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Acer Predator X34 Will get 100Hz Refresh Rate Support
Acer is released slash offering two 34" ultra-wide gaming screens, the XR341CK and the XR341CKA. These new screens offered 34" curved format screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440 x 1440 resolution based on a LG AH-IPS panel, boosted refresh rates and a selection of advanced gaming features including AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-sync respectively.
These screens were released as 75 Hz screens, however as it now seems Acer decided to change the model number to a simpler "Predator X34" screen and there's a new spec, it will support refresh rates up to 100Hz. Reports suggest that is only available when using G-sync specifically, AMD users and non-G-sync users could only use the screen up to an expected 75Hz.
The estimated first ETA for the 'updated' Predator X34 at the moment is the beginning of October for retail availability. We expect the price to be more than the XR341CK given the G-sync module, but a final retail price has yet to be announced.
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#5134950 Posted on: 08/03/2015 12:25 PM
One has to love brown nosing Acer did here.
So, is Freesync version 30% cheaper here? I do not think so. Why would I pay for 100Hz screen which they artificially limited to 75Hz?
that gsync bonus 
One has to love brown nosing Acer did here.
So, is Freesync version 30% cheaper here? I do not think so. Why would I pay for 100Hz screen which they artificially limited to 75Hz?
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#5134983 Posted on: 08/03/2015 01:37 PM
That's a freesync only problem.
G-Sync, when the lowest refresh is reached, they double the refresh rate.
On these FreeSync/G-sync monitors, why do they only spec the highest refresh and not also the lowest? What's FreeSync/G-sync for if there's no lowest refresh rate information?
That's a freesync only problem.
G-Sync, when the lowest refresh is reached, they double the refresh rate.
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#5134995 Posted on: 08/03/2015 02:00 PM
That's a freesync only problem.
G-Sync, when the lowest refresh is reached, they double the refresh rate.
I don't think so.
That's a freesync only problem.
G-Sync, when the lowest refresh is reached, they double the refresh rate.
I don't think so.
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#5134998 Posted on: 08/03/2015 02:04 PM
Thats your problem. Cuz it does. And quadruples the refreshes when the framerate is even lower and so on. Such low fps is never gona feel smooth, but at least its stutter and tear free below the minimum, unlike freesync.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ
I don't think so.
Thats your problem. Cuz it does. And quadruples the refreshes when the framerate is even lower and so on. Such low fps is never gona feel smooth, but at least its stutter and tear free below the minimum, unlike freesync.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ
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#5135009 Posted on: 08/03/2015 02:29 PM
Thats your problem. Cuz it does. And quadruples the refreshes when the framerate is even lower and so on. Such low fps is never gona feel smooth, but at least its stutter and tear free below the minimum, unlike freesync.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ
It just redraws the same frame, the outcome is subtly different but still jarring.
Thats your problem. Cuz it does. And quadruples the refreshes when the framerate is even lower and so on. Such low fps is never gona feel smooth, but at least its stutter and tear free below the minimum, unlike freesync.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ
It just redraws the same frame, the outcome is subtly different but still jarring.
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#5135010 Posted on: 08/03/2015 02:32 PM
I have only seen this mentioned for FreeSync once it dips below the minimum refresh rate. Do you have a link?
It just redraws the same frame, the outcome is subtly different but still jarring.
I have only seen this mentioned for FreeSync once it dips below the minimum refresh rate. Do you have a link?
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#5135023 Posted on: 08/03/2015 02:59 PM
It is in the article posted by Teawithgrief.
The transitioning of true frames occurs at the same time, throwing in filler frames will make it less jarring but the outcome is still the same, not enough FPS.
It is in the article posted by Teawithgrief.
The transitioning of true frames occurs at the same time, throwing in filler frames will make it less jarring but the outcome is still the same, not enough FPS.
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#5135059 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:03 PM
Unfortunately I don't see quote regarding "jarring" or anything like that related to the G-Sync functionality in the article.
In the comments section if your referring to this comment then it's above the minimum refresh rate and as the tester mentioned related to his "old oscilloscope having a hard time triggering."
No, but G-Sync did have an issue where it didn't handle quick oscillations around those frame doubling transition points very well, causing a kind of stutter when you were rendering at 36-39 FPS for a while.
To which the tester responded
That actually was more my old oscilloscope having a hard time triggering. It's an old scope. Cut it some slack
Unfortunately I don't see quote regarding "jarring" or anything like that related to the G-Sync functionality in the article.
In the comments section if your referring to this comment then it's above the minimum refresh rate and as the tester mentioned related to his "old oscilloscope having a hard time triggering."
