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Can someone with a Dell U2515H comment on reading text? Being 25 inches I imagine its DPI is significantly higher than the more common 27 inch 2k monitors. I have to write and edit text all day; I don't mind using Window's scaling, but would prefer not to. U2515H is $387 at Dell.com and reviews of it have been very positive. The 27 inch model is a bit too much money. Dell also says they take dead pixel returns, a big deal for me.
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FlyingCowOfDoom posted:Nice, came home to email saying my XB270HU is being packed up and shipped. Hell yeah. I came home to an email saying that my XB270HU is on Hold because some idiot (me) used his old credit card number. Time to  the Order Detail page to see if I still get one.
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Where did you all order from? Acer's site?
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Gwaihir posted:Where did you all order from? Acer's site? How do you even do that? It kept wanting to send me to CDW so I ordered from newegg instead.
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FlyingCowOfDoom posted:Nice, came home to email saying my XB270HU is being packed up and shipped. Hell yeah. Same! Should get back from this work trip to all my computer stuff waiting for me.  Subjunctive posted:Yeah, my plan is a 4K and 1440@144 dual setup, with a keystroke to switch primary. Stop giving me ideas, my wallet is unhappy enough as is.
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pr0zac posted:Stop giving me ideas, my wallet is unhappy enough as is. We can go shopping together!
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Seeing as Provantage now has the Acer XB270HU BPRZ in stock I'm hoping mine will ship tomorrow.
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Apr 22, 2015 02:26
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Duck and Cover posted:the Acer XB270HU BPRZ in stock Shut up, you can't tell me what to do! You're not even my real dad!  e: in stock for only $758 on amazon!
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Paul MaudDib posted:Shut up, you can't tell me what to do! You're not even my real dad! Nah, its not in stock on Amazon, you're looking at the XB280HK bprz.
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So what's the best UltraSharp in a 23-inch these days? Still one of the ones in the OP? I watch a lot of poo poo on my monitor so I don't want it to be letterboxed on a 16:10 monitor, and I can't really afford to spring for a 27" monitor right now.
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Laphroaig posted:Does anyone know any good resources for looking into using a large TV as a monitor in a common area? Primary usage would be to play games on (console and computer), watch movies and TV shows via streaming, etc - hooked up into a new PC. I use a tv in my living room for this and I would recommend you go with a 60" tv. Otherwise you will end up running things at 720p to be able to read menus and the like.
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Thanks for the input Coredump and Zorilla. This would be powered off of a 970. It might make the most sense then for me to adjust my budget upwards and also to wait. I tend to buy TVs once every 8-10 years since I hate replacing the drat things.
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How's Asus' RMA turnaround? My VG248QE's DisplayPort input entirely failed and the DVI port seems like it might have problems too, so I opened a ticket and got a RMA number. I'm just curious how long I'll be without my 144Hz goodness.
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Before I throw money into something that wouldn't benefit me I want to make sure I'm correct in how G-Sync works. If I have a 970 and get the 27' Acer 1440p I should do alright, right? As long as it can push beyond 30 fps g-sync should be able to "correct" (probably not the best language) the image by adjusting, right?
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suddenlyissoon posted:Before I throw money into something that wouldn't benefit me I want to make sure I'm correct in how G-Sync works. If I have a 970 and get the 27' Acer 1440p I should do alright, right? As long as it can push beyond 30 fps g-sync should be able to "correct" (probably not the best language) the image by adjusting, right? It doesn't really matter what the FPS is as G Sync will adjust for it. Getting too low might not look very nice, bit it's still pretty smooth. My framerate in GTAV fluctuates wildly with the Acer and a 970. Anywhere from 30-120. I never notice because G Sync keeps everything looking nice and smooth. There are times where I'll be playing along and notice it's running at 35fps and it looks just as nice as when it's running at 90. If your frame rate dips too low, g sync will start doubling or tripling up frames to stay above the minimum refresh rate. So if you're running at 12fps, your monitor will actually get updated at 36fps just with the same frame three times in a row.
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Cojawfee posted:It doesn't really matter what the FPS is as G Sync will adjust for it. Getting too low might not look very nice, bit it's still pretty smooth. My framerate in GTAV fluctuates wildly with the Acer and a 970. Anywhere from 30-120. I never notice because G Sync keeps everything looking nice and smooth. There are times where I'll be playing along and notice it's running at 35fps and it looks just as nice as when it's running at 90. If your frame rate dips too low, g sync will start doubling or tripling up frames to stay above the minimum refresh rate. So if you're running at 12fps, your monitor will actually get updated at 36fps just with the same frame three times in a row. That's exactly what I need. The wild fluctuations are killing me in GTA 5
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What is the news on ultrawide models coming out this year, if any? I imagine I'll pick one of those up this year but have no idea how long to wait or what to get...
