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PG278Q ROG SWIFT Gaming Monitor – The Best Gaming Monitor – CES / COMPUTEX 2014

One of the most consistent questions I get asked is whether someone should pick a high refresh rate, low response monitor or a higher WQHD resolution monitor. This is a difficult question to answer as it depends on the individual and the experience they are looking to have. Unquestionably the increased image fidelity and overall detail in WQHD monitor is a game changing experience. It brings an even more immersive and rich experience to PC gaming and really helps to show why PC gaming leads all others when it comes to visual fidelity. Add on to that the increased desktop real estate and it is easy to see the benefits of a WQHD monitor. On the other hand the swift response and reduced lag you have from a high refresh, low response, low input lag monitor is something you have to experience to truly appreciate. Once you do, it is easy to understand how addictive the response and overall fluidity can be. Not to mention for die-hard gamers it can truly be a competitive edge during game-play. So which is a PC gamer to chose, which is the better PC monitor for gaming?

ASUS and its display division have been hard at work for last year and half designing and developing the most advanced gaming monitor we have ever designed and developed. The fruits of this time and effort are being unveiled at CES 2104.  The name of this new uber  end all be all monitor? The ASUS ROG SWIFT or PG278Q for those that like model numbers. To top it all off it carries the distinction of being the first ROG branded monitor. For those of you not aware ROG is ASUS’ gaming division focused on bringing the most innovative and performance oriented PC gaming products to the market. The new ROG SWIFT monitor lives up to ROG branding and heritage by offering a slew of cutting edge specs that are expertly implemented. This ensures superior levels of performance, fidelity and styling. Let’s look at some of the unique aspects of the ROG SWIFT Monitor and see why the ROG SWIFT monitor meets the criteria of being the best PC gaming monitor.

 It is the world first WQHD monitor ( 1440P – 2560×1440 ) with a 1ms response time. In addition it offers a 120+Hz refresh rate.

That is a whole lot to process but once processed you begin to realize these are some really impressive specifications. To achieve this ASUS had to specially develop the panel used in the design and development of the SWIFT monitor. Why? Because there was no panel on the market that met this criteria. This commitment to offering something unique and innovative shows the commitment ASUS and ROG bring to the passionate community of PC gamers who have been asking for such a display. As always though with this being an ASUS product and ROG branded the envelope had to be pushed further.

So how could this monitor get any better? NVIDIA G-SYNC that’s how!

For those of you who are not aware G-SYNC is a brand new cutting edge graphics and display link technology developed by NVIDIA. G-SYNC offers the most advanced and optimal method of communicating information from the GPU and its frame buffer to the monitor to ensure the best level of fluidity, response and overall synchronization.You can find more information on NVIDIA’s G-SYNC page. It is a game changer in how you will play and experience PC games.  For PC gamers utilizing NVIDIA’s GTX series graphics card they will truly have a next gen experience not only improving the fluidity of the game but ensuring a smoother and tear free game experience. There are even improvements to the clarity of imagery in game due to elimination of stutter and superior fluid drawing/rendering of the image. Combine this with the previously noted specifications and you can easily see how the SWIFT will be the PC gaming monitor to rule them all. As icing on the specification cake, the ROG SWIFT also fully supports 3D VISION for gamers looking to take advantage of NVIDIA’s impressive 3D implementation offering gamers another way to experience PC games as well as multimedia content whether it be Blu-Ray, photographs or online video.

In addition to offering NVIDIA 3D VISION support, the monitor will feature a new ULMB feature offering the same benefits of LIGHTBOOST only better!

Rounding out the SWIFT monitor are ROG aesthetics which are equally important. A clean and aggressive styling which takes ques from a wide range of stealth inspired ROG products like ROG G series laptops. The SWIFT features a super narrow 6mm bezel and a features a specially styled base the features trademark ROG red in the form of a red ring. The SWIFT also features design touches that further the experience  beyond that of pure specifications such as smart cable management, a 5 way easy adjust joystick to navigate the OSD and make monitor adjustments. Last but not least the SWIFT features an integrated USB 3.0 hub offering easy to access high speed connectivity.

Check out some of the pictures below and stay tuned to PCDIY for more information on the soon to come ROG SWIFT monitor.

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FAQ

How much will it cost?

MSRP is not finalized stay tuned. Currently projected $799.

Release date or time frame?

Estimated release date will be mid to late Q2/Q3 2014. Stay tuned for more information.

*Update as of 8/1/2014

ASUS North America is projecting availability in US channels  at the end of the month of August ( the week of the 25th )

Does it support VESA wall mounting?

Yes the PG278Q ROG SWIFT  fully supports VESA wall mount capability.

Does it offer any type of physical adjustment functionality?

The SWIFT is truly flexible offering full tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment.

How thin is the bezel?

The SWIFT features a 6mm ultra narrow size bezels.  This makes it an excellent choice for users considering multi monitor setups.

I have an AMD graphics card can I still benefit from upgrading to the SWIFT?

While AMD graphics do not currently support G-SYNC technology and as such can not leverage this exciting cutting edge feature AMD RADEON graphics cards readily support high refresh rates and high resolutions. AMD PC gamers can still experience an outstanding high fidelity, low latency and swift response from the PG278Q.

I am concerned about PWM flicker, does the SWIFT use PWM to control the backlight?

The SWIFT has a specialized implementation offering great flicker free performance under normal operation mode. It utilizes DC – Direct Control for backlight control to achieve this. Under ULMB operation it utilizes a  a form PWM operation to offer backlight strobing for gamers wanting this type of functionality

What type of panel does the ROG SWIFT use?

The SWIFT features a newly developed high quality and ultra high performance native 8bit TN panel. This considerably improves on the overall quality of the panel especially when compared to majority of TN monitors based on 6 bit or 8 bit panles featuring frc & dithering.

Does the SWIFT support NVIDIA 3D VISION?

Yes 3D VISION is fully supported and can operate up to its native 2560×1440 resolution at 120Hz. A separate emitter and glasses are required as they do not come with the montior.

Detailed Specifications and Gallery

ROG SWIFT PG278Q

•       Display: 27-inch WQHD 2560 × 1440 (16:9)
•       Narrow 6mm bezel designed for multi-monitor setups
•       Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
•       Brightness: 350cd/m²
•       Display Colors: 16.7M
•       Refresh Rate: Over 120 Hz
•       Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
•       Connectivity: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports
•       Stand Adjustments: tilt (+20° ~ -5°), swivel (+60° ~ -60°), pivot (90° clockwise), height adjustment (0 ~ 120mm)
•       VESA-wall mountable (100 × 100mm)
•       Special ASUS Features: GamePlus and 5-way joystick OSD navigation

 

 

 

778 Responses to "PG278Q ROG SWIFT Gaming Monitor – The Best Gaming Monitor – CES / COMPUTEX 2014"

  1. nashathedog
    nashathedog 10 months ago .Reply

    And we have a winner…..

  2. Steve
    Steve 10 months ago .Reply

    I’ve been in the market for a new monitor for a while and I had yet to find a 27″ 1440p 120Hz option that didn’t require overclocking. I was on the verge of settling for one of the ones from Overlord. Enter Swift. A commercially available option that doesn’t require an overclock, and comes neatly packaged from my favorite brand for gaming complete with lights and ROG logos, I’m sold. Sign me up for two please.

    • JJ
      JJ 10 months ago .Reply

      That is fantastic. We have been hard at work for the design and development of the SWIFT and it is great it is being announced at a time where it fits your needs and wants!

      • ROBERT PARLOV
        ROBERT PARLOV 3 months ago .Reply

        hey JJ is there an exact date for the PG278Q monitor

        • Kronvict
          Kronvict 2 months ago .Reply

          I got mine at frys in Las Vegas yesterday so they are pretty much out now. My guess is for online retailers to have em ready starting tomorrow into the week.

          • chizow
            chizow 2 months ago .

            Man, that’s awesome, really lucky there. I think your Fry’s probably just broke the Street Date, but hey who’s complaining? :D

            I think Aug 26th is the official street date, expect etailers/retailers to start selling them then, maybe tomorrow at the earliest.

            How do you like it btw? I’m definitely placing my order as soon as Newegg lists them provided it doesn’t sell out.

  3. Smaali Yesser
    Smaali Yesser 10 months ago .Reply

    Are this a 3d screen ??? and how money ???????

    • JJ
      JJ 10 months ago .Reply

      Not sure what you mean can you clarify?

      • Steven Fischer
        Steven Fischer 9 months ago .Reply

        Does it support Nivida 3D or does it support native 3D function is what i believe he is asking JJ. I know it has some nice features but for 799.99 USD I would have to hope it does support 3D Movies/Games

        • Steven Fischer
          Steven Fischer 9 months ago .Reply

          OH just noiced the answer to that question, Smaali Yesser. Yes this is a 3D screen, rather display and it its cost is est. 799.99 USD

      • ROBERT PARLOV
        ROBERT PARLOV 2 months ago .Reply

        hey jj any word on the exact release date on this monitor yet

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Yes it supports 3D VISION. The MSRP is currently projected at $799.

  4. firas
    firas 10 months ago .Reply

    Is it a TN panel?

    • JJ
      JJ 10 months ago .Reply

      It is a specially developed TN panel offering comparable performance to an eIPS display in regards to color accuracy, image quality and black reproduction. Overall I feel most enthusiasts and gamers will not have any issues with quality of the display as it equals and excels compared to our current range of VG monitors which have garnered consistently positive feedback from a diverse range of gamers.

  5. silentcid
    silentcid 10 months ago .Reply

    Why the TN and not one of your guys’ VA monitors that had the refresh rate of 144?

    • JJ
      JJ 10 months ago .Reply

      A number of aspects including the need to have 2560×1440 resolution. Additionally VA has issues with consistently of response time and has to be heavily overdriven to reach sub 5ms response times. Overall this panel offer the most flexibility and best performance across all the specifications we were targeting.

  6. Kronvict
    Kronvict 10 months ago .Reply

    Will there be a preorder option available via etailers like newegg? I don’t wanna miss out on this monitor as soon as it’s available to purchase.

    • Rian
      Rian 9 months ago .Reply

      I keep checking for a pre order but haven’t found one yet. I agree this is a day one or before purchase if possible

  7. Ignignokt
    Ignignokt 10 months ago .Reply

    Will there be a glossy and/or anti-glare version. I think I am in the minority with my preference for glossy.

    • Chris K.
      Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

      I read somehwere that it was gloss, but after watching a few videos and seeing more pics it indeed is a matte finish, i apologize.

      • JJ
        JJ 9 months ago .Reply

        Where did you read this? We have communicated the monitor features a AG Polarizer. Overall we have taken into consideration some users who are bothered by the AG polarizer and feel we have a balance that does not reduce clarity or add hatching but overall provides the benefits of AG while maintaining clarity. Ultimately this will always have some degree of personal bias but we are striving to find something that aligns with the preference of the majority of our community.

        • Chris K.
          Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

          I read it in a recent article but I can’t seem to find it. I know that you guys have released non-AG polarizer monitors in the past, did they receive poor sales and negative feedback from customers that made you guys feel like having the polarizer is necessary to satisfy everyone? Also at the current price-point of this monitor it isn’t going to be within reach of that many people in comparison to your 200-300$ 1080p panels which are definitely accessible to a much wider market. I would gladly pay more than the current 799$ msrp for a non ag-coated model. This is a gaming oriented monitor, and people are going to be playing their games on it in low-light conditions in order to get the best experience anyways. My VG248QE is absolutely phenomal but i would say the thing that bothers me the most about it is that i can visibly see the grainy texture of the adhesive that is on the VG polarizer. I’m just saying many people are unhappy with the fact that this panel is TN, and if they knew it had a glass finish it would be that much more of compelling/ attractive purchase compared to a IPS/PLS1440p panel that doesnt have G-SYNC/ ~ 8ms response time/ 60hz.

          • JJ
            JJ 9 months ago .

            This panel is not targeted at standard entry users targeting sub 300 dollars monitors. As such it does not make for a comparison. With that noted, the feedback that some IPS enthusiasts are not satisfied with panel being TN is a reality of the panel technology and the performance & specifications available for corresponding panels on the market. We pushed to provide the best possible experience possible in developing a panel that did not exist and carefully considered multiple aspects in the design and develop ( many specifically in relation to pc enthusiasts and pc gamers ). Some of these points are that most TN panels are only 6bit color performance or 6bit + frc / dithering. The ROG SWIFT is a native 8 bit panel. While this will not compete with IPS or PLS in regards to there 8bit performance, it still offers a considerably improved experience compared to the majority of current TN panels. This among many other factors shows the commitment to provide a panel that meets the realistic needs and wants of the community while also ensuring the specifications needed for this monitor could be met. Ultimately if a user still wants the absolute best in color fidelity, accuracy and viewing angle they will stay or get a IPS/PLS display but at the disadvantage of not having the performance specifications offered on TN based monitors. This is nature of the panel technology now. With that noted we are excited and committed to continuing to collect feedback from the community and our users and looking to see how we can further bridge the benefits of IPS/PLS and TN panels in a single monitor.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      The monitor comes with a AG Polarizer. it is not a glossy.

  8. madara
    madara 10 months ago .Reply

    Why no making the same monitor with 240hz

    • Chris K.
      Chris K. 10 months ago .Reply

      240hz is a ridiculous refresh rate that would be pointless. Also the reason why this particular monitor has a refresh of 120hz is for 3d capabilites, and G-SYNC which will replicate the buttery smoothness of 80-120 fps gaming on a 120hz panel at much lower framerates of 40-60 fps but with the additional benefit of zero ghosting,lag and tearing.

      • Steven Fischer
        Steven Fischer 9 months ago .Reply

        from what i herd 3d divides the refresh rate between 2 eyes so for each eye to experience 120 Hz it has to be 240Hz, if what i herd is true then it would not be pointless :)

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          NVIDIA 3D VISION supports full 3D in 1080P http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-3d-vision2-wireless-glasses-kit-us.html

        • Chris K.
          Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

          3D is a dead technology that nobody wants anyways :P

          • JJ
            JJ 9 months ago .

            We actually have a solid mix of users who appreciate it whether it be gaming, movies or appreciate the benefits of other technology offered as part of 3D such as previous users using LIGHTBOOST from 3D for backlight strobing.

          • Rian
            Rian 9 months ago .

            Yeah I have the glasses and emitter and NEVER use them, but don’t take my light boost or I will cut you

          • Chris
            Chris 9 months ago .

            3D is not a dead tech, u obviously have no idea how to set it up correctly, i am onto my 2nd set of triple asus 3D moniters an this new moniter will be my third set when it releases, 3D is amazing on the pc :)

        • HyperMatrix
          HyperMatrix 9 months ago .Reply

          Not entirely correct. Each eye sees 1 frame at a time. So within a span of 1 second, each eye sees 60 images, one right after the other, meaning a total of 120 sequential frames a second so you get the smoothness you’d normally get from 2D at 120Hz.

          • Santa
            Santa 5 months ago .

            SO, if you isolate your eyes… each to look at a different 60hz monitor you fill feel like you are watching 120hz?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      It is not currently possible with existing display technology / panels. There is a possibility of exceeding 144Hz refresh rates but the yield / consistently would be very poor and other factors get influenced in regards to the panels performance/

      • Chris K.
        Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

        Oh there is no denying that 3D still has a following, what i meant was it’s popularity has most definitely died down since it has released. Companies no longer advertise 3D as a staple feature like they used too, and people seem to be more intrigued by higher resolution solutions. Even you guys have removed the integrated 3D vision module from your monitors because customers didnt like paying additional $ for something they didnt want and were more interested in the high refresh rate/ lightboost strobing capabilities for a smoother 2d gaming experience.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      240Hz is not currently possible with due to panel yield and other specification limitations.

      • keith roll
        keith roll 9 months ago .Reply

        I have always wondered why you couldnt get 120-240hz or higher and nobody has said why. Laziness of manufacturers? Or guys at the top of the company giving people stuff that looks good on a product box but not stuff gamers would really want. Good color, 120hz, low ghosting, low input lag, low motion blur(messing with lightboost!), 1440p/4k in a monitor/tv without all the overpriced, over hyped stuff like ‘smart’ tv that jack up the prices for stuff i and many people would never use(smart tv YouTube? i dont think so). But panel yield on the other hand makes sense. With CPU’s and GPU’s you can use the not quite good enough parts for cheap parts right? Well not so much for a monitor. Dead pixels suck. Also my ASUS MK341h series monitor and my SABORTOOTH p67 are 2 of the best purchases i have made in a long time.

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          I have always wondered why you couldn’t get 120-240hz or higher and nobody has said why. This is actually pretty is to answer in that is not technically possible with current panel technology. There may be the possibility of over driving the monitor and some situations reaching much higher refresh rates but the yield and consistency does not exist on a scale for feasible mass production. Additionally when aggressively over driving panels or forcing higher performance that it is rated for it can yield unwanted artifacts or impact color fidelity and saturation among a number of other factors. It can also affect the flexibility of the panel to perform certain functions. There is also the matter of co dependency of other elements in the panel or display chain needing to support it ( such as the display connection supporting the increased bandwidth or the GPU being able to support that refresh rate ). Overall advancements in this respect require multiple other advancements to be usable along and sustainable, form a production stand point. You can rest assured as technology allows for progress to made it is being pushed but sometimes not at the rate of what everyone wants especially if exists outside the scope of the majority of users. Thankfully the range of products and consumer base is diverse enough many times niche product development can be introduce to help satisfy the needs of individuals wanting cutting edge hardware / products.

  9. RAYDEN
    RAYDEN 10 months ago .Reply

    Does the PG278Q have PWM?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Depends on the operating mode for primary functionality it operates in Direct Control as opposed to PWM. For UMLB operation it is a suto PWM operation to control the backlight. More information on that mode will be release later on.

      • Sam B.
        Sam B. 5 months ago .Reply

        Hey JJ, is it possible to run ULMB alongside G-Sync?

  10. Chris K.
    Chris K. 10 months ago .Reply

    I honestly was not expecting to be upgrading from my VG248QE monitor anytime soon, and this all new WQHD ROG panel has completely changed my mind. When you guys say “No Limits” you really mean it. I would also like to add how awesome it was of you guys to give this monitor a glass finish and not the typical matte screen we see on the majority of monitors on the market today. Not only is the color reproduction comprable to an e-ips panel like JJ has said in multiple interviews but the fact that its glass is going to beat out a similiarly tuned TN panel that has a matte finish by landslide in terms of true to life colors. Again i would like to thank the ROG team that mustve put countless hours into making this thing as Perfect as a gaming monitor can get. I will be picking one up as soon as it launches :)

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      The ROG SWIFT monitor features a AG Polarizer. After having some hands on time with it is clear and sharp and overall do see users needing to be concern of sometimes some AG causing blurring or cross hatching or overall degrading elements of the picture.

      To be clear it is not a “glossy display”.

      • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
        La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 9 months ago .Reply

        All LCD screens have 2 polarizers, one horizontal and one vertical. Glossy screens have polarizers but without the AG film laid over it.

        So when you are saying “AG Polarizer” do you mean a polarizer that has an Anti-Glare film laid on top of it?

        Also I must reiterate another question asked here:

        Does this display run in MST mode in order for it produce 1440p at 120hz?

  11. CoD511
    CoD511 9 months ago .Reply

    Echoing the PWM question here, also wondering what availability will be like outside of the US? In particular, Australia here.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Depends on the operating mode for primary functionality it operates in Direct Control as opposed to PWM. For UMLB operation it is a suto PWM operation to control the backlight. More information on that mode will be release later on.

      • CoD511
        CoD511 9 months ago .Reply

        Sounds good to me, I’m sold if availability permits :)

  12. Mikey
    Mikey 9 months ago .Reply

    Is there somewhere I can pre-order this?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Not yet. As more information becomes available we will release it.

  13. The_Blue_Scholar
    The_Blue_Scholar 9 months ago .Reply

    JJ,

    Does this display run in MST mode with dual TCon’s or has Nvidia found a way with their new G-Sync board to combine all 4-lanes of DP 1.2?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      What question?

      • The_Blue_Scholar
        The_Blue_Scholar 9 months ago .Reply

        Simple question, does the display need to run in MST mode in order for it run in 2560×1440 at 120 hertz refresh rate?

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          The ROG SWIFT can operate at 1440P ( 2560×1440 resolution and 120Hz ) without the need to be in MST operating mode.

          • The_Blue_Scholar
            The_Blue_Scholar 9 months ago .

            Thanks JJ that is good to know.

  14. George
    George 9 months ago .Reply

    After approximately 11 years of using a CRT-monitor at home (for web/graphical design & ofcourse gaming), this year I finally decided to bite the bullet and go for a new monitor. Mostly because my CRT is beginning so show its age and the extra screen estate would be more then welcome.

    This monitor sounds like a sweet dream come true to my gamer heart: 27″ 1440p, 1ms, Gsync, a nice design, 120Hz … if only it was using an IPS/PLS-panel or some sort so I could combine my 2 interests :'(

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback and great time to finally upgrade to a newer monitor. As to being IPS or PLS due tot he limitations of panel specification and performance this is currently not possible. Ultimately depending on your needs though there should be a monitor that offers you a solid upgrade experience compared to your current CRT.

      • George
        George 9 months ago .Reply

        Thanks for your reply JJ, appreciate it. Indeed, I understand that given the current display-technologies and their specifications/limitations, it is unfortunately impossible to produce what I wish for. I only hoped that by the time I needed to upgrade, a breakthrough would have occured that made all of that possible. :)

        Nevertheless, I’m sure when that time comes, Asus will awe us once again with a beautiful product.

        Keep up the good work.

  15. Chris K.
    Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

    Here’s also an example of how much ag film is truly compromising on a display – http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1745896

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      We are aware of some users who do not like any type of AG polarizer but as of now the consensus is pretty clear in the feedback that has been collected. That being noted if we see enough feedback from a wide range of our users and potential customers that they would prefer different options this is something we will consider. With that noted the PC community is the most extreme it is pursuit of PCDIY monitor modification is a perfect example of this but does not represent the majority of users currently. Additionally we have to consider multiple factors such as environment and placement of a monitor and what would the experience be for a wide range of users. Thank you for the feedback.

      • HyperMatrix
        HyperMatrix 9 months ago .Reply

        JJ, it’s a bigger issue than that. As someone who helped launch the first 1440p 120Hz displays, I can tell you that enthusiasts…the ones with the money to put together rigs capable of taking advantage of this resolution, as a majority they want glossy monitors.

        This monitor would be perfect and would have a lot of existing Yamakasi Catleap 2B Extreme and Overlord Tempest owners switching over if it weren’t for 2 things. Firstly…it’s a TN display. It’s upsetting. But that can be considered a tradeoff. Lose image quality in exchange for faster response time. However…going from a Glossy IPS, to a Matte TN, is a no-go.

        My recommendation would be to do a limited run of Glossy models, and sell them directly through your website or through selected partners. That way you satisfy both camps. Do your standard Matte to the mass market, but leave the option of Glossy for enthusiasts, even if it’s available through fewer channels.

        If you don’t do this, then you’re going to limit your sales, while allowing the opportunity for a competitor to one up you. When I first heard about this monitor, I was going to recommend it as the best monitor to buy for gamers through 120Hz.Net. However, as it stands I can’t make that recommendation. Nor can I even purchase the monitor. Lack of a glossy option is a mistake. This product is targeting a Niche market. Yet you’re not exactly catering to it. I hope you change your mind before launch and add Glossy as an option. Because as it stands, TN + Matte = No Buy.

        – HyperMatrix

        • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
          La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 9 months ago .Reply

          I must say that there is next to no one in the enthusiast market that wants a matte screen/AG polarized screen. NO ONE. It’s a huge failure in the PR department to try to convince us (enthusiasts) other wise and claiming that “feedback” was taken from places like [H]ardOCP and the like because there is ABSOLUTELY NOT an overwhelming demand for Matte screens there. I can assure you.

          What a disappointment.

          • JJ
            JJ 9 months ago .

            Based on the feedback of ownser of IPS/PLS and TN panels we have produced the majority of users have not had negative feedback about the Polarizer used ( and generally are not even aware of it ). There are users that are more sensitive and have feedback about ( and this is not limited to ASUS ).It is important to also understand the experience of the AG Polarizer is also based on the combination of panel user and AG Polarizer ( which can vary as there is no specific or consistent type of AG Polarizer ). All in all this something specific to users and does not have a consistently present level of feedback across the majority of users. This similar to how many users are not bothered by PWM flicker but there are some users very sensitive to it. As a whole feedback on the current type of AG Polarizers has been solid with minimal negative feedback.

            There is also the reality there are use who are concer about the various aspects of glossy panels being more reflective, prone to fingerprinting and smudging as well. Glass also has the potential to have dust, debris, dander break through the seal and bother users as well. Ultimately not display is perfect. Our goal is to ensure we collect an extensive level of feedback in the respective segment the product will be provided and try to find the best balance to meeting the needs and wants of that group.

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          Thank you for your feedback but there are multiple points to consider. As already detailed the performance and quality of this TN panel is superior to previous panels especially in the fact that it is a native 8 bit panel. As noted previously will this mean it is comparable to IPS or PLS no but for users who want the set of specifications offered on The ROG SWIFT TN is the only current technology that can offer this performance. As to comments on other monitors IPS monitors collectively as a while have been with AG Polarizer ( of varying degrees ) with most users being satisfied but in some panel configurations and some implementations of the AG Polarizer some not being satisfied. From a volume perspective that quantity of user transitioning form those other monitors is very small and not representative of the majority of the market. Appreciate your feedback and we will continue to monitor feedback from our entire community and users.

          As to your recommendation of running concurrent models this is complicated as it requires double the investment in the initial design and development and validation. As such it is not a realistic approach. As of now the SWIFT will come with AG Polarizer that i feel confident the majority of users / gamers will be satisfied with. We will continue to monitor feedback though and consider other options for monitors in design and develop for the future. Hopefully you can understand the feedback provided while understandably your may have a different opinion. This topic has been detailed multiple times already and as such will not be further detailed. If you have additional feedback please submit it to PCDIY@ASUS.COM

  16. wheelsup
    wheelsup 9 months ago .Reply

    I agree with Chris K. I’d happily part with $999 USD for this monitor as a glass/gloss/semi-gloss instead of matte.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. If we continue to get consistent high volume feedback we will of course consider it for future monitor designs.

      • Chris K.
        Chris K. 9 months ago .Reply

        I appreciate everything you had to say in response to my comments. Your long, detailed and fleshed out responses truly show that you do care about the customers feedback and want to make things as clear and understandable about your products as possible. Also since you said if you guys get enough inquiries about offering non-ag panels in the future maybe start a poll somewhere or say something in your next pc diy question corner video and see what the majority of people prefer. I’d loove to see a 4K ROG Swift in the future that comes in the two flavors of gloss & matte.

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          Thank you for your openness and consideration of the feedback I provided. You can rest assured we will be active at continuing to collect as much feedback as possible from the community as a whole and our users on what products and more specifically what monitors and what type of monitors they would like to see. Additionally we will continue to try and put out as much information as possible to help temper that feedback with the reality of what is possible and how it can impact a product.

          • Rian
            Rian 9 months ago .

            JJ just reading through your responses here, number one, thanks for taking the time to listen and respond.

            Number two, I would gladly pay more for a glossy or non ag model, and 4k 120hz glossy I would pay over 2

          • JJ
            JJ 9 months ago .

            Thanks Rian appreciate the feedback.There is only two options AG or Glossy and technically Glossy with Glass. AG can have variations which also should be consider as it be quite noticeable or can be almost not noticeable and for most users not directly impactful to there day and in a day out experience. We working to find the best balance possible outside of switching to a glossy panel which would also have its negatives.

          • Jesse
            Jesse 5 months ago .

            I consider myself to be a computer enthusiast and i am aware of the glossy finish drawbacks. I own a PB278Q 1440p monitor and the matte finish does not bother me at all. And i am coming from a gloss finish display…
            The ROG Swift is likely going to perform so well, users are not even going to consider the alternative. Great replies, JJ, your concern and consideration of users opinions is definitely most appreciated..

          • JJ
            JJ 5 months ago .

            Thanks for feedback it is important from all perspectives.

          • balbosha
            balbosha 2 months ago .

            I would also pay for the glossy finish, sad that manufacturers assume most people want matte when its just that manufacturers are shoving it down our throats and not giving the option for glossy.

          • JJ
            JJ 2 months ago .

            Thank you for the feedback. As previously noted the design consideration of utilizing a AG polarizer was based on feedback and response from our current range of VG series gaming monitors. While we have collected feedback from users who would like glossy or semi glossy we have equally received feedback on the continued use of an AG polarizer. In this respect the AG coating is very dependent on usage and environment. We will continue to collect feedback from the community and users regarding this.

          • chizow
            chizow 2 months ago .

