-30ms. Which seems small but is very noticeable. Gsync also adds an extra 10ms or so on top of that as well.