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ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ Monitor review
Posted by: on: 03/26/2019 08:47 AM [
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In this review we will take a look at something really wide, the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ is a Hz VA panel based monitor at 3840x1080 with a HDR400 rating as well. This Ultra-Wide Screen 32:9 monitor can push 144Hz and it is FreeSync 2 certified. That eliminates stutter and tearing while gaming in HDR.
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Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 09:45 AM
Correct. Looking into what happened there and have removed the chart plot for the time being. Unfortunately, the monitor was already shipped back to ASUS. I will provide an update on contrast though.
Great review, but what is wrong with the contrast measurement? Any VA panel has at least 2000:1 but this one has only 690:1? That is worse then any LCD from 15 years ago.
Correct. Looking into what happened there and have removed the chart plot for the time being. Unfortunately, the monitor was already shipped back to ASUS. I will provide an update on contrast though.
thefather
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 09:58 AM
I have to return similar Samsung C49HG90, 1080 vertical resolution is unbearable in desktop use, and pixels are soooo visible, my 2 cents
I have to return similar Samsung C49HG90, 1080 vertical resolution is unbearable in desktop use, and pixels are soooo visible, my 2 cents
drac
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 11:06 AM
Nice review
Weird one, not sure what they where drinking when they conceived this abomination.
Nice review
Weird one, not sure what they where drinking when they conceived this abomination.
alanm
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 12:28 PM
Super-wide alright. But super-narrow (1080p) kills it for me. 3840x1440p would be nicer, though dont think any exist yet. LG has a 3840x1600 at similar price, would rather have one of those.
Super-wide alright. But super-narrow (1080p) kills it for me. 3840x1440p would be nicer, though dont think any exist yet. LG has a 3840x1600 at similar price, would rather have one of those.
rl66
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 02:38 PM
I don't get the point to have a so wide monitor so close...
and even more with the GPU needed to have a correct display and the not so pretty spec of those monitor...
I think it is to milk a bit more gamer.
Yes there is some on pro segment but at por*****fic price for mainstream consumer
and you will need really powerfull GPU(s) to use it.
I don't get the point to have a so wide monitor so close...
and even more with the GPU needed to have a correct display and the not so pretty spec of those monitor...
I think it is to milk a bit more gamer.
Super-wide alright. But super-narrow (1080p) kills it for me. 3840x1440p would be nicer, though dont think any exist yet. LG has a 3840x1600 at similar price, would rather have one of those.
Yes there is some on pro segment but at por*****fic price for mainstream consumer
and you will need really powerfull GPU(s) to use it.
C-Power
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 03:38 PM
Nice review, as usual heh.
Honestly, I think it's to wide for (some) games, fast paced shooters for example
The price is pretty spot on considering I paid €999 for my 34" Samsung CF791 when it came out (100hz, Freesync 1, 3440x1440).
The best thing to do with these monitors is Race games, those are great on ultra or super wides.
Almost as good as VR, but that just takes race games to a whole different level no monitor can EVER touch
Nice review, as usual heh.
Honestly, I think it's to wide for (some) games, fast paced shooters for example
The price is pretty spot on considering I paid €999 for my 34" Samsung CF791 when it came out (100hz, Freesync 1, 3440x1440).
The best thing to do with these monitors is Race games, those are great on ultra or super wides.
Almost as good as VR, but that just takes race games to a whole different level no monitor can EVER touch
deusex
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 04:21 PM
Was actually pondering about getting one of these but 1080p doesn't make sense for monitor this size.
Was actually pondering about getting one of these but 1080p doesn't make sense for monitor this size.
NCC1701D
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 04:28 PM
I have one of the 34 inch 3440x1440 models. I couldn't see wanting to go wider than that. 34 is just doable without having to adjust your eyes/view too much to see all of the screen. I would only move up to 49 inches if I was a hammerhead shark.
I have one of the 34 inch 3440x1440 models. I couldn't see wanting to go wider than that. 34 is just doable without having to adjust your eyes/view too much to see all of the screen. I would only move up to 49 inches if I was a hammerhead shark.
Raider0001
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 04:51 PM
I have 10 bit enabled for my screen and there are no issues with Chrome or any other app.
For example, lots of applications cannot deal with the 10-bit color space, heck, even Google Chrome messes up
I have 10 bit enabled for my screen and there are no issues with Chrome or any other app.
alanm
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 05:37 PM
Or Marty Feldman
I have one of the 34 inch 3440x1440 models. I couldn't see wanting to go wider than that. 34 is just doable without having to adjust your eyes/view too much to see all of the screen. I would only move up to 49 inches if I was a hammerhead shark.
Or Marty Feldman
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 06:21 PM
You may want to edit that first line Hilbert.
You may want to edit that first line Hilbert.
Corbus
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 06:37 PM
Beautiful monitor but i feel like 32:9 is too much. With a 21:9 after a few hours my eyes start hurting if i look in the corners a lot(at minimap/ammo/chat , etc) and i need to start moving my head to look in those areas.
Beautiful monitor but i feel like 32:9 is too much. With a 21:9 after a few hours my eyes start hurting if i look in the corners a lot(at minimap/ammo/chat , etc) and i need to start moving my head to look in those areas.
