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[Fuzilla] BenQ and Viewsonic FreeSync monitors in time for holidays

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Seriously, whoever makes a 4K 32 inch monitor with good color reproduction and G-Sync / Adaptive Sync is going to take my money.

Even if nvidia's 900 series doesn't support displayport 1.2a, i can't imagine the next generation won't support that standard. I'd totally buy a G-Sync monitor if they came out in 32 inch 4k variants.
 
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Come on! No 1080p A-sync monitors?!?

Some of us wont settle for anything less than all-ultra and minimum 60 fps. That's pretty hard to do above 1080p unless you have multiple high-end cards. I like to run a single top-end card for the smoothest possible frametimes, I just want a 1080p that can adaptively sync with good color production. Unfortunately the only one that comes to mind right now is the BenQ XL2420G and it costs a ridiculous $600.
 
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Thats cool and all, but has anyone actually seen one in action yet? I'd really like to know how it stacks up to Gsync which I have seen and really enjoyed.
 
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Originally Posted by zealord View Post

144hz WQHD FreeSync sounds really good
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Only if they could strobe :/(which only matters for 3D use or ULMB/Lightboost).

It would be nice to see more high refresh rate 1440p monitors though like the article states! Between the Korean monitors(Xstar, QNIX), Overlord, and the Swift (probably missed some others) but we basically need more well known manufacturers like BenQ, Phillips, etc. to hopefully lower prices. Or at least give us more choices in the WQHD area. But it's going to be good for those who waited and wanted a new monitor, I couldn't wait, being on 1080p for a month or two was burning my eyes lol
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Originally Posted by PostalTwinkie View Post

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If BenQ drops one before Christmas, and FreeSync works as well as G-Sync, I wonder if Asus will adjust the Swift pricing a little.
Doubt it, different market segments. Besides, Nvidia's high end market is accustomed to paying a premium
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Originally Posted by Slomo4shO View Post

Doubt it, different market segments. Besides, Nvidia's high end market is accustomed to paying a premium
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Different market segments, really? They are targeting the exact same market, products rarely compete on such a direct level as G-Sync and F-Sync. Again, assuming F-Sync actually works anywhere to the same level as G-Sync.
 
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Originally Posted by PostalTwinkie View Post

Different market segments, really? They are targeting the exact same market, products rarely compete on such a direct level as G-Sync and F-Sync. Again, assuming F-Sync actually works anywhere to the same level as G-Sync.
Are you really telling me that someone with a high end Nvidia card in their rig would consider a FreeSync display or that someone with a high end AMD card would consider G-Sync if both features prove to be very similar? Wouldn't it be the case that the display tech choice would then depend on the GPU you purchase and not the other way around...
 
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Originally Posted by PostalTwinkie View Post

Different market segments, really? They are targeting the exact same market, products rarely compete on such a direct level as G-Sync and F-Sync. Again, assuming F-Sync actually works anywhere to the same level as G-Sync.
I doubt Asus will lower prices on the Swift, and I think we still have supply issues in some cases regarding that monitor which only adds to the artificial layer creating the price. Even the VG248QE has gone up in price somehow, the sale prices for $220 are what I paid for it last September..Kinda wish I didn't buy this Acer 2560x1080p monitor now, wouldn't mind having FreeSync capabilities even though I'm not sure if I would utilize it right away.
 
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Looks like it will be time to replace this Q270B soon, I hope someone releases a 144Hz VA panel with either G-Sync or FreeSync, whether I go with either one depends on the performance of the tech, and also the 3XX series cards, and whatever Nvidia has tucked under their sleeve....exciting times ahead!
 
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Originally Posted by Slomo4shO View Post

Are you really telling me that someone with a high end Nvidia card in their rig would consider a FreeSync display or that someone with a high end AMD card would consider G-Sync if both features prove to be very similar? Wouldn't it be the case that the display tech choice would then depend on the GPU you purchase and not the other way around...
Why do you think the absolute highest end of both those user groups is are the only ones interested in this? G-Sync and F-Sync are both actually targeted at the much larger group of people that aren't high end rigs. People who struggle at 60 FPS, often dipping below that threshold. The wider audience for both these technologies is the middle of the road segment.
 
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Cant wait seeing as i have worst luck with swift to date its the worst launch in history for hardware. But wait and see if i gota return 3-5 times before i just take refund and buy a korean monitor. Leys hope there Quality Control arent todlers from third world so we dont gota prey for to panel lottery.
 
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Anyone remember this gem from June? I hope this is related and delivers since I've nearly been creaming for one for half a year now.

 
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Originally Posted by Syan48306 View Post

Seriously, whoever makes a 4K 32 inch monitor with good color reproduction and G-Sync / Adaptive Sync is going to take my money.

Even if nvidia's 900 series doesn't support displayport 1.2a, i can't imagine the next generation won't support that standard. I'd totally buy a G-Sync monitor if they came out in 32 inch 4k variants.
Samsung is launching their 31.5" 4K monitor which supports FreeSync in March 2015, it should have good colour reproduction as even their 4K TN panels have been pretty decent.
 
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It's getting old seeing Gsync talked about like it's the best thing ever when it's currently completely unusable for competitive players for the following reasons:

1) Altering refresh rate on the fly is the equivalent of having a gremlin raise and lower the mouse sensitivity slider up and down while you play, unless you can keep framerate pegged at a constant 144hz with no dips.

2) Gsync panels force you to use "GPU-No Scaling" mode, which has awful cursor movement and lag compared to "Display - No Scaling" mode.

I want a 144hz IPS panel, but don't want a Gsync panel due to these reasons.
 
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Originally Posted by r0ach View Post

It's getting old seeing Gsync talked about like it's the best thing ever when it's currently completely unusable for competitive players for the following reasons:

1) Altering refresh rate on the fly is the equivalent of having a gremlin raise and lower the mouse sensitivity slider up and down while you play, unless you can keep framerate pegged at a constant 144hz with no dips.

2) Gsync panels force you to use "GPU-No Scaling" mode, which has awful cursor movement and lag compared to "Display - No Scaling" mode.

I want a 144hz IPS panel, but don't want a Gsync panel due to these reasons.
G-Sync for campaign. ULMB mode for no blur fast-twitch competitive multiplayer.

I have doubt that these companies can get out these monitors before Christmas. If they miraculously do i suspect 3rd party companies will be charging a heafty premium. I hope im wrong so i can pick one up.
 
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Originally Posted by StrongForce View Post

Come on, release a 1600p 144hz- flicker free IPS-Type monitor, then I'd be like what they say, shut up and take my money.
Anybody paying attention knows that for competitive you use ULMB, most "competitive" games reach above Gsync's maximum 144hz refresh rate which causes the exact problem he talked about. Gsync is not intended for that application. I doubt this new version of refresh rate syncing will be any better at games that run 200+ fps.
 
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