Asus Swift PG278Q 27" Gsync 144Hz WQHD is here!

[v.Kamikaze]

I have a FedEx account, but I'd probably pick it up on one of my trips up north instead. I know what you mean, though... Heh, I paid around $1000 for my first Dell 2001FP 20" LCD back in '03. After that I swore I'd only get a new monitor if it was bigger and at least half the price of my last monitor, lol, so my upgrades have been few and far between.

That is actually an illegal tactic for merchants, they are not supposed to charge for the goods until it is being shipped. Not surprised, Micro Center up here always makes me feel dirty shopping there.

did they re-open somewhere up north? i thought they lost their lease and never found a new location? went to their "closing" sale, since I was in town, but they didn't really liquidate everything because they were planning on finding a new building.

 

[Fasttrak]

I have a FedEx account, but I'd probably pick it up on one of my trips up north instead. I know what you mean, though... Heh, I paid around $1000 for my first Dell 2001FP 20" LCD back in '03. After that I swore I'd only get a new monitor if it was bigger and at least half the price of my last monitor, lol, so my upgrades have been few and far between.

did they re-open somewhere up north? i thought they lost their lease and never found a new location? went to their "closing" sale, since I was in town, but they didn't really liquidate everything because they were planning on finding a new building.

It's been years since I shopped Micro Center up here, it is no longer viable as many good shops have opened up over the years up here. Plus, it was even further North of the numerous good shops in and around San Jose. Pixel USA, Central Computer, Fry's and many others offer good deals with out the feeling I am getting shaken down.

Call this store and see if any have inventory, they show this new monitor but do not display stock levels. They have like seven locations in Nor Cal and are a good store to buy from, just ask for inventory in all locations and phone order-

Central Computer
3777 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tel: 408-248-5888

 

[Fasttrak]

I have to say I am falling in love with this monitor and Gsync and 144hz. It really makes a difference in how smooth everything feels, very noticeable while gaming and even video playback, which surprised me. It definitely takes some horse power to move this many pixels with all the bells and whistles on, had to turn down some settings on the newer games, game plays smoothly but you can tell the over all frame rate dropping in heavy action.

I am so happy with this purchase I just ordered two Zotac AMP Extreme 980 GPU, this should kick it up a notch!


On second thought, this monitor blows, you guys don't need it, it would only slow you down and ruin your kdr. So, for the love of God, do not go out and buy this monitor, buy a nice IPS one; my kdr will thank you.

Christ, Kami and Ghonzo using one of these is just wrong, you fuckers should have a toothpick shoved in your eye each night before gaming commences.

 

[IcEWoLF]

PICS!

 

[Fasttrak]

PICS!

Once I get the cards in next weekend, I'll grab a photo of the cards layout in my upside down case. Crap, might have to actually spend some time routing wires and stuff...

 

[CutScene]

I had that exact same case. I liked it a lot: Mobo I/O easy access, plenty of room; silent because of the 3 fans (straight through airflow).
The only downside I had was I stationed my computer next to my desk (now station under) but I spilled a couple of drinks... Fried power supply x2.

So watch it Fasttrak, you spill on that case and it goes directly onto the components.

I now have this beauty:

 

[Col. Gaspar]

I haven't seen that monitor in stock ANY WHERE... fuck you, you damned lucky bastard

 

[Ghonzo]

I have to say I am falling in love with this monitor and Gsync and 144hz. It really makes a difference in how smooth everything feels, very noticeable while gaming and even video playback, which surprised me. It definitely takes some horse power to move this many pixels with all the bells and whistles on, had to turn down some settings on the newer games, game plays smoothly but you can tell the over all frame rate dropping in heavy action.

I am so happy with this purchase I just ordered two Zotac AMP Extreme 980 GPU, this should kick it up a notch!


On second thought, this monitor blows, you guys don't need it, it would only slow you down and ruin your kdr. So, for the love of God, do not go out and buy this monitor, buy a nice IPS one; my kdr will thank you.

Christ, Kami and Ghonzo using one of these is just wrong, you fuckers should have a toothpick shoved in your eye each night before gaming commences.

Are you experiencing ghosting or something?? I would take this monitor in a heart beat but I dont have a GPU that supports G-sync Fast when are you going to sell me your old GPU

 

[Fasttrak]

I haven't seen that monitor in stock ANY WHERE... fuck you, you damned lucky bastard

You know how it is, a day that gets me going to San Jose for a last minute meeting and the time I get let out has me two blocks from Fry's. Leaving the offices I decide, what the hell, run in real quick and see if there is any monitor worth getting to hold me over, the Dell was dying pretty quickly. Get to the store and not one effing employee as far as you could see. Their wall is pretty damned full of monitors and I am seeing pretty much the same old stuff I always see. About to leave and I notice a tag sitting between two 27" Dell, no brand name listed buy I see Gync, and 144hz and that is it. WTF, Gsync is out there and available? 27" and 144hz? And does that say WQHD? Sure as shit does!! At that point I am kind of praying it is the monitor we had that thread on back at the beginning of the year. When the kid said they just hadn't time to get them on display and that he had a couple in stock, I knew I was spending some money in that store.

Just one of those crazy, off the wall things, had I been looking for that monitor it never would of happened.

Are you experiencing ghosting or something?? I would take this monitor in a heart beat but I dont have a GPU that supports G-sync Fast when are you going to sell me your old GPU

Those puppies will be up for sale as quick as I can get them 980's shoehorned in! No ghosting just the dual 680's not pumping out the frames I like at 2560X1440 in games like Dragon Age Inquisition, Crysis 3. I would like to run more of the eye candy on, it actually makes a change that is pretty drastic on this monitor compared to my old one. To be honest I didn't think the dual 680's would do as well as they are now, running a pretty aggressive setup in most games, anisotropic turned down and some other heavy hitters. You kind of get spoiled when you are used to getting 120+ FPS in most games at 1920X1200 with everything turn up.

 

[Ghonzo]

You know how it is, a day that gets me going to San Jose for a last minute meeting and the time I get let out has me two blocks from Fry's. Leaving the offices I decide, what the hell, run in real quick and see if there is any monitor worth getting to hold me over, the Dell was dying pretty quickly. Get to the store and not one effing employee as far as you could see. Their wall is pretty damned full of monitors and I am seeing pretty much the same old stuff I always see. About to leave and I notice a tag sitting between two 27" Dell, no brand name listed buy I see Gync, and 144hz and that is it. WTF, Gsync is out there and available? 27" and 144hz? And does that say WQHD? Sure as shit does!! At that point I am kind of praying it is the monitor we had that thread on back at the beginning of the year. When the kid said they just hadn't time to get them on display and that he had a couple in stock, I knew I was spending some money in that store.

Just one of those crazy, off the wall things, had I been looking for that monitor it never would of happened.






Those puppies will be up for sale as quick as I can get them 980's shoehorned in! No ghosting just the dual 680's not pumping out the frames I like at 2560X1440 in games like Dragon Age Inquisition, Crysis 3. I would like to run more of the eye candy on, it actually makes a change that is pretty drastic on this monitor compared to my old one. To be honest I didn't think the dual 680's would do as well as they are now, running a pretty aggressive setup in most games, anistropic turned down and some other heavy hitters.

Ah so just the GPU cant keep up with the monitor then Im happy as long as I can play my League and CSS at 60+ FPS all time