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#5245459 Posted on: 03/15/2016 12:41 PM
Please wake me up when HH will make a contest for it !
Grate review boss.
Please wake me up when HH will make a contest for it !
Grate review boss.
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#5245480 Posted on: 03/15/2016 01:21 PM
No, LG makes this panel, not Acer. Your Predator is a "shell" around the panel just like this Asus is.
So essentially this is my predator x34 panel but with an asus shell and on screen display. Thats it?
No, LG makes this panel, not Acer. Your Predator is a "shell" around the panel just like this Asus is.
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#5245528 Posted on: 03/15/2016 02:46 PM
Pretty much
Appears to be but I think yours was the better deal.
Pretty much
So essentially this is my predator x34 panel but with an asus shell and on screen display. Thats it?
Appears to be but I think yours was the better deal.
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#5245536 Posted on: 03/15/2016 03:03 PM
It is indeed exactly the same panel, though the ASUS monitor is more expensive. You could argue it looks better, but it's a matter of taste, I for one really dislike the new ROG color scheme and besides, all that fancy engravings are on the back of the monitor anyway. If you would have this in an office and someone walks in and sees it from behind and go oh-**** that's awesome, then ok, but it will be back against a wall 99% of the cases.
Anyway, I'll buy 3 of these in surround, kk, brb.
It is indeed exactly the same panel, though the ASUS monitor is more expensive. You could argue it looks better, but it's a matter of taste, I for one really dislike the new ROG color scheme and besides, all that fancy engravings are on the back of the monitor anyway. If you would have this in an office and someone walks in and sees it from behind and go oh-**** that's awesome, then ok, but it will be back against a wall 99% of the cases.
Anyway, I'll buy 3 of these in surround, kk, brb.
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#5245561 Posted on: 03/15/2016 03:46 PM
Great review Hilbert! It is a nice monitor with some cool features. I would need to buy a new enthusiast GPU before considering an ultra wide monitor though. Will you be reviewing the first OLED monitor from dell in the future? I don't know if you even review dell products.... if not, that's fine. Keep up the good work.
Great review Hilbert! It is a nice monitor with some cool features. I would need to buy a new enthusiast GPU before considering an ultra wide monitor though. Will you be reviewing the first OLED monitor from dell in the future? I don't know if you even review dell products.... if not, that's fine. Keep up the good work.
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#5245585 Posted on: 03/15/2016 05:10 PM
No, LG makes this panel, not Acer. Your Predator is a "shell" around the panel just like this Asus is.
If you read it again, they never suggested Acer made the panel.. they said "the same panel as my x34" which is correct. It is the same panel. So, your comment is unnecessary.
It is indeed exactly the same panel, though the ASUS monitor is more expensive. You could argue it looks better, but it's a matter of taste, I for one really dislike the new ROG color scheme and besides, all that fancy engravings are on the back of the monitor anyway. If you would have this in an office and someone walks in and sees it from behind and go oh-**** that's awesome, then ok, but it will be back against a wall 99% of the cases.
Anyway, I'll buy 3 of these in surround, kk, brb.
I agree, the back panel looking all grooved its like, why bother? You will never see it or get to enjoy it anyway.
I personally don't care for the led on the base, and if you're like me and mount your display, you won't use it anyway, so also, a waste.
Either way, its a great display. Just depends on which "packaging" you like more.
No, LG makes this panel, not Acer. Your Predator is a "shell" around the panel just like this Asus is.
If you read it again, they never suggested Acer made the panel.. they said "the same panel as my x34" which is correct. It is the same panel. So, your comment is unnecessary.
It is indeed exactly the same panel, though the ASUS monitor is more expensive. You could argue it looks better, but it's a matter of taste, I for one really dislike the new ROG color scheme and besides, all that fancy engravings are on the back of the monitor anyway. If you would have this in an office and someone walks in and sees it from behind and go oh-**** that's awesome, then ok, but it will be back against a wall 99% of the cases.
Anyway, I'll buy 3 of these in surround, kk, brb.
I agree, the back panel looking all grooved its like, why bother? You will never see it or get to enjoy it anyway.
I personally don't care for the led on the base, and if you're like me and mount your display, you won't use it anyway, so also, a waste.
Either way, its a great display. Just depends on which "packaging" you like more.
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#5245650 Posted on: 03/15/2016 06:57 PM
I would prefer some kind of led lighting on the back similar to ambx that changes colour with the games, not sure what the purpose of the led on the bottom is for other than looks just seems like pointless tat to me, nice screen tho and perked my interest until I saw the price tag.
I would prefer some kind of led lighting on the back similar to ambx that changes colour with the games, not sure what the purpose of the led on the bottom is for other than looks just seems like pointless tat to me, nice screen tho and perked my interest until I saw the price tag.
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#5245668 Posted on: 03/15/2016 07:18 PM
Not pointless at all actually.
I have mine set to 3 which is not too terribly bright, but actually bright enough that it bounces off my desk and illuminates my keyboard. When I turn the lights off and game, that light gives me enough that I can clearly see my keyboard which is in fact very handy.