            JJ I know you’ve caught some flak for your postings here, but some people like myself appreciate the input you’ve given here even if it hasn’t turned out to be exactly accurate through no fault of your own. I know there are things outside of your control and you were giving the most recent info to the best of your knowledge, so thank you for that.

            Will you be letting us know when these ROG Swifts will be available for purchase in the US? Are they under embargo until a certain date or are retailers free to release them as they receive them? This would save me the hassle of spam-checking Newegg daily, as I have read in some reviews the Swift is scheduled for release on August 28th in the US.

            Any insight is appreciated, as usual, and if it is off by a few days you won’t get any undue animosity from me. ;)

      • Chris
        Chris 9 months ago .Reply

        Can you please make the bezel ultra thin as i want 3 of these, I had 3 Asus vg236h 3D moniters which were superb, I now own 3 Asus vg278he 144hz 3D moniters, If some1 can let me know as soon as these will be available for order that would be great thanks.

        • JJ
          JJ 8 months ago .Reply

          The bezel is already very thin 6mm. Overall pretty much one of the thinnest bezels I have seen on a gaming focused monitor.

          • Benjamin
            Benjamin 7 months ago .

            Will the swift have a pass through for the display port, or will you need three separate graphics cards to run three of these monitors together? I have seen display port hubs out there that only support 5760 x1080 resolution, which if I’m correct they wont support these monitors. I would love to have three of these bad boys on my desk, and I just wanted to plan ahead accordingly.

          • JJ
            JJ 7 months ago .

            There is no display port pass through. You will need to have a GPU for each display output. As to a DP hub we are currently undergoing validation to test for interoprability and compatibility.

  17. Kenton
    Kenton 9 months ago .Reply

    JJ,
    First timer on PCDIY here. I have been in the process of a major overhaul on my system these last few months and like most, have done an exorbitant amount of research. First, let me thank you for your outstanding videos on the comparison of the Rampage 4 black & Rampage 4 extreme, the Raidr, and the Hybrid Thermal Solution Water-cooling PC Demo. I believe that I have learned much from those videos. Not only about the products, but has expanded my general PC knowledge as well. It is directly because of those videos that I will purchase the “Raidr” and “koolance” systems, after I purchase the “Rampage IV Black edition”.
    Additionally, I am convinced that the “PG278Q ROG SWIFT” will be the best monitor to upgrade to as soon as it is for sale. I recently watched a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-349WgqUxU) where “Nick” said that this will be available in April. Of course I would like to buy it as soon as possible. My question is: what vendor will have it available for sale in April? Thanks!

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Welcome to the PCDIY Brotherhood! Thank you as well for the kudos it is sincerely appreciated. In regards to the ROG SWIFT we are hoping to release it before the end of Q1 but do not have a hard date as of now. Stay tuned for more information.

  18. Dimitris
    Dimitris 9 months ago .Reply

    Something similar but at 24 inch display JJ? And a more appealing price if possible…

  19. PC.Gamer
    PC.Gamer 9 months ago .Reply

    Just about jumped out of my seat and threw my wallet at the screen in glee that manufacturers are finally pulling their fingers out and delivering high DPI monitors with decent refresh rates, however I very quickly stowed my wallet away after learning that the SWIFT is shipping with a matte AG film. If a semi-gloss or gloss version were made available I would be very happy to pay a premium for such a model.

  20. The_Blue_Scholar
    The_Blue_Scholar 9 months ago .Reply

    I see you guys have been censoring and removing posts that have negative feedback concerning the matte screen.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Previous commentary regarding your feedback on AG Polarizer and your desired preference have been maintained. Additional redundancy commentary from the same individuals will be remove to keep consistency in the thread. As noted previously should you have additional feedback please feel free to send it to PCDIY@ASUS.COM

      • Matches_Malone
        Matches_Malone 9 months ago .Reply

        JJ,

        I’ve been reading up about this monitor and peering in here from time to time and have noticed somethings and thought I’d give my 2 cents on the matter and act as a proponent if you will to certain concerns, so hear me out.

        Some of your statements have also been edited oddly this one in particular:

        “To clarify it is not a glass finish or coating or screen. The monitor features a AG Polarizer. After having some hands on time with it is clear and sharp and overall do see users needing to be concern of sometimes some AG causing blurring or cross hatching or overall degrading elements of the picture.”

        The first part was edited out:
        “To clarify it is not a glass finish or coating or (on) screen”-

        This statement along with the rest of the post doesn’t really make any sense. I guess that’s why it was removed (fair enough). As someone replied to it that all LCD screens have vertical and horizontal polarizers only to have a MATTE coated film laid on top of the polarizer to give the desired (in this case undesired) effect. I guess we just want to avoid the “matte” word and call it something else, when it is the same.

        I mean I understand it has to spun in a way that makes it seem like it was our decision (the “discerning” consumer) to put a blurry sheet placed in front of a potentially very nice screen. But in concurrence with others here who are concerned about this it is so apparent and so obviously a manufacturing decision.

        A lot of those other posts, although, yes, perhaps redundant in their opinion (why would they change?) each one of those posts had some interesting insight: Such as “PC.Gamer” above, who observed that there would be no reason for gaming enthusiasts who have taken it upon themselves to make “sacrifices” if you will, in terms of lighting conditions in their gaming rooms and what a nonsense concept of having matte on a screen like this where they are not concerned by how the slightest variances of ambient or reflective lighting can affect there color reproduction accuracy, something a matte or AG polarizer (whatever you want to call it) would surely be useful for; but not on an enthusiast grade display like this one is touting itself to be.

        This post and some others have some valuable points that are no longer visible here because the wanting to maintain a “consistency” in the thread, as you say. Well the “consistency” seems to be that people are not enthused by the decision to manufacture matte screens. I for one am not appreciative of the removal of those posts and just comes off as plugging your ears to not hear the real feedback that the marketing department doesn’t want to hear because they’ve already hit the switch in the factory. Sorry pal.

        I’m sure when Asus has made their money back for R&D expenditures they’ll consider a glossy screen.

        Furthermore as you, JJ, have stated that you and/or your company have made due diligence to honoring the feedback from enthusiast communities here is one communities forum thread especially made for the ROG Swift PG278Q and the post made there-in by some reputable monitor “gurus” concerning the matte screen on this display, read carefully:

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040524151&postcount=53

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040524159&postcount=54

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040524242&postcount=57

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040524316&postcount=58

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040524502&postcount=60

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040527917&postcount=109

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040527950&postcount=111

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040531666&postcount=136

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040534456&postcount=163

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040555019&postcount=197

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040555331&postcount=201

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040557140&postcount=211

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040570980&postcount=243

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040586653&postcount=294

        And to be fair here are the two (that’s 2, just 2) posts that are happy with a matte screen:

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040531615&postcount=132

        http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040531625&postcount=133

        Seriously those are the only two that are for a matte screen their. Hardly a majority consensus for matte vs. glossy. Again proof that this a marketing/manufacturing decision and not by the demand by the high-end crowd.

        Please don’t censor this post, it took me a lot of time to put it together for you, and I know it goes against the PR grain but “them’s the breaks kid” and the proof is in the pudding; you can go look in the thread yourself. I could have very well just e-mailed this to you, but I feel my response and opinion and more importantly fact finding on the subject must be able to be viewed by the public ( such as future potential customers, myself included); seen by all here and not hush-hush over the electronic mail lines.

        Awaiting your response.

        Thank you for your time.

        M_M

        • JJ
          JJ 9 months ago .Reply

          As noted we appreciate any and all quality feedback on our products and how we can improve upon them. With that noted we must consider all our users not just subsets. Looking at the feedback of etail, retail, online communities, physical events we attend the majority of users are satisfied with the implementation of AG Polarizer. This is true for IPS, PLS, TN , VA or any other panel type. Are there users that prefer different implementations? Yes as with all products no product can satisfy all of the potential users in the market. In addition making matters more complicated there are variations to the implementation of a Polarizer and the panels themselves that have variance with some AG Polarizers being considerably more noticeable or problematic as compared to one where a thinner film is used providing a much better balance in maintaining the clarity and sharpness of the display.

          Our goal is to find the balance of a features, functionality and design that align with the majority of our users and the market. In this respect referring to feedback from users or purchasers of monitors with AG Polarizers see generally no negative commentary regarding the uses of a AG Polarizer from users ( Newegg, Amazon VG series reviews ). In respects to forums we also have to understand the nature of forums where many have an initial premise of support or commentary on something not appreciated or problematic in nature. This is not always representative of the majority as users satisfied with the product will generally not go and comment on their positive experience ( unless asked ) where inherently a user not satisfied will. This does not mean we do not collect, consider, appreciate and respect the feedback but it must be balance with feedback from all our users including those that also comment on not wanting glossy due to its dust retention or smudging or reflection of light.

          Lastly we are happy to offer a place for interactive commentary to occur which no other vendor is offering in regards to engagement or information delivery we are offering. We strive to also provide clear and balance responses on our design and development do endorse a perspective of “PR SPIN” this has been shown consistently in our engagement of the community directly and in the information and support we provide to the community. With that noted though we will ensure commentary is afford a balance of not derailed and allowing it be a useful medium for users looking for information. Continuous posts that are redundant from the same users may extend a thread commentary limiting a user from finding other relevant information points that have been detailed or clarified.

  21. xinux
    xinux 9 months ago .Reply

    I would just like to say I feel the same way as a lot of others; very sad to see that it is matte. I’m going to cross my fingers and wait for a glossy g-sync in 1440p.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for the feedback.

    • Mikey
      Mikey 9 months ago .Reply

      ya i wanted he glossy too, but i looked over the screenshots of this thing again, and it looks so damn good, i’m not too worried after a second look, i think people are gonna like it. plus that leaves room for improvement down the line, they could get this one out the door, then 6-9months later have an “S” model or something that has all the stuff upgraded on it with like a $200 price increase.. higher contrast, gloss screen, 4k etc?

      • JJ
        JJ 9 months ago .Reply

        Thanks for the feedback. I Agree that most will be satisfied but will definitely continue to collect feedback from the community as well as attempt to refine the design as much as possible.

  22. 300k2o
    300k2o 9 months ago .Reply

    When you say 120Hz+ refresh rate, does that include 144Hz like the 1080p counterpart(?) ?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      The monitor is in last stages of design / development and firmware tuning. 144Hz should be supported ( currently it is present in 2D and 3D ) with that there are some configurations where it may not always be present. As we get closer to the release we will provide more complete details on the specifications for each usage mode as it may vary (2D vs 3D vs G-SYNC vs ULMB etc ).

  23. Isac
    Isac 9 months ago .Reply

    When is this monitor released? Atm im using a old ASUS 1440×900 VGA connected. I would like to upgrade as fast as possible :D

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Projected release should be late Q1 to early Q2.

      • Isac
        Isac 9 months ago .Reply

        Sure. Will i be able to buy it in Norway at day one? And what would the price be in NOK?

  24. Defected
    Defected 9 months ago .Reply

    So borderlands2 will run smooth? Right now that BL2 is an absolute train wreak on performance. Running two GTX 780 ti super-clocked with frames 200 down to 46. Basically the game is unplayable. Truly is a stuttering nightmare come true.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      Interesting I have not had that experience when playing on just 1 GPU? With that note variable framerate is not an issue as it can be synced directly from the GPU helping to ensure fluid, response and clearer game play.

  25. Defected
    Defected 9 months ago .Reply

    Could my audio card have something to do with massive frame rate drops? I am talking 144 frames from scope to 44 frames looking across the fields and this is with physx set to low. Using Virus as my sound card along side GTX 780 ti sli.

    Could there be some kind of Driver conflicts? Having a hard time enjoying BL2 thanks to the God awful performance. I can only play this game for 20 minutes before my eyes stutter out of visual sanity.

    This is one thing that concerns me about G-Sync. Developers will find a new crutch to lean on, and in turn code will become worse.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      It is a possibility if something was very wrong but I have never seen such impact and in some cases performance improves with a discrete sound card ( due to the processing not being handled on the CPU directly ). Depending on your setup you could easily test by going to the internal sound card ( onboard audio ) and seeing if you see the same variance. As it may also be another issues ( PSU or driver related ) you may want to consider testing with one GPU first and seeing how performance is with a single card. Based on my experience with BL2 you should have no issues maintaining a smooth playable frame rate with one GPU much less two. I would also not worry about G-SYNC and feel you will have a long term much better experience than leverages as much performance as possible from your hardware as opposed to being limited or impacted by your monitor and the display chain that has legacy implementations.

      • Chris
        Chris 9 months ago .Reply

        Do u think devs will make more of an effort with nvidia 3D support as most new games either dont support 3D (Splinter Cell) or look bad in 3D so we have to rely on guys like Helix to fix these games

  26. Defected
    Defected 9 months ago .Reply

    As for my sound card using Virus ti costing 3500,00! Not cheap at all. and it is external. Also using a few analogue synths (Moog) connected USB 3.0 connections. After some reading at Gearbox main forums some stated BL2 is CPU bound, but how can other users produce 120 frames on GTX 550 ti duel cores?

    So I overclocked my CPU (i7 3770k) 4.5 with 5 – 7 frames increase. What annoys me is Metro last light runs perfect on my system and also pushes my GPUs up into 80% constantly giving me high frame rates majority of the time. I think open world games like BL2 use two main cores and in turn bottlenecks my GPU’s.

    I don’t mind 80 frames, but anything lower than 80 I can see it. 60 the visuals look slow with my monitor running 60hz + Vsync on. Running my monitor 75hz V-sync on there is some visual improvement. Once you peek 80hz + V-sync on you can see an amazing improvement. I find the sweet spot is 100hz. So the PG278Q running BL2 essentially 60hz G-Sync possibly still look slow without the stuttering. Only part of this monitor that sells for me is the ablity to run 100hz 85hz 120hz without visual stuttering at 2560x1400p. Personally I can’t distinguish visual characteristics 85hz – 100hz – 120hz. Anything lower than 75hz will become visually apparent.

  27. Matches_Malone
    Matches_Malone 9 months ago .Reply

    I’ve come to understand through sources at pcmonitor.info that have comfirmed this with Asus directly that this display is in fact (and unusually) an 8-bit TN panel and not 6-bit+FRC (dithering) as is typical of a TN panel.

    Here’s what they confirmed in total:

    -8-bit color depth

    -2560×1440 resolution

    -up to 144hz refresh rate at native resolution

    -ULMB mode with G-sync enabled, it is unclear whether the 8-bit color depth is effected by ULMB or not, we will have to wait and see.

    It also has 3 usb 3.0 ports and a headphone jack. And of course one Displayport 1.2 input.

    Regardless of the fact this screen is a matte screen (or more specifically ‘not glossy’) this display is shaping up quite nicely.

    All of this makes the price of the monitor seem all the more understandable.

    8bit color depth, 1440p at 144hz without using MST begs the question: what kind of magic are you guys using to pump ALL THAT through a Displayport 1.2 input?

    M_M

  28. anon_poster
    anon_poster 9 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ,
    Would asus ever come out with a 21:9 ratio version of this monitor? I can see it being a challenge due to the off angle viewing problems of the tn panels required for 120hz monitors. The extra field of view from the 21:9 ratio would definitely come in handy while gaming.

    About off angle viewing, you’ve mentioned that this monitor has a higher quality panel than your average tn monitor. Does this mean it’s off angle viewing quality is better? I’ve had a 27″ tn panel that would have a noticeable color shift if I moved my head slightly while viewing it.

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      In my opinion the horizontal panning / viewing angle is improved, vertical is still fairly similar to standard TN. As for 21:9 really depends on a number of factors as there are considerations of how a monitor gets used across all of its usage models ( web browsing, general productivity, gaming etc ). We are going to continue to collect feedback in this respect.

  29. Bill
    Bill 9 months ago .Reply

    So where’s the line I can put my email down on so I can preorder this sucker and have it on my doorstep as soon as possible!?

    • JJ
      JJ 9 months ago .Reply

      No pre order set but soon. Stay tuned for more information soon.

      • xp3nd4bl3
        xp3nd4bl3 8 months ago .Reply

        Any updates on a release date JJ?

        • JJ
          JJ 8 months ago .Reply

          No update as of now stay tuned.

  30. Defected
    Defected 9 months ago .Reply

    Well from the looks of it. I have the money for one more item this year. I can’t buy both. So I hope they release the same technology without all the bells and whistles. Honestly I could care less about USB and Speakers. Worried about 799.99 price tag. having a hard time justifying it. With 799.99 I could buy the new Intel line and in turn greatly increase my frame rates.

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 9 months ago .Reply

      You’re not going to greatly increase your framerates by buying a new Intel processor. Sorry. Games have been GPU bound for the better part of a decade now and will continue to be so for foreseeable future.

      • Defected
        Defected 9 months ago .Reply

        not true. BL2 is CPU bound. Using sli you need a beefy CPU to pump up 120 frames.

        • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
          La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 8 months ago .Reply

          Yeah one game out of a 100,000. Games are still GPU bound. Period.

          • JJ
            JJ 8 months ago .

            This is actually incorrect many titles are impact by the CPU especially as you scale resolution and also if you look past general FPS and evaluate frame times. You can see if difference not just from frequency but also in how many cores can impact a title. Of course this varies from game engine to game engine but finding a balance of a solid CPU to pair with the right good is still a valid concern. Especially as you scale to higher IQ and higher resolutions where the difference of the CPU and GPU combination can add a ever so critical improved frame latency or additional frames.

  31. Marcos
    Marcos 9 months ago .Reply

    Gegroet JJ.
    I’ve been hunting online for any concrete releasedate and I get that it wil be Q1 or early Q2.. but can you tell me if that wil be the case for the Netherlands..
    and can you tell us how far ahead we normaly can preorder a new asus product.. more or les ..

    a date would be grate ..

    Greetings from a impatiant Dutchman

  32. Kris
    Kris 8 months ago .Reply

    Another upset user here that this monitor is matte, JJ – If you guys produce or confirm another version with a gloss screen, I will gladly pre-order in advance.

    This is the year I go to 1440p…Currently own an ASUS VG248Q (de-matted)…And don’t really want to deal with Crossover or Catleap.,but it’s looking that’s my only option.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your feedback. At this time though the SWIFT will be produced with the already communicated AG Polarizer.

  33. Adam
    Adam 8 months ago .Reply

    Wow, this monitor is going to be so awesome, I’ve been waiting for a monitor like this for years! Thank you Asus for developing this!

    Although i agree with some people that it shoulda been glossy. It usually helps out the TN-panels image quality pretty good. But I havn’t seen one of the really grainy coatings for many years now so I have good faith that this is gonna be fine.

    I’ll definitely get this on day1 (hopefully that day is soon) :)

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback and stay tuned.

  34. jw
    jw 8 months ago .Reply

    When will the pre-order begin?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      No confirmed date at this time. Stay tuned for more information.

  35. Ahhhhnuuuld "the not so great"

    Chalk me up as another manchild cyborg who is dissapointed with the whole Matte affair. I love glossy, it looks the best, helps colors pop, offers the best clarity for seeing the most definition and provides the priceless benefit of letting me see my reflection while applying makeup & lipstick!

    With that said I am sure the Swifts Matte finish will be subtle and not a deal breaker as some are panic speculating it to be. I will be buying on day 1 because I have faith, however, in the extremely unlikely event that Asus totally jumped the shark and the Matte coating is horrid like the infamous dell 3007wp IPS panels which looked like they came from a chain smokers yellow tinged den, it would be sent back for a refund.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for your feedback. You can be rest assured as a whole the AG polarizer used meets the satisfaction level of the majority of our VG users as well as users of our PA and PB IPS / PLS based displays. For the select few that fine the AG polarizer an unacceptable option we will continue to evaluate other options and collect feedback but will consider the entire community of users. As we have users who equally do not want the more reflective display of a glossy or glass based screen.

  36. Channon
    Channon 8 months ago .Reply

    I’ve been trying to find info on the monitor for a few days now and so far this page is the best source. (the rog.asus.com site has a malware warning) I’m looking to build a new computer very soon, and I will be upgrading my monitor. This monitor is on the top of my list, but I can’t get any info on what kind of gpu I will be needing to run games at 1440p 120+fps on high to ultra settings. Is a 770 or 780 enough, or will I need to have a crazy SLI rig?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      For the SWIFT you do not need to run at 120. The whole point to a GSYNC monitor is you can have variable frame rate without it impacting the visual quality of your game. If you want to hit very high frame rate though at WQHD resolutions though I would advise SLI whether it be 770 or 780. As a whole though users with a single GPU in the 780 class and higher will have a great experience as they will generally be consistently above the min of 35fps. Keep in mind though a couple of basic IQ adjustments or the use of GeForce experience software will do a great job of balancing IQ to frame rate performance.

  37. FireLion
    FireLion 8 months ago .Reply

    Soooo… any news JJ? Can we have at least a release date of the release date? XD

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      No update as of now stay tuned.

      • Chris
        Chris 8 months ago .Reply

        I know this is a 1440p 3D moniter but when u use 3D will it reduce its resolution to 1080p or will i get to play games im 3D at 1440p ???

        • Yoshi
          Yoshi 8 months ago .Reply

          I highly doubt this will be a 3D monitor. Gsync allows it to lower frame rate if the game becomes demanding and your GPU needs to work. 3D is just alternating which eye sees the screen from what angle, so were as we normally need ~30 fps to see a smooth picture, you’d need 60 fps for 3D (30 fps per eye).

          If frame rate goes below 60fps (which with gsync is what it’s designed to do) – you’ll get stuttering.

          I guess by definition, any 120Hz monitor could work for 3D applications, but with Gsync allowing the monitor to scale to the GPU, I doubt this will be optimal for 3D gaming.

          • JJ
            JJ 8 months ago .

            The monitor supports 3D VISION but it will require an emitter and glasses as those are not included with the monitor. G-SYNC can also be enabled or disabled by the user so the monitor does not exclusively operate in G-SYNC.

          • Chris
            Chris 8 months ago .

            This is a 3D moniter !

  38. Marcos
    Marcos 8 months ago .Reply

    hallo JJ
    (or anyone else who knows,. )
    I have a qeustion.. i have a Asus GTX680 4gig .. wil i be able to have a great experience as you put it , or do i have to reduce settings and is it beter for me to wait until my next upgrade before bying a 27’swift .. ( i dont use 3d yet but want to so 120 is a must i think).. greetings again

    • Chris
      Chris 8 months ago .Reply

      You will need to reduce aa or in some games run it in medium or high, as this is a 1440p moniter + when u use 3D u usually get about half ur normal fps.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      The GTX680 is a very capable GPU but at native WQHD resolution will require tuning of IQ settings for optimal FPS performance. My recommendation for ease of use would be to use the GeForce Experience software. Keep in mind though you do not need to game at 120Hz to have the benefit of G-SYNC which actually gives you a fluid experience with variable frame rate. The key metric would be ensuring you can maintain performance above 35FPS.

  39. Philip
    Philip 8 months ago .Reply

    Hi, will gtx 770 be enough to be able to play bf4 on this monitor? Or what kind of card will i need to buy to be able to use this monitor fully.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      A single GTX770 will be able to game but will require tuning to the IQ settings to ensure optimal frame rate performance. This can easily be accomplished with the GeForce Experience software that is included with the GeForce driver.

      • Philip
        Philip 8 months ago .Reply

        Thanks. Waiting patiently for release date. :)

  40. Dave
    Dave 8 months ago .Reply

    Ultimate gaming monitor would be glossy, when first glossy comes out I will buy, I cant go back to matte.

    • Dave
      Dave 8 months ago .Reply

      Actually, I am going to buy and try, maybe it will be ok

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback as always it is appreciated. The AG Polarizer used I feel for most will be acceptable but there is a certain set of users who do prefer a glossy implementation. We will continue to collect and monitor feedback from all our users on this topic as it is complicated with each user base fall into one prefer type or the other.

  41. DaKon
    DaKon 8 months ago .Reply

    Anxiously awaiting a Newegg pre order to appear :)

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Still a while away from pre order but stay tuned for more information on the SWIFT possibly this month.

  42. Andy's FW900
    Andy's FW900 8 months ago .Reply

    Greetings, Andy is sleeping and I do not have much time, because I have overheard plenty of his nefarious plotting to replace me with this slanky ROG Swift Tart!

    I know that I am a bit heavy and eat too much power, but I make this junk in my trunk bump when it comes to colors and black levels, let me tell you! But Andy does not seem to be all up in that anymore because he’s under the impression that this ROG Swift can supply native 1440p 3D, which if true would be a world first!

    JJ please reassure this old girl that native 1440p 3D on the ROG swift just ain’t so and that its some gimmicky upscaled 1080p dipperdoodle trash otherwise Andy is going to lock be back in the closet! Do you know what’s in the closet????? CAT PEEEEEEE!

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      3D on the SWIFT is implemented per current NVIDIA 3D VISION specification of 1920×1080.

      • Chris
        Chris 8 months ago .Reply

        So it cant run 3D in 1440p ???

        Thats extremly dissapointing :(

    • xp3nd4bl3
      xp3nd4bl3 8 months ago .Reply

      LOL sounds like you’re saved by the dipperdoodle trash for now but your days are clearly numbered.

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 8 months ago .Reply

      lololol too funny!

      *claps*

  43. bb
    bb 8 months ago .Reply

    For the record: I hate glossy screens. lol. Where do you people come from that are all about the gloss? jk. but for real.

    Release date please. CAN NOT WAIT ;)

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your feedback. We are collecting feedback from all our users including those that appreciate matte displays. As of now our focus will be most likely trying to tune the current AG Polarizer to slightly less aggressive to have a closer to gloss appearance but while trying to maintain benefits of the matte / more aggressive AG Polarizer.

      • xp3nd4bl3
        xp3nd4bl3 8 months ago .Reply

        That’s great news!

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 8 months ago .Reply

      We come from a place where we have full control over the ambient lighting of the rooms we use our computers in, we also come from a place where a completely unhindered pixel clarity and color reproduction on expensive, high quality displays are an absolute must. That’s where we come from. I guess you come from a more lower lying barbarian culture.

  44. garen
    garen 8 months ago .Reply

    Can we get an estimate release date

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      As of now there is no confirmed release date. As soon as there is there will be an update on the site.

  45. B
    B 8 months ago .Reply

    Hey

    Intel just released the new e7 V2’s do you guys have any plans to release a new WS motherboard with improved performance for it and also for the new year 2014 ?
    Also do you know when is this Monitor and the AC87U coming out, If you’re not sure, in what Quarter of the year do you think we should expect them ?

    Thanks

    (You guys should have a part at the top of the page where you can post expect release dates, because many people ask about the release and you answer, but people don’t read through all the comments to find the release date, just a thought/tip.)

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      We currently do not have any plans to release a quad CPU motherboard ( for the E7 V2 CPU ). As for SWIFT current release time frame is still targeted for early Q2 release. Lastly for the AC87U it is still under design and development. Stay tuned and thanks for the feedback.

  46. Shane Keulen
    Shane Keulen 8 months ago .Reply

    Hey did you guys ever get around to testing dp cord length limits. Someone mentioned they were going to look into it when I asked on youtube a while back.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Our display team is currently researching this.

  47. Andy
    Andy 8 months ago .Reply

    Not cool FW900, not cool! Keep it up an you’ll find yourself soaking in cat pee regardless of what Asus comes out with…you know I don’t play, have you already forgotten what happened to Mr. VG248QE when he refused to let me remove his AG coating >:0

    The lack of native 1440p 3D hits me right in the nether regions…dang Worlds First 1440p 3D could have been an amazing marketing hook for you guys…irregardless I see that you are willing to meet us halfway on the AG coating which is really awesome news!

    • Chris
      Chris 8 months ago .Reply

      Yeah pretty dissapointed as i thought this was the worlds 1st 1440P 3D moniter, I’ll prob pass on this g sync or not, I’ll stick with my 3 Asus vg278he 144 hz 3D moniters.

  48. Dany
    Dany 8 months ago .Reply

    I need this monitor!!!! Can’t wait!! I don’t care it’s a TN panel. Color reproduction, for gaming? who care? Only thing is the viewing angle but im gaming most of the time alone and sitting right in from of the screen so who care? 1440 120hz 1ms G-sync… this is what a care about!

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Stay tuned more information will be available soon.

  49. FireLion
    FireLion 8 months ago .Reply

    I own a gloss laptop and a semi-gloss TV. Even with my lamp on the side, there’s no reflection on the full gloss laptop. The real problem would be the direct sun light, but there’s a cure for that : closing the curtains ^^ I think full matte for this monitor, considering the price, is out of the question. Full gloss would be great, but semi-gloss would be a perfect compromise. You still can release a full gloss version later for the hardcore :)
    I’ve seen full matte and glossy screens side by side and the loss in contrast and colors was too much.
    TN panels don’t have very good blacks and color accuracy to begin with, so putting a full AG coating, even reduced a little, would crush it.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Appreciate the feedback. The majority of our current PB, PA and VG series users do not have issues with the current AG polarizers implemented ( which almost all are a matte ) implementation that being noted we are aware of a segment of users who prefer glossy. The feedback of adjusting your curtains though is not always an option depending on location and does not account for overhead lighting either. As such we are currently continuing to collect feedback to either revise the current AG Polarizer and try to tweak it for slightly less aggressiveness or look at other options. As always we will continue to collect feedback across all our users. As to the performance of the TN panel it really varies as there are 6 bit, 8 bit and 10 bit and with varying back lighting implementations as well as firmware / calibration implementations all these impact the visual experience of the monitor. For the majority of user the true 8bit TN panel used in SWIFT will be an upgrade compared to previous TN panels on the market. Only users coming from higher performing IPS or PLS panels will be able to see more of the differences in viewing angles as well as color accuracy and saturation.