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 09:31 PM
I believe this monitor was designed for people with the uncommon medical condition cyclopai widerammona ( persons with only one large eye in the center of their foreheads which appears grotesquely stretched on the horizontal plane.)
I believe this monitor was designed for people with the uncommon medical condition cyclopai widerammona ( persons with only one large eye in the center of their foreheads which appears grotesquely stretched on the horizontal plane.)
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 09:53 PM
they will exist Samsung CRG9 49" 5120 x 1440 Resolution, on pre-order now:
Product Highlights
49" Vertical Alignment (VA) Panel
1 x HDMI 2.0 | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
5120 x 1440 Resolution
3000:1 Contrast Ratio
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1449627-REG/samsung_lc49rg90ssnxza_c49rg90s_49_lcd_monitor.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwm-fkBRBBEiwA966fZMG5OwYUFypCSt35P03KF5L82GAcStzkTN52G2xOtiFt7ycwWrhWphoCMDgQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI:514&smp=Y
Super-wide alright. But super-narrow (1080p) kills it for me. 3840x1440p would be nicer, though dont think any exist yet. LG has a 3840x1600 at similar price, would rather have one of those.
they will exist Samsung CRG9 49" 5120 x 1440 Resolution, on pre-order now:
Product Highlights
49" Vertical Alignment (VA) Panel
1 x HDMI 2.0 | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
5120 x 1440 Resolution
3000:1 Contrast Ratio
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1449627-REG/samsung_lc49rg90ssnxza_c49rg90s_49_lcd_monitor.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwm-fkBRBBEiwA966fZMG5OwYUFypCSt35P03KF5L82GAcStzkTN52G2xOtiFt7ycwWrhWphoCMDgQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI:514&smp=Y
exzeth
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 10:04 PM
Been looking for one of these super ultra wide 49" to replace my current triple wide 5760x1080. My setup is fine, running a 1080ti, but I'm looking for higher resolution, higher refresh rate & HDR for my next upgrade. We're almost there.
Been looking for one of these super ultra wide 49" to replace my current triple wide 5760x1080. My setup is fine, running a 1080ti, but I'm looking for higher resolution, higher refresh rate & HDR for my next upgrade. We're almost there.
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Posted on: 03/26/2019 10:14 PM
If only all games did a optimized hud for ultrawide like Destiny 2 that would not be the case.
Beautiful monitor but i feel like 32:9 is too much. With a 21:9 after a few hours my eyes start hurting if i look in the corners a lot(at minimap/ammo/chat , etc) and i need to start moving my head to look in those areas.
If only all games did a optimized hud for ultrawide like Destiny 2 that would not be the case.
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Posted on: 03/27/2019 12:26 AM
I don;t think I have ever seen the result as bad as this one.
Luminance uniformity is off the chart -
literally.I don;t think I have ever seen the result as bad as this one.
DeAnt28790
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Posted on: 03/27/2019 04:00 PM
Thats a cool screen and all... but what Chassis is that?
Thats a cool screen and all... but what Chassis is that?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 03/27/2019 05:59 PM
The PC?, that's the bitfenix enso:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/bitfenix-enso-chassis-review,1.html
Thats a cool screen and all... but what Chassis is that?
The PC?, that's the bitfenix enso:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/bitfenix-enso-chassis-review,1.html
DeAnt28790
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Posted on: 03/28/2019 08:57 AM
The PC?, that's the bitfenix enso:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/bitfenix-enso-chassis-review,1.html
Thanks Hilbert! Always been a fan
The PC?, that's the bitfenix enso:
https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/bitfenix-enso-chassis-review,1.html
Thanks Hilbert! Always been a fan
wsgroves
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Posted on: 03/28/2019 12:12 PM
I have the Samsung. It is hard to say much about it until you experience it. On paper, it sucks. In practice, it was one of the few things left in this world that made my jaw drop.
The resolution is a bit low for the desktop I will give you that. Depending on how far you are away from it, could be a deal breaker. For me, I came from a 32"4k and it bothered me for about a week, and then I was used to it.
I bought it on a whim and figured I would return it in a few days. I didn't.
We had a house fire so I am currently not using it. It is take your breath away awesome in games that support it though.
I have the Samsung. It is hard to say much about it until you experience it. On paper, it sucks. In practice, it was one of the few things left in this world that made my jaw drop.
The resolution is a bit low for the desktop I will give you that. Depending on how far you are away from it, could be a deal breaker. For me, I came from a 32"4k and it bothered me for about a week, and then I was used to it.
I bought it on a whim and figured I would return it in a few days. I didn't.
We had a house fire so I am currently not using it. It is take your breath away awesome in games that support it though.
waltc3
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Posted on: 03/28/2019 04:46 PM
I haven't seen a .31 dot pitch in decades...
$1k for visible pixels in 2019? I know they made this thing for "gamers", but really there's no need to insult them. Even the build quality is poor. It might be an OK buy @ $300, but I still wouldn't buy it at any price.
I haven't seen a .31 dot pitch in decades...
$1k for visible pixels in 2019? I know they made this thing for "gamers", but really there's no need to insult them. Even the build quality is poor. It might be an OK buy @ $300, but I still wouldn't buy it at any price.
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Great review, but what is wrong with the contrast measurement? Any VA panel has at least 2000:1 but this one has only 690:1? That is worse then any LCD from 15 years ago.