I would prefer some kind of led lighting on the back similar to ambx that changes colour with the games, not sure what the purpose of the led on the bottom is for other than looks just seems like pointless tat to me, nice screen tho and perked my interest until I saw the price tag.
Not pointless at all actually.
I have mine set to 3 which is not too terribly bright, but actually bright enough that it bounces off my desk and illuminates my keyboard. When I turn the lights off and game, that light gives me enough that I can clearly see my keyboard which is in fact very handy.
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#5245688 Posted on: 03/15/2016 07:55 PM
Thank you for the great review as always.
I am seriously considering this monitor but something I saw in a forum a few days ago is making me doubtful: HERE
Can you please test and see if your sample is showing these horrific scanlines in 100hz mode? I assume it would need it two 980ti s two get there
Thank you for the great review as always.
I am seriously considering this monitor but something I saw in a forum a few days ago is making me doubtful: HERE
Can you please test and see if your sample is showing these horrific scanlines in 100hz mode? I assume it would need it two 980ti s two get there
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#5245722 Posted on: 03/15/2016 09:22 PM
Not pointless at all actually.
I have mine set to 3 which is not too terribly bright, but actually bright enough that it bounces off my desk and illuminates my keyboard. When I turn the lights off and game, that light gives me enough that I can clearly see my keyboard which is in fact very handy.
Not really an issue for me as I have an illuminated keyboard but yeah glad you get some use out of it but I still think some kind of gaming light system would be better.
Not pointless at all actually.
I have mine set to 3 which is not too terribly bright, but actually bright enough that it bounces off my desk and illuminates my keyboard. When I turn the lights off and game, that light gives me enough that I can clearly see my keyboard which is in fact very handy.
Not really an issue for me as I have an illuminated keyboard but yeah glad you get some use out of it but I still think some kind of gaming light system would be better.
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#5245766 Posted on: 03/15/2016 10:49 PM
How do you think this monitor would run powered by a titan x sc i have?
psQ great review,was waiting some time for this.
How do you think this monitor would run powered by a titan x sc i have?
psQ great review,was waiting some time for this.
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#5245778 Posted on: 03/15/2016 11:26 PM
I do as well actually, but still.. provides a nice ambient glow. Sure, may not be useful for many, and it definitely is not a real selling point of these monitors. But, its a nice touch.
Not really an issue for me as I have an illuminated keyboard but yeah glad you get some use out of it but I still think some kind of gaming light system would be better.
I do as well actually, but still.. provides a nice ambient glow. Sure, may not be useful for many, and it definitely is not a real selling point of these monitors. But, its a nice touch.
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#5246231 Posted on: 03/16/2016 07:16 PM
one thing not mentioned in the review is Black Light Bleed. IPS Glow , and how much does it have
Hilbert?
one thing not mentioned in the review is Black Light Bleed. IPS Glow , and how much does it have
Hilbert?
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#5247305 Posted on: 03/18/2016 06:00 PM
Lovely review guru!, got mine about 3 weeks ago in the UK and I totally agree with your review however I have had to send mine back as in the top right and top left (especially left) is really noticeable golden/yellow bleeding don't notice it in general games but in night games like batman and arma 3 and films its quite bad.
Now I know some people might say that's normal but I'm nearly 50 and as a mature gamer have had the privilege to own some great monitors over the years this being the best overall ( I have to admit this
) and for a £1000 monitor I'm sorry this isn't acceptable. I have asked for a new monitor to be sent out when in stock as I really love this monitor to bits.
Back to using my Dell 29 panoramic again which is just under 19months old (no gsync sadly) and has ZERO bleeding or any other issues.
One thing I will say which I have said on forums and reviews this stand is OverKill for this light monitor and you will need at least 800MM desk or do what I did on my 600mm depth desk push the stand off the back of the edge wedging it against the wall and tilting the monitor down. I prefer to be able to sit and with my arm out and fingers NOT touching the screen for comfortable viewing.
Ps I have to say again this is an amazing piece of kit. I just hope asus gets around its Q&A.
Lovely review guru!, got mine about 3 weeks ago in the UK and I totally agree with your review however I have had to send mine back as in the top right and top left (especially left) is really noticeable golden/yellow bleeding don't notice it in general games but in night games like batman and arma 3 and films its quite bad.
Now I know some people might say that's normal but I'm nearly 50 and as a mature gamer have had the privilege to own some great monitors over the years this being the best overall ( I have to admit this
) and for a £1000 monitor I'm sorry this isn't acceptable. I have asked for a new monitor to be sent out when in stock as I really love this monitor to bits.
Back to using my Dell 29 panoramic again which is just under 19months old (no gsync sadly) and has ZERO bleeding or any other issues.
One thing I will say which I have said on forums and reviews this stand is OverKill for this light monitor and you will need at least 800MM desk or do what I did on my 600mm depth desk push the stand off the back of the edge wedging it against the wall and tilting the monitor down. I prefer to be able to sit and with my arm out and fingers NOT touching the screen for comfortable viewing.
Ps I have to say again this is an amazing piece of kit. I just hope asus gets around its Q&A.
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So essentially this is my predator x34 panel but with an asus shell and on screen display. Thats it?