  50. Andrea Silvestri
    Andrea Silvestri 8 months ago .Reply

    the maximum resolution in 3d vision mode is 2560×1440 o 1920×1080?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      3D VISION currently supports up to 1920×1080. You can only use WQHD resolution when gaming in 2D mode.

      • Andrea Silvestri
        Andrea Silvestri 8 months ago .Reply

        is possible to add an hdmi 2.0 port?
        is possible to have a semi-glossy coating like the panasonic lcd?)

        • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
          La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 8 months ago .Reply

          HDMI and all it’s iterations is a garbage standard stuffed down the market’s throat by hollywood lobbying groups even the latest HDMI 2.0 standard is trounced by DP 1.2 which came out years ago and when 1.3 becomes available it will supersede HDMI 2.0 by orders of magnitude.

          One of the reasons why the monitor has such a low input lag is due in part by the fact it has only one input, the superior Displayport 1.2.

          Nearly all GPUs support it DP 1.2, perhaps all do at this point, I’m not sure on that. But why would you want to add an inferior and redundant junk standard in the stew?

  51. Frank thats a terrible name

    Ok, so 1440p 3d is a no go with Nvidia, could software be patched to eventually make native 1440p 3d work?

    Also,in addition to my GTX Titan Rig, I also have an R9 290x rig. Can AMDs HD3D / Tridef support native 1440p 3D on the ROG Swift????

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      The SWIFT does not support HD3D. As of now there is no 3D implementation that exceeds 1080P for PCs. This a possibility down the road but as of now there is not. Additionally I think it will be sometime prior to scaling to even higher resolutions as there will need to be the hardware to render games at those resolutions as well. This as you know can be challenging for system even now with 1080P and the highest IQ settings.

  52. FireLion
    FireLion 8 months ago .Reply

    I’ve read it before, but that’s always good to hear that this new TN panel will be noticeable better than the previous ones. By the way, is there a chance that this monitor comes factory calibrated, like if you’ve had done it with an i1 Display Pro for example? I get why manufacturers don’t set the profiles accurately in terms of brightness and colors because they have to pop up in stores, but I don’t get it for monitors, especially enthusiasts targeted ones.

  53. Dany
    Dany 8 months ago .Reply

    Can’t wait! give me give me give me the monitor!!! Is sli working good with g-sync?

  54. Brandon
    Brandon 8 months ago .Reply

    You all recommended that we should have at least a 760 equivalent or higher. I have a Mars dual 760, would this be enough to run current games on high?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      for native 2560 gaming the 760 is solid but will require some tuning to IQ values. If you are willing to use the GeForce Experience this should help you to find a solid balance of high frame rate and high quality IQ settings. For some titles though especially if you want to maintain all aspects of high image quality the 760 may be a little under performing. It will really come down to the settings you are playing. Keep in mind though as long as the frame rate is above 35 FPS this is where G-SYNC can help considerably as it will provide a smooth gameplay experience even with variable frame rate.

  55. Danny
    Danny 8 months ago .Reply

    I love rog for there build quality and performance whilst staying in a competitive price range, But for this item I can see being a wallet buster I hope it doesn’t exceed the £500+ range

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Projected MSRP is 799 so that should be a little below 500 pounds.

  56. pw
    pw 8 months ago .Reply

    Would really appreciate a hybrid matte/gloss

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your feedback. There is no hybrid Polarizer it is more so the level of AG used on the polarizer. In this respect some people call this incorrectly semi gloss or a mix between the two. We are currently looking at trying to achieve the best balance in the implementation of the polarizer. Overall we expect it to meet the demands of the majority of gamers. For those interested in a solely gloss based implementation we will continue to monitor feedback from our users and the community.

  57. Marcos
    Marcos 8 months ago .Reply

    Gegroet JJ.. Thanks for still replying..
    I asked about the gtx680 4gig..

    Here’s an other question,.
    call me a noob but wil playing at a full hd res 1920×1080 on the 27 inch swift be beter then playing that res on say the Asus VG248QE..(without the g-sync kit).

    seeing that i wil probally not be able to put my game settings (say for BF4 or tombraider) on ultra on the swift .. I am now en it looks fine on my current older screen.. (samsung syncmaster 2494 HM) cant wait for a upgrade . just trying to find out if its worth waiting or not..

    Hope to hear from you again..

    Greetings from The Netherlands

    • Marcos
      Marcos 8 months ago .Reply

      does anyone else maybe have an awnser to the question above..?

  58. Danny
    Danny 8 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ, thanks for replying to my previous post, I have been browsing daily in anticipation waiting for the monitor, Are we somewhat closer to a pre order being available?, I’m like a kid in candy shop when it comes to Asus and it’s products =), Looking to spend £2300 this month on Ekwb and mixture of asus/corsair to complete a rig all boiling down to this monitor

  59. Darkyoda11
    Darkyoda11 8 months ago .Reply

    JJ since it seems like the coating has been altered display will for this that result in a delayed launch for the Swift?

    Are we still looking at Late Q1 Early Q2? I will be buying one on day 1 regardless of the coating :D.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      The unit is still under design and development as such you should wait until formal release announcement for specific details outside of what has already been communicated. As for time frame we do not have a defined release date yet but are still looking at early/mid Q2.

  60. Ben
    Ben 8 months ago .Reply

    JJ, Can we still expect a Q1/EarlyQ2 release with the changes to the surface coating?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      There are currently no formal changes. The product is still under design and development as such we are tweaking and tuning to aspects that can still be changed at this stage to release the best product possible. Projected release time frame is still early to mid Q2. Stay tuned for more information.

  61. waro245
    waro245 8 months ago .Reply

    Hej JJ, thanks for all the replys!

    Nvidia said in their forum, that they are working on compatibility between ULMB and G-Sync, so you can use both at the same time. Will Asus bring this feature on the ROG Swift, maybe with a firmware update? To know that is important for me, if not I will not buy but wait for the second generation of this monitor.

    Greetings from Germany

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      The product is still under design and development. At this time you cannot run ULMB and G-SYNC at the same time and that is a limitation of the G-SYNC implementation. If NVIDIA can enable this functionality via a firmware update then it could be supported on the SWIFT. No of this at this time can be confirmed though as there are also other factors to consider ( how it may impact image quality ). Our goal for the SWIFT though will be to design and release the best gaming monitor possible so until design and development is 100% finished we will continue to evaluate available tweaking and tuning options.

  62. Darkle
    Darkle 8 months ago .Reply

    Hello JJ,
    Soo im not a big fan of 1440p since a 27 inch screen has almost the same pixel density as a 22 inch 1080p screen.

    Tell me why should i buy this instead of… lets say the upcoming BenQ xl2420g also how does your PWM technology compares to the flicker free experience in the BenQ monitors??

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      27 inch is pretty much the defacto standard for WQHD gaming. Pixel density is a important consideration for some but also needs to be weighted with the comfort and felling of having a larger more immersive display to also handle the higher resolution. The SWIFT features advanced DC control and as such does not have PWM flicker so it offers a great 2D and 3D usage experience.

      As to benefits of the SWIFT compared to the BENQ
      Slimmer Bezel
      Higher resolution
      Superior Panel

      Stay tuned for more information.

  63. rax
    rax 8 months ago .Reply

    I am looking forward to buying this monitor as soon as it hits stores in Canada. I really liked the Asus VG236HE I had and nothing I bought after really came close to that. I would have preferred if this was semi-glossy or really glossy as it gives everything such an appealing look. Hope its here soon!

    Thanks for keeping us up to date JJ!

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the launch of the SWIFT.

  64. faisal
    faisal 8 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ,

    120hz, 1ms, 1440p great!!! but is it looks better then vg248q as its a 8bit panel. I’m sure you have seen it in action personally in CES.

    one more question, gtx 780 is good enough to run all game at max on this monitor or i should consider 780 ti for that?

    I’m from UAE and here gaming community is getting bigger day by day and as far as i know this monitor is getting famous here. I’ll buy it on the day it will be available on amazon.

    Will it be available on amazon as same day as it will be at newegg?

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      In regards to availability online I cannot comment as it is too early at this stage to comment. In regards to the GPU a GTX 780 should be a very solid GPU. The Ti of course would be even better but as a whole the 780 would be solid especially if you use the GeForce Experience to auto optimize your IQ settings.

  65. graaf
    graaf 8 months ago .Reply

    please hurry with this amazing screen I can not wait WHEN can I order him

  66. Barak Obama
    Barak Obama 8 months ago .Reply

    Hi, JJ obviously G-Sync is not going to work on AMD gpus, but what about ULMB mode? Does ULMB mode work with AMD cards?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Waiting on a definitive answer from our display team.

  67. Tyler
    Tyler 8 months ago .Reply

    I am greatly anticipating this monitor and/or the PB287Q. I know im going to buy one of them im just not sure which one. I would consider myself an enthusiast but generally use my rig for MMOs. The main game im going to be playing in the future is ESO. I like the pb287q because of its higher resolution while still maintaining a 1ms response time. The downside being its only 60hz. Can anyone with a little more experience tell me the pros and cons of these two monitors and which one they would recommend for my needs? I believe I have enough system to push either of these monitors nicely. Though I may consider upgrading it as well in the near future. I have an i7-960@4ghz with SLI gtx570s.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      It is a tough call the immersive and expansive perspective offered when gaming in 4K is really amazing. Additionally the respnse and refresh offered is very good considering most IPS gamers have been gaming at 60Hz and 5 to 12ms. As such you can have a very good gaming experience on the PB but also must consideration the GPU and system performance you will need to ensure a great fluid and responsive gameplay experience. The SWIFT has the benefit of already offering high resolution WQHD 2560×1440 but all the benefits of gamer centric performance parameters ( high refresh, low input lag, low response time as well as new benefits like G-SYNC ). Additionally based on your GPU configuration it would be much more likely your system will response more smoothly to resolution of SWIFT than the PB. If you pan to upgrade then of course this can change factors but as a whole I think you would be better off with the SWIFT unless you value the increase desktop space and usage flexibility the PB monitor offers.

  68. Stephen
    Stephen 8 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ, got a question for you. Will the new ULMB feature be available for use with both AMD and nVidia cards?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Waiting on a definitive answer from our display team.

  69. Stan
    Stan 8 months ago .Reply

    Is there any plans for the implementation of G-Sycn into the PQ321Q? That would be an ideal candidate since it’s an IZGO monitor that can achieve very low latency and at a perfect size of 32inches for 4K. Even at the price of $3000, the G-Sync module should be a drop in the bucket when you get the G-Sycn benefit and the ability to run at 4k 60hz w/o MST.

    • JJ
      JJ 8 months ago .Reply

      At this time no there are no plans. We are currently collecting information for next generation G-SYNC monitors.

  70. Dany
    Dany 8 months ago .Reply

    in response to Tyler,
    I think the same thing that JJ says, 4K is an amazing resolution but need a lot of graphic power. I would not go 4K with a sli of 570 myself. Look for benchmark at 4K and you will see. Even if you upgrade your video cards, i would wait for a g-sync 4k monitor if you really want 4k. In 4k, you will dip below refresh rate (60hz) often.

    The swift would be a better choice in my opinion for a sli of 570. Sadly i thing g-sync wont works for 570, but if you update your video cards now, i would still buy the swift as there is no 4K g-sync monitor for now anyway. Sorry for my poor english, i speak french.

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 8 months ago .Reply

      Dany, there is an old saying, “Don’t put the cart before the horse”. In your case, instead of slamming down large amounts of cash on this display the wiser thing to do would be to buy a new GPU or two (preferably two). Then get the display at a later time, better yet by then they will probably have a revised model or one of Asus’ rival companies will have perhaps built something comparable or better and at a cheaper retail price.

  71. Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie 8 months ago .Reply

    JJ thank you very much for all your feedback, you have been patiently awesome!

    I do not know if my latest motion picture will bomb at the box office, so I have been hedging my measily royalties with cryptocoin mining….I swear I think I am addicted to buying R9 290xs more than water wells in Afrika! Anyway I have been tempted to sell my hashing slug Titan GTXs and replace them with more R9 290xs….but I am hesitant because I do not know if ULMB works with AMD cards!

    I don’t care much for G-sync, because lower than max refresh rates is not a concern of mine since I own a factory full of R9 290xs…..ULMB is all I care about. Does ULMB work with AMD R9 290s?????

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Still waiting on a more definitive answer from our display team as there will be some of the firmware which may need to be tweaked.

  72. joe
    joe 8 months ago .Reply

    wow all these so called enthusiast think they know what every one wants. I for one don’t want a glossy screen. i don’t play games in a cave and don’t want any chance of reflection or glare. You guys need to understand that their goals and opinions are not yours. I’m they did everything they could to come out with a product that the majority of their market would enjoy. If your not in their majority this time maybe they will get you on their next item.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for feedback Joe. You are correct in that our end goal is to meet the majority of our users wants and needs. I agree that the majority of our users who do use the current PB, PA and VG series which are feature a AG Polarizer are ok with it. I do agree though and respect we have users who prefer another type of display ( Glossy ). In the end we are tyring to find a good balance for the current implementation of the AG Polarizer as well as continue to see feedback from the community and our users and users as a whole on whether it might make sense to release a line of panels that specifically glossy for those users. Again thanks for your feedback.

  73. Dany
    Dany 7 months ago .Reply

    La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo

    First, it’s not me, its Tyler. I already have a sli of titan. Im good for now.

    Second, Tyler said : “I know im going to buy one of them im just not sure which one.” So i was giving him my opinion on 4k and g-sync etc.
    He did not said he would like to wait, he was not sure about what to buy bettwen the swift or a 4k monitor.

    Of corse waiting will give you something better, but you can always wait more and more so i don’t get the point. So read what Tyler said, and read what i said, i think my advice are not so bad. This was only my opinion anyway…

    a sli of 570 is not enought for 4k, unless you want to game at 25-30 fps or having to turn down a lot of graphic option. 1440p gaming will be better with a sli of 570, but will not support g-sync.

  74. Dany
    Dany 7 months ago .Reply

    Still no release date by the way? I really need that monitor!

    • Philip
      Philip 7 months ago .Reply

      me too!

    • paulweisjr
      paulweisjr 7 months ago .Reply

      Agreed. I may need to get one of those Korean ones as I have waited long enough.

      • JJ
        JJ 7 months ago .Reply

        While those other panels offer the same type of resolution ( 2560×1440 ) they will not offer the same warranty, slim bezel or performance criteria such as refresh rate, response time or G-SYNC support. We are looking forward to bringing this monitor to the market as soon as possible but also want to ensure the experience all the way around meets our expectations as well as those of our users and those that are interested in the SWIFT.

  75. HF
    HF 7 months ago .Reply

    Asus Nordic said June but I hope JJ could update us as well

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      As of right now we do not have a hard target date just the currently projected Q2 time frame. It is in the last stages of design and development and our goal is to release the best monitor possible for its intended audience. Stay tuned for more information.

  76. Roberto
    Roberto 7 months ago .Reply

    JJ, is this monitor already being manufactured or is it still being developed?( I am getting 3 ).

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      It is last stages of design and development essentially fine tuning but it is on schedule for our release target in Q2.

  77. blakedj
    blakedj 7 months ago .Reply

    This Monitor can 3D but not in native Resolution. Then is the image Quality with 3D on vg278h(e) better then this?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      3D Vision currently only supports 1080 resolution. As for the overall image quality. The SWIFT will offer better quality than our current VG series monitors.

  78. B
    B 7 months ago .Reply

    I want it I’m gonna end up spending my money b4 it drops :(

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      I know waiting is the hardest part of it all but it will be worth it. Hopefully soon we will have more information on the availability time frame outside of early Q2.

  79. George
    George 7 months ago .Reply

    Im interested in getting 3 of these monitors for surround view. I currently have 2 GTX 780ti’s. Would it be recommended to get a 3rd card to run 1440p settings ? Thank you

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      No you are solid with 780Ti cards. This should make for a great gaming experience at native resolution and IQ settings at near max or maximum.

  80. blakedj
    blakedj 7 months ago .Reply

    Yes i think but the Image is allways better on native Resolution. And on the Swift 1080p is not the native Resolution.

  81. George
    George 7 months ago .Reply

    Hello JJ, I’m looking to get 3 of these monitors to setup surround view. I currently have 2 gtx 780ti’s in sli. Would it be needed to get a 3rd gpu to game in 3 x 1440p with good to high settings in games while achieving good fps

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      With two GTX 780Ti cards you are solid. Keep in mind that for surround you need 3 DP outputs ( as the monitor only has a single DP input ). As for performance 2 GTX 780Ti perfect for this type of multi monitor / high resolution setup.

  82. JJ-JR
    JJ-JR 7 months ago .Reply

    It would be really cool to get a behind the behind the scene look at this monitor being developed/manufactured. Lots of kick starter companies have been giving their backers email updates what whats happening every few weeks; a good example is the Pebble. Is there anyway people that are very interested in this product could get these kind of updates? I know a lot of these guys (including me) would LOVE to see something like that!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. We are looking to do this and this is why the post was done along with updates on PCDIY. There will be an updated article coming shortly with revised or up to date information. From there we are hoping continue providing up to date information on the SWIFT and its release. We do also have some plans to provide some design story aspects as this monitor as a whole has been under design and development for sometime.

      • JJ-JR
        JJ-JR 7 months ago .Reply

        Awesome! That sounds great! Thanks!

  83. Arnout
    Arnout 7 months ago .Reply

    JJ, will the 780Ti Matrix and the Swift be released together in Q2? Or will the Matrix be here sooner?
    Besides that, any input about the beginning or the end of Q2 for the swift?
    It lookes like the last ROG products from Asus have some delay releasing it to the customers.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      They actually might be released around the same time. Currently we are targeting a early to mid Q2 time frame for SWIFT and MATRIX is targeted for mid to late May. As such they may be available around the same time. Stay tuned for more information.

      • Arnout
        Arnout 7 months ago .Reply

        Thanks for the info.
        Is there a specific reason why the ROG products are released so late after introducing these days?

  84. Jacob Amos
    Jacob Amos 7 months ago .Reply

    I have some questions JJ since there isn’t a release date for this awesome monitor yet. What is the word on the street about Haswell E and the New X99.if you are not allowed to comment that’s cool.I was just wondering i if you guys have been testing out the new cpu’s or if you’ve even received them yet.and what kind of features for he New rampage extreme or formula board.oh and I’m still waiting on your next set of videos for your diy channel

    • Chris
      Chris 7 months ago .Reply

      The new cpu’s launch in june, they r clocked at 100mhz higher than last years, they will oc a lot more and the z97 mobos will launch at same time an they will be compatible with the first 14nm broadwell chips that will be avail 2015, intel gave a sneek peek, these new socketed desktop parts will be the 1st to have top end iris pro graphic cores but this will be limited to K series chips, All of this will be announced/launched at computex in june, hope this helps.

  85. Brian
    Brian 7 months ago .Reply

    Ugg please tell me that they are going full glossy on the ROG SWIFT. TN + AG is a no go for me. I just returned my Samsung U28D590 because the AG coating made that 4k panel look like it needed 4xAA at all times!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Currently the SWIFT is planned to offer a AG Polarizer. It will be in line with what we have implemented on previous VG series monitors.

      • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
        La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 7 months ago .Reply

        You say this:

        “It will be in line with what we have implemented on previous VG series monitors.”

        And yet you have said this:

        “Overall we have taken into consideration some users who are bothered by the AG polarizer and feel we have a balance that does not reduce clarity or add hatching but overall provides the benefits of AG while maintaining clarity.”

        And this:

        “In the end we are tyring to find a good balance for the current implementation of the AG Polarizer ”

        Your contradicting yourself here.

        So which one is it?

        How can your engineers be hard at work tweaking the AG to “satisfactory” levels only to come to the conclusion that they “will be in line with what we have implemented on previous VG series monitors”? That doesn’t making any sense, and is, quite frankly, unacceptable.

        I know, from the personal experience of owning VG series monitors with AG, and that it’s implementation is poor at best. I am in the majority of that opinion.

        • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
          La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

          So are you going to reply or remain called-out? Because right now somethings rotten in the state of Denmark.

  86. l8oss
    l8oss 7 months ago .Reply

    dont understand why people hate TN panels so much if you can afford this monitor you can afford a second 4k ips screen im sure

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Part of it is assumption on quality level or that they want all aspects of the best panels on the market which currently is not possible. With that noted we are striving to produce the best TN based monitor we have produced being higher resolution, native 8 bit and much more. For the majority of users and gamers we feel confident they will have a great gaming experience on the SWIFT. For users who focus first and foremost on color accuracy, viewing angles and black/gray scale then they will still need to look at IPS / PLS or other panels in our PB / PA line ( of course this will be at the expense of response time and refresh rate.

  87. Fat Jerry the unslim Duke of York peppermint patties
    Fat Jerry the unslim Duke of York peppermint patties 7 months ago .Reply

    What I dont understand is why not make a glossy panel and then sell an attachable ag filter for those who want that. Then both camps are satisfied and its so simple even a caveman can implement it!

    Thanks for your wotk JJ and I appreciate Asus for this gamer display…but sadly I am gonna pass on it as I have seen asus other AG offerings on other displays and did not like them.

  88. Chris K.
    Chris K. 7 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ, If you guys are planning to to release this Monitor around the same time as the Matrix, have you guys considered offering preorders for this monitor through Newegg with the next month of so?

  89. Fanboy89
    Fanboy89 7 months ago .Reply

    Hello is the screen going to be available in the same time in every region (im from finland) around mid Q2 or is america going to be the first priority?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      This is diffucult to say and varies per region and distribution. I cannot comment on what global roll out may be but overall it should align fairly close to roll out in the US.

  90. Tyler
    Tyler 7 months ago .Reply

    JJ, I’m curious if this set up would be possible? Can you surround this pg278q with two pb278qs? Having the center monitor being the pg? Would g sync still work on the pg? The periphal monitors quality is not as important to me as the center one.

    • Chris
      Chris 7 months ago .Reply

      Of course u can use these in surround, u will obviously need a very gd gpu setup though.

      • Tyler
        Tyler 7 months ago .Reply

        Do you think two 770s would handle this or would you recommend two 780s?

        • Chris
          Chris 7 months ago .Reply

          What u need to remeber is that these are 1440p moniters so i doubt 2 770’s would be able to max all games on these moniters, i have a 3x asus vg278he 3D moniters and my 580gtx sli can still max most gam, but if i choose to get these moniters i will prob get 880gtx sli or titan black sli, even the 780’s only have 3gb of vram so i doubt that would be enough for a triple moniter setup with these moniters

  91. Alan LFC Dawson (@Alan_Dawson1971)

    Currently using an old Acer 24″ @1080p 60hz. Been looking at the Asus VG278HE for a while now so torn between that and this new PG278Q . Running an i7 4770k @ 4.3ghz and a 780Ti (getting another in the next few months to go Sli ) 2x780Ti’s must be enough for a single PG278Q? Also I’m a FPS mainly gamer so response time over picture quality is a must!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Sounds like a SWIFT would be a perfect fit for you and the picture quality on the SWIFT is superior when compared to our current VG series.

  92. Alan LFC Dawson (@Alan_Dawson1971)

    Thanks JJ, Will just sit tight and wait for a UK release date and most of all price!.

  93. YYasin
    YYasin 7 months ago .Reply

    HEY, I have i7 4770k with AMDs 2x 290x crossfire. Playing currently only battlefield 4. Will the monitor be a waste of money since im using amd video cards? Really like the specs of the SWIFT and want to buy one in the Netherlands. But dont want to be disappointed.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      No you will be able to benefit from almost all features outside of the G-SYNC including
      WQHD resolution
      Low input lag
      Low response time
      High refresh rate
      Superior TN panel compared to current TN panel gaming monitors

  94. @dahui0401
    @dahui0401 7 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ, I had heard a rumor that this monitor may have possibly been delayed. Is that true? If so, it impacts my decision to upgrade components in my rig. Thanks!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Still under last stages of design and development and our target for release is still sometime in Q2. Once we have more specific information to release we will do so.

  95. Stephen
    Stephen 7 months ago .Reply

    Well since my next build with have 3 video cards I will be taking 5 of these when I’m ready.
    I think 5 of them turned portrait will work just great for gaming as well as my cad work and my cnc software work.
    Looking forward

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Due to TN panel performance in vertical viewing angles I would advise against this arrangement. Horizontal multi monitor configurations should be ok but vertical may not provide an ideal / optimal experience. Once we I have final production samples I will provide more hands on impressions of this type of configuration.

  96. paulweisjr
    paulweisjr 7 months ago .Reply

    I am reading that this has been delayed to Q3 due to stability issues attempting to run 1440p@144hz. Please tell me this isn’t true.

  97. garen
    garen 7 months ago .Reply

    I already waited enough for this one i think. Was expecting it in early april but im starting to have my doubts now since people are talking about delays and Q3. Going to see when XL2720G Benq is going to be out. asus or benq dont know, i guess its whoever can cough up their product first.

  98. Crysto
    Crysto 7 months ago .Reply

    First time poster here, just came to agree with what seems to be the vast majority of comments – this will be a definite purchase of mine if offered as a glossy panel, if not I will stick with my 1440p@120hz gloss IPS screen until someone delivers. Also, I would have to disagree with those saying they would pay a price premium for a gloss version.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your feedback. At this time there are no plans to revise the AG Polarizer implementation to gloss. We are working to ensure an implementation that meets the expectation and overall well received feedback of our current VG series. With that noted we are continuing to collect feedback on the communities interest in gloss panels.

  99. david
    david 7 months ago .Reply

    Sorry first time on here guys JJ can you quash any rumours of a late release date or is it true we could be looking at May or June?
    Regards.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Timeline is still currently mid to late Q2. At this time cannot provide a more concrete time frame. As previously noted we are in the last stages of design and development and want to ensure when we bring this monitor out it is as good as it can be. Stay tuned for more information.

  100. Dany
    Dany 7 months ago .Reply

    I prefer it with the AG Polarizer.

  101. Jason
    Jason 7 months ago .Reply

    Crysto, what monitor are you using now?

  102. Derick
    Derick 7 months ago .Reply

    I just want it, like yesterday

  103. FireLion
    FireLion 7 months ago .Reply

    The AG polirazer on the VG series and the BenQ XL series is way too aggressive. Gloss would be too specific to satisfy most consumers, and full AG polarizer would crush the monitor contrast ratio, colors and black depth. So let’s meet halfway: semi-gloss, or whatever they call it now.

  104. sten
    sten 7 months ago .Reply

    Why no 2 Versions of this Monitor? Glossy and Non Glossy.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      We are continuing to collect feedback on considerations for “Glossy” monitors. At this time though we are still in the information collection stage. As such our focus on is on continuing with the production of the panel and overall implementation already defined.

  105. Matthew
    Matthew 7 months ago .Reply

    JJ, how does the TN panel look to everyone at ASUS? Is it comparable to a higher-end IPS? I don’t care at all about viewing angles, but I’m intrigued that the TN is bumped from 6 to 8-bit. Is the difference noticeable?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      In my personal opinion yes it is improvement compared to previous TN ( with a noticeable improvement in color accuracy and saturation ). IPS is still clearly ahead in black level reproduction as well as overall color accuracy but it is a solid panel in regards to performance. This is just intial impressions though. More hands on feedback and impressions will need to wait until we have a near MP or MP product ( mass production ). Stay tuned!

  106. Andrew Henschen (@Dawg054)

    I’m really excited for the monitor, please tell me it will be arriving within two months. :)

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      At this time we do not have a specific release date. Stay tuned for more information soon.

  107. Mike
    Mike 7 months ago .Reply

    Hey all!

    First time poster here and I would also agree that a glossy screen would be first day purshase for me.

    I have the Vg278H but I really hate the grainy sandpaper look so please make it glossy as thats what I think most people want.

    If not I will not buy this monitor, cant stand the grainy sand look.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for your feedback. We are actively collecting feedback from the display community as a whole and our current users. At this time though the monitor will maintain a AG Polarizer implementation not a “glossy” implementation.

  108. JOHN
    JOHN 7 months ago .Reply

    When will this be released? It already April.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Our current release projection is mid to late Q2. Stay tuned for more information.