No, but G-Sync did have an issue where it didn't handle quick oscillations around those frame doubling transition points very well, causing a kind of stutter when you were rendering at 36-39 FPS for a while.
That actually was more my old oscilloscope having a hard time triggering. It's an old scope. Cut it some slack
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#5135066 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:14 PM
http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/model/UM.CX1SA.002
G-sync
1799 australian dollar = 1194 Euro = 1309 US dollar
and at least two 980ti s
total price = your left kidney
http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/model/UM.CX1SA.002
G-sync
1799 australian dollar = 1194 Euro = 1309 US dollar
and at least two 980ti s
total price = your left kidney
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#5135067 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:15 PM
I wanted to wait and see how the Freesync version of this monitor will turn out,
and after this 75Hz slap in the face with a pricetag of over a THOUSAND FREAKING EUROS i believe it will be the ASUS MG279Q instead.
Good job Acer - and by good job i actually mean f**K you as you did me.
I wanted to wait and see how the Freesync version of this monitor will turn out,
and after this 75Hz slap in the face with a pricetag of over a THOUSAND FREAKING EUROS i believe it will be the ASUS MG279Q instead.
Good job Acer - and by good job i actually mean f**K you as you did me.
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#5135079 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:30 PM
Compared to other 34", curved format screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440 x 14 the price is about right. If you are buying a monitor in this category (ultra-wide gaming screens) high prices are expected whether it's FreeSync or G-Sync. G-Sync's will average about $100 more and this version most likely has the newer G-Sync 2 module .
Compared to other 34", curved format screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440 x 14 the price is about right. If you are buying a monitor in this category (ultra-wide gaming screens) high prices are expected whether it's FreeSync or G-Sync. G-Sync's will average about $100 more and this version most likely has the newer G-Sync 2 module .
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#5135086 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:38 PM
Expected?
Yes - as in Wearefirstonthemarketearlyadopteridiötbetatester-Tax.
Well see about the price when Asus,LG and the others(god forbid the Koreans make some) come with similar Modells, they will be throwing them at us,
at their actuall worth - which is at 800$ tops.
Expected?
Yes - as in Wearefirstonthemarketearlyadopteridiötbetatester-Tax.
Well see about the price when Asus,LG and the others(god forbid the Koreans make some) come with similar Modells, they will be throwing them at us,
at their actuall worth - which is at 800$ tops.
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#5135087 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:38 PM
The Acer XR341CK is actually very good. I got mine last Friday and played a couple games on it maxed out:
-Crysis 3
-Tomb Raider
-Bioshock Infinite
-Counter Strike GO
I used the frame limiter in CCC to max out at 75Hz since the freesync range is 30Hz to 75Hz. Everything felt very BUTTERY SMOOTH with no screen tearing. I didn't notice any blur either.
There is some blacklight bleed around the upper edges but most of it went away once it was calibrated. (TFTCentral settings + colormunki).
My previous monitor was an ROG Swift. The difference between 120Hz (couldn't get 144 to work) and 75Hz w/Freesync is very minimal. It's not as smooth as 120Hz but freesync makes up for it.
The Acer XR341CK is actually very good. I got mine last Friday and played a couple games on it maxed out:
-Crysis 3
-Tomb Raider
-Bioshock Infinite
-Counter Strike GO
I used the frame limiter in CCC to max out at 75Hz since the freesync range is 30Hz to 75Hz. Everything felt very BUTTERY SMOOTH with no screen tearing. I didn't notice any blur either.
There is some blacklight bleed around the upper edges but most of it went away once it was calibrated. (TFTCentral settings + colormunki).
My previous monitor was an ROG Swift. The difference between 120Hz (couldn't get 144 to work) and 75Hz w/Freesync is very minimal. It's not as smooth as 120Hz but freesync makes up for it.
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#5135092 Posted on: 08/03/2015 04:44 PM
I do not see any difference in the picture between 48 and 75Hz on my FreeSync monitor. In the range of FreeSync, picture is just absolutely smooth. I'm afraid that the same applies to 76-100Hz range. The picture will be the same absolutely smooth. Only two parameters seems to be important - frame limiter, which does not allow to exceed the upper synchronization limit and lower limit.
I do not see any difference in the picture between 48 and 75Hz on my FreeSync monitor. In the range of FreeSync, picture is just absolutely smooth. I'm afraid that the same applies to 76-100Hz range. The picture will be the same absolutely smooth. Only two parameters seems to be important - frame limiter, which does not allow to exceed the upper synchronization limit and lower limit.
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On these FreeSync/G-sync monitors, why do they only spec the highest refresh and not also the lowest? What's FreeSync/G-sync for if there's no lowest refresh rate information?