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Taima posted:What is the news on ultrawide models coming out this year, if any? I imagine I'll pick one of those up this year but have no idea how long to wait or what to get... Only 75mhz, but I think it will still be worth it. Should be out early July. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/33.htm#acer_xr341ck
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So, uh, I didn't notice this came out: Acer G257HU. 25" 1440p IPS for $250. Apparently it's "flicker free" (no PWM), too. There's also a "thin frame" version, the H257HU, for about $350. No VESA mount and the stand is tilt-only, but the Amazon reviews are quite good, and nowhere reputable seems to have "official" reviews up yet. Acer's really coming out swinging these days, aren't they?
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Any word on if there are going to be more 1440p IPS ~90Hz (G-sync optional) displays coming out later this year - basically, other manufacturers' versions of Acer's XB270HU? That display seems nice but I'm very wary of Acer products.
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Welmu posted:Any word on if there are going to be more 1440p IPS ~90Hz (G-sync optional) displays coming out later this year - basically, other manufacturers' versions of Acer's XB270HU?
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Sidesaddle Cavalry posted:You will likely want an AMD card to drive FreeSync support.
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Welmu posted:Alas, all I have is two 980s. Woe is me. I feel ya brother.
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Laphroaig posted:Thanks for the input Coredump and Zorilla. This would be powered off of a 970. I run a 60" 1080p tv. 4k would be lost on that display unless i was using it as a standing display and got close to it in the livingroom. Using it at 1080p or sometimes 720p if I'm real far away from the screen means my gtx 660 is not sweating at all. 60" 1080p tv's can be pretty cheap too. However if you want 4k for future proofing then I hear you. Maybe pick up a used tv off craigslist from someone and see if you can get by with something smaller.
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Welmu posted:Alas, all I have is two 980s. Woe is me. e: i am a huge g-sync/variable refresh rate shill, it's a huge step forward in perceptible smoothness of gameplay Sidesaddle Cavalry fucked around with this message at 20:37 on Apr 23, 2015 |
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DrDork posted:So, uh, I didn't notice this came out: Acer G257HU. 25" 1440p IPS for $250. Apparently it's "flicker free" (no PWM), too. There's also a "thin frame" version, the H257HU, for about $350. No VESA mount and the stand is tilt-only, but the Amazon reviews are quite good, and nowhere reputable seems to have "official" reviews up yet. drat, that seems like a GREAT deal unless I'm missing a glaring weakness... Don't care about the bad stand since I'm using a Korean IPS and I sincerely doubt the stand is worse then that.
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It seems awesome but no gsync  I'll just wait for the XB270HU to drop $100 or so below mortgage payment threshold so I can justify it to the missus.
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What are the price ranges on gsync monitors? I have a qnix 1440p right now, but I'm not loving it. Smoothness is of utmost importance to me, and playing gta v with a 970 makes that difficult.
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Just got my XB270HU and its beautiful. I think I have 1/2 dead pixels, or some kind of hair in the screen cause theres a tiny black dash I can see in the bottom left and it looks like its behind text and stuff when I scroll. Only noticed cause I had a snowy picture come up but now Im just staring at it. How do I determine what this is exactly? Im thinking dea pixel because its visible under every color but black. Also just found a second little grey smudge in right portion of screen that is doing the same thing. Pretty sure Im gonna try and return this, gently caress 800 dollars for not a 100% working product. drat, and it looks so pretty. FlyingCowOfDoom fucked around with this message at 23:33 on Apr 23, 2015 |
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FlyingCowOfDoom posted:Just got my XB270HU and its beautiful. I think I have 1/2 dead pixels, or some kind of hair in the screen cause theres a tiny black dash I can see in the bottom left and it looks like its behind text and stuff when I scroll. Only noticed cause I had a snowy picture come up but now Im just staring at it. How do I determine what this is exactly? Im thinking dea pixel because its visible under every color but black. Also just found a second little grey smudge in right portion of screen that is doing the same thing. Pretty sure Im gonna try and return this, gently caress 800 dollars for not a 100% working product. That's foreign debris that made it behind the LCD matrix during assembly, most likely. They usually appear as little black dots roughly the size of 1-2 pixels (but loose fibers or hair can appear as lines). Personally, I don't think I've ever encountered a 27" monitor without this problem, but yours sounds pretty bad.
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Apologize if this is asked a lot, I only went back ~ 10 pages. Will a monitor stand like this work with a 30" monitor in portrait mode? http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082808&p_id=5400&seq=1&format=2
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So I'm looking for a new monitor. I don't follow developments in computer hardware until I'm actually ready to go shopping, and then I try and catch up on what's been going on in the field. After browsing this thread and surfing around a bit, I came up with a list of what I'm looking for. (I usually play games on my desktop, but I'm really looking for an all-rounder here:)
I was also trying to figure out if LED illumination was any sort of advantage for me; I personally like the sound of "long lived." I spent $350 and $300 on the last two monitors I bought; the former was a CRT (this was a long time ago)that I used until it wore out. The latter was this samsung I have, which I had to replace the capacitors on after a year or two. Long story short, I tend to use monitors until they die. Anyway, thread, do you have any suggestions for 1) narrowing down the field, or 2) specific suggestions? I'm a bit stymied by all the different types out there that broadly fit what I'm looking for. I'm also a bit leery of Asus products, as I've had problems with their motherboards and graphics cards. (This might be wrong for monitors, if so please yell at me.)
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Nebakenezzer posted:Anyway, thread, do you have any suggestions for 1) narrowing down the field, or 2) specific suggestions? I'm a bit stymied by all the different types out there that broadly fit what I'm looking for. I'm also a bit leery of Asus products, as I've had problems with their motherboards and graphics cards. (This might be wrong for monitors, if so please yell at me.) Very few monitors after 2011 come with CCFL backlighting, so LED is pretty much your only choice. You might like the Dell S2415H since it meets nearly all your requirements and is only USD $180. If you want a fully adjustable stand, you'll probably need to step up to the Ultrasharp line, which is considerably more expensive. Edit: wow, Canadian prices for monitors are way higher than I expected. That Dell is right at the top of your budget at CAD $298. You may also like the ViewSonic VA2446M-LED, which is CAD $235. It's MVA instead of IPS, but I wouldn't count that as a strike against it if you prefer better contrast and no light bleed. I don't think the panel itself is glossy, but I'm not sure there is anything on the Canadian Amazon site that is within your criteria besides the Dell I mentioned earlier. Edit 2: Expanding the search on Newegg.ca reveals that the AOC i2369V might work for you. It's an inch smaller, but $190 shipped. Zorilla fucked around with this message at 01:05 on Apr 24, 2015 |
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Zorilla posted:That's foreign debris that made it behind the LCD matrix during assembly, most likely. They usually appear as little black dots roughly the size of 1-2 pixels (but loose fibers or hair can appear as lines). Personally, I don't think I've ever encountered a 27" monitor without this problem, but yours sounds pretty bad. Yeah, they are pretty noticeable once you realize its there. Guess Ill start the RMA process tomorrow. It is a super nice picture and quality for the rest though, so its disappointing its this one thing loving it up.
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I thought I saw some posters on this thread wishing for an G-sync ultrawide? http://www.tomshardware.com/news/acer-unveils-predator-gaming-series,28986.html I think Acer somehow drew up a deal with Satan. e: it's not a TN panel if you hate that
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Sidesaddle Cavalry posted:I thought I saw some posters on this thread wishing for an G-sync ultrawide? You were beaten by a week and some change. Only problem with it is it only goes up to 75Hz. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/33.htm#acer_xr341ck
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Its probably because I was coming from a benq 27 inch tn but I am sad packing up this xb270hu, picture quality is so nice. 
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Etrips posted:You were beaten by a week and some change. Only problem with it is it only goes up to 75Hz.  two 1440p ultrawides and a 1080p VA 144Hz ultrawide, all three with VRR tech. Is Acer trying to run itself into the ground with R&D for all these boutique screens?
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Well, it's not like Acer is a panel manufacturer. It's someone like AUOptronics, LG, Samsung, or Sharp actually making the things. I think the XB270hu's panel is AUOptronics?
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That one is AU Optronics. In retrospect, it's probably a lot less resource-intensive to just be designing the housings that Acer will be slapping their name badge and stickers on. I'm a bit surprised that they've made the decision to be buying all these panels, though! Is this 2008 and everyone is buying a super-duper l33t h4xx0r gaaaaamin' station again? I just don't understand how Acer will make back revenue on all the ridiculous halo products they're pushing.
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