      • paulweisjr
        paulweisjr 7 months ago .Reply

        Your previous projection was beginning Q2 so it would appear that projections are worthless. Please provide an actual release date. Thanks.

  109. B
    B 7 months ago .Reply

    I wore I wait the less I want it for 800 bucks I can by two sexy glossy monitors 1440p pls\ips…..I’ll buy the first Glossy 1440p\4k gsync monitor I’m not a fanboy not putting that ugly thing on my desk next to my sexy glossy monitors….u want my money go glossy

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

      +1

  110. Chris K.
    Chris K. 7 months ago .Reply

    “Thanks for your feedback. We are collecting feedback from all our users including those that appreciate matte displays. As of now our focus will be most likely trying to tune the current AG Polarizer to slightly less aggressive to have a closer to gloss appearance but while trying to maintain benefits of the matte / more aggressive AG Polarizer.” Will this impact the targeted release at all?

  111. Link J.
    Link J. 7 months ago .Reply

    Just don’t make it too glossy. Screen refection glare of my face, ceiling fan, or window = no bueno!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Appreciate the feedback. As always it is appreciated. At this time the SWIFT is utilizing an AG Polarizer like our current VG monitors. As such you can overall disregard any concerns you may have reflections.

  112. Edmond
    Edmond 7 months ago .Reply

    Hardcore fps player here… im totally fine with matte. Or the semi matte.
    As long as it is not gloss – seeing your reflection and every light-source in the room when playing is a no-go.

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your feedback! As always it is appreciated.

  113. Chris W.
    Chris W. 7 months ago .Reply

    Yeah, this will be my choice, Matt is fine with me (it will not reflect any light in the room) which is what a pro gamer is looking for. Will it possible to provide approximate launch date ?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Time frame is still targeted at mid to late Q2. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the release.

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

      “Yeah, this will be my choice, Matt is fine with me (it will not reflect any light in the room) which is what a pro gamer is looking for.”

      “Pro-gamers” as you say, i.e. people who are paid real money to play competitively with sponsorships etc. are the sort of people that will certainly have taken the time and effort to secure their playrooms from any unwanted ambient light, the exact same is to be said of the enthusiasts (which you have, quite typically, misconstrued with the contextually asinine label of “pro-gamer”).

      “Pro-gamers”, like enthusiasts believe in “NO COMPROMISE”, they will bend they’re surroundings, wallets and even lifestyles to suit their gaming needs. To be more clear: wanting a matte screen and not wanting to control the light in your room IS COMPROMISE.

      How can you proclaim “Yeah, this will be MY choice” and that “Matt (matte) is fine with ME” and then equate that flippantly with the wants and needs of “pro-gamers” as if your opinion is some kind of umbrella. Please do not speak for “pro-gamers” and enthusiasts because you are not one.

  114. DaKon
    DaKon 7 months ago .Reply

    I would also prefer glossy.

  115. Nick
    Nick 7 months ago .Reply

    Im patiently waiting this release…we finally got the front base and i have picked up 3 titan blacks and i want to 3 pg278q monitor setup i may have to pickup the vg248qe in the meantime. Any chance this monitor will release by may?

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      At this time outside of the previously communicated time frame I cannot provide a more specific time table. Stay tuned for more information.

  116. Now Please
    Now Please 7 months ago .Reply

    I WANT THIS NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • JJ
      JJ 7 months ago .Reply

      Soon. Stay tuned for more information. I am working on a general up date post as well as we are discussing options for a email update option. At this time though the timeline is still what previously communicate mid to late Q2.

  117. B
    B 7 months ago .Reply

    If u can delay u can incorporate gloss??

    • Kronvict
      Kronvict 7 months ago .Reply

      Heck no i hope they dont delay. I can’t stand glossy as it is in my gaming environment. Matte is just fine for my needs. They might be working on a later release for glossy panels after initial shipments of matte, then glossy lovers can wait for that one.

      • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
        La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

        Nah, matte lovers can wait. This thing needs to shine (no pun intended) at launch, you can’t wow people with 8-bit color depth at 2560×1440 when it’s gimped by a hazy, murky sheet laid over it, no way in hell (not “heck”). Go buy a black out curtain before wanting the powers that be to subject the quality discerning enthusiast crowd (for which this monitor exists for) to the needs of the compromising lowest common denominators such as yourself. Asus will simply hinder this displays true potential if it takes any credence from opinions like yours. Go paint over some masterpiece art with sand incrusted lacquer to satisfy your desire for an AG matte coat, but for the love of the gods stay away from this monitor.

        Good day.

        • Kronvict
          Kronvict 6 months ago .Reply

          While matte lovers CAN wait, it is the glossy lovers that WILL wait according to JJ. Whether it be Matte or Glossy, these panels are going to sell really well regardless of all the bickering and whining about what type of panel is wanted by the “Enthusiast crowd” as you put it.

          Good Day.

  118. david
    david 7 months ago .Reply

    I like the gloss for it’s colour, vibrancy, and sharpness but my computer is in a very brightly lit room with large windows which would make gloss a no no due to reflections.
    So a half way house would be a semi gloss But it would still not work in my environment I would still get reflections.
    So my choice would have to be Matte. Got to keep my wife happy don’t think she would appreciate her dinning room in total darkness 24/7
    So a matte it has to be, but not out of personal choice the environment is making that choice for me. Just wish we had another room but we don’t.
    Keep up the good work JJ and keep us all informed on the progression of the Rog Swift.
    Regards

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

      But your wife appreciates a gaming computer in the dining room?

      • david
        david 6 months ago .Reply

        No, but there is no where else to put it, like I said we do not have another room and it’s tucked away neatly in a fine bit of furniture. to be honest you would not know it was there except for the monitor.
        Regards

  119. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    thanks for heads up on the mid to late q2 range sir

  120. Chris K.
    Chris K. 7 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ so you guys decided that you guys aren’t going to go with the less aggressive polarizer and incorporate the same kind we have on the VG248QE ? Because a few weeks ago on here you said – “As of now our focus will be most likely trying to tune the current AG Polarizer to slightly less aggressive to have a closer to gloss appearance but while trying to maintain benefits of the matte / more aggressive AG Polarizer.”

    • La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
      La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo 6 months ago .Reply

      I replied to “JJ” with my post written below some weeks ago which has been conveniently ignored, so I felt it appropriate to take advantage of your like-wise post and further re-iterate with the compelling urge to rub their corporate faces into it.

      I observed:-
      ————————————————

      “You say this:

      “It will be in line with what we have implemented on previous VG series monitors.”

      And yet you have said this:

      “Overall we have taken into consideration some users who are bothered by the AG polarizer and feel we have a balance that does not reduce clarity or add hatching but overall provides the benefits of AG while maintaining clarity.”

      And this:

      “In the end we are tyring to find a good balance for the current implementation of the AG Polarizer ”

      Your contradicting yourself here.

      So which one is it?

      How can your engineers be hard at work tweaking the AG to “satisfactory” levels only to come to the conclusion that they “will be in line with what we have implemented on previous VG series monitors”? That doesn’t making any sense, and is, quite frankly, unacceptable.”

      This product is becoming less interesting with every piece of reality that unfolds.

      • FireLion
        FireLion 6 months ago .Reply

        I am against the full matte and would very like semi-gloss. Semi-gloss would be the best choice, because on one hand full matte would be an “insult” to the “class” of consumers this product is targeted for (enthusiasts), and on the other hand glossy is achievable by removing the AG polarizer yourself, there’s topics and videos.

  121. Chris F
    Chris F 6 months ago .Reply

    Hello JJ, Can you tell me of the weight of this monitor without the stand, and also if it is standard VESA 100mmx100mm. Estimates are fine for the weight. Thanks.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      I will see if I can confirm this information and follow up.

      • Chris F
        Chris F 6 months ago .Reply

        Just looking for an update on the weight. Need to buy a Desk Mount ARM mount, and want it to be compatible with this monitor.

        • Kenton
          Kenton 6 months ago .Reply

          I believe that as long as you get one that supports a 27” screen, it should support the weight. What company/model are you considering?

          • Chris F
            Chris F 6 months ago .

            Ergotron,LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole (unofficially supports 27″) or the LX HD Sit-Stand Desk Mount LCD Arm (my desk is sit/stand).

  122. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    I said it befor and say it again, I will NOT buy if it will have the same shitty AG polarizer.
    No way I cant stand the grainy look so then I will wait for BenQ insteed!

  123. Goos
    Goos 6 months ago .Reply

    I have a GTX 680M, so I have a gaming laptop. When they say G-Sync works with GTX GPUs, does that include GTX M GPUs?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      We will know more about how mobile GPUs will be supported at when the SWIFT is released. Keep in mind you notebook will need to have displayport.

      • Goos
        Goos 6 months ago .Reply

        Would using a DP adapter to HDMI work for my laptop? It’s not a big deal for me though. I am planning on making my own home gaming rig soon and thats what I really care about. It would just be nice to be able to use it with my laptop for the time being.

        • xxapachekingman
          xxapachekingman 6 months ago .Reply

          Sadly no it wouldnt work it has to be the same connection end to end. Since you’re saying it would only be temporary, not being able to use G-Sync shouldn’t be that big of deal. :)

  124. Chris F
    Chris F 6 months ago .Reply

    Hello, I am going to ask this question again since for some reason it failed to pass moderation. Does this monitor use standard VESA 100mm x 100mm(or the 75mm/75mm) Mounting?

    Looking at a picture of the rear of the monitor on the stand (from the pics included in this post) it looks to have a 30 Degree angle or so which I don’t think would match your average VESA standard. Or is there some sort of piece that comes off to allow a flush mount? It looks like it may be removeable.

    I ask since I will be mounting on a desk mount arm. Please don’t dismiss this question in moderation again.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      As noted previously I need to wait for official confirmation on VESA specification implementation prior to providing a confirmed ( accurate response to this question ).

  125. xxapachekingman
    xxapachekingman 6 months ago .Reply

    Hey, JJ I know you’re not allowed to comment about products that are in development/havent been announced yet, however with display port 1.3 coming do you think it would be possible to announce a 4K version of this monitor by CES 2015, or is scaler technology not advanced enough to be able to achieve something like that?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      This is tricky when it comes to specifications there can be many aspects that impact specification implementation that exist throughout the entire display chain. You can be rest assured though as advanced specifications are made available and allow for implementation we will consider them in the design , development and production of monitors.

  126. Anthony
    Anthony 6 months ago .Reply

    Good Afternoon JJ, i have a question about the ROG Swift monitor….is it capable of doing 144hz and if not why?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Final specifications will be released soon along with release date. Stay tuned for more information soon.

  127. Andrew Henschen (@Dawg054)

    Please lower the price to around $700 or $650. Samsung just released a very tempting 4K monitor for $600. $800 is a little to high. I realize that it is a lot of new technology incorporated into one display, but please.

    • Andrew Henschen (@Dawg054)

      My bad Samsungs is $700. But still $800 is a little pricey.

      • Chris
        Chris 6 months ago .Reply

        Is this moniter $800 !!!

        Gd luck selling that especially since u can get a 4K moniter for less money.

        • Kronvict
          Kronvict 6 months ago .Reply

          There are plenty of people already awaiting pre-orders or waiting to purchase it day one regardless of its $800 price tag, myself included. So yes they will have good luck selling it :P

          • Chris
            Chris 6 months ago .

            Well those people are just mugs, As this moniter is not worth the money.

        • BT
          BT 6 months ago .Reply

          This screen is going to sell out day one. A 60Hz 4K IPS is great but it doesn’t really do gaming justice. Speed, ULMB, and G-SYNC matter a lot! This will look great next to my PB278Q as a gaming only screen.

  128. gib
    gib 6 months ago .Reply

    No glossy pls

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for your feedback.

  129. Anthony (@jinroh10)
    Anthony (@jinroh10) 6 months ago .Reply

    Will ROG Swife monitor be able to run at 144hz?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Completed information on the specifications and release date will be released soon.

  130. George
    George 6 months ago .Reply

    I am shocked at the sense of entitlement here and all the complaining. If you do not like it/want it do not buy it.. simple as that. If you want a “glossy” screen make a suggesstion or a request. do not bash them for doing what they believe will be an amazing product. I am shocked they actually let those posts go through… For me I am still waiting for the release to buy this amazing looking monitor.

    • Chris
      Chris 6 months ago .Reply

      If it ran 3D in 1440P i would buy 3, But sadly it does not so i’ll stick to my 3 x asus vg278he 3D moniters and my 4K moniter when it arrives.

    • Kronvict
      Kronvict 6 months ago .Reply

      I couldn’t agree more. Those whining about it being a matte instead of glossy and bashing anyone that prefers matte just seems borderline elitist thinking that only they can be “enthusiasts”.

  131. dill
    dill 6 months ago .Reply

    Even though a glossy one would be my first choice, I’m still going to buy it :) Thx JJ for all the nice information. But now it’s about time you take my money!

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      The wait will soon be over and it will be worth it. Stay tuned.

  132. Nate
    Nate 6 months ago .Reply

    JJ,

    Can you confirm 100% this won’t do 1440p 3d?

    I would buy it if it does.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      The ROG SWIFT will support 1440P ( 2560×1440 ) 3D VISION. Stay tuned for more information ( This is pretty awesome! )

      • Tiago Bettencourt
        Tiago Bettencourt 6 months ago .Reply

        JJ You have made my day! These are awesome news!! When will you have more information about this??

        • JJ
          JJ 6 months ago .Reply

          Stay tuned for more information.

  133. dahui0401
    dahui0401 6 months ago .Reply

    Absolutely. JJ is just a representative of Asus as a whole. As with any corporation, things change, and there’s nothing that anyone can do about that. He can only deliver the information he has at any given time.

    To those complaining about the AG Polarizer/Glossy nonsense and stamping their feet, saying they won’t buy the monitor, I say this: Fine, don’t buy it. Asus is still going to ship lots of these monitors to those of us who don’t care, and are not elitists. One or two lost sales is not going to hurt the success of any given product.

  134. DaKon
    DaKon 6 months ago .Reply

    I am simply ready for the monitor to release. JJ use the force and make it happen :)

  135. L
    L 6 months ago .Reply

    +1 for the matte/ag polarizer all the way. I can’t stand a single glare on my screen and this matte I have at the moment have gave me none glares. I also play at days not just at nights.

    Im tired for reading these whiners comments that JJ has to go through. Everyone wants the same answer. You could just read through the other comments before posting your own. JJ might have something else to do also than try to make you happy.

    People that whine about the price you don’t obviously understand where the price comes from. It’s completely justified.

    Also if you really try to compare this monitor to some 4k monitor or the benq one you really should go with one of them if you can’t appreciate the technology this monitor has. Yet there is no other to compete with this one. And I for one are waiting this beauty to release.

    Thank you JJ for these updates. Ofc I was little dissapointed that you had to put the release date later but as you have stated many times already from the beggining that none of the release dates are yet set in stone. Just make it as good as possible and take your time. Keep up the good work!

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for your understanding. We are working very hard to provide the best experience possible on the SWIFT and as soon as we have more information and specifics on release date I will let everyone know.

  136. Jose
    Jose 6 months ago .Reply

    I’ve read all the post, thanks for the info JJ. but I have two totally different Questions.

    1. Will there be a more affordable Non Gsync version of this monitor with the same refresh rate capabilities in the future?

    2. Will there be a 8 Bit 1080p premium panel successor to the vg248qe with Gsync?

    Thanks

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the inquiry. At this time though I cannot provide information on either of these questions. I can communicate we are active in looking a number of different types of designs for monitors for the future including there specifications. As always we will continue to collect feedback from the community on what type of products they would like to see as well as they experience they are looking to have. Knowing this information helps us to know which technologies and design implementations to consider in the design and development of next generation products.

  137. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    F*ck yeah we ELETISTS wont have any crappy blurry SH*TTY matte sandpaper monitor. It’s GLOSSY or GTFO!!

    Thats the somple truth and many of my so called ELETISTS friends says the same, if they go matte then we wont pay a F*CK dime. GLOSSY all the way or GTFO!!

    • paulweisjr
      paulweisjr 6 months ago .Reply

      I have a feeling that people like you cannot afford this monitor anyways so please stay off of this site. Thanks.

    • Kronvict
      Kronvict 6 months ago .Reply

      I think it’s past your bedtime.

  138. Sten
    Sten 6 months ago .Reply

    Agree when you ever see glossy vs matte in real you never go back to matte!

    And check glossy vs matte on Sunny day gloss mirroring its true but on matte you dont see anything good

  139. Samhain
    Samhain 6 months ago .Reply

    Matte would be fine if they allowed it to be removable (no harsh glue).

  140. Dany
    Dany 6 months ago .Reply

    i prefer matte. All you see with a glossy, especially during day time, is your own reflection on the screen.

  141. Lou (@louradical_lou)

    The word soon is getting me excited, Soon can’t come soon enough!

  142. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    NO WAY MATTE!

    Go glossy as for those idiots crying matte dont know WTF they are talking about.

    Once you have seen a glossy panel notjing else will do, so please litening Asus as we are way more that want glossy!

    • Robert Sharp
      Robert Sharp 6 months ago .Reply

      lol are you really that ignorant? matte or glossy is a choice most people make AFTER having used or seen both. many people cant stand a glossy screen as its too damn reflective.

  143. Epicwarding
    Epicwarding 6 months ago .Reply

    Personally – i Want a Gaming Monitor, this is Branded Gaming monitor – when i game – last thing i want – is to see my own face in Glossy Reflection – People who Want Glossy for Good colours – should buy a monitor with good colours + nice glossy

    This is supposed to be Gaming monitor, meant for gaming , for people who play games . Do i want to see My Face from every black shadow while playing? no thanks -

  144. Dany
    Dany 6 months ago .Reply

    Dude, i have both.I have a glossy screen and a matte screen. In total darkness, glossy is great, but in day time, i prefer matte. You should be banned for calling idiots people that prefer matte and yes, i know what im talking about. Im sure i know more about tech/puter than you know.

  145. boniek
    boniek 6 months ago .Reply

    My money is ready, just release it already :) Will it be released in Europe at the same time as in US?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Stay tuned for more information soon. We will providing an update very soon. As for the EU I cannot comment on their release strategy.

  146. 4k
    4k 6 months ago .Reply

    alot of my friends prefer 4k so we hope asus make one like this monitor but in 4k res. withn the 120 hz .

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. As of right now there is no existing panel technology that will allow for this but we are collecting feedback in what our users and the display community would like to see in next generation 4K monitors.

  147. kyra
    kyra 6 months ago .Reply

    Is it possible to use this monitor with hdmi/displayport adapter? Any downsides?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      We are still evaluating options internally. Once we release the monitor we will have more information for users who may be interested in adapting the DP interface. Stay tuned for more information.

  148. Tycho
    Tycho 6 months ago .Reply

    Clearly both glossy and matte have their advantages, and I for one would like something in the middle to glossy range as I have fairly good light control in my room. Everyone’s situation is different though and insulting others over theirs is pointless, and a little childish.

    This is obviously a product many of us are excited about and want to be perfect (this could be the first real advance for displays gaming since CRTs)Let’s tell ASUS what we want sure, but keep it civil. yeah?

  149. Obama
    Obama 6 months ago .Reply

    I really would like a cinematic 64:27 monitor with these specs, but i know that isnt happening this century. Gsync is a must so cant wait for this monitor anyway.

    Also – so much needy, borderline literate children screaming what they want from this monitor… wow, ur parents wont give you 800$ anyway; calm down.

    • Christian
      Christian 6 months ago .Reply

      21:9 gsync monitors would be the bomb…too bad i wont live to see them, and im only in my 20s

      • JJ
        JJ 6 months ago .Reply

        Interesting feedback…. Thanks!

  150. Ben
    Ben 6 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ, I’ve been waiting to buy this monitor over all other monitors. I saw that the release date is either May or June. My question to you is, can we get a solid release date now that its only a month or so away? I want to financially plan for buying these. You have mentioned an update very soon, but can you give us a solid date for when you will update us at least? It would be much appreciated by all of us.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      At this time there is not additional information to disclose. Please stay tuned to PCDIY for more information.

  151. Anon
    Anon 6 months ago .Reply

    Just wanted to give a big thanks to JJ (or the people behind?)! Super great job of answering all the annoying questions! :) Can’t wait for this monitor to be out!

    Also big supporter of 21:9 monitors. Got a 2.35:1 screen for my projector and it is awesome!

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the kudos!

    • Edmond
      Edmond 6 months ago .Reply

      The 21:9 aspect would be 2.33:1 tho, but actually there are no 21:9 monitors, thats just a term for the average buyer to relate them to the most popular 16:9 ratio. They are in fact 64:27… which is 2.37:1. But the newer 1440p ones are 2.39:1.

      Funny that there are movies to exactly match all these ratios, although bluray movies are exactly 2.4:1.

      May i suggest taking the 31.5″ 4k panel and cutting off its top – making it a 30″ 3840×1600 aka perfect 2.4:1? It also should be flicker free with 1ms, gsync and at least 72hz. (Since 144hz prob isnt possible on those res right now).

      Gawd, i sound like one of those needy kids now… i did not intend to. Was explainging the ratios and got lost, sry.

  152. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    NO NO NOOO for matte, you must go GLOSSY!
    On every forum I hang around everyone says the same and who sits and play in a sunny F*CKN room annyway!

    So to you all matte freaks over here, GO F*CK YOURSELF!

    I can safely garantee that Asus will sell a hell of a lot less monitors if they are crazy enough going matte!

    I have the VG278H and that monitor sucks in every way as picture quality are concerned. The crappy quoting destroys the picture, it looks like sh*t!

    I will never buy a matte screen again no matter how good it will be otherwise, simple as that!

    • Chris
      Chris 6 months ago .Reply

      Dont know what u mean, I have 3 x asus vg278he 3D moniters with nvidia 3D vision 2 and i love them, I had 3x asus vg236h 3D glossy moniters, I prefer vg278he

    • Steve
      Steve 6 months ago .Reply

      You sound like a whiny little kid. If you want to be taken seriously, you might want to change your tune.

      You’d be much better off saying something like “I would love to see a glossy version of this monitor.”

      If there is enough demand, I’m sure Asus will take notice.

      • JJ
        JJ 6 months ago .Reply

        Thanks for your reasonable and rational response. As I have communicated we take all feedback seriously not jsut the vocal minority. As previously communicated we are continuing to collect feedback from our users and the display community as a whole regarding glossy monitors.

  153. chris688
    chris688 6 months ago .Reply

    Really looking forward to this monitor. Add me to the people who don’t mind a subtle matte screen as I find glossy monitors to be really annoying for reflections (especially in my home office). I plan on keeping my IPS monitor for good colors and running a dual monitor setup once I get my hands on the Swift anyway.

  154. LB
    LB 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ, you may be aware of the great interest in recent BenQ monitors which allowed third party utilities to customise the strobing backlight (see blurbusters.com/benq/strobe-utility/ for details).

    In particular, this allows users to unlock strobing down to low refresh rates (60Hz) which is great for supporting classic games that are locked to those framerates. I personally would currently choose a BenQ monitor just for this facility (though the Swift looks better in all other ways!)

    Can you comment on whether the ROG Swift will similarly allow experts to use the full potential of the strobing backlight?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      At this time I can not provide anymore information but I and our display team are aware of this functionality. Stay tuned as we get closer to the launch these type of questions will be clarified in an update article and FAQ section along with a lot more content.

  155. schulmaster
    schulmaster 6 months ago .Reply

    I may be alone here, but I feel that more frequent updates and less expediency would be a less frustrating PR approach;ie “We are currently focus grouping this element of the monitor’s design”, or “This is what is currently causing a delay”
    I would be much more comfortable with an announced August 15th ship date, than a ‘no comment’ string along, followed by a “We’re shipping tomorrow” on May 31st.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Neither one of these statements have been released. I have only communicated the general time frame mid to late Q2. In addition to stay tuned for more specific information on release date, final specifications and the rest of the associated launch details. Any other commentary or statements that you have read are inaccurate, false or created by the community. In regards to consistency in providing this feedback we have been active on a weekly basis providing responses to the same questions. Additionally as previously noted once there is a large update with specifics it will be posted as a general update article on the site. Hope this clears up any confusion.

      • Ben
        Ben 6 months ago .Reply

        JJ, I would have to agree with Schulmaster. The “soon” and “very soon” updates are very frustrating from the public’s stand point. I used to do contract work for a major tech company and when a product was not given an exact release date within the quarter it was supposed to be released, 9 times out of 10 there was some sort of undisclosed issue. At this point, almost 6 months after this product was teased to the public I think a lot of people are turning their gaze. Samsung has just released a 4k monitor, 60 hz, that is 100 dollars below this price point. We appreciate that someone is at least talking to us, you have done an amazing job with answering our posts and we all appreciate it. We just want something concrete.

        • JJ
          JJ 6 months ago .Reply

          This is a realistic message as there are many aspects to consider internally when defining and releasing a release date. Most importantly ensuring it is accurate and that the product is ready. While your statement regarding issues is realistic it is also important to remember that the timeline originally communicated was early in design and developed and the product was shown at CES which is a platform for very early announcements of products. As to Samsungs product it is a different category compared to the SWIFT and does not have the additional complexity of G-SYNC and other parameters. That monitor will more squarely contend / align with our upcoming PB monitor. Will not information flow may not always be ideal in what users are looking for we strive to try and provide a medium for information delivery for those who want to be up to speed for the broader user there will be the one and only official PR availability. This is important to remember as this direct messaging is independent of formalize PR messaging. As such it should it expected that will be numerous updates that could communicate the same information. I am working on integrating a new function for the site to hopefully help this with product tracking ETAs and such. Stay tuned and thanks for the feedback.

  156. schulmaster
    schulmaster 6 months ago .Reply

    Thanks for the support, Ben.
    @JJ: As for my statements, they were not proposed as having been made, but hypothetical statements edifying my introduction. Often, bad news given is more copacetic than good news hidden.
    It would be less grueling to the community to be given a release date outside of the original window than to be given nothing; that was my point/opinion.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Appreciate your feedback. We will only release a firm date once we have finalized on it internally and can be confident in releasing it. Until then we will adhere to the communicated statements already messaged to our users and the community. While this is not ideal it is realistic as there are extensive number of aspects that need to be consider when we define a release date.

  157. Noxide
    Noxide 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi, JJ I am very eagerly awaiting this monitor, I just wondered the price is estimated to be around $799 but do you know how much it will cost in the UK? $799 is £476, knowing prices over here I am guessing its going to be £600 / $1000, do you have any info on this? as im sure overclockers.co.uk the retailer will get this monitor first. cheers

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Sorry at this time we do not have this information. Additionally when we do release this information it will only apply to North America. I will definitely let our UK regional office know about your expressed interest and they can help to relay this information.

  158. Jaime
    Jaime 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ. What will the refresh rate be while using 3D vision at 1440? Do you have any other details regarding this feature?

    • Chris
      Chris 6 months ago .Reply

      3D doesnt work at 1440P buddy, only works in 1080P :(

      • JJ
        JJ 6 months ago .Reply

        This is true for current 3D Vision monitors but the SWIFT will be the first 3D VISION monitor supporting 3D at 1440P.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Sorry can not provide more information that the confirmation of 1440P 3D VISION support. Stay tuned for more information.

  159. dzajroo
    dzajroo 6 months ago .Reply

    I’ve been looking into this monitor ever since it was first shown (with Q2 possible release date) and cannot wait to be released.

    But let’s be realistic here, Q2 was announced in early development stage, additionally it looks like this thing is still in “development” stage there is no way they will be able to ship this monitor earlier than Q4.

    To be honest there is nothing out there in this segment (27″ 1440p 120hz gaming monitor) and considering I have been waiting for a couple of years now ,with G-sync or without G-sync I don’t care it’s about damn time for someone to release one of these.

    At this stage there is really only Asus or BenQ, not counting cheap Korean panels as they pretty bad gaming wise and Samsung stopped doing theirs 120hz panels so let see who will be first and gets my money as I’m sick and tired of waiting…..

  160. Wyatt
    Wyatt 6 months ago .Reply

    JJ, will the ROG Swift PG278Q give the user the ability to change the monitor to an sRGB mode?

    Also, with the PG278Q only using a DP 1.2 connector for video input, will this help with reduction of input lag because the monitor omits circuitry for other display connectors?

    Last question. I know many others have called the panel used for the PG278Q a TN panel but given that it had to be specifically designed and sourced for this monitor would there be a more specific name given to the type of panel used rather than just “TN”?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      More information will be released on the question you have posed when we release the SWIFT. As to your question on it offering an SRBG mode this is generally reserved for our MX, PB and PA monitors. Additionally there are other varibles we must consider due to the difference in how we can color calibrate the monitor due to the G-SYNC implementation.

      We have purposely designed the monitor for low input lag. Keep in mind numerous aspects across the display chain affect frame latency.

      The single DP 1.2 connection is limitation currently of the G-SYNC display module.

