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Asus ROG Swift PG278Q 144hz G-Sync Monitor (w/ GTX 780Ti ROG Matrix)

File0004 The Asus ROG Swift PG278Q 144hz G-Sync Monitor arrives in a large, full colour box. We actually received two samples by accident, which was amusing. The box measures 756mm x 456mm x 300mm (WxHxD) and weighs 10.5KG. If you want to use Nvidia's GSYNC technology then you need a minimum of an Nvidia GTX650Ti Boost. You can get more detailed information on support from this link on Nvidia's website. DSCF1149 The bundle is excellent. It includes a quick start guide on the product, warranty card, a software disc, power cable and external 90w power adapter, DisplayPort cable and USB cable. DSCF1053 Asus ship the ROG Swift PG278Q 144hz G-Sync Monitor completely assembled – in portrait mode. I couldn't help but feel grateful as I always hate hunting for screwdrivers to assemble some poorly designed monitor stand system. The monitor measures 619.7 mm x 362.96 mm 65.98 mm (WxHxD) and weighs around 7KG. DSCF1082DSCF1111 This really is a great looking screen. The angular design ethic ensures that it is exudes a very futuristic appearance. The PG278Q has a super narrow 6mm bezel design – which should translate well if you want to use several side by side. If you want to run a triple screen G-SYNC setup then be aware you will need three Nvidia graphics cards for the surround setup. DSCF1078DSCF1058 First impressions of the monitor are very positive. It is built to the standards we expect from a premium Republic Of Gamers product – it doesn't flex or squeak when moved around or when the panel is rotated between landscape and portrait modes. DSCF1064 The Republic Of Gamers badge is visible from the rear – another nice touch which many people may feel is unnecessary as you aren't often looking at the rear of the screen! The panel is also VESA wall mountable (100 x 100mm). DSCF1076DSCF1075 DSCF1114 The sturdy stand deserves a little discussion. Height adjustment is possible – across a range of 120mm, by simply pulling or pushing up and down on the screen. It can be tilted (+20° ~ -5°), swiveled (+60° ~ -60°) and pivoted (90° clockwise). DSCF1130 This picture shows the fantastic support system ASUS have in place – this spring is deliberately over engineered to handle long term abuse. It is one of the strongest stand systems we have seen.

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14 comments

  1. And what about the 3D ???

    This is the worlds 1st 1440p 3D moniter you know !

  2. This one will be not 500 euros … its will cost in europe 1100 euros For Tn …
    ok i will be willing spent 600-800 euros but over grand go fish..

  3. already explained that in the review Chris.

  4. Great review! I’ve been waiting on a review for one of these for quite some time now. Now that I know the quality of the display is about as high as you can expect from a TN panel, I feel more comfortable with dropping $800 on one.

  5. Is this 3D? With NVIDIA 3D Vision and Lightboost?

  6. In the pictures I can’t see the sensor that activates 3D when I put the glasses on. Just like on VG278HR

  7. Too late, Delayed too long with this so I got the 4k instead and there is no going back to lower resolution gaming for me. 😉

  8. This monitor will be support FreeSync and AMD HD3D technology ?

  9. I was going to buy R295x2, but after this news, I must get full asus rog equipment with this screen and g-sync, cant wait!

  10. When can I buy it?!?!

  11. FFS. When can I get this in the US?

  12. Thomas Sørensen

    I’m sorry but have the reviewers missed the point in g-sync?

    You don’t have to get 144+ FPS anymore to avoid screen tearing, and that’s the hole point in g-sync.

    if you have the hardware that can pull 144 fps in every game g-sync doesn’t bring anything to the table only additional cost.

    the smart thing about g-sync is that it syncs the refresh rate on the screen with your current frame rate, by doing this, you avoid seeing any tearing, it also means that you can keep v-sync enabled in most games, as the graphics card and the screen will deal with the synchronization.

    G-Sync solves the issue where the refresh rate would drop to 30hz of you are getting lower than 60 fps, on 60hz monitors.

  13. Only $799 in America but £720 in UK ($1235).
    LOL!

  14. This is 6990,- in Norway (£660 or $1114)