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Posted by: on: 08/07/2020 01:12 PM [
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In this review, we look at the ROG Strix XG27UQ, and what a fantastic product we test today. In specifications and quality I mean, as the ROG Strix XG27UQ is a 27" Ultra HD slash HDR rated monitor. This 3840x2160 pixels monitor can handle 144Hz combined with GSYNC and is a DCS monitor, and that means no chroma subsampling issues.
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Astyanax
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Posted on: 08/08/2020 10:25 AM
Yes.
So that means we're all totally retarded for using 2k on a 6" phone?
Yes.
richto
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Posted on: 08/08/2020 02:20 PM
Not that I would bother with this one, since its still full of drawbacks since it doesn't have HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.0 to handle the required bandwidth, but not everyone wants a gigantic 43" screen. Personally I find 27" quite nice. I had a 30" for a while and could already feel some eye-strain from having to look around too much. Moving away farther is no option, and also kinda pointless as I could just buy a smaller screen then.
Sadly, no vendor has yet released a perfect (for me) 27-28" screen, and they won't until HDMI 2.1 finally gets used to offer the bandwidth it would need to eliminate DSC or subsampling.
The PG43UQ fully supports 4K @ 144Hz 12 bit HDR required bandwidth via DP 1.4 with DSC lossless compression. And it might not yet be fully HDMI 2.1 certified but it already supports numerous HDMI 2.1 features such as DSC so it likely will be.
See https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg43uq-hands-on/
Not that I would bother with this one, since its still full of drawbacks since it doesn't have HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.0 to handle the required bandwidth, but not everyone wants a gigantic 43" screen. Personally I find 27" quite nice. I had a 30" for a while and could already feel some eye-strain from having to look around too much. Moving away farther is no option, and also kinda pointless as I could just buy a smaller screen then.
Sadly, no vendor has yet released a perfect (for me) 27-28" screen, and they won't until HDMI 2.1 finally gets used to offer the bandwidth it would need to eliminate DSC or subsampling.
The PG43UQ fully supports 4K @ 144Hz 12 bit HDR required bandwidth via DP 1.4 with DSC lossless compression. And it might not yet be fully HDMI 2.1 certified but it already supports numerous HDMI 2.1 features such as DSC so it likely will be.
See https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg43uq-hands-on/
ChisChas
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Posted on: 08/08/2020 03:13 PM
I'll start by saying I've had a Dell U2711 1440 monitor for my gaming rig for 10 years now. I'm more than ready for a 144Hz 4K gaming monitor, preferably 32". With a NVidia 3080 Ti custom (I'm running EVGA 780's in SLI currently).
I've just upgraded my 5 year old MSI GS60 3K to the new Dell XPS 17 with a glorious 4K Infinity Edge screen and I love 4K for all uses on this new laptop so talk of not being to appreciate & enjoy a high res smaller screen is something I don't understand tbh. My S20 has a gorgeous screen too, I love image quality and being able to buy a 4K monitor with 144Hz is fantastic with the new NVidia cards due out later this year.
A 32" version of this new Asus 4K 144Hz monitor might well be a great (albeit expensive) monitor upgrade for me with the 3080 Ti custom card. I have a 4K TV for UHD BluRays etc so don't need a gaming monitor to offer this.
Hilbert, what nonsense to say it's not possible to tell the difference between a 320kps MP3 track and a CD quality one. I have Focal Utopia headphones and similar level DAP & desktop DAC/amp and I have no problem appreciating the additional resolution. I also buy 24/96 digital music downloads and I think high level music quality is as exciting as high level gaming and I wish to experience & enjoy both.
I'll start by saying I've had a Dell U2711 1440 monitor for my gaming rig for 10 years now. I'm more than ready for a 144Hz 4K gaming monitor, preferably 32". With a NVidia 3080 Ti custom (I'm running EVGA 780's in SLI currently).
I've just upgraded my 5 year old MSI GS60 3K to the new Dell XPS 17 with a glorious 4K Infinity Edge screen and I love 4K for all uses on this new laptop so talk of not being to appreciate & enjoy a high res smaller screen is something I don't understand tbh. My S20 has a gorgeous screen too, I love image quality and being able to buy a 4K monitor with 144Hz is fantastic with the new NVidia cards due out later this year.
A 32" version of this new Asus 4K 144Hz monitor might well be a great (albeit expensive) monitor upgrade for me with the 3080 Ti custom card. I have a 4K TV for UHD BluRays etc so don't need a gaming monitor to offer this.
Hilbert, what nonsense to say it's not possible to tell the difference between a 320kps MP3 track and a CD quality one. I have Focal Utopia headphones and similar level DAP & desktop DAC/amp and I have no problem appreciating the additional resolution. I also buy 24/96 digital music downloads and I think high level music quality is as exciting as high level gaming and I wish to experience & enjoy both.
richto
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Posted on: 08/08/2020 04:49 PM
Hilbert, what nonsense to say it's not possible to tell the difference between a 320kps MP3 track and a CD quality one. I have Focal Utopia headphones and similar level DAP & desktop DAC/amp and I have no problem appreciating the additional resolution. I also buy 24/96 digital music downloads and I think high level music quality is as exciting as high level gaming and I wish to experience & enjoy both.
Indeed MP3 is dated and is well known to have issues with high resolution reproduction of high frequencies. Good luck telling the difference between CD and say high bandwidth AAC though.
Hilbert, what nonsense to say it's not possible to tell the difference between a 320kps MP3 track and a CD quality one. I have Focal Utopia headphones and similar level DAP & desktop DAC/amp and I have no problem appreciating the additional resolution. I also buy 24/96 digital music downloads and I think high level music quality is as exciting as high level gaming and I wish to experience & enjoy both.
Indeed MP3 is dated and is well known to have issues with high resolution reproduction of high frequencies. Good luck telling the difference between CD and say high bandwidth AAC though.
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Not that I would bother with this one, since its still full of drawbacks since it doesn't have HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.0 to handle the required bandwidth, but not everyone wants a gigantic 43" screen. Personally I find 27" quite nice. I had a 30" for a while and could already feel some eye-strain from having to look around too much. Moving away farther is no option, and also kinda pointless as I could just buy a smaller screen then.
Sadly, no vendor has yet released a perfect (for me) 27-28" screen, and they won't until HDMI 2.1 finally gets used to offer the bandwidth it would need to eliminate DSC or subsampling.
Of course they also try to slam 4K into 27" because it makes for good marketing, but at 27" its really not required and only costs you gaming performance.
I wish with the new generation of HDMI 2.1 screens coming later this year that we can get a perfect 27" gaming screen, ideally in 1440p, and no compromises.