      At this time there is no specific name it is a unique panel as it was purpose created for the developed of this monitor. Additionally as previously noted many aspects influence display panel performance outside of the specific tech of the panel ( PLS, IPS, TN, MVA etc ) such as the calibration, back light, firmware, electronics package, scaler, internal processing table ( 6 bit, 8 bit, 10 bit ) and many other factors.

      • Chris
        Chris 6 months ago .Reply

        Forget this moniter, guys you should check out the new lg 34um95 it has a 21/9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 3440/1440 ! Looks incredible :)

        • Allistar
          Allistar 6 months ago .Reply

          It’s a nice monitor, but no g-sync and only 60hz. The SWIFT monitor is very unique in what it offers. I’ve not scoured the internet, but so far it’s the only 1440p/g-sync/144hz screen I’ve ever heard of. I’m not ready to make the jump to 4k, and while that LG monitor is nice, the price is a little off putting ($1300 is what I read online).

        • Edmonds
          Edmonds 6 months ago .Reply

          The 21:9 aspect would be 2.33:1 tho, but actually there are no 21:9 monitors, thats just a term for the average buyer to relate them to the most popular 16:9 ratio. They are in fact 64:27… which is 2.37:1. But the newer 3440×1440 ones are 2.39:1.

          Funny that there are movies to exactly match all these ratios, although bluray movies are exactly 2.4:1.

          May i suggest taking the 31.5″ 4k panel and cutting off its top – making it a 30″ 3840×1600 aka perfect 2,4:1? It also should be flicker free with gsync and at least 72hz. (Since 144hz prob isnt possible on those res right now).

          I think its fine if it would be IPS(u cant have TN on that aspect ratio)… gsync will help gaming enourmeously anyway. And you dont really want to much higher than 72hz on an ips.

          Gawd, i sound like one of those needy kids now… i did not intend to. Was explainging the ratios and got lost,sry.

        • schulmaster
          schulmaster 6 months ago .Reply

          If GSync isn’t your primary reason for buying this monitor, you’re missing the point. 1440p is a demanding resolution; and being able to maintain unified, un-torn frames with output FsPS fluctuating from 40-80+FPS is invaluable. The alternative to this, ie literally ANY OTHER display, is either less resolution, adhering to a divisor of a fixed framerate, or torn frames.

        • Edmond
          Edmond 6 months ago .Reply

          I REALLY wish it had g-sync in it.

          It seems to me that the cinematic aspect ratio and g-sync are the two priorities that stand over everything else. 144hz is secondary.
          And there isnt a monitor like that.

      • FireLion
        FireLion 6 months ago .Reply

        So you are waiting for DP 1.3 to release the monitor ?

  161. Steven
    Steven 6 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ, Steven here from Intel Lanfest sacramento. I’ve tried emailing you a couple of times but haven’t heard back :D

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Hey great to hear back from you I will ping you.

      • Steven
        Steven 6 months ago .Reply

        Sounds good :)

  162. Pahani
    Pahani 6 months ago .Reply

    I just wanted to thank you for all the time you’ve devoted to responses here, JJ. It’s much more than some companies give, in terms of community outreach!

    And the AG polarizer will actually be a benefit to me, personally. I am NOT an average user, though…..I have to game with lights on, as I’m simply not a touch typist LOL. I know, strange in this age, but touch typing is just not in my skillset. And no, the keyboard backlighting isn’t enough for me.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks appreciate the kudos and appreciate the feedback.

  163. sten
    sten 6 months ago .Reply

    Useless Comment… No G-Sync no 144hz slow IPS Panel not a Gaming Monitor!

  164. Rhialto
    Rhialto 6 months ago .Reply

    This looks to be an excellent monitor!

    I’m a true fan of 3D, I play all my games in 3D and love to watch 3D movies. In fact I no longer go watch 2D movies at theatre, when I have the chance to go, I choose a movie in 3D. BTW, I would much prefer a matte finish. Just think of movie theatres ceilings, they are always paint matte black. You would hate if it was gloss.

    I apologize for not reading all the questions/comments, there are too many but I wanted to know, will this monitor have a built in IR emitter for the 3D Vision? I would hate having to use my external IR emitter again with an ugly USB cable.

    Finally a USB3 hub! Nice! G-Sync too? I heard it really makes a difference, can’t wait to test!

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. In relation to your question you should check out the FAQ on the write up for the SWIFT. To quickly answer it though the SWIFT will support 3D VISION it will actually support 2560 3D VISION which will be a first! It will require you to have the 3D VISION kit though including the emitter.

      • Rhialto
        Rhialto 6 months ago .Reply

        I thought first comment wasn’t sent so I’ve posted another one with more details but you published the first one only.

        Please consider add a built in IR emitter, we all like a clean desktop. I have 2 pairs of google and I haven,t used my external emitter for almost 2 years as my current monitor have one built in. It would be a step backward for 3D Vision users. Is the reason to keep the cost low?

        • JJ
          JJ 6 months ago .Reply

          The main reason was due to size considerations. To be able to produce the custom housing and frame we wanted we need to reconsider all internal components. Cost is also a consideration but the overall ID ( design ) was the biggest deciding factor.

          • FireLion
            FireLion 6 months ago .

            I know my coment will not make a significant impact but please don’t bother with that. Having a built in IR emitter in this monitor is NOT the priority.

            Thanks for all your replies JJ

  165. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 6 months ago .Reply

    JJ,
    I currently own several Wide Gamut monitors I use for gaming.. the HPzr30, and the NEC PA271W. I look forward to getting ROG Swift, but it will be hard for me to give up the vibrant wide gamut colors! Is there any info of what % of AdobeRGB color space ROG will have?’
    The SRGB gamut just looks bland compared to my Wide gamut in games like BF4

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      I fully understand where you are coming from personally running PA Series monitors for my gaming systems at home as I do not directly need ( but can appreciate ) high refresh and ultra low response times. In this respect panel performance will be below that of the best IPS but we have done our best to produce the best TN panel possible. 1st and foremost by being a native 8 bit panel with some calibration. They are challenges through such as the new controller ( in the form of the G-SYNC FPA ) which can make color calibration a more complex process. As to the specifics we are not ready to release this information yet but stay tuned. As we get closer to the formal launch we will release this information and more.

  166. Tycho
    Tycho 6 months ago .Reply

    Further to schulmaster’s point, this does 120Hz+ with a strobing (ulmb) mode that will give great motion clarity to those who have the computers to push high frame rates at 1440p. The monitor you suggest really isn’t going after the same market, nor will it likely interest anybody waiting for this one.

  167. boniek
    boniek 6 months ago .Reply

    This Asus monitor is simply unique in its features: gsync+1440p@120Hz+low persistence mode. This LG is nice but the only unique thing about it is resolution. Not good enough for games.

    • Edmond
      Edmond 6 months ago .Reply

      That ULMB or low persistance mode you people keep mentioning will make the monitor flicker which will make ur eyes tired, even if u claim to not see it.

      Also ULMB wont work with g-sync at the same time, so were back to a 120hz lightboost monitor with all the stutter/tearing/lag that the choices between vsync on and off brings. But – no blurryness.

      Even if they claim ULMB to work with gsync i means it will have to turn on and off whenever u go around the 100fps mark. Cuz thats the min framerate that these strobing methods can work at.

      Id rather have a 2.4:1 aspect ratio flicker free ips panel with gsync and 72 hz max. Ye it might not be as clear as lightboost tn or crt.

      But untill we get AMOLED in mass production we aint gettin flicker free blur reduction.

      By the way, cinematic ratios are clearly superior. U feel like a horse with blinders if you go back to 1.7:1 from 2.4:1. Also, clearly all the 3 monitor setups that people make would suggest that the the aspect ratio of one 16:9 isnt comfortable and immersive enough. Well, when you game on cinematic, u stop craving the bezel bliss that is 3 monitor setups.

  168. Fran
    Fran 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi
    I was hoping to buy this monitor in March, but not worth waiting more, in the market there are other interesting options.
    J J, you did not think about the problem of the cmos battery on asus maximus vi formula?
    Thanks

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Understand but as of now there is no monitor avaible with the specifications of what the SWIFT will offer. Additionally our goal with it being the first ROG monitor is to ensure it meets the expectations set by our enthusiast community.

      As for the CMOS battery yes it was considered but overall it is a minor concern as the battery lifespan is quite long. Unless an out of the norm failure were to occur the battery should last in the range of 3 to 5 years.

  169. Jon
    Jon 6 months ago .Reply

    For an application like Iracing, or any other simulator, would I need 3 graphic cards to link 3 of these Asus monitors? I understand that to get the full resolution of these you would use the display port connection, but if these monitors only have one input and the 780ti only has one output I’m assuming you will need 3 780s?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Yes that would be correct. We are currently evaluating other types of solutions such as DP hubs and adapters and seeing how it impacts performance/functionality. Stay tuned for more information.

  170. Alamar
    Alamar 6 months ago .Reply

    I’m currently using very good old flatron crt monitor, I saw Eizo foris ips (pls actually) monitor and its black was unacceptable for me, black always looked (in complete dark room as I’m used to use especially for dark games) like there was big light reflecting on screen, so I guess with this tn it will be the same (but good that it finally don’t have dithering). Eizo va on other hand still doesn’t have enough good response and input lag so I can only count my old monitor will be working good as there is still (so many years has passed) no option for me. CRT monitor productuon shouldn’t been withdrawed I think.
    One question, how good resolution scaling will be on this monitor and what other monitor sizes/resolutions will be offered?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Currently there will be only one size for the SWIFT. Stay tuned for more information including performance detailing. I will note that the black reproduction has been impressive. With that noted if you are coming from IPS/CRT expectations in this respect It may not meet your expectations. In my initial evaluations with early samples I will note I have been impressed though by its reproductions scale especially compared to current TN based monitors.

  171. boniek
    boniek 6 months ago .Reply

    Actually ulmb works at from 85Hz which should make flicker not visible (I have not tested it personally). Flicker is needed as long as we have “low” refresh rates to eliminate persistence blur and amoleds don’t change that – amoleds will still have to flicker to give low persistence mode unless they will have hundreds of Hz which considering GPU power required to run that kind of framerates is kind of pointless. If you don’t like features of this monitor then simply don’t buy it. There is no one monitor that can satisfy everyone. Considering my requirements it is pretty awesome piece of technology and unique one on the market at this time.

  172. Derick
    Derick 6 months ago .Reply

    I’m not happy about the display port only. At the moment I have a Benq XL2720Z, on DP it is hopeless, at ‘puter start up there is no image until Windows starts, if if Windows doesn’t start correctly you don’t know, as its a blank screen. If the PG278Q is the same, it will be a massive no,no, you would need 2 monitors, the other on DVI

    • DaKon
      DaKon 6 months ago .Reply

      I have used a display port for many years with a u2711, 3 generations of ATI (4000, 5000, 6000) then my current nvidia 780’s. I have never had an issue. I am glad they are just doing a display port as it is GSYNC required and having less connectors reduces input lag.

      • schulmaster
        schulmaster 6 months ago .Reply

        My 780s will do preOS imaging through displayport, but only if there is no other option; ie when my TV is also plugged in via HDMI, it defaults to that until the Win7 logon screen.

  173. Jon
    Jon 6 months ago .Reply

    DaKon
    Can you explain how you would connect 3 of these to the 780. Will I need 3gpus to run the monitors?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Yes but we are looking at other options including adapters and DP hubs but are also verifying how they may impact the experience / usability of the month.

  174. Wyatt
    Wyatt 6 months ago .Reply

    I’m want a glossy panel with glass!

    I Look forward to pre-ordering this monitor!

  175. Arnold
    Arnold 6 months ago .Reply

    Wow, this monitor still isn’t for sale? Haha That’s rediculous! Asus released it about 4 months ago now. Same as for the Matrix cards. Its bizar how long you guys let your customers wait.
    Well done Asus, well done…

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      The announcement was a very early preview to align with CES announcement and follow up with actual product using G-SYNC technology. We originally communicated at that time the product was under design and development and time form would be mid to late Q2.

      As for the MATRIX it is on track and we are just ramping up product inventory to meet the demand. It should be available later this month.

  176. Michael
    Michael 6 months ago .Reply

    “Stay tuned for more information” same sentence for 3 months…. JJ 3 weeks ago You told as that You are working on some up to date post for us. Where is it ? Don’t get me wrong. You’re answering to a lot of repetitive, stupid questions because there is no solid info of what is happening right now. Cheers.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      Sorry statement will not change until I can provide an accurate time frame. We are getting close to getting things finalized internally but at this time there is still no additional information to release. Thank you for your patience.

  177. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    Yeah go GLOSSY or GTFO!!

    • Ryan
      Ryan 6 months ago .Reply

      It’s not going to be glossy so get over it or GTFO!!

      Also, while you’re at it take your Tourette’s medication.

  178. Samhain
    Samhain 6 months ago .Reply

    Can we please get a release date and/or pre-order date? I have been waiting for GSync since Nov 2013. Now the new LG 34″ 21:9 is out on Newegg and that is going to be mighty tempting for many folks…including me, but I am going to try and hold off for the Swift. :)

    • Obama
      Obama 6 months ago .Reply

      Ye, im sitting with an AOC cinematic monitor, cant go back to 16:9 , its painful to play on now.

      Gona have to wait for a cinematic g-sync monitor…

  179. BarbacoaUSA
    BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

    Thanks JJ for keeping us up to date and answering our questions here. I’m really looking forward to this monitor and love all the features, but I have a simple question.

    Any chance there will be speakers in the monitor? I use headphones for my gaming, but when I’m just doing non-gaming stuff, I like to avoid having speakers sitting on my desk. It would be great if a couple of simple speakers were built into this baby. Any chance?

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      The SWIFT will not feature integrated speakers. Appreciate the feedback as well.

      • BarbacoaUSA
        BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

        Thanks for the prompt response!

  180. Mike
    Mike 6 months ago .Reply

    You are all F*CKED DIPSHIT!
    They will go GLOSSY!

    So how about that you stupid F*CKS!!

  181. bizzare
    bizzare 6 months ago .Reply

    oh my god… please ban this guy…

  182. CntryClub
    CntryClub 6 months ago .Reply

    There are two videos on YouTube claiming a March & April release. When will we be able to understand a true release date for this product? I was told early Q3 is the latest. It would be nice to have something realistic so we can plan for the future, instead of being “strung along”.

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      We will release more information soon. Stay tuned.

  183. jason
    jason 6 months ago .Reply

    so how much longer are we looking at for this monitor?? In need of a monitor and i’ve waited waaaaaay too long….. pulling the trigger here soon.

    • Chris
      Chris 6 months ago .Reply

      Get the new Lg 34ump95, it has a res of 3840/1440 an is a 21/9 ratio, Lot better than this moniter on here.

      • Kenton
        Kenton 6 months ago .Reply

        That monitor does not have G-sync, that is the most important feature. Anything else doesn’t compare and is a waste of money.

        • Obongo
          Obongo 6 months ago .Reply

          Cinematic aspect ratio and g-sync are both EQUALLY valuable and important features.

          Too bad you have to choose.

          • JJ
            JJ 6 months ago .

            Thanks for your feedback. Ultimately the while they are not exclusive Cinematic aspect ratio does have a number of considerations regarding usability and support in titles. As such it makes more sense to focus on a resolution that has more immediate usability / functionality and ultimately support in current games. With that noted we will continue to collect feedback from the community on our ultra wide screens series of monitors like the MX.

        • Chris
          Chris 6 months ago .Reply

          Couldnt disagree more, But each to their own, if it actually ran games in 3D at 1440 P then i would buy it but it does not, I’ll stick to my 3X asus vg278he 3D moniters for now. Maybe get a 4K moniter later in year.

          • BT
            BT 6 months ago .

            JJ has mentioned at least twice in this thread that this monitor will support 3D at 1440p.

          • Chris
            Chris 6 months ago .

            Nvidia have no plans to let u run 3D in 1440P so its pretty useless.

          • Ryan
            Ryan 6 months ago .

            But it does run games in 3D at 1440p. That’s one of the main features of this monitor. It will be the first ever to do so.

            Have you not been keeping up with specs and discussion?

            I don’t understand why you would be saying it’s not going to when ASUS says it clearly will.

  184. Fran
    Fran 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi
    This type of monitor is for the few, I think we’ve waited a long time… Personally I will not wait any longer, this week buy any other model.
    I have waited since Christmas, it’s over.
    They have made ​​a big mistake by not incorporating speakers, also a unique connection dp is not enough.
    Can not be promoting a product six months…
    A greeting to all

    • Chris
      Chris 6 months ago .Reply

      Couldnt agree more, They should have just kept their mouths shut, An only opened it once they knew there product was ready for consumers.

    • BarbacoaUSA
      BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

      I agree with you. I have been waiting until January when this was announced and I’ve been using an old crummy TV figuring it would hold me over for a month or so. Now it’s been four months and we still don’t have a release date. I feel stupid for waiting this long. I’m not sure how much longer I can wait.

      Imagine if BenQ or another manufacturer released a monitor with similar specs a month or two ago – that would have stolen all the business from the ROG Swift.

      • Fran
        Fran 6 months ago .Reply

        Hi, BarbacoaUSA
        What do you opininon the PB287Q 4K?
        Looks very interesting for games, is more complete than Swift…The only drawback I see is that it is 60Hz and the need for a great graphic potential, otherwise it is perfect.
        Greetings

        • BarbacoaUSA
          BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

          Fran, PB287Q 4K is not for me right now, for the following reasons.

          1. Needs too much video horsepower to drive in games. I want to stick with a single GTX 780 Ti card for a while.

          2. Technology too new for me. It only does 60 Hz when you connect it via Displayport – if you connect it via HDMI, it does 30 Hz – that’s too crappy a technology for me. I’ll wait until it matures more, and single video cards can easily run more than 60 fps in games like BF4.

          3. The main reason I’m wanting the ROG Swift is for the 1440p PLUS the 120+ Hz. If my new monitor can’t do at least 120 Hz, it won’t be my new monitor. :-)

          4. Windows does not yet scale well with the 4K panels. The desktop and some app text is way too small for me to read. I would probably need a 30″ or more to be able to read it easily.

          For these reasons, I’m going to pass on any 4K monitors for a while. Before the ROG Swift was announced, I was ready to buy a 120Hz 1080p display – I was going to get the Asus or the BenQ, and the main reason was due to the 120 Hz. The reason I don’t have one already is because the Swift is the only one that provided 120 Hz at 1440p, and I really want to get a 1440p monitor. I’m tired of using a 1080p monitor for the past few years. I used to use (my wife has it now) a 1920 x 1200 monitor and loved it – I really missed the extra vertical pixels when I switched to 1080p monitors. So, I’m not about to settle for a new 1080p when I can get 120 Hz at 1440p.

          I hope that answers your question. :-)

        • BarbacoaUSA
          BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

          I forgot to add that I use this computer to play first person shooters about 80% of the time, so the 120 Hz is important to me. Currently I play BF4 on this system.

    • DL
      DL 6 months ago .Reply

      Speakers on such a monitor dedicated to the enthusiast? You must be joking. There is no quality speakers that could match. I don’t know if you understand what I try to say. Those looking for this monitor will also look for the best sound and will use quality external speakers. Get real.

      • BarbacoaUSA
        BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

        Not 100% true. Many enthusiasts use headphones to play games. In that case, speakers are not that important – especially when using Word, Quicken, etc. Many of us will use this monitor for non-gaming stuff too.

  185. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    Please Asus won’t you just give us a date. Well another way of looking at it is if I spend this much coin the dang thing better work.

    I detest the lack of inputs but this I believe is a dilemma of GSYNC and nothing can be done. (Though sheesh not even one alternative input??) Time will tell if the wait is worth it. For now I game in 1080p at 60hz I have waited this long…what’s another month…

  186. Fran
    Fran 6 months ago .Reply

    Hi
    I think we all thought the same way…
    The guys at asus should accelerate the process, or possibly many of these monitors will collect dust in a warehouse
    I still think that without speakers and a DisplayPort only connection loses much attraction.
    I wish to have Swift to accompany my Maximus VI Formula, Matrix R9 280X, GX1000 Mouse,and R.O.G Front Base, but unfortunately I’ll have to find another option.
    Lucky for all

  187. Geforcepat
    Geforcepat 6 months ago .Reply

    Will everybody stop whining about the release date.it’ll be here sometime this summer.and im glad they showed it to us in January it gives us something to look forward to.and jj please by all means keep updating us whether its big news or not.

  188. Tycho
    Tycho 6 months ago .Reply

    I agree that the waiting is getting old, but I want them to get this right. There really is no other monitor out there to take it’s place at the moment so all we can do is wait.

    There are really three main crowds waiting for this:
    -those with decent computers to run games at 1440p in the range where g-sync will really help 30-60fps.
    -those with beastly computers looking to take advantage of the ulmb mode at 120fps+ for basically zero motion blur at 1440p
    -those just looking for a good 1440p gaming monitor

    None of the above are available anywhere else unless you want to spend 5 figures on a crazy military/medical display. Maybe another company has one in the works, if they come out first surely they will steal a lot of our business from ASUS, in the mean time we have no choice but to wait because ASUS is the only one vocal about it’s plans. It sucks it’s delayed but I’m glad they announced it rather than keeping it under wraps.

    …and speakers? REALLY? Why in the world would you want speakers on a high end display? 99% of us wouldn’t use them and it would just make the monitor bulkier, and more expensive. Enough of that crazy talk.

    • Fran
      Fran 6 months ago .Reply

      Hi
      The speakers would be necessary only at certain times but as you well said, is a bulky monitor. If we need more space external speakers, and more wires… The cost of including some small speakers would be minimal and would be of great benefit in some cases
      Greetings

      • BarbacoaUSA
        BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

        Maybe there are some small cheap bar speakers or something that we can plug into the headphone port on the ROG Swift – I just really don’t want to have more wired and speakers sitting on my desk. I guess I’ll try to find something on Amazon once I get this monitor on my desk.

    • Obongo
      Obongo 6 months ago .Reply

      G-sync will “really” help in the range 30-144, not 30-60… thats the point of it bro.
      As long as ur fps is above 30 – tearing, stutters and most of the lag is removed permanently.

      And if u want to use that ulmb… u cant use g-sync. There is no way to combine these two. We will have to live with blurring till OLED is mainstream.

  189. Anthony
    Anthony 6 months ago .Reply

    Yo what’s up everybody, firstime poster here……coming from a 4k display I can say with all honesty im waiting for this display. Now dont get me wrong 4k is awesome but im a gamer first and I learned that the hard way by spending over 2k on a 4k display lol but its cool you live and learn right. Also it wasnt that I was oblivious about this monitor ive read about it but I was fixated on getting 4k and then once getting my dirty mittens on it my gaming experience, as pretty as it was, was not what I expected too much tearing on all my FPS games, it performed better on strategy games like Rome 2 & CoH 2 but it wasnt perfect it still had it slight issues in terms of performance but it all looked splendid and thats with me running 780s in SLI on a X79 3930k system…….so due to my experience its more logical to get this display and so ends my long ass 2 cents.
    Peace!!

  190. DaKon
    DaKon 6 months ago .Reply

    I was hopeful to have this monitor before Watchdogs releases later this month.

    • BarbacoaUSA
      BarbacoaUSA 6 months ago .Reply

      LOL DaKon! I was hopeful to have this monitor before I assembled my new system in February! Consider yourself lucky you don’t have as long to wait. :-)

  191. Pahani
    Pahani 6 months ago .Reply

    There’s actually a confluence of technologies coming in May and June….Swiftech H220X, Devil’s Canyon CPUs, high-end ROG Z97 boards, and the 6GB GTX 780! I’ll have all in my system that I’ve been slowly collecting parts for the last 6 months for…would be the perfect time to finally roll out this monitor!

    If it doesn’t come out by the end of June, my eye has been drawn to the new 34um95 LG monitor…..it’s just plain sexy! Despite the addt’l cost over even the SWIFT, I might have to grab that one at that time….

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 6 months ago .Reply

      The ROG Swift is a gaming monitor for gamers that game gamingly. Go away with that super side IPS nonsense!

  192. Rohaus
    Rohaus 6 months ago .Reply

    To the guys that state if this ROG monitor does not come out soon, you will be purchasing a different monitor instead… I see a lot of those posts mention a Non gaming monitor as a monitor they might purchase. Look, if you aren’t waiting for the greatest monitor of all time, the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q, STFU and GTFO! I am sure that neither I nor anyone else here, that is patiently waiting for the ROG Swift beauty, could care less about some NON gaming IPS POS. Again, just to reiterate, if you are eye balling a NON gaming monitor for your gaming needs you are a F’ing noob and need to STFU! Don’t post sh!t about craptastic monitors that no serious gamer gives a sh!t about. And oh yeah, if you are on the fence about this Swift ROG monitor, you too should be branded a F’ing noob and you also need to STFU and GTFO.

  193. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    wait it has been officially delayed when did i miss that…ugh i have my heart set on this…

    asus whatsup with like a 25 dollar discount for those who have been waaaaaaaiiiiting like seriously…i am a feb guy as well spent all this coin on a rig but lack the proper monitor cause of this…

  194. Tim
    Tim 6 months ago .Reply

    I won’t be upgrading to this monitor at least anytime soon. Not saying anything bad about this monitor. I would have bought this but they waited to long to release. I have been waiting for months to purchase this and just couldn’t wait anymore. I purchased 3 BenQ XL2720Z. absolutely love them. have them mounted on Obutto r3volution gaming cockpit. Sorry I was waiting to purchase these ASUS I love your products but I had a new rig just completed it 2 months ago including the cockpit. I was wanting the 3 27in monitors but just couldn’t wait anymore. Just so you know most of my stuff in the computer is ASUS. I purchased 3 ASUS GTX780 for these monitors. so I could use the GSYNC. It doesn’t matter I have a great setup with everything I purchased and this system should last a very long time

  195. chris688
    chris688 6 months ago .Reply

    Many products announced at CES don’t have a release date (or even a release window) as it is a place for companies to show off new tech that they are working on. True, sometimes they show off something that is about to be released, but not always.

    I’d rather they take some extra time and get it right, than rush it out the door with problems. There is currently no consumer display tech that has this kind of refresh/response time at a resolution over 1080p, so it’s not like you can run out and buy a competitor’s product instead.

    A few months using an older monitor is not going to ruin your life.

    • Kaisoni
      Kaisoni 6 months ago .Reply

      It is possible to be a gamer AND a reasonable person you know.

      The only way that I can really think of that using an older monitor for a bit longer would “ruin your life” would be if you were using a /really/ old monitor that was damaging your eyes and/or causing you to develop cancer? In which case, yes, don’t wait for this, go buy a new monitor.

      I personally will wait for them to perfect this monitor. I’m also going to wait for reviews to come out for the monitor before I purchase it so that I know that what I’m going to get will benefit me as a gamer and isn’t going to just be a waste of my time and money.

      I don’t know, I have standards in what I buy because I take gaming fairly seriously and don’t just want any rushed out product that’s marketed by the people making it as a gaming piece of equipment.

    • chris688
      chris688 6 months ago .Reply

      Actually I am a gamer. I’m also an adult who has some perspective. Sure my old 24″ WUXGA monitor has some tearing issues and a slower response time, but I still enjoy playing games on it.

      Are you saying that until this monitor is released all pc gamers are having their lives ruined because they don’t have this new monitor? Yikes.

  196. Elle MacPherson's Vagina

    JJ can you guys lean on Nvidia & AMD to start releasing GPUS with multiple display port outs again?

    I don’t know why they stopped making gpus with more than one displayport but its really annoying as I would love to run three ROG Swifts and do not want to have to buy THREE Nvidia GPUS to do it.

    Ideally, I would like an Nvidia GPU with at least two display port outs so I can do Crossfire with just two cards. Two card setups are my limit, so I will only be buying one Swift unless something changes on the GPU side of things.

    You guys have the clout, can you please lobby them to bring back multi DP GPUS?!?!?!?!?!

    • JJ
      JJ 6 months ago .Reply

      It is actually our own choice in how we want to enable display output connectivity. It is currently a tough balance but something we are again evaluating for future cards but as of now based on overall market usage dual DVI,HDMI and DP make sense. We may look at all options that make sense now as well as we move into the future. Thanks for the feedback.

  197. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    me non retard but still i am feeling bizarro waiting this long…but as you say it is a wonderful new piece of tech…any lurkers have feedback on 24inch screens running gsync to share? i am thiiiis close to buying the non gsync version of this monitor

    • Jeff H.
      Jeff H. 6 months ago .Reply

      I have a gsync kit installed in my vg248qe and it is -incredible-. So much so, that I can’t go back to anything else. That makes waiting for this monitor that much worse. :(

      I have bought and returned 4 monitors this month trying to convince myself that not having 144hz and gsync “wont be *that* bad, right…?”

