ASRock Launches PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B 520 Hz IPS Gaming Monitors

[TheLostSwede]

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today officially launched two new gaming monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. Combining an astonishing 520 Hz refresh rate with a premium IPS panel, these monitors provide gamers with an unparalleled balance of ultra-fast responsiveness and stunning image quality.

The Groundbreaking 520 Hz Refresh Rate: A Game-Changer for Competitive Players
The 520 Hz refresh rate takes gaming to an entirely new level, delivering an astounding 520 frames per second for ultra-smooth motion with zero tearing or lag. This not only ensures faster visual response but also provides gamers with a critical advantage, allowing them to capture every subtle movement in real time and stay one step ahead in both vision and action.




It is especially suited for games that demand precision and split-second reactions. In First-Person Shooter (FPS) games, it helps players track minute enemy movements and react instantly. In racing games, it offers millisecond-level control for perfect maneuvering. In fighting and action games, it ensures seamless execution of combos and counters. Moreover, in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs), it guarantees stable and smooth visuals even during large-scale battles.

The PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B gaming monitors are essential tools for reshaping the pace of gameplay, giving players the edge they need to achieve victory effortlessly!



520 Hz Meets IPS: The Perfect Balance of Speed and Visual Fidelity
The PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B combine an ultra-high 520 Hz refresh rate with advanced IPS panel technology to deliver a stunning visual experience. In a market dominated by TN and VA panels, these monitors stand out by providing vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and unparalleled detail—all without sacrificing the smoothness of high-speed gameplay.

Uncompromising Image Quality with HDR400 Certification
Both monitors feature VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, ensuring accurate reproduction of every frame with vivid, lifelike clarity. Enhanced brightness and contrast bring out every detail, offering players an immersive and breathtaking visual experience.

PG27FFX2A: The Ultimate All-Rounder
The PG27FFX2A excels not only in performance but also in versatility, featuring a height-adjustable stand that allows users to customize their viewing angle for maximum comfort in any setting. Additionally, the PG27FFX2A is equipped with ASRock's patented Wi-Fi antenna technology, integrated into the stand. Supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, this feature delivers up to 7dBi peak gain, dramatically improving network stability and creating the lowest latency connection environment possible.

[Editor's note: Both monitors have a 1920 x 1080 resolution]

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[R0H1T]

SRock ?​

Who's this new kid on the block

 

[Knight47]

27 inch is too big for 1080p, DOA.

 

[Arrakis9]

Truly DOA 1080p on a 27 is going to make the pixels look like Minecraft blocks on your screen. Also fat chance your going to get anywhere close to the native refresh on anything other than counter strike.

 

[Apocalypsee]

I game at 1080p and 27 inch at arms length, using a subpar VA panel too. People just assume the worse without trying. Depends how it costs tho.

 

[lexluthermiester]

[Editor's note: Both monitors have a 1920 x 1080 resolution]

Because at 520hz they're not going to be anything more.

 

[Onasi]

@lexluthermiester
Yup. I think MSI announced a 500Hz 1440p monitor last year at CES that never materialized and there are rumors of a Samsung 540Hz OLED panel in the works, but so far anything 500Hz and above is 1080p realm. Then again, there are new 480Hz OLEDs that are 1440p and, frankly, I doubt that anyone will feel any appreciable difference in motion performance between 480 and 520, especially when one is OLED and is inherently just better in that regard.

 

[Tomorrow]

@lexluthermiester
Yup. I think MSI announced a 500Hz 1440p monitor last year at CES that never materialized and there are rumors of a Samsung 540Hz OLED panel in the works, but so far anything 500Hz and above is 1080p realm. Then again, there are new 480Hz OLEDs that are 1440p and, frankly, I doubt that anyone will feel any appreciable difference in motion performance between 480 and 520, especially when one is OLED and is inherently just better in that regard.

And price of that 1440p 480Hz OLED has fallen to around 1000 which means these 520Hz IPS, VA or god forbid TN's cannot most more than 750 or they're DOA.

 

[Fatalfury]

27 inch is too big for 1080p, DOA.

well u maybe right from ur a techy/enthusiast point of view..

but in many asian countries/ developing countries where many causal buyers who have never experienced 1440p/4k..they are actually fine with it.

they just go to the shop, see a " big" monitor with gaming name on it , buy it and be happy with it..

u do know there's a cheap tv market in asia where they sell like millions of 32" 1080p or even 720p TV for less than $100 and people just buy it.

 

[AcE]

Truly DOA 1080p on a 27 is going to make the pixels look like Minecraft blocks on your screen. Also fat chance your going to get anywhere close to the native refresh on anything other than counter strike.

Nah, you’re overreacting. It’s fine in game, it’s sub optimal (not bad) in windows. It’s terrible on 32 inchers, in windows, again 32 inch in game are fine with 1080p, competitive settings are often even lower than 1080p, and the monitor is for competitive usage not graphic fidelity. 480Hz+ and 1440p or even higher make 0 sense btw because then it’s even harder to hit the needed fps target, so basically anyone who criticises the resolution doesn’t know much about competitive gaming.

