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ASUS MG279Q Gaming FreeSync Monitor Review
Posted by: on: 01/21/2016 10:51 AM [
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In this article slash review we will test out the 599 EURO FreeSync compatible ASUS MG279Q Gaming 27-inch 2560x1440 monitor that can do 144Hz. Combined with FreeSync, AMD eliminates stutter and tearing while gaming. The ASUS MG279Q Gaming is a spectacular IPS panel based monitor with great image quality and heaps of connectivity.
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Willyfisch
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 12:13 PM
144hz or Freesync?
Is it possible to use Freesync, when the monitor is set to 144hz? Or do you constantly have to have it at 90hz (even when not gaming) to be able to use Freesync?
Would be nice if you could just set it, that it will jump to 144hz when you're out of Freesync range...
144hz or Freesync?
Is it possible to use Freesync, when the monitor is set to 144hz? Or do you constantly have to have it at 90hz (even when not gaming) to be able to use Freesync?
Would be nice if you could just set it, that it will jump to 144hz when you're out of Freesync range...
moab600
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 01:15 PM
Not impressive, freesync isn't good as gsync, i have an awesome TN monitor but i want to try IPS 1440p, 144hz, no input lag, OLED i guess i have to wait till 2017.
Not impressive, freesync isn't good as gsync, i have an awesome TN monitor but i want to try IPS 1440p, 144hz, no input lag, OLED i guess i have to wait till 2017.
Embra
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 01:50 PM
Nice monitor, great review......................... Thank you Hilbert!
Nice monitor, great review......................... Thank you Hilbert!
the9quad
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 03:02 PM
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in the article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any Radeon series R9280/290 or newer is supported.
From the actual requirements for Freesync:
All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming.
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in the article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any Radeon series R9280/290 or newer is supported.
From the actual requirements for Freesync:
All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming.
dk_lightning
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 03:05 PM
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in teh article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any R9280/290 or newer is supported.
But thats the same as you said it should be just with no spaces..
Am I missing something here?
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in teh article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any R9280/290 or newer is supported.
But thats the same as you said it should be just with no spaces..
Am I missing something here?
the9quad
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 03:07 PM
But thats the same as you said it should be just with no spaces..
Am I missing something here?
Hilbert said anything newer than the 280/290. it is actually the 280/290 series and newer. I.e hilbert didnt include the 280/290 as being freesync compatible, when they actually are.
and actually it is:
"All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming. "
You could safely add the fury/x/nano to that as well.
But thats the same as you said it should be just with no spaces..
Am I missing something here?
Hilbert said anything newer than the 280/290. it is actually the 280/290 series and newer. I.e hilbert didnt include the 280/290 as being freesync compatible, when they actually are.
and actually it is:
"All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming. "
You could safely add the fury/x/nano to that as well.
dk_lightning
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 03:17 PM
"Hilbert said anything newer than the 280/290. it is actually the 280/290 series and newer."
ok, look.
You said 280/290.. Hilbert also said 280/290?!?
EDIT:
I think i see what you mean now. xD Brian farts
"Hilbert said anything newer than the 280/290. it is actually the 280/290 series and newer."
ok, look.
You said 280/290.. Hilbert also said 280/290?!?
EDIT:
I think i see what you mean now. xD Brian farts
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 03:47 PM
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in the article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any Radeon series R9280/290 or newer is supported.
From the actual requirements for Freesync:
All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming.
I'll have a peek and update, thanks.
Hilbert, I believe this is wrong in the article:
"A quick note; if you're thinking of purchasing a FreeSync monitor then make sure your Radeon graphics card is compatible, basically anything newer than the Radeon R9 280 / 290 series is supported."
It should be any Radeon series R9280/290 or newer is supported.
From the actual requirements for Freesync:
All AMD Radeon™ graphics cards in the AMD Radeon™ HD 7000, HD 8000, R7 or R9 Series will support AMD FreeSync™ technology for video playback and power-saving purposes. The AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, 290X, R9 290, R9 285, R7 260X and R7 260 GPUs additionally feature updated display controllers that will support dynamic refresh rates during gaming.
