Note: a G-sync model is also planned in the near future, the Predator X34 as it will now be known, not the XR341CKA as previously thought. It is largely the same screen, but will feature a G-sync module instead of AMD FreeSync being supported. Specs and features have yet to be finalised, but from what we know at the moment It will offer more limited connectivity with only DisplayPort and HDMI 1.4 expected. The Picture in Picture, Picture by Picture and Daisy Changing options will not be available. However it will feature an ULMB strobe backlight (Ultra Low Motion Blur) mode as part of the G-sync module for blur reduction benefits.
We will hopefully have chance to have a look at the Predator X34 at some point although most of the performance should be identical to the model reviewed here. It is being provided as a more suitable option for NVIDIA users. Retail price is likely to be a little higher though given the additional cost of the G-sync module.
Spec wise both versions offer a 34" ultra-wide screen size with 21:9 aspect ratio and a curved screen format. They are based on IPS panel technology and given we are only aware of LG.Display producing IPS-type panels in this sector, they are likely to be AH-IPS from LG.Display. The screens have a 3440 x 1440 resolution and support refresh rates up to 100Hz.
Could be DP 1.3, as it's suppose to be available in actual hardware around Q2/Q3. Didn't I read something about NVIDIA coming out with a new G-Sync module? It could also be a multiple input display like like the Dell 5K. Dual G-Sync 1.2 inputs?
I'm heading off to pick up a used LG 34UM95 soon but holy crap. This is just the most epic gaming monitor out there. I guess I'm going to use the LG for a year or 2 until this beast releases. Acer is absolutely on fire.
I'm going to speculate that the pricing will probably be $1500+ as the current crop curved screens are $1200-1300.
This is the real next gen. PC has finally shed off the old 1080p 60hz skin and moved mainstream into glorious Ultra high refresh, 1440p + 4k and wider aspect ratios.
glad these releases are giving pc gamers more of what they have been asking for.
WOW terrible backlight bleed, crap IPS glow, ripoff G-Sync and dead pixels in 21:9 format with 3440x1440 resolution and for only 1000+ USD.
I was waiting for something like this since 2000.
I seem to be the only one who doesn't really see how this can happen over the current DisplayPort spec being used in today's GPUs. Unless you'll need to reduce resolution to attain the 144Hz spec.
WOW terrible backlight bleed, crap IPS glow, ripoff G-Sync and dead pixels in 21:9 format with 3440x1440 resolution and for only 1000+ USD.
I was waiting for something like this since 2000.
In the models they've exhibited thus far, there is significant bleed...IPS glow was kind of crappy -- Whether or not he was being serious; nail meet head.
Will it continue for launch? More than likely not but, it was noted in the prototypes...
WOW terrible backlight bleed, crap IPS glow, ripoff G-Sync and dead pixels in 21:9 format with 3440x1440 resolution and for only 1000+ USD.
I was waiting for something like this since 2000.
The current G-Sync module is DP1.2, this monitor's resolution and refresh require DP1.3, which means there is most likely a new version of G-Sync module available that uses DP1.3
In the models they've exhibited thus far, there is significant bleed...IPS glow was kind of crappy -- Whether or not he was being serious; nail meet head.
Will it continue for launch? More than likely not but, it was noted in the prototypes...
Well the only 34" 21:9 monitors released thus far were all using the LG panels. How exactly do you know this monitor will have those problems if the panel type isn't even specified.
And considering is marketed as a gaming monitor it won't be anything close to the 34" 21:9 LG panels.
Well the only 34" 21:9 monitors released thus far were all using the LG panels. How exactly do you know this monitor will have those problems if the panel type isn't even specified.
And considering is marketed as a gaming monitor it won't be anything close to the 34" 21:9 LG panels.
Prototypes are already in the wild -- My knowledge isn't first hand as I skipped CES but, the scuttlebutt is that not only was one at CES but, it had some serious issues.
Again, will these issues exist at launch? Most likely no...But, are they currently production issues? Yes.
Remember the CRVDs? - Still have one of those babies in my basement.
that's only about 15 to 20% less pixels per second than 4K 120 hz. It's so close I can smell it.
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