 

[holyprof]

Doesn't make sense to me ... buy 9800X3D + RTX4090 (well, 5090 soon) just to game at 500Hz @1920x1080 ...
Also, according to scientific research, only a very limited part of human beings will notice any difference above 120/144 Hz anyway.
I'd rather play 4k @ 120 Hz with medium settings than FHD at 500 Hz minimum settings (as already mentioned above, no game can hit 500Hz anyway, unless it's specifically coded for that, like CS).

TLDR: 520Hz is just a marketing number, like the megamixel race for digital photography. E-p€€n bragging rights "my monitor has bigger max refresh rate than yours"

 

[AcE]

Doesn't make sense to me ... buy 9800X3D + RTX4090 (well, 5090 soon) just to game at 500Hz @1920x1080 ...
Also, according to scientific research, only a very limited part of human beings will notice any difference above 120/144 Hz anyway.

1) you don’t need the best gpu for that, at least not in Valorant, CS, in fact CPU is more important often. I have 450 fps in Valo average with 4090 that is throttled by CPU, so it would go easily over 500 with a 9800 X3D. Or even 7800X3D.

2) which research? Source?

Anyone who plays every day will notice a difference between 144 and 480Hz, easily, there’s a jump between 144 and 360, but the 480 one is higher and pretty clear. 144 to 240 on the other hand is dismissable, as it’s too small to notice. After 100Hz there’s heavy diminishing returns, doesn’t mean you won’t notice differences anymore or need to be an alien. A lot of young people especially will easily notice the difference, I’m older and I noticed it. 480Hz is just better than 144Hz. And again graphics fidelity is irrelevant in competitive games, your goal is to be successful not to look at graphics. If I don’t play comp I switch the monitor back to 4K240 and enjoy the graphics.

 

[Arrakis9]

Nah, you’re overreacting. It’s fine in game, it’s sub optimal (not bad) in windows. It’s terrible on 32 inchers, in windows, again 32 inch in game are fine with 1080p, competitive settings are often even lower than 1080p, and the monitor is for competitive usage not graphic fidelity. 480Hz+ and 1440p or even higher make 0 sense btw because then it’s even harder to hit the needed fps target, so basically anyone who criticises the resolution doesn’t know much about competitive gaming.

Overreacting and stating fact are two separate things. The ppi is too low for the size and the only way you'd be able to get around that is by placing the monitor much further away from you. What's the point of buying a a 27 if you have to place it 4 & 1/2 feet away from your face to get a halfway sharp image on the screen? If you were a true comp gamer you'd know that input latency is king, the only monitor tech that's relevant for that right now is OLED or ((CRT)). Good luck getting 500fps with your low quality preset and 4:3 letter box aspect ratio on a 16:9 screen. See you in 15 years when you need glasses for your double vision..

 

[chrcoluk]

Sad that innovation in PC space is still mostly geeared to refresh rates. HDR400 should be gone already, and 1080p on a 27 inch wtf.

 

[sodium]

520Hz IPS that probably has less than 15% refresh rate compliance and people wonder why they can't tell a difference from their old 165Hz IPS monitors.

 

[LabRat 891]

Intriguing. Still, I'd imagine OLED's (120-240Hz) motion clarity would be better.

 

[Macro Device]

27 inch is too big for 1080p, DOA.

Truly DOA 1080p on a 27 is going to make the pixels look like Minecraft blocks on your screen.

Reading this on my 27" 1080p and chuckling all along.
4' from eyes to the screen is enough. 4 1/2', as you mentioned above, is perfect. I literally hate working and playing when the display is any closer no matter the PPI. Even 4K at 27" will stay that far from me. Know it from experience, I own one.

These pixels feel overgrown mostly because of matte films that are the plague of display market. Well, not them personally but rather negative IQ specimens that are unable to place their displays correctly so they need some anti-sun protection. Try removing it (if your arms are at least 60 percent functional it's an easy task) and see for yourself. Pixels are no longer exaggerated, no longer distorted. True 1080p feels great. Sure, higher resolutions feel even better but 27 and even 32 inches isn't too much for FHD. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE POINT BLANKED.

And since 1080p is so well figured out gaming and basic tasks won't be any problematic. No need to use scaling in the OS. No need to use upscaling in most games. No need to find compatibility fixes for older games that don't even work if you have your display at 4K (Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed, hello). You just turn it on, balance the colour scheme as you please, configure brightness and contrast, and you're good to go. At 27", it makes for a great solution for people like me who prefer social distancing from the display (my eyes are oversensitive; some people have hyperopia which also doesn't fit well with smaller displays).

The only problem I see with these displays is, as mentioned by @sodium, the fact 520 Hz is likely to be a desynced mess without any real benefit for gamers. And matte films which are, luckily, easy to remove.