I'll have a peek and update, thanks.
H1TMANza
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 04:23 PM
Nice Review,
Kindly do the Asus MG278Q monitor, its the TN variant. I've always enjoyed reading your articles and I've just purchased the MG278Q this week. Loving it so far. Would like your take on the monitor as well. I'm running a 290X on it and my average FPS in battlefield 4 jumps around (depending on the area) from 80 to 135fps. Extremely smooth .
Nice Review,
Kindly do the Asus MG278Q monitor, its the TN variant. I've always enjoyed reading your articles and I've just purchased the MG278Q this week. Loving it so far. Would like your take on the monitor as well. I'm running a 290X on it and my average FPS in battlefield 4 jumps around (depending on the area) from 80 to 135fps. Extremely smooth .
INSTG8R
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 05:50 PM
I have had this monitor for a few months now and I can say it is a stellar monitor. Everything I could ask for in a Monitor.
I have had this monitor for a few months now and I can say it is a stellar monitor. Everything I could ask for in a Monitor.
LimitbreakOr
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 07:15 PM
Mr Hilbert,a good way to test latency is to use a high speed camera and have your monitor sit besides a CRT screen on mirror. Then you capture a footage of a timer running on both and you find out the time difference that you see on both.
Edit: There are some slr cameras that can capture very high fps, you only need 1 second of footage.
Mr Hilbert,a good way to test latency is to use a high speed camera and have your monitor sit besides a CRT screen on mirror. Then you capture a footage of a timer running on both and you find out the time difference that you see on both.
Edit: There are some slr cameras that can capture very high fps, you only need 1 second of footage.
TJccBR
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 08:40 PM
Hilbert,
Can you make a review of the Acer XF270HU? It's the Acer's freesync IPS display, and supports a much better freesync range (40-144), Looks a much better option than the ASUS offering.
About the way to test latency, I think this could be a good idea: youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ
Hilbert,
Can you make a review of the Acer XF270HU? It's the Acer's freesync IPS display, and supports a much better freesync range (40-144), Looks a much better option than the ASUS offering.
About the way to test latency, I think this could be a good idea: youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ
LimitbreakOr
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 08:52 PM
About the way to test latency, I think this could be a good idea: youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ
This isn't a great method as the gpu latency will be invisible, you won't know how much of the latency is due to the image being rendered. Using a CRTscreen is much more accurate as it will process a similar feed.
I dont mean to knock down linustech as he is informing tge average Joe but he doesn't offer any substance to a true enthusiast.
About the way to test latency, I think this could be a good idea: youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ
This isn't a great method as the gpu latency will be invisible, you won't know how much of the latency is due to the image being rendered. Using a CRTscreen is much more accurate as it will process a similar feed.
I dont mean to knock down linustech as he is informing tge average Joe but he doesn't offer any substance to a true enthusiast.
Tortelli
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Posted on: 01/21/2016 09:24 PM
Bought this screen ~2 weeks ago (while having an Nvidia 780TI) because of 3 reasons:
IPS
1440P
144Hz
The fact that i dont get freesync (or gsync) doesnt bother me, 144Hz halfs potential tearing issues anyway.
Absolutelly love the screen, image and response are great (coming from an ~8 year old Samsung T240).
Bought this screen ~2 weeks ago (while having an Nvidia 780TI) because of 3 reasons:
IPS
1440P
144Hz
The fact that i dont get freesync (or gsync) doesnt bother me, 144Hz halfs potential tearing issues anyway.
Absolutelly love the screen, image and response are great (coming from an ~8 year old Samsung T240).
aayman_farzand
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Posted on: 01/22/2016 07:40 AM
My friend has this monitor and he cannot change the aspect ratio setting in the monitor. I see in your pictures that the option is greyed out as well. Anyone know what to do?
