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r/pcmasterrace•
GoobyPlees

Just got myself the XB271HU from Acer. 144Hz, 1440p, G-Sync IPS monitor.

JustMasterRaceThings

This shit is AMAZING. I made the jump from a shitty TN 1080p basic acer display. It's like the godlike version of gaming. This display is almost the price of my rig, but holy hell this was worth it. Just wanted to share, 144Hz is incredible, G-sync is game changing. 1440p from 1080 just look so sharp and flawless. And IPS, well, you got the idea.

Now only thing I need to buy are new pants. Truly PC master race

Posted Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 PM UTC

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FloJak2004•

Congrats! I just ordered an Asus PG279Q + 1080 FTW today, your post makes me even more excited! Also had a cheap 60hz full HD display until now. I hope I am lucky in this panel lottery thing though!

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GoobyPleesOPSpecs/Imgur here•

I hope you will ! With a 1080 you should get the most out of that panel. You'll definitely LOVE it. Even under 60 fps it looks so cool. Discovered PC gaming under a new light when I first turned it on.

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lionheart-1010Specs/Imgur here•

What card are you running? I just grabbed a 1070 but I guarantee it couldn't do 144 fps in most games. Outside of maybe csgo and some other older titles.

I'm in the market for a new monitor but I don't think 144 hz is going to be a priority.

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Escopy•

With a gsync monitor, it doesn't really matter if you can't hit 144. With a 1070, in most games you're gonna be hovering from 60-100fps (in 1440), which on a G-sync monitor looks a lot better than a constant 60fps. I don't think I can ever go back to 60hz monitors after using g-sync.

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lionheart-1010Specs/Imgur here•

Yea, many people have said that as well...

My point is that if I can't hit over 60 fps a majority of the games I play with a 1070, would a 60hz gsync monitor be a better fit for me? From what I've read @ 1440, the 1070 is around 60 fps in most modern titles...

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BlueJimmyyGTX 1080 FTW // i7-6700k•

I'm using a 770 with my XB271HUwhile I wait for my 1080 to arrive. Even on the 770 it's worth it and can run games pretty well. GTA V on high/very high settings and hitting 60-70fps at 1440p.

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Entopt•

The best advice I heard was to future proof yourself. Rather than staying at 60hz 1080p or whatever, get both frames and pixels. In 3-5 years your monitor will still be going strong and gpus will be better/cheaper.

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Escopy•

I've got SLI 980tis, but when I used only one, and turned down a few unnecessary settings I was getting 60-100 in most games, and much higher in less demanding games. Even witcher 3, I averaged around 85fps..I definitely say its worth it. Also, in the future. you'll probably get a stronger gpu that can push those extra frames out. One more thing, G-sync under ~55 fps doesn't look great at all in my opinion.

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noext5820k/r9 290 CF•

shit, dont buy a 144hz if you planning to play at 60fps

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Entopt•

1070 with an rog swift (165hz gsync 1440p) I am at 100fps in most games. Overwatch is like 90+. Changing settings easily gets you to the mid 100s except like H1Z1.

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GoobyPleesOPSpecs/Imgur here•

I have a 970. Everything is buttery smooth with G-sync. I have never had 40 fps that smoothly :D.
It doesn't matter that I don't hit 144hz. Most games run around 100 fps and it's already incredible. I'm telling you: 144Hz will look incredible. Even in games like Dota. Hell, even Hearthstone looks incredible, and of course at 144 fps! Drawing a card is looking so... beautiful. You'll have to experience it to feel how incredible it is.
EDIT : Oh yeah and I forgot GTA V: It has never been that cool to play it. I hit 90 fps with everything maxed except aliasing at 8X and no reflections.

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lionheart-1010Specs/Imgur here•

Nice... Yea, I feel like that's the direction I'm going. Just have to swallow paying for a $700+ monitor. I do plan on keeping it for a long time, 4k gaming won't be viable for me a long while.

I could use a 4k tv for my living room too though :)

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GoobyPleesOPSpecs/Imgur here•

I had too a compromise to find. I had the first idea to buy the XB321HU, same specs but 32" 60hz and 4K.
I had to read a lot, and a lot again to be super certain on what I was going to buy. Other thoughts led to Ultrawide. But I eventually went with the monitor mentioned in title because it concentrates so much features. High frequencies, G-sync, 27" being the sweet spot for 1440p. It's definitely a safe bet for the 5 to 8 years to come I think. By then, 4k/5k gaming could be feasible without having to throw too much money.

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DoctorWSG[email protected] | 1070 | XB270HU•

Check out acerrecertified deals from r/buildapcsales. I got an XB270HU bprz for $450. You can get them for less than that, but price scales with quality on refurbs. Those who got it for ~$300 tend to complain a lot. Mine came with original stickers on it and no dead pixels. I love it!

The jump from 1680x1050@60Hz to 1440p/144Hz/IPS/gsync is staggering.

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lionheart-1010Specs/Imgur here•

Hmm, I'll have to check it out... going openbox/recertified scares me... but a xb270hu for $450 is damn good. I'll keep an eye out.

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lionheart-1010Specs/Imgur here•

Actually just saw a xb270hu on there for $330...

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sam_the_dog784790k 980 SLI 32GB RAM•

If the 700 dollar price tag is really hurting you, I just recently bought a Dell 144hz with g sync. Bestbuy had it on sale for 500, but I think micro center has it at all times for 510 or 520. It does have a TN panel but I think it's great still especially for only 500 bucks, plus g sync and the 144hz is amazing. I'm a little ashamed to say I don't enjoy my 4k@60hz nearly as much as I used to

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DoctorWSG[email protected] | 1070 | XB270HU•

I had a 970 as well! Played Ark at ~45FPS at just under "Epic." Gsync helped TONS at making the FPS fluctuations less noticeable. Got a 1070, it's a champ and I don't worry anymore about hitting sub-30. Same story and similar settings with GTAV.

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jackedliberty•

That's great to hear brother. Planning on purchasing the same monitor soon.

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HyperX-FelinniCaseLabs S5 / i7 5820K / Crossfire AMD R9 FURY X / 4K / HTC VIVE•

Nice! Was looking into this monitor. Chose three ASUS MG279Q 1440P 144hz instead.

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GoobyPleesOPSpecs/Imgur here•

Good on you I guess. Tri screen is nice, I would buy 2 more monitors if they weren't that expensive, the bezels are so thin that'd be an option.

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HyperX-FelinniCaseLabs S5 / i7 5820K / Crossfire AMD R9 FURY X / 4K / HTC VIVE•

It's mainly for a sim rig i'm building. It's going to be fun to try and maximize it with today's GPU's, looks like its going to be a couple generations until we can though.

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jayperri7 4790K, 16 GB, 980 GTX•

Can anyone tell me how big of a difference playing at 144hz vs G-sync is? I mean, if you can keep 100+fps in games how much "smoother" is g-sync?

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DoctorWSG[email protected] | 1070 | XB270HU•

Well, on this monitor you get both 144Hz and gsync. Gsync helps if FPS dips too quickly say from 145 to 45FPS. It's nowhere near as noticable or as jarring with gsync enabled. I'd say if you were on a 4K monitor, gsync is a must because FPS dips are far more frequent when you need the kind of power required to run 4K. For 1440p/144Hz, I'd have it under one of those "nice to haves" category that makes the pricd worth it. Honestly, the difference between TN and IPS panels is more noticable to me than gsync vs. Vsync.

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zozodj2zozodjx2•

I got an acer XB240H and even though it's 1080 the 144hz is badass.

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Cutlerbeast4670k/1070/1440p@144Hz•

I just bought this monitor as well yesterday. It's unbelievable. I'm still staring at it all in awe.

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fireflaaii7 [email protected] - gtx770 - 16gb ram•

I have this exact screen. Its amazing.

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Toasterstrudel111970 GTX, 16 GB RAM, i7 5820K, 4.5 TB of SSDs and HDDs•

I've got the same one. Do you have any backlight bleed? Like a yellowish taint when the screen should be black?

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GoobyPleesOPSpecs/Imgur here•

Absolutely none !

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Mpd_i7 4790k | 980 Ti•

I have the PG279Q, so basically the same thing. But have you seen the Witcher 3 on this shit? It's fucking glorious. I happily played 6-7 hours straight on my day off work today. I don't regret it.

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luisbravo1i5 6500 | RX 480 8Gb•

Is it worth buying a freesync 1440p monitor with a i5-6500 and rx 480?

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