Amazing gaming monitor!!!

This review is from: ASUS ROG PG279Q Black 27" WQHD IPS 2560X1440, NVIDIA G-Sync Gaming Monitor, 165 Hz refresh Rate, Slim Bezel Design with HDMI USB Ergonomic EyeCare Technology Pros: -Vivid colors from the IPS panel (compared to a TN panel, specifically the Asus VG248QE) -165Hz is great for gaming IF your video card can put out that kind of refresh rate. -Full range G-Sync from 30-165 fsp (compared to it's free sync equivalent MG279Q with 30-90 FPS range) -G-sync turn on and off when it supposed to easily with no hassle (compared to MG279Q which I could not get to work with certain games namely BF4) -Quality build, looks and feels quality, very sturdy even when adjusting height, pivot, swivel etc. -Aesthetically pleasing to look at, aggressive styling yet look good with my some what understated professional look. -1440p is noticeably sharper and better looking than 1080p when the content is available. Most 4k YouTube videos are available in 1440p and video games will have the option to run in 1440p. Makes using windows and even viewing webpages appear more sharp and vivid. -2560x1440 gives more space for multitasking in window or more room for more buttons in MMO games or wider view in FPS games. -USB pass through handy for wireless headset and keyboard which don't get as good of reception plugged into the back of PC tower. -Slim bezel and flush screen make the image on the screen appear as though it's sort of floating there and look someone what magical or futuristic compared to older screens with larger bezels. -No gloss! Textured plastic stays clean and looks good all the time. Cons: -Price, this monitor is expensive but not unreasonable for what you get when compared to other monitors, you get what you pay for. -Red ROG logo is not RGB so I turn it off as red doesn't go with my PC build or theme. -Red ROG logo goes into breathing mode when monitor is asleep instead of turning off... -Power LED is used as an indicator and so it changes from yellow, red, and white etc. but has no option to turn off the LED as the MG279Q had this feature which was nice. I don't need an LED to tell me if my monitor is on or off... -Does not allow you turn off the USB pass through when the monitor is asleep as the MG279Q did. -Most of the black plastic has a slightly gray appearance compared to other black peripherals on my desk. -My PC randomly recognized this as a new monitor. This causes windows to chime and a pop up in the lower right hand corner to display "New G-Sync monitor connected" and some times the built in speakers turn to default and sound stops going through my speakers or headset. Other Thoughts: -This monitor is amazing! I plan to keep it many many years. -IPS glow is present but only noticeable on very dark screens or when standing up and walking around looking at the monitor. -The IPS back light bleed is a non-issue as it not noticeable 95% of the time, when using windows or gaming during the day. It only is even noticeable when laying in bed watching Netflix late at night with the lights off and even though it's only visible during a completely black screen such as "insert commercial break here" or when the credits are running. Even then it's not that bad and is on par with other IPS screens I've owned in the past namely the Samsung TOC T260HD. It only makes the completely black screen seen some what grayish and glows from the back and just appears to be a normal side effect of the technology. You have to look for it it to notice it. After a few weeks you can't even see it even when looking for it really. -Before buying this monitor I bought the MG279Q to save $200 bucks but as I mentioned above I had issued with the freesync and my AMD R9 390. The MG279Q also was much more gray looking on my desk. The first one had 3 dead pixels in the same spot so RMAed it though Newegg which made the process extremely easy compared to attempting to do it through Asus. Thanks Newegg! The second one had a dead pixel too so I RMAed it for a credit and added 200 bucks to upgraded to this monitor. The first PG279Q came with a dead pixel so I RMAed it for a replacement as well. The 4th Asus monitor from new came from a warehouse in California, the first 3 came from Indianapolis(I live in Denver, CO), I don't konw if this had anything to do with it but it was finally the first Asus monitor from new egg with no dead pixels (I bought my VG248QE from Micro Center) Totally worth it! AFter more than a month of RMAing and waiting for FedEx to deliver and return my monitors I got the monitor of my dreams. For the extra $200 over the Asus MG279Q you get 21 more Hz refresh rate, better aesthetics, 75 extra Hz of variable refresh rate. G-sync technology which in my experience using a both GTX 970 then later a 1070, was much easier and more seamless. -165Hz in Windows (MG279Q defaulted to 59Hz in Windows for some reason) -I use this with the red ROG LED turned off. -This is a really much better value than the MG279Q. -BeautifulRead full review

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