  198. Dany
    Dany 6 months ago .Reply

    Sean Torres : Maybe this is what they want. You will buy their non-gsync monitor, then when you will she this one at my home, you will be so amazed that you will still buy it… lol

  199. Elle McPherson's Dirty Panties

    Lol at the tards threatening to buy another display because they are tired of waiting. I have purchased FOUR displays since waiting for the Rog Swift lmao.

    Seiki 39″ 4k, bought and returned because I could not stand the 30hz limitation.

    Samsung U28D590, bought and returned because the TN panel sucked balls & its AG coating was way to extreme.

    Dell UP2414Q, bought and returned because 24″ is too small to properly enjoy 4K.

    LG 34UM95, bought and keeping because its EPIC. Beautiful, beautiful display, but its 60hz holds it back for gaming, so I am still waiting on the Rog Swift for my gaming rig.

  200. Coach
    Coach 6 months ago .Reply

    My name’s Coach. I don’t like idling here anymore than you do, but if we have to wait, we might as well wait togetha!

    Woooo! HERE WE COME NEW GSYNC!

  201. Dre
    Dre 6 months ago .Reply

    Are we there yet?

  202. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    i ended up going QNIX QX2710 Evolution II to hold me over

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 6 months ago .Reply

      Great in between monitor. I wouldn’t trust it as a main for the long term.

  203. Jagd Seelen
    Jagd Seelen 6 months ago .Reply

    JJ can you comfirm or deny a E3 Expo release(June 10-12)?

  204. Pahani
    Pahani 6 months ago .Reply

    John and Rohaus: I am, and HAVE been, waiting for this monitor just as long as you, with cash in hand and waiting to buy. This IS my first choice. However, I have to draw a line in the sand somewhere, and at the time my system is finally ready to assemble, that’s it. Simple as that. If I miss getting this one, I can sure live with the alternative…..it would be a sacrilege to use my current very old monitor as anything but a second screen on my brand-new PC! See? Logic ;p

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 6 months ago .Reply

      Cool. You can use whatever you want and I will be super happy for you. Drawing a line in the sand makes it sound like you felt entitled to have the ROG Swift come out when YOU wanted it. Pretty self centered. Also, bringing up monitors that aren’t made for gaming and saying that you will just get those instead make it seem like you aren’t looking for a gaming monitor at all or that you don’t know the difference. Nothing against you at all, but if I went to a Ferrari dealership and complained about the latest model not being out when I wanted and brought up a Jeep model as a comparable vehicle, I would be an idiot. Now, go have fun with it doing whatever it is that you do.

      • johnotter7
        johnotter7 6 months ago .Reply

        Hopefully, you find a monitor that suits your needs. Sincerely.

  205. DLNICO
    DLNICO 6 months ago .Reply

    Bonjour, j’ai posé la question à Asus pour savoir la disponibilité de l’écran sur Facebook > réponse en Juin !!! Yes plus que 3 semaines d’attente.

    I asked Asus on Facebook for the PG278Q disponibiliy. They answered : First screens will be avaible on June !! Good news, only 3 weeks to wait!

    See you
    DlNico France

  206. Obongo
    Obongo 6 months ago .Reply

    Definitely getting this. And i rather they take their time instead of doing a recall later.

    But i have to say, i cannot describe how much i want a 21:9 version of this.

  207. Elle McPherson's Smelly Panties

    I would auction my panties to charity and give the proceeds to Aunt Jamima if they did a 21:9 3440×1440 120hz version of the Rog Swift!

    I am using a 34UM95 3440×1440 right now and it is EPIC….but it needs 120hz and UMLB mode desperately.

  208. garen
    garen 6 months ago .Reply

    lets go motherfkers!!! LETS DO IT

  209. Chelsea
    Chelsea 6 months ago .Reply

    This and the 780 TI are the only two things I’m waiting on to finish My build! ^_^ been waiting since Jan :(

  210. jason
    jason 6 months ago .Reply

    I have 2 780 GTX TI’s and all I need is THIS eye candy!…… lets goooooooooooooooo!

  211. Jagd Seelen
    Jagd Seelen 5 months ago .Reply

    Mike your a idiot thinking that ASUS will do as you want just because you swear at them roflmfao. GET A LIFE!

  212. ken
    ken 5 months ago .Reply

    Based on this article: http://vr-zone.com/articles/death-spiral-nvidias-g-sync-begun/77368.html
    How does this impact our monitor?
    Thanks in advance.

  213. FireLion
    FireLion 5 months ago .Reply

    I am really concerned about this whole G-Sync/Free-Sync thing. Either AMD or NVidia is screwing us. If Free-Sync (Adaptive-Sync now) works as well as G-Sync without any additional hardware then NVidia is in a very awkward position. And if Adaptive-Sync is in the end not working properly, it will be just another bad attempt to compete with NVidia.

    Either way, it seemed unlikely that companies like Asus accepted to implement an expensive proprietary piece of hardware in their monitors if the adaptive refresh rate can be achieved by a simple update of the DisplayPort standard.

    And it seems odd too that a company like VESA made the trouble to implement that in the DisplayPort 1.2a standard and make noise about it if it doesn’t’ work properly.

    Either way, someone’s gotta get f*cked.

  214. Mandela
    Mandela 5 months ago .Reply

    Freesync is crap. it will “reduce” stuttering, wont “remove” it. And they keep saying its “similar” to gsync, not “equal” or “better” … it means its worse.

    So dont worry. Gsync is the best real solution to all our problems… and hey you dont have to wait 2 years for it…

    Now, if only asus did a 2560×1080 120hz gsync monitor with their new 8bit tn panel… i cant stress this enough how perfect that would be, but the world seems to need more time to realize this.

  215. Epicwarding
    Epicwarding 5 months ago .Reply

    First of all , Adaptive Refresh Tech requires a Module INSIDE the monitor . Gsync is a MODULE inside a monitor , to make adaptive refresh rates work on a monitor – Just by Useing a Displayport 1.2a is not enough . The Monitors what will in Future (6-months to 12 months from now) What will have Display Port 1.2a Dont even nessesary support Adaptive Refresh rates . They will need 1.2a Displayport + A Module inside the monitor to make adaptive refresh rates work , besides . if you did not know , Freesync Try’s to Adapt to the refresh rate by “predicting” your frame rate. While Gsync . dosent . what Gsync does is , Yo bro, heres a frame, render it, chill . and wait for the next one, okay , frame is done, here take it bro, now render that, and chill again . In my opinion Gsync is better. i Think Nvidia know’s what they are doing, the Gsync module has like what, a 400mhz processor in it and some ram aswell? dude , i dont think that stuff is there for nothing . and i am Pretty Sure Nvidia knew about the alternative method how to do adaptive refresh rates before they even starting makeing Gsync . They choose to make Gsync by useing more expensive hardware . cose they belive , it will make the CONSUMERS, that means , US , Happier . by giving us a high quality product what works and does it well

    And to be honest, the whole “freesync” is still similar to Gsync, they will need a module inside monitors to support adaptive refresh rates , search the 300+ Page topic with over 3000 Replys . in overclock dot net forums , the topic name is [ASUS] Update: 27″ 1440P GSYNC 120Hz RoG Monitor at CES . if your fan of this monitor allready. go check that topic about, its far as im Considered, best place to read about this monitor

  216. Sean Torres (@SeanPabloTorres)

    i am open minded freesync is intriguing and i have seen some demos without module on laptops? can’t remember where but for me i reviewed both along with mantle and i came to conclude nvidia and gsync way to go the nvidia youtube demos won me over personally

    • Epicwarding
      Epicwarding 5 months ago .Reply

      PostalTwinkie @ overclock Forums Posted something nice , read this what he said

      I REALLY don’t want to have to have the FreeSync discussion again, because that horse has been beating to death on this forum; by myself and a few others. So let me just sum it up this way, and if you don’t believe me check the forums here for the sources….

      VBlank is an OPTIONAL standard within DP 1.2a – Just because a device has 1.2a doesn’t mean it has the OPTIONAL VBlank feature.
      Any display that is going to use it WILL need an ASIC (scaler), just like we see with G-Sync. AMD has said they won’t develop this, and they want display vendors to do it. Nvidia did it themselves, thus G-sync module.
      The one time FreeSync was “shown” was actually proof of concept demo using eDP on a very specific notebook.
      The hardware to do variable refresh rate on a desktop display hasn’t been developed yet outside of G-Sync, which is an ASIC. “FreeSync” would require its own ASIC – who is going to develop that at who’s expense?

      I literally can not stress enough, outside of paper, FreeSync doesn’t exist. The hardware for it doesn’t exist yet, the supply chain of vendors don’t exist, hell AMD doesn’t even have VBlanking enabled on their GPUs even! Although I heard a rumor that someone did dig into their driver and found a disabled option for VBlank to work.

      FreeSync is/was a concept from AMD – a terrible marketing ploy to take away thunder from G-Sync – and as of right now is going no where. The only people talking about FreeSync are AMD and the people they got to believe in it. As far as my knowledge goes, there isn’t a single vendor that has stepped up to say “Hey, we are developing for this.”

      After all, why would a vendor do that? Why would a vendor go through the trouble and expense of developing an ASIC for variable refresh when Nvidia has already done that? The answer is they wouldn’t, at least not right now. I am sure in the future we will see it as an open standard on pretty much every “gaming” display. Unfortunately that isn’t going to happen for a few years.

      • FireLion
        FireLion 5 months ago .Reply

        Thank you Epicwarding, I stopped reading forums about G-Sync because it made the time go slower :)

        It’s very interesting, I knew that AMD’s “FreeSync” couldn’t work like G-Sync without any additional hardware !
        They’ve been very quiet about this when they announced it at CES.
        So there we go, AMD tried to bullsh*t us once again. All of they do is talk, their FreeSync won’t be available for at least a year, and like PostalTwinkie said : who would build and incorporate a module like G-Sync in monitors without asking money ? For now, no body.

        The variable refresh rate will become a standard one day, but like every new technology, it comes first as expensive and proprietary.

  217. Santa
    Santa 5 months ago .Reply

    a ~30″ 21:9 120hz gsync monitor please….thats the ultimate FPS monitor

  218. Mike
    Mike 5 months ago .Reply

    Hell yeah ASUS have allready stated that it will INDEED be GLOSSY!
    So how about that DIPSHIT ;)

    • AfroBob
      AfroBob 5 months ago .Reply

      Latest anoucements say it will have a AG filter, which is in line with the previous VG screens, although all spec’s are still subject to chance.

      Personally, if I had to decide, I would make it matte. Just because most loud/obnoxious comments or from the glossy fans.

    • Sajin
      Sajin 5 months ago .Reply

      JJ has already stated it’s not going to be glossy idiot.

      “The monitor comes with a AG Polarizer.”

  219. AfroBob
    AfroBob 5 months ago .Reply

    SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY!

    I just want this monitor, been waiting for months (my current screen is dieing and needs to be replaced ASAP =( ).

    Glossy or math are both fine to me, although I would prefer matte since my home is designed as a home, and not a gaming cave. Meaning I would have to game/use the PC in complete darkness or life with the reflections of the lamps on my walls.

    Personally, from my experience as a retailer, I think a matte or mixed AP screen is more wanted then the glossy, but the glossy people are just louder. Which is usually the case when its a discussion about features where 1 of the 2 is considered as the “standard” by most people. (Matte in this case, most people haven’t worked with glossy yet.)

    What you as a single person think, or what you and (the majority of) your friends think, doesn’t have to be the same what the majority overall thinks. (They are your friends for a reason.)

    PLUS, if glossy really was that much more requested, Asus wouldn’t hesitate to make 1 glossy (because in the end, after all marketing talk, its a company that wants to make money.)

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Soon I know it has been some time since CES but CES is a trade show made for general announcements and no G-SYNC monitors are available. Stay tuned for more information soon.

      • Michael
        Michael 5 months ago .Reply

        Hey JJ. 3 months ago You’ve said that pre order will be availlable “soon”.Can You say when more or less we can expect some solid statment ? I’m asking cause this “more information soon” is becoming tiresome….

        • JJ
          JJ 5 months ago .Reply

          We were evaluating pre order at this time we are still looking at what was previously communicated mid to late Q2. When more information becomes available I will be releasing it.

  220. Tycho
    Tycho 5 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ, how a small update for us. Even a tiny tidbit of info as to where ASUS is with this display would be wonderful to hear right now.

    Thank you!

  221. Chris
    Chris 5 months ago .Reply

    Why is there no built in 3D emitor ???

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      To reduce the cost. The monitor will still offer 3D VISION support.

      • Chris
        Chris 5 months ago .Reply

        How does it reduce cost if ur offering 3D vision support ???

        • Rhialto
          Rhialto 5 months ago .Reply

          The fact they are not including the emitter. It will offer 3D Vision support but you have to own an emitter. I like my current BenQ because it’s built in. Cleaner desktop, one less ugly cable.

          • Chris
            Chris 5 months ago .

            I prefer the emitor seperate that way if it breaks i dont need to send full moniter back, i have 3x asus vg278he 144hz 3D moniters :D

        • JJ
          JJ 5 months ago .Reply

          The cost is reduced in that we do not have include the emitter or glasses. There is also the psychical consideration of implementing the emitter into the physical housing which we want to keep very thin.

  222. Chris
    Chris 5 months ago .Reply

    So is it possible to run these in 3D nvidia surround in 1440p with 2 gpu’s ???

  223. bizzare
    bizzare 5 months ago .Reply

    Omg Mike, go get some psycholigical help :(

  224. Link J.
    Link J. 5 months ago .Reply

    wow!

  225. doggg
    doggg 5 months ago .Reply

    Since JJ mentioned that Asus is accepting feedback on matte vs. glossy, I figured I would put my vote in as well.

    Matte, please.

    Obviously, they need to make sure it isn’t horribly done, like Dell’s U2711 that made the screen look smeared. There are more recent examples where matte was done right, and based on JJ’s comments, Asus is going to go with a lighter coating.

    There are pros and cons to both types of panels, but I would say that matte is a safer bet because it works in practically any environment.

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for the feedback as always it is appreciated.

  226. Chris
    Chris 5 months ago .Reply

    I’ve had matte and glossy asus moniters, I prefer glossy the picture looks better

  227. lim
    lim 5 months ago .Reply

    Still no release date?

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Not at this time we are still communicating mid to late Q2. Once we have more specifics trust me I will be posting the information here first thing.

      • DaKon
        DaKon 5 months ago .Reply

        Well it is technically mid Q2. So I take it now we are 6 more weeks out for info at quarter end?

  228. doggg
    doggg 5 months ago .Reply

    How do your comments make it through moderation? Must be your mate over at Asus…

  229. JJ
    JJ 5 months ago .Reply

    We have been working to ramp up production on the new heatsink which was a new process ( doing an all black heatsink ). This is a reality of trying new and different design implementations. Availability is expecting to be in early June.

  230. Alex
    Alex 5 months ago .Reply

    Will these monitors allow me to run gsync in surround ?

  231. Jaime
    Jaime 5 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ. Even though the monitor will support 1440p resolution in 3D does that mean Nvidia has or will support providing that feature through their hardware/software?

    • Chris
      Chris 5 months ago .Reply

      Nice, at one point it was 1080P 3D. I contacted nvidia and asked them to contact asus when they said it was due to software limitation due to that making 0 sense. TBH, I didn’t think it was going to be resolved but they said they’d look into it. Good news they got it resolved.

      All we have to worry for now is ghosting/crosstalk. Apparently g-sync doesnt work with 3d vision[maybe yet or maybe entirely]. But I guess its cool to have as an option for 2D.

  232. zelpex
    zelpex 5 months ago .Reply

    JJ,
    This monitor will be comming out right?
    Cause I still think G-Sync is superior to Freesync because it has better hardware and nvidia has promised to give it to us.
    I really hope this monitor will come out ASAP because then I will be buying it instantly,
    I also hope that The Netherlands will get the same release date as the US, ect.

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      The SWIFT is still on track to be released a mass production product. We working on ensuring the final product meets the expectations of us internal as ROG product as well as hits the needs and wants of the community.

  233. Allah
    Allah 5 months ago .Reply

    You guys cannot possibly comprehend how much i want a 30+” 21:9 version of this.

    You all do too, you just haven’t realized it.

    Just like 120hz is so much better than 60, but almost noone realized before it was widely available.

    Gsync+21:9+120hz = gaming perfection.
    This monitor has 2 out of 3, so guess ill get it to hold me off.

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback as always it is appreciated.

  234. zelpex
    zelpex 5 months ago .Reply

    I really hope it will be non-glossy because I kinda HATE glossy…

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for your feedback. As always it is appreciated.

  235. Steven
    Steven 5 months ago .Reply

    Will I be able to buy 3 of these and have gsync work in surround ?

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Stay tuned for more information on surround / multi monitor functionality.

  236. BarbacoaUSA
    BarbacoaUSA 5 months ago .Reply

    I couldn’t stand playing Battlefield 4 anymore on my old Westinghouse TV at 1080i (not “p”) and at 30 Hz, so instead of waiting even longer for the ROG Swift to come out (I’ve been waiting since Feb), I went ahead and bought the Asus VX279Q. I will use this monitor as my primary for now, until the ROG Swift comes out, then I will use this monitor as a second monitor. It’s a “bargain” AH-IPS panel at under $300 and has typical IPS stats: 5ms response time, great viewing angles, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 60 Hz. It’s not a “gamers” monitor, but it should do nicely as a secondary monitor for non gaming needs.

    I checked it thoroughly and can’t find any dead pixels and it just looks really nice. It’s so nice to get back to an IPS panel for everyday stuff – it really pops compared to my other TN panels. It will be interesting to see how this monitor compares to the ROG Swift when they are side by side. I hope the Swift comes out soon. Sigh. At least now I can wait a little after it is released to see the reviews and make sure there are no major issues with the initial batch.

    • Chris
      Chris 5 months ago .Reply

      $300 and it isnt a gaming moniter ! Or even 1440p or 120hz ! Ur mental

      • BarbacoaUSA
        BarbacoaUSA 5 months ago .Reply

        Final price from Frys Electronics after online price matching and rebates is actually $250 ($300 was retail). I think that’s a fair price for a 27″ IPS panel.

        • Chris
          Chris 5 months ago .Reply

          As long as ur happy buddy thats all that matters

  237. josefb13
    josefb13 5 months ago .Reply

    New Questions,.1.Will it offer new *Aimpoint* cross-hairs types( a bit more discrete ones). and can white cross hairs be implemented?..2..will it offer…87% 99% or 100% coverage of the sRGB space being that its a premium 8 bit panel?…..Thanks

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      More information will be disclosed soon. Thanks for the feedback as always it is appreciated.

  238. Obama
    Obama 5 months ago .Reply

    Stop complaining kids.

    This monitor is the best thing to happen to monitor tech so far and by far.

    While not perfect. This is as close to the best gaming monitor we are going to get for the next few years for sure.

    I for one am incredibly happy that something like this will FINALLY be available and with gsync. Zomg, yo.

    • salamasage
      salamasage 5 months ago .Reply

      ^Exactly! I always find it a bit sad when a company can announce a product that is the first of its kind and have it immediately torn apart over the smallest details.

      “Why TN and not IPS?”
      “Why matte and not glossy?”
      “Why 1440p and not 4k?”
      “Why a monitor and not a spaceship?”

      …Just appreciate that Asus is setting the bar for future gaming monitors and the tech involved can do nothing but improve. I anticipate future “gaming” monitors will be as good as or better than this monitor. For that reason we should all be thanking Asus. Innovation is the result of competition and Asus just threw the first pitch.

  239. Kronvict
    Kronvict 5 months ago .Reply

    I feel that asus is really dropping the ball lately on its new ROG products. The ROG front base hasn’t been in stock since newegg first got it in and sold out, The ROG Swift PG278Q has been constantly pushed back ever since its first speculated release timeframe with promises of “Soon” for the past 4 to 5 months since it was announced, The ROG Armor Mechanical keyboard is nowhere to be seen or heard from since it was teased at Computex last year and now i have yet to see the ASUS ROG MATRIX GTX 780Ti Platinum in the US market while currently available in other regions. I am losing my faith in Asus >:(

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      The Front Base has a slight delay in secondary roll out production due to the new cable but will be back in stock soon. I am sure you can appreciate ensuring our customers get the best product possible compared to having to call in to get the new cable.

      As to the SWIFT I have previously detailed that CES was a general announcement and we will release the product when we are finished with all aspects of design and development and ensuring it meets our expectations for a ROG product. As to the additional detailing this has only be done in the comment fields as opposed to a new news post due to users asking the same question ( even though we communicated originally a Q2/Q3 time frame ) which we are still in. While I can understand the excitement and anticipation specialized products like this take time especially when it is an ASUS / ROG product.

      As to the keyboard this was never a formally announced product and as such I cannot comment on it. It is important to remember showcases like Computex and CES can show prototype products or concept designs or even early designs that may be months and sometimes years away from production. Lastly in regards to the MATRIX I have already released an update that US release will be soon we are awaiting a ramp up in production the new black heatsink has been difficult to ensure high yield and we prefer to ensure sufficient qty prior to releasing to the channel.

      Hopefully this clarifies and answers your inquiries.

      • Kronvict
        Kronvict 5 months ago .Reply

        Thank you for the update JJ and for taking the time to provide insight to my questions. I guess all the anticipation has left me a little tense because i want the PG278Q and other products i mentioned really bad. :)

        • JJ
          JJ 5 months ago .Reply

          Of course we can all appreciate and understand the want of having to have awesome hardware.

  240. JJ
    JJ 5 months ago .Reply

    I am providing a response to the individuals who are not reading the commentary / response I have previously provided. Additionally as previously noted we have adhered to our timeline of communication as originally outlined of Q2/Q3 time frame. The anticipation of some wanting more definite information is understandable but at the same time needs to meet the reality of design and development and production time frames. I also have only provided commentary in the the comment response field as opposed to posting an actual news posting as I am reserving this for when there is more formal information to release.

    • dill
      dill 5 months ago .Reply

      No one ever mentioned Q3 before! So Q3 it is :( Come on Guys! This means Q4 in Europe!

      • JJ
        JJ 5 months ago .Reply

        In the FAQ to the post ( on PCDIY ) it is stated as mid to late Q2/Q3. I would recommend checking there in the future for the most formal updates.

    • Derick
      Derick 5 months ago .Reply

      So Is it true what you say they have binned the PG278Q ROG SWIFT Gaming Monitor after all this bragging?

  241. DaKon
    DaKon 5 months ago .Reply

    So JJ, this is starting to smell like pooh. No where in the CES was the implication that this product was to be released well down the road. All of the videos and hype were that Asus was the front runner and this monitor was just about done. “Look at this pre production model. This is pretty much the final design”.

    The way it was communicated was “shortly”. Shortly is not 6 months later.

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Thank you for your feedback. In regards to being the front runner this is still true as there is no high refresh rate 2560×1440 monitor or even G-SYNC monitor available. We will still be the first vendor in the market to release this type of monitor. In regards to what was communicated was the overall design ID and features and functionality which has not changed.

  242. boniek
    boniek 5 months ago .Reply

    Will this monitor support perfectly mapped 720p@144Hz resolution? In theory it should because 720p is exactly 4 times lower than 1440p.

  243. […] ASUS PCDIY site has a diagram that shows the ASUS ROG PG278Q GSYNC monitor is capable of overclocking to 144Hz […]

  244. JH
    JH 5 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ,

    I’m curious about the overclock button that will be on the Swift, used to change refresh rate. What are the potential uses for it, and why did the designers decide to include it? Is the panel actually 60hz native, with hardware overclocking up to 144hz? Does the VG248qe work the same way to achieve 144hz, just without the overclock button? I guess I’m just wondering what to expect coming from my VG248QE with Gsync Kit.

    Thanks. :)

  245. Myst3Ri0n
    Myst3Ri0n 5 months ago .Reply

    Early June? Can you take my money now?

  246. Blade Runner Offworld

    JJ, will this monitor be able to display the color black as actually black??? (as opposed to black which has what looks like a grey veil over it making it look washed out like every other TN panel)

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      I think this is relative to your expectation. I have been impressed by the black performance and is considerably better than traditional TN monitors. For some who have heavily used in plane switching though it will still be lower in performance. Overall though for the majority of users I feel they will be happy with saturation.

  247. Jaime
    Jaime 5 months ago .Reply

    Will 144hz or 120hz be feasible on a muiltimonitor setup at 1440p?

    • Chris
      Chris 5 months ago .Reply

      Of course its feasible, I have 3 x 144hz 3D moniters just now.

  248. Tobi
    Tobi 5 months ago .Reply

    Hey there, thank you JJ for sticking with us here.
    I just want to note that this screen offers everything I care about in a monitor for gaming: G-Sync (very important. As of right now I get about 62 frames in Guild Wars 2, which results in horrible tearing), 27″ (I currently have a 27″ Monitor and I won’t go back to 24″, even if that screen features G Sync), WQHD (I feel like full HD isn’t quite enough for 27″), fast response time and 120Hz (G sync would be kinda pointless with a 60Hz Monitor) and last the matte display. I don’t like to have to draw the curtains everytime I want to use the computer.
    I don’t need the height adjustmend and the swivel, but I guess given the other specs this won’t do much to the overall price.
    I just have one question: Will the screen launch at the same time in Germany as it does in the US? Given the targeted price of 800$ it will probably be around 800€ in Europe, will it?

    • JJ
      JJ 5 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. I look forward to this monitor as well. Time frame for release should be overall global but may vary between regions. Each region handles its own distribution but general production should be global.

  249. Michael
    Michael 5 months ago .Reply

    JJ Is it going to be available in june in europe as well ?

  250. Edmonds
    Edmonds 5 months ago .Reply

    JJ, this monitor is fantastic and all, but please answer this question like you cared about it:
    When will asus stick gsync into a 21:9 ips panel?

    A year? two? ever? Your thoughs?

  251. TSeng
    TSeng 5 months ago .Reply

    It’s early June bruh!

    • JJ
      JJ 4 months ago .Reply

      Any news or updates will be posted in the FAQ section of the article. Stay tuned.

  252. Derick
    Derick 4 months ago .Reply

    According to ASUS, we should see the ROG Swift PG278Q sometime in late July for about $799.

  253. Allah
    Allah 4 months ago .Reply

    JJ, this monitor is fantastic and all, but please answer this question like you cared about it:
    When will asus stick gsync into a 21:9 ips panel?

    A year? two? ever? Your thoughs?

  254. chizow
    chizow 4 months ago .Reply

    Awesome, will support Asus and this fantastic panel once it launches now that it is confirmed 3D Vision capable at 1440p. I’ve been very happy with my Asus VG278H so this should be a nice upgrade.

  255. Sam B
    Sam B 4 months ago .Reply

    It’s still a TN panel, no magical 8 bit panel is going to change that. Nearly everyone who’s tried this monitor said the colors were very good, and viewing angles weren’t bad at all for a TN. It’s a compromise, not a solution.

  256. Sidharth Sankar Das
    Sidharth Sankar Das 4 months ago .Reply

    Hi JJ…. Another question…. What is the input voltage for the monitor… Meaning can it work on Indian 230v 50Hz supply…. Or just US specs(120V 60Hz)

    • Obongo
      Obongo 4 months ago .Reply

      We have the same 220v (prob the same 230v) here in europe and russia, … im sure the shipments not to the americas will have appropriate power cables and bricks, just like most monitors.

    • dill
      dill 4 months ago .Reply

      Europe is 230V 50Hz too. So i guess there will be a working Version of the Monitor

    • JJ
      JJ 4 months ago .Reply

      The information will be provided when the product is released.

  257. DaKon
    DaKon 4 months ago .Reply

    Any ETA on a date and price of release? We are quickly moving into July. Which, for those of us keeping track is later than Q1 or late Q2.

    • JJ
      JJ 4 months ago .Reply

      Please reference the FAQ for the most update information once specifics are available they will be detailed there.

      • Jacob Amos
        Jacob Amos 4 months ago .Reply

        Tiny Tom From oc3d just received his.I bet he will have a video up in the next day or two.

    • david
      david 4 months ago .Reply

      Overclockers in the UK have pre orders for this monitor the ETA is 28th july 2014

      http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AS

  258. DaKon
    DaKon 3 months ago .Reply

    Ok where are we at on this monitor?

    • JJ
      JJ 3 months ago .Reply

      General announcement is coming soon expect first week August for all the specific details for US. You will also seem more information on US based reviews and exposure.

      • chizow
        chizow 3 months ago .Reply

        Woohoo! Still in for one on release date. Hopefully this panel does not have 1st batch issues like a lot of new panels do. I know the VG278H had the oval backlight issue, mine never had it (2nd batch), hoping no major bugs for the PG278

      • miraculox
        miraculox 3 months ago .Reply

        What about Europe?
        I don’t care about the US :p

        We never recieve information about the status of Europe delivery, only us.

        • JJ
          JJ 3 months ago .Reply

          Sorry as PCDIY is a US based site and each region handles its own distribution and roll out information and actions vary from region to region. I would recommend reaching out to the Facebook page of ASUS in your region. I do happen to get some information though I will post an update that relates to Europe.

