ASUS Announces ROG SWIFT PG278Q Premium Gaming Monitor

Crap! I just got the out of range error! Now the option for G-Sync isn't showing up. I'll try the latest drivers again. I reverted back from them because I wasn't able to run in 144hz with them. Here are my specs for reference:

CPU: i7 3770k @stock
GPUs: 680s in SLI @stock
RAM: 16GB 1866 G-Skill Ares
Motherboard: AsRock z77 Extreme 6
SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 128 GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB

Edit: It's worth mentioning that before it gave me the out of range error, the monitor tried to go into ULMB mode when it was set to 144hz. I think it did this because last time I played the game (TF2) I was using ULMB.
 
GameLifter said:
Crap! I just got the out of range error! Now the option for G-Sync isn't showing up. I'll try the latest drivers again. I reverted back from them because I wasn't able to run in 144hz with them. Here are my specs for reference:

CPU: i7 3770k @stock
GPUs: 680s in SLI @stock
RAM: 16GB 1866 G-Skill Ares
Motherboard: AsRock z77 Extreme 6
SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 128 GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB

Edit: It's worth mentioning that before it gave me the out of range error, the monitor tried to go into ULMB mode when it was set to 144hz. I think it did this because last time I played the game (TF2) I was using ULMB.
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All you have to do is unplug power to the monitor to power cycle and replug and G-sync will be detected again and working. It's a driver bug that nvidia is currently working on.
 
Kronvict said:
All you have to do is unplug power to the monitor to power cycle and replug and G-sync will be detected again and working. It's a driver bug that nvidia is currently working on.
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Thanks, that fixed it! Now everything is working again. Let's hope the driver update is near.
 
Anybody else getting the very strange issue when you sit down in front of the monitor, for a split second the screen goes black?
 
rnot said:
Anybody else getting the very strange issue when you sit down in front of the monitor, for a split second the screen goes black?
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http://www.overclock.net/t/1509599/official-asus-rog-swift-pg278q-owners-club/680#post_22817343

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?51400-PG278Q-Random-black-frames-(frame-dropping-)&p=434678

Not had this problem myself touch wood, wondering if its a bug with Gsync?

Someone mentioned it happened on the VG248QE as well but I cant find the post.

How regular does it happen?
 
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rnot said:
Anybody else getting the very strange issue when you sit down in front of the monitor, for a split second the screen goes black?
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Yup! It seems to be completely random. I don't think it's gsync related since it happens on the desktop.
 
I mentioned the VG248QE-GSync black frames a few pages back. It was reported by ~5 people on the blur busters forum earlier in the summer. I personally haven't seen it happen on the desktop, and it hasn't happened for a couple of weeks. So it is still a mystery!
 
kregstrong said:
Anyone know if there is a way to adapt to HDMI for an Xbox on and play in 1080p. I tried this adapter from amazon, its did not work though. Its a converter

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004I6IYSM
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Highly unlikely. The monitor does not have a built in scaler so there is no way for consoles that don't support 1440p to properly adjust to the monitors resolution.
 
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gzboli said:
I mentioned the VG248QE-GSync black frames a few pages back. It was reported by ~5 people on the blur busters forum earlier in the summer. I personally haven't seen it happen on the desktop, and it hasn't happened for a couple of weeks. So it is still a mystery!
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Is it just a very quick flash then?
 
Dcode said:
How regular does it happen?
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The split second (like 0.2 sec) black screen has happened 6 or 7 times. Each time, it's been on the desktop. ULMB is off. I leave the monitor at 120Hz. I have only noticed it literally right when I sit down in front of the monitor. I'm not touching the keyboard or mouse. It obviously doesn't happen a lot and I'm not exactly sure what conditions need to be met when it happens.

Other than this, I never have any flickering or black screen in the desktop or games.

I have gotten the Out of Range error 3 times so far, it has only happened in the morning right when I try to start up a game. I just Alt-F4 from the game, the monitor comes back to the desktop, then I unplug the display port cable from the computer, plug it back it, and when I load the game next, it works fine. Going from desktop to game (in full screen mode) doesn't change much other enabling G-Sync, so I figure it's a driver issue.
 
Finally!

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I moved my pc case to the room above my desk+perhipherals today. It took some time and effort since I have a whole monitor array (one minidp run, one full sized dp run, two hdmi runs adapted to dvi) and I wanted to run four usb cables (two to hubs, one to my headset, and one open atm. I also had to buy a cheap chrome shelving rack and assemble it to put my case up on so it wasn't right in front of a heat/central AC duct/grill, and I figure it will get a bit less incidental dust (and cat hair) being up off the floor. Eventually I'll run a spdif/optical line once I get a new receiver for my klipsch promedia kit's satellite speakers (the sub/amp unit for the speakers finally died a few months ago).

My displayport cables are now 15' and my samsung A750D 27" 120hz 1080p monitor hasn't been exhibiting any of the screen blinking or out of range issues anymore so far. I can also use both my 2560x1440 60hz and the samsung 120hz at the same time, which I couldn't do off my 780ti on 24awg (thick) 25' dp extensions, even though I could when I had a 6990 in my rig.

Anyway I got that all done for the most part so I should be in good shape to swap out the A750D with the PG278Q if they ever come into stock at amazon again (and hopefully some reseller doesn't try to snag them all and resell them at upcharge before I can order one).
The monitors in my array currently are all the same size more or less, but the resolutions aren't.. It will be nice to have them all the same pixel height... but then again I might someday upgrade the ACD side of the desk to a 4k and be back to mismatch again :p
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I have to say I am enjoying my dual glossy screens though, I hope the PG278Q's AG doesn't ruin it for me.
 
Here's how mine looks

(100 brightness)
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(40 brightness - what I run it on)
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Compared to my Dell IPS at 100 brightness (no real bleed but lots of IPS glow)
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What brightness level are you guys running at?

I'm going to turn the brightness level down as eye strain is higher on this panel then my VP2770.

I think default is at 60? Maybe turn it down to 40?
 
limxdul said:
What brightness level are you guys running at?

I'm going to turn the brightness level down as eye strain is higher on this panel then my VP2770.

I think default is at 60? Maybe turn it down to 40?
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out of the box at 80. Im running 40 and find it perfect
 
limxdul said:
What brightness level are you guys running at?

I'm going to turn the brightness level down as eye strain is higher on this panel then my VP2770.

I think default is at 60? Maybe turn it down to 40?
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20 is what tftcentral recommends and what I had mine at before I returned it. See full settings here:

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm

Of course, if you're running ULMB then you'll need to turn your brightness up to compensate.
 
I'm running my brightness at 30 and find it to be about right or even a bit much. That being said running ULMB at 50 (which is high from a blur perspective) it's a bit too dim.

In other news I find G-Sync at 144Hz to be much smoother and less juddery than ULMB at 120Hz when playing CS:GO, even though my FPS is generally above 200. I didn't say anything initially until I had more time with the monitor, but having played with it for over a week now, I think G-Sync is superior to ULMB even at high frame rates.
 
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blade52x said:
Here's how mine looks

(100 brightness)
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(40 brightness - what I run it on)
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Compared to my Dell IPS at 100 brightness (no real bleed but lots of IPS glow)
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That's about what mine looks like. It seems that all Swifts have that cloud thing on the right side of the screen to a degree. Some have it worse than others.
 
I think it has more Achilles heels than humanly possible at this point. It just depends on where the arrow shot the one you got.
 
I'm not sure if you've read what happened to me at Fry's (and how they resold my horribly messed up one, that I actually posted screenshots of in this thread). I would take their stock with a grain of salt. You don't know how many hands it has been through. Both of mine were likely new because they didn't even have any stock till then, but after that I wouldn't be sure. Plus, their return policy is only 15 days and their customer service is pretty bad in many ways. Like disrespectful as hell.

If you win the lottery, great... but just be careful. Then again they took both of my returns and did give me my money back in the end so hey... I guess that's something positive.
 
I got mine at FRY's on the 23 last month when they went on sale early and its perfect out of the box. I got a 3 year frys warranty just in case as well. Guess its hit or miss with any of em.
 
Using between 20 and 30 brightness myself when in 144Hz, and using a pulse width of about 70 in ULMB, but I'm still tweaking that.

Still getting some more time in with mine before I give my final verdict on this monitor and what setttings/mode I prefer. I feel like I got a good one as I've had no issues beyond the turbo button not working unless there is movement on the screen. No big deal really. This display is probably the best thing to happen to computer gaming in a decade.

I wouldn't be scared off by the problems people are reporting, Gibbo at OCUK is reporting less than a 5% return rate all the while accepting just about any reason for return, and the users there are almost as picky as we are at the [H].
 
I have had mine for 2 weeks now and it's pure gaming bliss with this monitor no issues at all and running SLI 680.
 
GameLifter said:
That's about what mine looks like. It seems that all Swifts have that cloud thing on the right side of the screen to a degree. Some have it worse than others.
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I wonder if the G-Sync module is located somewhere behind the cloud?

It doesn't bother me. The camera also tends to bring out glow much more than what my eyes see. (for both monitors)
 
Bobalias_LeShay said:
I think G-Sync is superior to ULMB even at high frame rates.
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Your doing it wrong. Proper ULMB requires V-Sync. Make sure triple buffering is on and set FPS cap to 118 in either CS or via something like RivaTunerStatisticsServer. You get no tearing and input lag is virtually gone. Combined with ULMB clarity it's tops.
 
blade52x said:
I wonder if the G-Sync module is located somewhere behind the cloud?

It doesn't bother me. The camera also tends to bring out glow much more than what my eyes see. (for both monitors)
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That's a good point. After all, the G-Sync module is being overclocked to reach 144hz so it's producing more heat. Then again, some users have claimed they have no cloud so it could just be a flaw with the panel. The cloud on mine is very small and barely noticeable unless the screen is gray or any other washed out color. When the screen is deep black or at a normal scene it's virtually invisible. I almost sent mine back for it but I decided not to since everything else about the panel I got is good. I haven't noticed any dead pixels and the screen hasn't malfunctioned like others have reported. I've had mine for two weeks so I'm not out of the woods yet.
 
Vega said:
Your doing it wrong. Proper ULMB requires V-Sync. Make sure triple buffering is on and set FPS cap to 118 in either CS or via something like RivaTunerStatisticsServer. You get no tearing and input lag is virtually gone. Combined with ULMB clarity it's tops.
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Really? Every time in the past that I've used v-sync, it adds noticeable input lag (play a ton of CSGO). I'll have to give it a shot. I'm running right now uncapped with no v-sync, and it is working beautifully.

Also, I know ULMB works in windowed mode, do you recommend still running full screen for any reason?
 
StoleMyOwnCar said:
I'm not sure if you've read what happened to me at Fry's (and how they resold my horribly messed up one, that I actually posted screenshots of in this thread). I would take their stock with a grain of salt. You don't know how many hands it has been through. Both of mine were likely new because they didn't even have any stock till then, but after that I wouldn't be sure. Plus, their return policy is only 15 days and their customer service is pretty bad in many ways. Like disrespectful as hell.

If you win the lottery, great... but just be careful. Then again they took both of my returns and did give me my money back in the end so hey... I guess that's something positive.
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I highly doubt they sell returned monitors as brand new. Typically when you return an item to a retailer it becomes "open box" and they have to sell it at a discount. That's why they hate it when you return items, because they are losing profits every time you do it.
 
I just got one today from Microcenter in Minnesota. They only had 1 left in stock when I ordered it for pickup.

I think I lucked out. No dead pixels and minimal backlight bleed.

My only complaint is with the anti-glare coating. I prefer some ant-glare, but it is a little grainier than I would like.
 
sharknice said:
I just got one today from Microcenter in Minnesota. They only had 1 left in stock when I ordered it for pickup.

I think I lucked out. No dead pixels and minimal backlight bleed.

My only complaint is with the anti-glare coating. I prefer some ant-glare, but it is a little grainier than I would like.
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I grabbed the other one :cool:. I think I saw yours in a cart up front as I was heading out. We must've got a similar batch, because mine had no dead pixels or excess bleed either.

Aside from a bug involving shadowplay (resulting in a horrible 15-22 FPS lock and flicker), this monitor is awesome.
 
Just remember that perceived brightness is relative to the brightness of the room the monitor is in. That is why flashlights or max brightness cellphones look dim and pale in bright daylight outside and blasting bright indoors or especially in dark conditions.
That's also why your calibrated or tweaked monitor settings will swing from what they were when you calibrated them if you use them in different lighting conditions than what they were calibrated or tweaked in, in regard to how your eyes and brain percieve them. This also happens when you allow the lighting environment to change based on amount of sunlight and artificial light in the room.

For my pc rec room, I try to keep the lighting pretty normalized between day and night using floor lamps. For my living room TV, I keep four sets of custom settings that I can switch between on the fly with my remote. A night/movie setting looks pale and unsaturated in daylight, a daylight tweaked setting is blasting bright at night/lights out conditions.

So the monitor setting for one person's room might not be perceived the same in a different environment or of course in environments where the lighting levels are allowed to vary. Recommended settings or doing calibration can be a good place to start your tweaking from though.
 
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