He has R9 290, connected via DisplayPort. He has tried all the other modes (racing, FPS etc), the option is still greyed out.
My friend has this monitor and he cannot change the aspect ratio setting in the monitor. I see in your pictures that the option is greyed out as well. Anyone know what to do?
He has R9 290, connected via DisplayPort. He has tried all the other modes (racing, FPS etc), the option is still greyed out.
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Posted on: 01/22/2016 09:47 PM
I went through 2 monitors (MG279Q) and they all had nasty backlight bleeding i could not stand. I changed to the new PG279Q and its a little better. Its a matter of luck really.
I wish review sites would bash the manufacturer much harder. It feels like quality control in non existent. Monitors in this price range should be perfect with zero bleeding. Just look at
Apple monitors. They have non existent bleeding. People tell you all IPS panels are suppose to be like that and want you to accept these defects when in fact this is a quality problem. Usually monitors reviewers get are always (magically) perfect.
If your lucky enough to get one of these Asus monitors with minimal bleeding then sure this is a great monitor but i bet you have to go through 4-5 of them to get there. Its just sad!
I went through 2 monitors (MG279Q) and they all had nasty backlight bleeding i could not stand. I changed to the new PG279Q and its a little better. Its a matter of luck really.
I wish review sites would bash the manufacturer much harder. It feels like quality control in non existent. Monitors in this price range should be perfect with zero bleeding. Just look at
Apple monitors. They have non existent bleeding. People tell you all IPS panels are suppose to be like that and want you to accept these defects when in fact this is a quality problem. Usually monitors reviewers get are always (magically) perfect.
If your lucky enough to get one of these Asus monitors with minimal bleeding then sure this is a great monitor but i bet you have to go through 4-5 of them to get there. Its just sad!
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 02:01 AM
Anyone else getting where to buy the products reviewed, at the bottom of the review pages ?
Anyone else getting where to buy the products reviewed, at the bottom of the review pages ?
Pelnex
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 09:05 AM
I would not recommend this monitor unseen. Bad quality control from Asus. Just google for "ASUS MG279Q lottery".
I would not recommend this monitor unseen. Bad quality control from Asus. Just google for "ASUS MG279Q lottery".
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 10:18 AM
i would not touch and wouln't recommend any to buy this or any other Asus 144hz free or gsync monitor, they are way too many QC issues and way to many people that RMA that thing more than once... i was hoping to add a 144hz low latency monitor to my collection, but none satisfies me.
i would not touch and wouln't recommend any to buy this or any other Asus 144hz free or gsync monitor, they are way too many QC issues and way to many people that RMA that thing more than once... i was hoping to add a 144hz low latency monitor to my collection, but none satisfies me.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 10:52 AM
Anyone else getting where to buy the products reviewed, at the bottom of the review pages ?
We have been running a test with integration of a price search engine, so that is supposed to be there.
Anyone else getting where to buy the products reviewed, at the bottom of the review pages ?
We have been running a test with integration of a price search engine, so that is supposed to be there.
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 03:42 PM
Are there any 23-24" FreeSync or G-Sync displays???
Are there any 23-24" FreeSync or G-Sync displays???
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Posted on: 01/23/2016 04:09 PM
Ahh right, thanks Hilbert, good idea that
We have been running a test with integration of a price search engine, so that is supposed to be there.
Ahh right, thanks Hilbert, good idea that
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Posted on: 01/28/2016 08:43 PM
Just ordered one. xD
Got one on eBay for £400! Open box item but unused. Bargin.
Just ordered one. xD
Got one on eBay for £400! Open box item but unused. Bargin.
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Posted on: 01/28/2016 10:15 PM
Nice ... let me know if my review matches your experience
Nice ... let me know if my review matches your experience
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I have been after a new monitor, 2k res and at least 120Hz and this seems like the one!
I have not long paid £190 for my current 27" Sasmung curved screen but Its payday this weekend and I think I might order this and sell my Samsung!