  259. Gerano
    Gerano 3 months ago .Reply

    The follwing review, TFT Central is quite a trustworthy source, does really not agree with yours: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg278q.htm.

  260. David
    David 3 months ago .Reply

    Well take a look at this review if you want a gaming monitor then this is it.
    http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg278q.htm

  261. chris688
    chris688 3 months ago .Reply

    That review you posted still liked the monitor a lot. They even said ” It is a bonus that the screen does very nice in terms of color reproduction, especially when compared with many other TN panels.”

    So yeah, when you are comparing the colors to IPS standards, of course a TN panel isn’t going to stack up.. but it looks to be one of the best TN panels. Color accuracy doesn’t mean as much if you are buying this as a gaming monitor. If you want color reproduction accuracy, why are you looking at a TN gaming panel?

    • FireLion
      FireLion 3 months ago .Reply

      When I say I’m disappointed about the color accuracy it is of course by comparing it to others TN panels. The XL2420Z from BenQ has a 1,2 Delta E, the XL2720T is 2,1 for example.

      • Gerano
        Gerano 3 months ago .Reply

        According to TFT Central it is quite the other way around:
        Delta E of BenQ XL2420T = 5.4 (calibrated: 0.7), Delta E of BenQ XL2720Z = 4.9 (calibrated: 0.5) and Delta E of Asus ROG Swift PG278Q = 1.2 (calibrated: 0.6)!

        • FireLion
          FireLion 3 months ago .Reply

          That’s weird, the reviews don’t match. Guess I’ll have to wait the actual release to have a definitive answer. But if the TFT central one is true, it is great news.

  262. Tobi
    Tobi 3 months ago .Reply

    Jesus Christ, can you all give Asus a break and stop whining?
    “Oh no, the monitor is two month late” Yes, most products are. Welcome to the real world.
    “I’m so disappointed by the color accuracy” Why? Have you seen it yet? And what do you want? Do you want a professional IPS Designer Panel? They’re out there. Or do you want a gamer monitor? There is no IPS that is fast enough for gaming, especially with 144Hz. Maybe you should measure the color accuracy of your current screen.
    “Asus is so stupid for shipping the monitors by ship. It takes forever that way” What? I don’t even… Do you want to pay $200 more for the monitor just that it is a week earlier in stores? I wouldn’t. Literally everything that is produced in Asia or oversee is transported by ship.
    “The Acer is much better, it has 4K” Yeah, it has 4K, but only a 60Hz Panel. G-sync is kinda pointless if you still can only go up to 60fps. And same as above: have you seen it yet? I don’t think that they have a panel that is as good as the Asus but has 4k. To me it doesn’t make sense to buy a monitor that is overkill in one aspect, and is average in every other. I want a screen that is great in every aspect.

    So, please just wait until it is out, try it out for yourself (Usually the sales staff is pretty cooperative if you want to buy an $800 Monitor :D) and then and only then judge the screen. We should also have a ton of reviews when it is finally out. :)

    • FireLion
      FireLion 3 months ago .Reply

      So in your world we customers should stop complaining and let big companies make us their b**ch ?
      I agree that often people whine too much. 3 months ago I was defending this monitor (if you have the courage to find my comments, I don’t), its price tag and the delay. The worst is the vane hope that JJ gave us during all those months : “soon, very soon (’till the end of February I recall). They finally wrote after months of silence and delay on their Twitter “Mid-July – we promise !”.

      At this point I don’t care anymore of the push back, I just want it to be worth it. We already know that G-Sync works great, that the panel will be very responsive like its recent predecessors (~ 4 ms) and that the input lag will be very low (~ 10 ms). Mostly now it’s the quality of the panel they bragged about we care, AG coating, colors, contrast ratio etc.

      4k isn’t an option I think because even with 2 GTX 780 Ti it won’t be playable enough, and with 27 inches it is not that big of a difference. Playing on a resolution below its native will be ugly because of the “usually” poor upscalers in those monitors compare to TVs.

      “Have you seen it yet? And what do you want? Do you want a professional IPS Designer Panel? They’re out there. Or do you want a gamer monitor? There is no IPS that is fast enough for gaming, especially with 144Hz. Maybe you should measure the color accuracy of your current screen.”

      Between a Delta E of 3,9 and a Delta E of 1,2 there’s room between it. I don’t want an extremely accurate IPS monitor, I have a brand new Plasma TV for that that has the reactivity of the best TNs (real 5 ms) and more than 5 times the contrast ratio of IPSs.
      I just want a gaming monitor that doesn’t look like ass. Gamers claim that the fastness is all that matters and not looks, but they were pretty happy about the 8 bit color depth and the 1440p resolution. What is resolution if not looks ?

  263. David
    David 3 months ago .Reply

    Just found this does not look promising.

    http://www.anandtech.com/show/8290/asus-rog-swift-pg278q-monitor-released

    The date I mean.

    • Tobi
      Tobi 3 months ago .Reply

      That’s weird, it says that it’s already out in EU, but all the German shops don’t have a shipping date yet.

      • Chris
        Chris 3 months ago .Reply

        Its available in uk in a few days :P

  264. Rhialto
    Rhialto 3 months ago .Reply

    I see final specs says:

    2D mode: 2560 x 1440 (up to 144 Hz)
    3D mode: 2560 x 1440 (up to 120 Hz)

    Any chance that a future firmware bring 3D mode: 2560 x 1440 to 144Hz? I think I even read somewhere that it is working but could it be that it’s just not officially supported?

    • chris688
      chris688 3 months ago .Reply

      Rhialto,

      From what I’ve read, the 120 Hz in 3D mode is not a limitation of the panel, but rather a limitation of nVidia’s 3D vision.

      • JJ
        JJ 3 months ago .Reply

        NVIDIA 3D VISION on the SWIFT support 2560×1440 at 120Hz. As always 3D VISION is a combination of the panel, glasses and driver all supporting the specifications of operation.

    • JJ
      JJ 3 months ago .Reply

      NVIDIA 3D VISION on the SWIFT support 2560×1440 at 120Hz. As always 3D VISION is a combination of the panel, glasses and driver all supporting the specifications of operation. At this time due to a number of factors I would not expect 3D VISION to offer higher refresh rate support than 120Hz.

  265. Louis
    Louis 3 months ago .Reply

    The wait is bad enough, but it is even worse reading about other people enjoying their monitors while knowing I am another month away at best!

  266. shepardm
    shepardm 3 months ago .Reply

    I look forward to buying this monitor.. but have to admit I am very apprehensive because of the outright bating and deception of lead times done here. “we Promise”… Well, if you take it upon yourself to make a public promise as a company and then blatantly break your own promise.. Doesn’t exactly give me a warm fuzzy on the support of this monitor.
    So I am a bit nervous.. should i be?

    • JJ
      JJ 3 months ago .Reply

      This topic has been responded to previously. As communicated the overall message of Q3 which has been the long standing message is holding to be true while some changes have occur since the initial announcement of the product at CES this is expect as CES is a launch trade show to show a wide range of products some of which are nothing more than concepts. I would also note this product is unique and there is still no other G-SYNC monitor on the market which are also communicated by other vendors at the same time and not even featuring a number of the exclusives this monitor offers such as the first 2560×1440 panel. At this time in NA we are expecting channel availability to align occur at the end of this month ( the week of the 25th ) . PCDIY has also finished up its initial overview content and will be releasing it soon.

  267. FireLion
    FireLion 3 months ago .Reply

    You can forget about my comment about the review from Hardware.info, although I can’t find it anymore so apparently it’s been taking care of, The TFT Central review and the one from Les Numériques that has been published today are excellent. I don’t know how the f**k they do testing at Hardware.info but they’re doing it wrong.

    Gamma = 2.2 (target 2.2)
    Contrast ratio = 920:1 (target 1000:1)
    Color temperature = 6528 K (target 6500 k)
    Delta E = 1

    Response time = 4,5 ms
    Input lag = 10 ms

  268. Chris
    Chris 3 months ago .Reply

    Buddy ddr4 isnt worth it either, Its goin to be very expesnsive, Best to get yourself 4790k an z97 mobo with a decent memory, Trust me ur wasting ur money on ddr4. It isnt goin to benefit gamers at all.

    • Derick
      Derick 3 months ago .Reply

      Chris. thanks for the advice, I will certainly look into your suggestion.

    • JJ
      JJ 3 months ago .Reply

      I would like to keep the thread on point but this is akin to comments sometimes made on people saying for a certain person a GTX 760 is all they need and anything else faster is of no use. It is relative to the usage and to the experience you are looking for. I can tell you we have seen memory bandwidth affect FPS performance while it can be marginal it depends on the game engine. Additionally as DDR 4 is part of the whole platform you also have to consider how the platfrom and its CPU affects performance. In previous generations like X79 compared to z97 generally they will offer the same performance but there are cases where you can not only have better frame rate but superior frame latency with X79. It as always is not a clear cut answer and can vary based on the game and more important resolution and GPU configuration you are running. As a whole though the recommendation of a z97 platform with a i5 or i7 is a very good one for the majority of gamers.

  269. unas
    unas 3 months ago .Reply

    Some stores in Finland got the Swift yesterday.

  270. JJ
    JJ 3 months ago .Reply

    As a general update availability will occur in North America at the end of this month ( the week of the 25th ). If there are any additional questions let me know and I will do my best to clarify. Also please continue to reference the FAQ which will be updated with additional information.

  271. Stephen
    Stephen 3 months ago .Reply

    ASUS North America told me that the ROG Swift would be priced at $650. Can you confirm this JJ?

  272. Louis
    Louis 3 months ago .Reply

    JJ, can you tell us when it will be available for pre order in the US?

  273. ChrisxIxCross
    ChrisxIxCross 3 months ago .Reply

    Hey JJ recently your facebook page miscommunicated that this monitor will retail for 649$ USD and today they retracted said statement saying it was an error. This is extremely unfortunate as this monitor was on the table for me with the 649$, and now it sadly is not. Many other people other than myself were also extremely excited to see the newly revised price point, only now theyre going to be really dissapointed. Here’s the statement – https://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/posts/10153094057217178

    And here’s just one of several examples showing how people are now really interested in getting this amazing monitor – http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/191533-asus-rog-swift-pg278q-1440p-g-sync-monitor-will-retail-for-649-in-north-america/

    I know most of the time prices for products are set in stone and nothing can be done to change them, but if there is any possible way you could talk to someone about actually having the price be 649$ at launch that would be amazing. There were many new potentially interested customers, and if the price remains at 800$ thats going to cut out a pretty big chunk of people. Again I understand if not being able to do anything is completely out of your hands.

    Thanks,
    ChrisxIxCross

    • JJ
      JJ 3 months ago .Reply

      Thanks for the feedback. The message was an error regrettably communication errors like this can occur especially with the expansive product portfolio we offer and the want to quickly respond to users inquiries. Apologies it occurred but the price communicated for the SWIFT has been consistent since the original announcement of approx $799. Due to a number of factors this is currently the most aggressive retail price that can be set for the product especially considering the initial cost of the G-SYNC module and development of an exclusive 1080P panel and entirely new housing for the monitor. We are of course interested in bringing G-SYNC to more aggressive price points in this respect rest assured ASUS is interested in bringing its enthusiast gamer monitors to a range of price points and resolutions. At this time though our focus is release and feedback from the SWIFT.

      • Chris
        Chris 3 months ago .Reply

        The price in uk has already been dropped as there was hardly any pre orders, it was advertised at £720 now its advertised at £695 on overclockers.co.uk

        • Chris
          Chris 3 months ago .Reply

          Even it £695 it’s still to expensive, if it was around £550 i would have bought 3 of them but £695 is way too much. I’ll just stick with my 3 x asus vg278he 3D moniters an maybe pick up a 4K moniter next year.

        • Doggg
          Doggg 3 months ago .Reply

          That isn’t too surprising… back in January when this product was announced, the market looked a lot different, and maybe they could have asked $799 / £720 for it. But now AMD has announced FreeSync (whether it’s anywhere close to reality or not), and there are other compelling G-Sync monitors in the works (ex. Acer’s 4K 60Hz screen). If this monitor had an early release like end of Q2, they probably could have made a killing on it… but the longer it drags on, the more market they’ll be competing for.

          I personally don’t mind that this launch is taking forever… as soon as it’s available I’ll be fighting the temptation to order one. The closer it is to Christmas, the more justification I’ll have to get one :P

  274. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 3 months ago .Reply

    Well… the “beginning of August” is here and almost gone.. still no word on even a PRE order for the monitor.. Has there been another delay?

    • doggg
      doggg 2 months ago .Reply

      PCPerspective mentioned in their review that “it will be on sale in the US on August 26th”. That fits with the current update on this page: “at the end of the month of August ( the week of the 25th )”. So it’s probably accurate–assuming there are no other unforeseen circumstances that delay it further.

      As for when pre-orders will be taken, who knows?

  275. Dany
    Dany 3 months ago .Reply

    mscsniperx

    It is now end of august…. for pre-order only i think… don’t expect it before mid september. Haswell-e is suppose to lunch in september too. Im starting to think i might build my new computer before having the monitor.

    • Kronvict
      Kronvict 3 months ago .Reply

      Is there a source for where ASUS stated that it is now late August for pre orders and September for purchase? Last they stated it was still on for late August purchase.

  276. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 3 months ago .Reply

    JJ… You said, q2 to late q3 worst case.. we are now past late q3..
    Your price said 650, but was in error.. (an honest mistake)
    Your recent quote “As a general update availability will occur in North America at the end of this month ( the week of the 25th )”
    It’s now August and no availability much less even a preorder..

    In all due respect JJ,
    Is there ANYTHING you DO know about lead time/price that is accurate? It would be refreshing for once if you could have some accurate forthright information on the matter for those of us that have been holding off on building a new system.

    I sure hope this is not indicative of how you would handle any warranty issues on this monitor.

    • Chris
      Chris 3 months ago .Reply

      Well said buddy,. I wish they had kept there mouth shut about this product, pissed so many people off withh all there delays and errors.

      • schulmaster
        schulmaster 3 months ago .Reply

        Be careful guys, if you make too much sense, you’ll compromise the pcdiy experience.

  277. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Multiple reports that SLI and Gsynch not working.. SLI is crashing some games like BF4. This would definitely be a deal breaker for me as I run 2 cards..
    http://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1241
    But this is exactly my worst fears.. because Gsynch is not just a proprietary hardware but is also a proprietary Software Driver add-on.
    Having an extra layer of compatibility issues has always scared me- and now seeing it is indeed causing some issues would be a dealbreaker for me. Any word on this?

    • JH
      JH 2 months ago .Reply

      i use Gsync and SLI with a DIY kit. It works perfectly fine.

  278. johnotter7
    johnotter7 2 months ago .Reply

    I saw a few forum posts and reports about SLI and G-Sync not being compatible, but those were roughly around when G-Sync was introduced. Last heard, they fixed a majority of the problems. At this point, I’m waiting for more of these to be released to get consumer reviews on it, maybe there will be an answer regarding SLI..

  279. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Look at the Link I posted above.. the guys having trouble with SLI is very recent.. and with the PG278Q ROG
    it’s hard enough to get good game support for SLI. But if getting SLI And G synch AND the game to all place nice together is a proprietary mixture that isn’t panning out.. This is a definite deal breaker for me..

  280. johnotter7
    johnotter7 2 months ago .Reply

    Yeah, that looks like a real bummer. The OP in that link states that he came from another monitor, most likely using max resolution of 1080p, and jumped straight into 1440p with who knows what kind of build. I know that shouldn’t crash a game alone, but his setup could be the issue. They could also be using a NVidia GPU that doesn’t support GSync. Until we hear that, it’s not safe to assume much from that post. Hopefully more driver updates come along regarding that issue if it is one. NVidia claims that SLI and GSync work seamlessly, with only one GPU handling the GSync… I’ll let the first couple batches of these monitors sell and for word to get around before I decide to purchase, as SLI is something I’m running as well.

  281. Ben
    Ben 2 months ago .Reply

    Well from reading that post the guy is running two monitors. Just being devils advocate here but didn’t NV say g sync doesn’t work with multi monitor set up? That’s probably what’s causing his crashes but then again… It may be something else.

  282. supyoscn
    supyoscn 2 months ago .Reply

    Week of the 25th huh? So in a few days but complete silence….looks like another delay. Or 10-15 monitors go on sale haha

  283. schulmaster
    schulmaster 2 months ago .Reply

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_FzXxGVNi4

    Here is 3way SLI powering SWIFT surround. I think it’s safe to say SLI is supported.

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 2 months ago .Reply

      It got my attention during the Q&A at 40:15. that was a question I had. Great video, thanks for the link.

  284. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    No, that is 3 GPUS to run 3 separate monitors…. The problem people are having is 2cards to run on monitor. so no, it’s not safe to assume SLI is going to be work and be stable..

    But while on the subject of multiple monitors..
    3 1,000$ GPU’s and 3 $800 monitors.. yea.. 6 grand for 3 monitors is NOT for everyone…

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 2 months ago .Reply

      I know that was a long video so I don’t expect everyone to have the time to watch it, so no worries. When SLI compatibility came up in a Q&A portion, he stressed that SLI is seamless with GSync. Works beautifully with it. We actually got a glimpse of the monitor running in surround and even from the angle the camera was at, I was impressed with that TN panel. The AG is noticeable when it is powered off, but in the dark and while running, it looked fantastic.

  285. schulmaster
    schulmaster 2 months ago .Reply

    I forgot this is the TLDR era: Peterson says single monitor SLI is supported, and has been a consideration in GSYNC implementation from the beginning of its design.
    There will be crashes. There will be stutter. However, they wont be caused by a blunderous design flaw, but rather by case-to-case phenomena, destined to be constantly and regularly improved through drivers, like has always been the case with SLI.
    Acer has that 4k monitor in the works. Nvidia would not ratify that display if only one GPU could be used to feed it, because not even GSYNC could accommodate the performance deficit.

  286. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Right, but as the end consumer.. I could care less about cross fingerpointing- I only care if SLI works with the games I want to play.
    There were some reports that SLI + single G-synch was unstable with BF4.. Regardless of it’s BF4’s fault or Nvidia.. I only care if it is stable..
    I’ll have to hold out and see more reports on this before I buy…

    • DaKon
      DaKon 2 months ago .Reply

      Sli and gsync had issues in a couple of cases when they also had an oculous installed.

  287. David
    David 2 months ago .Reply

    Your question is answered here mscniperx and in numerous reviews I have read.
    http://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1246

  288. doggg
    doggg 2 months ago .Reply

    Newegg has a preliminary listing on their website for the PG278Q: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236405&Tpk=N82E16824236405

    But it’s currently not in stock. If you search from Google, the ad that pops up has it listed for $799 USD. Also, I found that newegg Canada has it listed for $899 CAD, but it’s also out of stock.

  289. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Meh… this is looking more and more like vaporware to me.. they will build a few at a time which get sold out.. hype downs down, something else better comes out..

    • DaKon
      DaKon 2 months ago .Reply

      I got mine order from Newegg today. Will have in hand tommorow. B and h should have some shortly. People report fys stores having some. Check thread in overclockers forums. Supply is limited.

    • johnotter7
      johnotter7 2 months ago .Reply

      No way. Not vaporware. Something other than vaporware, as the monitor has been produced. There are hands on reviews of it all over this interwebs. Clayware or puttyware, maybe.

  290. David
    David 2 months ago .Reply

    Just been looking on the Rog forums on the Swift.
    It seems alot of buyers are having a lot of issues with the Swift.
    I might delay my purchace for a while till Asus sorts things out.

  291. sinned
    sinned 2 months ago .Reply

    I ordered it backordered at tigerdirect hopefully SOON!!!

    • JJ
      JJ 2 months ago .Reply

      AWESOME! It is a fantastic monitor.

  292. Hadoken
    Hadoken 2 months ago .Reply

    Mine arrives tomorrow, can’t wait! :D

    I’m a little nervous about the issues people have been reporting but also super excited about all the really good stuff i’ve been hearing too!

    • JJ
      JJ 2 months ago .Reply

      Just make sure you fully remove all previous drivers and if you OS is in solid shape you should be solid. Best of luck.

  293. Hadoken
    Hadoken 2 months ago .Reply

    Well finally got the monitor and I’ve been using it all night and not a single problem.

    GSync and 144Hz is just amazing.

    This monitor is fricking brilliant! Well worth the money :D

  294. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Only a thousand or so all sold out the first day.. and next small batch not in until October.. sounds effectively like vaporware to me.

  295. supyoscn
    supyoscn 2 months ago .Reply

    Yeah 1000 monitors for the entire USA…good luck getting one. It’s already being sold by a 3rd party on Amazon for almost 900 bucks because Amazon is probably like…we aren’t going to make shit on the 5 monitors you will supply us.

    I had to find a thread on Reddit that tracks this thing because there wasn’t a mention on here that they were available. And anyone that has followed this thread since January knows the “Week of August 25th” was about a 5% chance. I guess they finally gave in and sent out a tiny shipment. It’s great the monitor is getting good reviews and is awesome…but the promotion and customer service on this thing has been a disaster for the company and any new customers.

  296. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    true, but hey.. at least JJ was kind enough to pop in and tell us how awesome it is..

  297. chris688
    chris688 2 months ago .Reply

    I ordered mine on newegg on day 2 and received it a few days later. For a brief period they were taking “back orders” and then the next day they said it was in stock and shipping. So far it’s a really smooth and no problems. The viewing angles are obviously worse than my (now secondary) IPS panel, but as far as speed and gsync goes this is impressive

  298. ChrisxIxCross
    ChrisxIxCross 2 months ago .Reply

    JJ earlier I said this monitors price was too much for me but I ended up taking the plunge because I just had see G-Sync. I must say after a week of playing with this beast I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY! This is truly the greatest gaming monitor to have ever existed and totally worth every penny. I actually owned the 4K PB287Q prior to this and don’t mind the resolution downgrade at all due to amazing benefits of the ultra high responsiveness and smoothness in gaming and even during regular web browsing desktop use as well. All in all I absolutely love this thing and I’m looking forward to the 4K swift when that rolls around! Also here’s some pictures I took of it with my setup. – http://imgur.com/a/sc5Tr

  299. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    I finally received my rog swift and so far in really frustrated/disappointed. The monitor is great for a TN. Gsync is working like a charm with single gpu. BUT… when using gsync with sli, it is total garbage. Very high fps are kind of smooth, but with some micro-stuttering, but a 40 fps is totally not smooth with sli and g-sync.

    Don’t buy if you plan to use with sli, and you are sensitive to stuttering like me. Playing metro 2033 and last light redux on my old panel at 60hz v-sync on was much more smooth then playing now with gsync, even if the fps never go below 45 fps. This is unacceptable. Im thinking about returning the monitor and having my money back.

    And before someone ask, yes gsync is working, the red led is on, the monitor is at 144hz, and gsync is activated in nvidia control panel and v-sync is set to off in the games setting. Like i said, it is wroking very good with only 1 card. 40 fps is butter smooth when not using sli.

    I tryed lasted nvidia drivers, and a few older drivers with the same result. If it’s this is how it will work with sli, gsync is totally useless. I managed to get less micro-stuttering by using a fps limitter + gsync + sli, but still not smooth as it should.

    sorry for my english, i speak french

  300. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    I forget to say, im using a sli of gtx titan, with a core i7 at 4ghz 1600mhz ram, 2 ssd. Core parking is disable.

  301. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    It is me again. I just build a new computer, with haswell e 5930k, 3000mhz dd4 ram, samsung 850 ssd, with my 2 gtx titan sli, and the result is the same as with my older computer.

    Gsync + sli at lower fps (40-50 fps) is not smooth at all.
    Gsync + 1 card (sli off) at lower fps (40-50) is generally pretty smooth.

  302. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Dany, thank you for posting this.. This is EXACTLY my worst fear.. SLI and Gsynch doesn’t work well.. I was going to buy this monitor.. thank god I dodged that bullet.

  303. Hadoken
    Hadoken 2 months ago .Reply

    Guys I don’t think there’s any problem with GSync and SLI, even at low 30-60FPS.

    Dany do you run windows 8 by any chance?

    I think it’s the way Windows 8 handles mouse input that’s the problem. most the of the time running the Microsoft FixIT tool and having polling rate set to a 1000hz for the mouse does the trick and SLI+GSync is butter smooth at lower than 60FPS.

    Some games though still have an issue but there is a good test you can do.

    For instance Crysys 3 is a good example, even with the mouse fixes it still stutters below 60FPS but try using just the keyboard to move around or playing with a 360 controller. The whole game is butter smooth no matter what FPS it is! Go back to using the mouse and it stutters again

    This proves SLI+GSync do work together and it’s actually windows causing the issue

  304. Hadoken
    Hadoken 2 months ago .Reply

    Ah I found enabling mouse smoothing in Crysis 3 fixes the stutter while using a mouse when the FPS is between 30-60FPS but it does introduce lag :(

  305. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    Hadoken : no i run win 7 ultimate 64 bit. My mouse is 1000hz polling ratre.

    mscsniperx : I found that heaven 4 benchmark is smooth with sli + gsync even in the 40fps range. But it introduce a flickering. Sli without g-sync and the flickering is gone. At least this one is smooth with sli + g-sync.

    Another game, The golf club, is smooth with gsync + sli (dx 11 sli bit 0x080000F5) but the same problem than with heaven benchmark, it flicker. If i don’t use g-sync, the flicker is gone.

    Fifa 14 : easy to run on my setup. So i enhance AA with 4xms + 4x sparce grid. Gsync at 144hz, 120hz or 60hz is showing a lot of micro-stutter, mostly in the intro cutscene of a game. V-sync at 60hz, and also micro stutter a lot, but fps is locked at 60 and never go down.
    V-sync smooth option, and now it is butter smooth at 60hz.

    Watch dog : Gsync + sli at 144hz, 120hz or 60hz is not smooth at all.
    Gsync without sli is smooth, exept some sutter when driving, but this is a game engine problem.

    Metro 2033 and last light redux : Gsync + sli at 144hz, 120hz, 60hz, is not smooth. Gsync without sli, the fps is low (35-50 fps) and is not very smooth.

    So right not i have 0 game i can play with gsync + sli.

    • DaKon
      DaKon 1 month ago .Reply

      I also have the sli gsync issues. metro ll and far cry 3 stutter.

      • JJ
        JJ 1 month ago .Reply

        If you can send more information to me at PCDIY@ASUS.COM it would be appreciate outside of needing to ensure full screen for G-SYNC and some titles like Skyrim we have had no issues with SLI functionality and G-SYNC. If you can provide complete information and also work with us on ensuring you adhere to troubleshooting steps we can look into this as well as co work with NVIDIA if needed.

        • DaKon
          DaKon 1 month ago .Reply

          Email sent yesterday. I also noticed things improved when I turned mouse acceleration on…..

  306. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    Playing borderlands 2 with sli desactivate, and using 2nd card for physx, with gsync at 144hz is smooth.

  307. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 2 months ago .Reply

    Dany, I can’t thank you enough.. You are not the only one reporting problems with Gsynch and SLI.. I hope they (can) fix this with a driver update.. but untill/If that happens, no way I could justify 800$ for something for something that is not working with SLI.

    JJ, anything you care to add besides PR fluff?

    • JJ
      JJ 1 month ago .Reply

      We have not had issues in our testing for SLI. Of course there are a wide range of varible ranging from OS to services to overclocks to much more that could all be impacting this. As I have expressed though to users who are interested in workign with us they can email me at PCDIY@ASUS.COM and we can begin to collect more information and if needed with work with NVIDIA to debug the situation. With that noted I have not experience an issues when playing G-SYNC on our test SWIFT in SLI ( two GTX 760 and two GTX 780 ).

  308. Dany
    Dany 2 months ago .Reply

    mscsniperx : Yes that is also what i am hoping. Cause gsync with single card is generally pretty smooth. But at 2560×1440, if you want to max out latest games and have decent fps, you need sli.

    I love the screen itself, it is just the gsync that sucks. It is not Asus fault, it’s Nvidia fault. But that is frustrating when they said it works with sli and it’s not.

    I tested something with both metro redux games. If i play with gsync + sli and i put a fps limitter, it is generally smooth if the fps don’t go below that limitter. Then if my lowest fps i see is 50 fps, i put the fps limitter to 50 and it is generally smooth. But still not perfect, and 50 was not low enought, i saw drop to 40 fps in heavy battle, so limitting to 40 all the times is not an option.

    When gsync works as expected, on single card, it is impressive. You wont notice a fps drop in the 40-45.. Below that you will but so much better than without gsync.

    I tryed so many things, from replacing my sli bridge by another (i have 2) to playing with fps limitter. I guess i have to wait for next nvidia drivers, who knows…

    If only they could tell me yes, we know the problem, we are workling on this… on the nvidia forum, that would be nice. But their lips are sealed.

    • Jason
      Jason 2 months ago .Reply

      By the way, Newegg.com had some available earlier today.

    • JJ
      JJ 1 month ago .Reply

      If you can send more information to me at PCDIY@ASUS.COM it would be appreciate outside of needing to ensure fullscreen for G-SYNC and some titles like Skyrim we have had no issues with SLI functionality and G-SYNC. If you can provide complete information and also work with us on ensuring you adhere to troubleshooting steps we can look into this as well as co work with NVIDIA if needed.

    • JJ
      JJ 1 month ago .Reply

      The resolution and FPS variance is actually a benefit in G-SYNC I found I could actually run more games at higher quality because of G-SYNC and being able to maintain fluidity , response and no tearing. This was especially apparent in titles where my frame rate was between 40 to 50 FPS as opposed to being over 60. While SLI can be a great option at this resolution for many titles it is not required and should the user not know which IQ settings to apply they can use the GeForce Experience software which now has selectable IQ ranges allowing you to customize for higher image quality or superior frame rate. This can allow both single GPU and dual GPU configurations to have a great experience. It is correct some titles with high levels of AA or specifics features like advanced lighting, AA or AO can impact gampelay exceeding the performance offered by a single GPU.

  309. BarbacoaUSA
    BarbacoaUSA 1 month ago .Reply

    A bunch of Fry’s Electronics stores (including southern California) have some in stock today. FYI. Check their web site for availability. I’m picking mine up later today! :-) I can’t believe I waited 8 months for this and I’ll finally have one. Wow.

    • JJ
      JJ 1 month ago .Reply

      Awesome! Enjoy it, it is really a great monitor.

      • BarbacoaUSA
        BarbacoaUSA 1 month ago .Reply

        Thanks JJ, I plan to enjoy this monitor daily! I’m very glad to hear that there is a 3 year warranty.

        One thing that I have wondered about is the long term reliability of this monitor. Since it’s running at 120 or 144 Hz, and since Asus has overclocked the Gsync module and put a larger heat sink on it, that may affect the life of the product. I know it’s a new product, but it would be great to hear what you have to say about the expected life of the monitor and what types of things Asus has done to help elongate it’s life considering the overclocking and “pushing” of normal refresh boundaries.

        In other words, should I be using this monitor at 60 Hz when at the Windows desktop and reserve the 120 or 144 Hz modes to when i’m in games in order to prolong the life of the product?

        Thanks for any input you may have.

        • JJ
          JJ 1 month ago .Reply

          The G-SYNC module is the only item overclocked and has been bined and tested to operate at its frequency. You can feel confident in its overall operation and lifespan. As to the panel there is no overclocking that has occurred to the panel itself so you can run it at its rated specifications without issue.

          • BarbacoaUSA
            BarbacoaUSA 1 month ago .

            Sounds awesome. Thanks for the quick reply.

  310. Dany
    Dany 1 month ago .Reply

    JJ, my rog swift monitor is DEAD!
    It is not working anymore. 1st thing that happenned is that right half of the screen was kind of white, left half was black. (was kind of white vertical lines.) Power on/off was not fixing the problem, unplugging the power/replugging finally worked again.

    It worked a while, then today the samer trouble went back. This time, i had really hard time getting the white vertical line on the right half of the screen go be gone. I did unplug the power, replug, but the white line was still there. After many try out, it finally went back to all black, with the asus message on the screen. But since that, no image what ever i try. I plugged my old monitor (dvi) and it is working fine.

    The rog swift is dead. It is not working anymore. I will have to RMA the screen. WTF is going on…

  311. Dany
    Dany 1 month ago .Reply

    The screen is working again… Strange…

  312. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 1 month ago .Reply

    Any update on the Gsynch+SLI= Stuttering? I haven’t seen any mentioned of it in the new driver

  313. Dany
    Dany 1 month ago .Reply

    ok guys, i made 2 little video (sorry for quality etc) to demonstrate the problem.

    I did that in metro last light redux, with lastest drivers. I tryed to put graphic options to have the same fps in sli and single gpu. In fact i was higher fps on sli (35-37) than single (32). Of course it is pretty low fps, i don’t game with that setting, but you can see how different it is with sli vs single card with gsync. It is not easy to see on a compressed youtube video, but you still can see.

    video 1 is 32 fps gsync single card : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN27dbR-XJo&feature=youtu.be

    video 2 is 37 fps gsync + sli : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTWungbtGzw&feature=youtu.be

    Note how choppy it is on gsync+sli. It is even higher fps than single card, but in front of the screen, it is very very choppy… unplayable. With 32 fps on single card, it feel much more smooth (beside having very low, 32 fps)

    Again, it might not seams so bad on the video, but if you would see it live, gsync + sli at 37 fps is very ugly stuttering.

    I can play the game with gsync + sli, with lower grapgic setting. The fps vary from 143 to maybe 55-60 fps, but i see tons of micro stuttering, and even when in the 55 fps range, some stuttering that looks like when v-sync is on and you have 40 fps.

    I hope now you guys can see what i mean.

    • JJ
      JJ 1 month ago .Reply

      There are no inherent issues with SLI and G-SYNC. As previously noted some game engines currently have native inconsistencies. They may be able to be improved via drivers but depending on the game engine it will vary. For the majority of titles you should have a smoother and more responsive experience. Due to the inherent nature of SLI and and game engines either optimization or lack of optimization here will always be some configurations which produce out of the norm results. I would advise feeding this back experience directly to NVIDIA. I will pass along your experience as well. With that noted be aware some titles will not have an optimal experience these will most likely overtime be included in the auto disabling of G-SYNC via the GeForce driver. I will be working to create a guide on setup options as well as a feedback page for users who want to provide feedback on their experience. Ideally I would recommend if possible ensure you use GeForce Experience optimization for optimal setting adjustment for FPS to image quality experience especially at this early stage for G-SYNC game play. Once you try them should you want to customize further you can. This helps to ensure the operating parameters are set with correctly for the intended resolution and defined IQ settings as well as G-SYNC utitlization.

    • sten
      sten 1 month ago .Reply

      plz dont associated all errors with GSYNC!

      I have this monitor to and check SLI without GSYNC then you see that the stuttering is allways there! Its a SLI Issue not a GSYNC Issue.

  314. Hadoken
    Hadoken 1 month ago .Reply

    Can’t comment for all games, just the ones that I run but the new 344.11 drivers fixed all the SLI stuttering below 60FPS for me

  315. Dany
    Dany 1 month ago .Reply

    There we go again… My screen is DEAD again! This time i think it is for ever. Tryed all i can, it wont come back working again.
    This is what it does : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZZKp1ALCfc&index=1&list=UUhpYroL8YsAlXpxUW-cHFKA

    I have to RMA the screen?

  316. Dany
    Dany 1 month ago .Reply

    Sli + gsync is probably dependant on frame time variance. With some games engine it could be better, but a thing is sure, in Metro Last Light redux, gsync with single card is very good, and g-sync with sli is not very good. I can’t use higher setting with sli, cause the fps have to be higher than with single card to be smooth.

    But i found that some games, like “the golf club” with dx11 sli bits “0x080000F5″ (no official sli profile yet) is working pretty well, smooth with single card and smooth with sli + gsync. I can then put higher graphic and still be smooth with sli.

    Will probably improve with drivers too. But right now, sli+gsync is far from perfect. But gsync with single card is generally awesome. I would still recommend that monitor as it is the best for gaming, but i had higher expectation for sli + gsync. Now that my monitor is dead, i really miss it… lol Hope i will not be too long without it.

    • chizow
      chizow 1 month ago .Reply

      I’ve read the latest 344.xx drivers have vastly improved G-sync compatibility in general, and with the Swift in particular with SLI and the out-of-range errors. I can’t test myself SLI anymore since I already upgraded to GTX 980 (fantastic btw), and I probably won’t revisit 980 SLI for a few months until demand has calmed down a bit lol.

  317. David
    David 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Hi guys got my swift on Friday set it up yesterday turned it on today and it’s DEAD there is no life in it at all, completely dead.
    I will have to RMA it tomorrow what a pain.
    David.

  318. Roberto
    Roberto 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Hey to all. Got 2 of these monitors, everything works excellent. One thing is happening that I don’t know how to fix. When I shut down the computer the monitor goes into stand by mode but the screen keeps displaying red, green, blue, white. The only way to turn it off is by pressing power button. Is there anything in any settings that I could change to make that go away? Anybody run into this problem?

    • JJ
      JJ 3 weeks ago .Reply

      This may be specific to your configuration not the monitor. In internal testing across a wide range of configurations I have not see this issue. If you want to provide more details please send them to PCDIY@ASUS.COM

  319. Dany
    Dany 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Im now an happy owner of a sli of gtx 980. Can’t test it with the rog swift monitor since mine is dead, but with my older 1920×1200 monitor it is awesome. Im on 344.16, no problems so far, exept the fps limitter in nvidia inspector have to be set to 58 to actually limit to 60 fps.

    Metro 2033 and last light redux still need a fps limitter at 60 fps to be smooth with sli and v-sync at 60hz. I now have 2 gtx titan to sell.

    I miss my rog swift, 144hz and 1440p resolution and gsync with single card were awesome. Sad i can’t test how thoses 980 and new drivers works with sli + gsync.

  320. Dany
    Dany 4 weeks ago .Reply

    My god David im so sad for you, i also have a dead screen. Worked for few days. Did they shipped you my screen or what? lol sorry bad joke.

    The sad thing is you might be without the swift for a long time… like me. I suggest you RMA with Asus if the seller is out of stock. I did RMA with newegg and i think i should have done it with asus, cause now i wont be able to have another one for a long time. I will have to order it again, elsewhere… but its out of stock untill late october, from what seller told me.

  321. Dany
    Dany 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Oh David, also, what you see on screen? Is it like mine? Look at the video i did couple days ago.

  322. David
    David 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Hi Dany
    I looked at your video I did not have the same problem as you mine was perfect it started with the power on button it would work then it wouldn’t then it didn’t and now it won’t power on at all.
    I think it is a power brick problem but I should have got more than 4 hours out of it before it died.
    Oh and the retailer shipped it with a 3 pin flat pin cable but the power brick has a 3 pin round connector good job I had a spare one other wise I would not have got it working at all.
    I was having the same issues as you for the time I had it in Metro Redux I too have a Titan SLi set up impossible to play at 144 hertz
    Never got the chance to try with SLi disabled.
    My first words when I powered up the Swift and the desk top came up was WOW.
    I will let you know how I get on and thanks for the heads up on the RMA side I have emailed the retailer and Asus
    David.

  323. David
    David 4 weeks ago .Reply

    I have spoken to the retailers a couple of hours ago they are in the process of sending me the RMA lables and they are looking into the issue of the wrong power cable to the power adapter.
    They do not have any Swifts in at the moment but delivery is in three days and when they arrive they will send me one straight away.
    At the moment I have not heard any thing from Asus after sending an email to them.

    JJ can you hurry them up for me please.

    Dany I had once a Benq 27XL and it played Metro 2033 just fine at 120 Htz even 3D was brill that was with the same Titans in SLi that I have now. But like I said I never got time to experiment with the Swift because of the fault it required.
    When my replacement arrives I will do some settings that you have tried in Metro Redux see if they come out the same.
    David.

  324. David
    David 4 weeks ago .Reply

    I received an email from Asus a few moments ago this is what they sent.

    Dear David,

    Thank you for your contacting Asus Customer Support.

    I appreciate that the product does not meet your standards and I do understand and sympathize the disruption this may cause.

    I have read and understood the comments you have made in your mail. I fully sympathise with the failure of your device. To date there are no known issues with the device in question. However we appreciate that technology can fail, and this is why, as a manufacturer, we offer a warranty service for our products.

    The reseller should be able to assist you with this reported fault. If the unit was supplied with wrong cables they can return it to the distributor who can return the unit to us.

    We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us again for any further questions.

    Kind regards,
    Kiona A.
    ASUS UK Support team

    Hotline: 01442-265548
    Email: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx
    Website: http://www.asus.com

    My Swift is being picked up by UPS tomorrow between 9am – 2 pm
    My retailer told me I should have my new one early next week.
    Happy days.
    David.

    • JJ
      JJ 3 weeks ago .Reply

      Have you received your new monitor yet? Or confirmation on shipment.

      • David
        David 3 weeks ago .Reply

        Yes I have had an email from UPS yesterday and delivery of my new Swift is this Thursday 9th by the and of the day.
        They were very quick 2 week turn around I am very impressed.
        Thanks for your concern JJ

  325. Sleepy
    Sleepy 4 weeks ago .Reply

    I am so upset with Tigerdirec. They’ve cancel my order of the rog swift after making me wait for a whole month. I’m about to write a bad review but that’ll just hurt ASUS and not Tigerdirect

    • JJ
      JJ 3 weeks ago .Reply

      Stock will be coming in again shortly across a wide range of etailers. You should begin to see stock around the 15th or so of this month.

  326. supyoscn
    supyoscn 4 weeks ago .Reply

    How many of these monitors have they made? 100-200? This thing has been sold out for over a month. I am on multiple lists (newegg, tigerdirect) to be informed when they are available and they have yet to have another shipment. Amazon has never had one, and one of the others sites says Sept 24th, then Sept 30th, and now Oct 14th?

    Is it even worth getting? Seems like dead monitors and SLI issues. Maybe wait a bit on this one. To those who have bought one…would you buy it again?

    • David
      David 4 weeks ago .Reply

      Yes, I am getting a replacement.

    • JJ
      JJ 3 weeks ago .Reply

      There are multiple shipments in coming in begining late this week and throughout OCT. We will be working closely with our etailers and distribution to get them products as soon as possible. I would expect most to have stock around the 15th – 19th.

      As to issues there are no issues present with the SWIFT. SLI related issues are game engine dependent. They may be improved upon by the game developer or by NVIDIA but not the monitor / panel. As previously recommend any users experiencing G-SYNC specific issues should report it to NVIDIA in their forums for their driver team to analyze and see if they optimize or change anything specific for the game or discuss it with the game developer.

  327. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 4 weeks ago .Reply

    Currently basically Vaporware level supply resulting in price gouging..

    • JJ
      JJ 3 weeks ago .Reply

      ROG SWIFT will again have availability and continue to be fulfill across our etailer and distribution beginning late next week and throughout the month.

  328. Derick
    Derick 3 weeks ago .Reply

    Well I for one am very pleased that I got fed up waiting for this monitor to appear and bought a Benq 27inch, definitely no regrets what so ever

    • supyoscn
      supyoscn 3 weeks ago .Reply

      Which BENQ 27 Inch did you get? The Rog Swift seems to be a complete disaster….5-6 months late and when it finally shows there maybe only 1000’s of monitor available. Lots of complaints about SLI and lots of complaints about defects. This might be a great looking monitor, but if the thing doesn’t work…whats the point? Time to start shopping for something else…only thing I am upset about is waiting 8 months for this thing.

      • Derick
        Derick 3 weeks ago .Reply

        I bought instead the BenQ XL2720Z, love it.

        • supyoscn
          supyoscn 2 weeks ago .Reply

          Great thanks…been looking around reading reviews on the BEQ XL2720Z and they are amazing…and it’s half the price of the Rog at 400 bucks on amazon. Going with that one. Thanks! Heck 2 of them!

          • BarbacoaUSA
            BarbacoaUSA 2 weeks ago .

            If 1440p and Gsync are not important to you, then the BenQ looks like a good deal! Only $405 on Amazon right now.
            For me, I’ll stick with my Swift. I am done with 1080p gaming. “1440 or bust” for me. :-)

  329. doggg
    doggg 3 weeks ago .Reply

    Hi JJ, I have seen some people complain about the ROG SWIFT having bad inversion artifacts, particularly for transitions from dark to bright colors (ex. bright green names moving across screen on WoW). What happens is briefly displayed bright colors have dark vertical lines across them, but the lines disappear if the color stays in place for more than a frame. In other words, it’s only apparent on moving images on the screen, or images that are only briefly shown such as a muzzle flash.

    From what I understand, inversion artifacts appear on many displays, but depending on the pattern used, it’s more subtle in some cases. For the SWIFT, it appears to be vertical lines instead of a checkerboard pattern, so it’s more apparent.

    My question to you is, would ASUS be able to improve the inversion artifacts through something like a firmware update? Or is it built into the hardware at a level that the firmware couldn’t help?

    For reference, here’s a picture from TFT Central’s review where you can see the lines: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/images/pixperan/asus_rog_swift_pg278q.jpg

    There was also a video posted to YouTube showing it in action on World of Warcraft, but I can’t find that at the moment.

    Thanks!

    • Ignignokt
      Ignignokt 3 weeks ago .Reply

      Hey Sigh. I am experiencing precisely what you described here. I only personally know 2 other people who got the swift, both are co-workers of mine, and they both returned theirs for this exact reason.:( We all got them around 3 weeks ago from different retailers. Personally. Mine seems to be more of a grid, but they said theirs we’re both vertical lines. We talked about the issue daily at work, and eventually they both could not handle it anymore and returned them. One of them said it became such a distraction that all of the benefits that gsync provided were overshadowed by the poor IQ resulting from this. I still have mine, and I’m trying to find out if this is something that can be remedied, but I will probably return it this weekend unless I see/hear shattering not it’s even a possibility. With so many new monitors coming out and being announced, theres bound to be something for $799 or even less that has all the greatness of the swift without this horrible artifacting. I’m really torn, and I am very forgiving being an early adopter, and no tearing is great, but when the picture quality on my $379 Monoprice 1440p is still better, I think I’d rather put up with tearing. *Sigh*

      JJ, any light you could shed in this would be very much appreciated.

    • Ignignokt
      Ignignokt 3 weeks ago .Reply

      Stupid autocorrect errors. I meant “something” not “shattered”

    • Ignignokt
      Ignignokt 3 weeks ago .Reply

      I finally gave up. Took mine back to Fry’s and got a refund. I waited as long as I could for a firmware update, driver update, or even a mention from ASUS (confirming or denying). I was approaching 30 day return window and was just not going to be stuck with a $800 monitor with the worst pixel inversion I’ve personally ever seen. In fact, until I got this monitor I didn’t even know what it was. Amazing features in this monitor, but the inversion is so distracting that none of it is worth the trade off. I’m going back to my cheapo Moniprice IPS-Glass 1440p until something else G-Sync comes around. And hopefully glossy. At least I know what to look for in the future. Farewell Swift fans. It was a fun ride following this thread and this monitor for the past 9 months.

      • doggg
        doggg 2 weeks ago .Reply

        It’s too bad it didn’t work out for you, this monitor and the G-Sync technology have so much promise… though the PG278Q seems to fall short with its inversion issues, along with some other quality issues that have cropped up like blurry text after a few weeks of use. Maybe ASUS will straighten out these problems in later productions?

        FYI, AU Optronics is starting production of a 144Hz IPS panel! So maybe in 2015 we will finally get an Adaptive Sync IPS monitor that runs at up to 144Hz. That would be the perfect monitor!

  330. Roberto
    Roberto 3 weeks ago .Reply

    You guys may wanna check out my problem with Swift:

  331. mscsniperx
    mscsniperx 3 weeks ago .Reply

    For so few monitors.. (we are talking what hundreds?).. there sure do seem to be a lot of problems for so few yet such expensive monitors..

  332. Dany
    Dany 3 weeks ago .Reply

    Mine was defective after few days, i got a refund. Now i pre-ordered it from another seller, but im seriously thinking of cancelling it and get another monitor instead. It seams that many people are having problem with the monitor. A guy on the asus rog forum had 3 defective monitor… 3!!! Can you beleive that?

    In all respect for asus, i think this monitor is not reliable. I really fear to get another one. While a 2560×1440 at 144hz with gsync is great, it worth nothing if defective.

    Read that and judge for yourself : http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?50168-Problem-with-my-new-ASUS-ROG-Swift-PG278Q-Blurry-text-and-bad-quality-overall

    Seriously thinking about getting another monitor instead. There is a 4k acer with gsync just coming out for the same price range… might be great with my sli of gtx 980.

  333. Heather's Floppy Love Flaps

    I FINALLY was able to get a second hand open Box Swift. Apparently, the original owner did not have balls big enough to own this display, because this thing is friggin perfect!

    I tried I-nsync for five minutes but was not impressed. I am more into blur free UMLB mode @50% then whiney kiddy boy pop music!

    My only complaint is the matte covering. It sucks. It doesn’t suck hard, but it still sucks. This should have been glossy. Matte is for sissys, unless your name is Matt then I am sorry, but your name sucks.

    All in all I am very happy and want two more for my zero gravity Japenese inverted 3D surround Pron viewing.

  334. unknownsolo
    unknownsolo 2 weeks ago .Reply

    I only buy things from Asus because they make good products. However, I don’t consider myself a loyal customer. The minute someone else comes out with a better product – SEE YEA ASUS. It was nice knowing you…And here is exactly why:

    Honestly, forget this monitor. This whole release/stock/shipment/e-tailers cra$ is all nothing but excuses from Asus. How many of this monitor did you make? 5 only? and the 5 you made are all seem to be having issues.

    At first, it was announced in Jan for March release date. Then got pushed back to April. Then it became Q1/Q2. Then it was all “We never said Q1″ Then comes May, nothing. Comes June, “We said Q2/3″ comes July, Asus said we will release in Aug. Comes Aug. Releasing in September. Comes OCTOBER AND ITS STILL IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ONLINE. Is it made out of gold?

    Funny thing is Fry’s had it listed on their site and now its removed. Not out of stock, BUT THEY REMOVED IT FROM INVENTORY. Probably because they know this is all child play.

    Im done with this. I will just wait for the curved Dell monitors coming out soon and call it a day.

  335. David
    David 2 weeks ago .Reply

    My Monitor arrived on time yesterday things started acting funny on screen SLI not working properly in Metro, stuttering and lag.
    THEN
    I went on the Asus web site and downloaded a file that says OTHERS?
    And after installing this software which in fact is the driver for the Monitor every thing was working brilliantly Windows recognizes the monitor now and SLi works in Metro all games.
    No stutter no lag absolutely amazing best buy for a long time.
    JJ could Asus rename this file on the web site to DRIVER instead of OTHERS most people would not install it not knowing what it really is
    I never did the first time because I did not need OTHERS D’oh
    Is a bit confusing.
    Dany had you installed the file OTHERS from the Asus web site?
    Because I had similar probs as you till I installed OTHERS.
    Regards

  336. Dany
    Dany 2 weeks ago .Reply

    David, no i did not instaslled that, but the screen was recongnised and g-sync was working. Gsync + sli was generally smooth in higher fps (60 +). Gsync with single card was very smooth in almost all games.

    Can you please test someting in metro? Run at native resolution, put all graphic to the max and put insane amount of ssaa 3x or 4x to be in the 35-40 fps range. Then tell me if it is smooth or not. This game engine is micro-stuttering a lot with sli.

    Also where did you buy? How did you managed to get a replacement? I wanted a replacement, but only had a refund and i can’t find it anywhere (sold out). Maybe you are in the USA? Im in Canada and every canadian sellers are out of stock since a long time. If i ever get another one, i will try the file you are talking about for sure. How do you install the driver? I don’t see a setup. You did it manually? If i recall, on the cd that came with the screen, there was only nvidia drivers? So i downloaded latest nvidia drivers and did not used the cd.

    • Chris
      Chris 2 weeks ago .Reply

      So glad I never bought 1 of these monitors, Too many issues, Btw Overclockers.co.uk in uk has loads of these they haven’t been sold out once since release date !

    • David
      David 2 weeks ago .Reply

      Hi Dany down load the driver from the Asus site and install it though device manager update driver from the computer and select the file I put mine on the desk top, and it is now smooth as silk.
      Most of the probs with this monitor are people not putting the driver in there are some files for the display port cable that your computer needs in this driver.
      I live in Ireland and got mine monitor through Komplett.ie but the stock comes from the Netherlands.
      I will try what you have asked me to do and I will do it tomorrow cause I’m off work and more time to do it.
      Sorry Dany I forgot you don’t have the Monitor now.I will tell you the results tomorrow.
      Regards.

      Ps the monitor is recognized as a pnp monitor till the drivers are installed then it shows up as the Asus G278Q
      Trust me there is nothing wrong with the monitor.

  337. David
    David 2 weeks ago .Reply

    Asus PG278Q Sorry

  338. David
    David 2 weeks ago .Reply

    Hi Dany,
    This is going to be a long post m8
    I played all the Metro games at the settings you ask me to do with SLI enabled and disabled also with Gsync enabled and disabled.
    And my findings are it did not make any difference with the settings above. The games were in some parts stuttery and laggy.
    But if you turn the SSAA down to 2X or even off, the game was smooth as silk without any loss off detail this has taken me a couple of hours to do and it is not the monitor, the monitor is that good it does not need SSAA in the video options.
    The best settings I found which did not impact on the game are
    Resolution 2560 X 1440
    Quality Very High
    SSAA X2 or even off
    Texture Filtering AF16x
    Motion Blur Normal
    Tessellation Very High
    V Sync Off
    Which is exactly what you asked me to do Dany
    but with SSAA off or 2X the games run like a dream.
    When playing at 1080P with SSAA set to max the game was more or less unplayable the same as at 1440
    But as soon as you turn down SSAA to 2X or even off, the games ran perfectly.I even tried it with one graphic card and it was the same result. turning down or off SSAA, is the problem.
    Frame rates at 1080P were min 39 max 52
    Frame rates were more or less the same at 1440.
    Turning down or off SSAA the frame rates were on average min 93 max 130 now there tells a tale lol.
    I also removed the Monitor Driver ( OTHERS? ) and rebooted and tried the games again they were all unplayable at any settings also my browser Fire fox kept coming up all white just blank, mouse pointer was erratic and weird artefacts appearing in games and on the desk top.
    So I reinstalled the Swift Driver ( OTHERS?) and every thing was normal again.
    If any of you guys have bought this Monitor I advise you to install this Driver that comes under the name OTHERS? on the Asus web site.
    Dany my computer specs are.

    Rampage IV Black Edition A/C
    i7 4930k CPU
    16 Gb of G Skill 1700 Ram
    Titans X 2 in SLi
    Windows 8.1

    Remember that SSAA is there to remove jagged pixilated edges.
    With this monitor it is really not needed with it’s high Resolution and small pixel size. you sure will not need it on a 4k screen.
    Any way I am rambling now hope this helps you out Dany and any one else taking time to read this post.
    Dany reorder your Swift m8 you will not be disappointed it is one hell of a monitor for gaming and install that Driver.
    Regards.

  339. David
    David 2 weeks ago .Reply

    Dany sorry m8 just reread your message a day or two ago about the driver install.
    Download the driver and unzip it, place it on your desktop to make it easier to find.
    Go into device Manager and go to Monitor/right click choose update driver software then choose browse my computer for driver software
    Click browse and click desktop were you placed the file, highlite the folder ASUS-PG278- WINDOWS -8- WHQL or what ever your o/p is, click ok then click next and it will automaticly install it’s self and you now should now have under monitors ASUS PG278Q
    instead of PnP monitor.
    Hope this helps.

  340. Dany
    Dany 2 weeks ago .Reply

    My message was too long i guess, it did not worked :(
    i’ll try to post in in 2 part.

    Hello David.

    It will be a long respoce too, i hope you can read it all.
    SSAA is a bit like downscaling, because it render the game at higher resolution but display on native resolution. At 2560×1440 with a game that have so much detail that metro, it is not really needed, i agree. But this was to show you how different a 35 fps in that game feel with gsync+ sli vs gsync + single card. On 2 different system i tested, was night and day difference for both system. 35 fps with sli was very stuttery vs single card super smooth.

    When i turned off ssaa, the g-sync + sli was smooth, but for my very sensitive eye, i could still notice some micro-stuttering that i did not have with single card. It was minor compared to the result with 3x or 4x ssaa and im sure some people used to play with v-sync off, or people playing with v-sync on with drop below 60 will find it smooth. I was playing with v-sync on and with a solid 60fps and it feel smoother than many games with g-sync + sli. But the v-sync input lag was not present with g-sync + sli at least.

    Metro since many drivers version, even with v-sync on is not smooth. To be able to get it smooth with v-sync, i have to use a fps limitter at 60 and i need to adjust the pixel clock. Can’t use the fps limitter in nvidia inspector since it don’t completely fix it (and is bugged in latest driver, 58=60 and 60=62). I need to use dxtory to limit correctly. My screen pixel clock (154.0mhz) is in fact 59,9hz. So even with fps limitter + v-sync, the is still a little stutter that occur on a identical time frame, caused by the fact the the limitter is a bit higher than the monitor native hz. So i need to adjust pixel clock from 154.0hz to 154.4hz. Doing that, both metro redux games are BUTTER SMOOTH.

    Most of the games don’t need that kind of fix to be smooth, but i have another game that need the exact same fix to be smooth with v-sync + sli. Alien Isolation. Running at a 60 fps with v-sync + sli cause a lot of micro stuttering. