Monday, January 6th 2014
ASUS Announces ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Gaming Monitor
ASUS today announced the ROG SWIFT PG278Q. The SWIFT PG278Q features a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, fast 120+ Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, full range ergonomic adjustments, ASUS GamePlus and NVIDIA G-SYNC technologies that are designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience.
Experience Immersive Gaming and Outstanding Visuals
Say goodbye to motion blur and lag with 120+ Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times for a competitive advantage in all your games thanks to smoother gameplay and on-screen responsiveness. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q also features GamePlus, an exclusive ASUS feature.GamePlus is an OSD overlay that enables crosshair and timer functions to be displayed on the monitor. Gamers can select from four different crosshair types to suit the gaming environment, while the timer function allows players to track elapsed time in real-time strategy games. These tools allow gamers to practice and improve their gaming skills.
The ROG SWIFT PG278Q provides an array of options that include DisplayPort 1.2 for native WQHD output, dual USB 3.0 ports, VESA wall mount capability and a versatile stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for an ideal viewing position while playing the latest game title.
The smart cable management feature rids your desktop of tangled wires, while the super narrow 6 mm bezel ensures the ROG SWIFT PG278Q is an ideal choice for seamless multi-display gaming setups. Another nod to gamers and improving the user experience is a 5-way joystick that allows the user to easily navigate the OSD and make quick monitor adjustments.
The World's First and Fastest WQHD Monitor powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC
The ROG SWIFT PG278Q is also the world's first WQHD monitor powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. NVIDIA G-SYNC, a breakthrough in display technology, synchronizes the display's refresh rates to the GPU. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q eliminates screen tearing, minimizes stutter and input lag to deliver the smoothest gaming experience possible. With G-SYNC technology objects look sharper and more vibrant, while gameplay is more fluid and responsive.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROG SWIFT PG278Q
Pricing: $799 USD
Availability: Beginning Q2 (Asian Pacific, European and North America markets)
Experience Immersive Gaming and Outstanding Visuals
Say goodbye to motion blur and lag with 120+ Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times for a competitive advantage in all your games thanks to smoother gameplay and on-screen responsiveness. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q also features GamePlus, an exclusive ASUS feature.GamePlus is an OSD overlay that enables crosshair and timer functions to be displayed on the monitor. Gamers can select from four different crosshair types to suit the gaming environment, while the timer function allows players to track elapsed time in real-time strategy games. These tools allow gamers to practice and improve their gaming skills.
The ROG SWIFT PG278Q provides an array of options that include DisplayPort 1.2 for native WQHD output, dual USB 3.0 ports, VESA wall mount capability and a versatile stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for an ideal viewing position while playing the latest game title.
The smart cable management feature rids your desktop of tangled wires, while the super narrow 6 mm bezel ensures the ROG SWIFT PG278Q is an ideal choice for seamless multi-display gaming setups. Another nod to gamers and improving the user experience is a 5-way joystick that allows the user to easily navigate the OSD and make quick monitor adjustments.
The World's First and Fastest WQHD Monitor powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC
The ROG SWIFT PG278Q is also the world's first WQHD monitor powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. NVIDIA G-SYNC, a breakthrough in display technology, synchronizes the display's refresh rates to the GPU. The ROG SWIFT PG278Q eliminates screen tearing, minimizes stutter and input lag to deliver the smoothest gaming experience possible. With G-SYNC technology objects look sharper and more vibrant, while gameplay is more fluid and responsive.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROG SWIFT PG278Q
- Display: 27-inch WQHD 2560 x 1440 (16:9)
- Narrow 6 mm bezel designed for multi-monitor setups
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233 mm
- Brightness: 350 cd/m²
- Display Colors: 16.7M
- Refresh Rate: Over 120 Hz
- Response Time: 1 ms (GTG)
- Connectivity: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports
- Stand Adjustments: tilt (+20° ~ -5°), swivel (+60° ~ -60°), pivot (90° clockwise), height adjustment (0 ~ 120 mm)
- VESA-wall mountable (100 x 100 mm)
- Special ASUS Features: GamePlus and 5-way joystick OSD navigation
Pricing: $799 USD
Availability: Beginning Q2 (Asian Pacific, European and North America markets)
30 Comments on ASUS Announces ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Gaming Monitor
Fingers crossed it isn't.
www.eizo.com/global/products/foris/fs2333/
Unfortunetly it doesn't support G-sync..Also G-sync is limited to Nvidia users only.
1ms IPS is still in future ... The chances the Asus would be a TN are around 90% unless that WHQD is something very new that i don't know of...
Can't wait. :P
Im using standard overdrive now, which is still very very fast for a IPS. :)
btw AMD introduced FreeSync @ CES, apparently possible on any LCD that uses VBLANK, talk about nv getting ownd there :D
www.anandtech.com/show/7641/amd-demonstrates-freesync-free-gsync-alternative-at-ces-2014
Displayport for PC to daam sad
I want this thing, and I'm willing to go green for it, and for me to say that is huge. I openly and willing take the "inferior" technology from AMD just because of how much I love them.
EDIT: Also, a lot of people are pointing out that it would suffer greatly from frame rate fluctuations. The only way it works flawlessly is if the frame rate is a constant, Gsync is designed to handle fluctuating frame rates specifically, hence the need for extra hardware.
VBlank manipulation is driver oriented so either one is capable of doing it and have been.
Whatever happened to that 39" 4k screen they teased last June?
ASUS I am disappointed in you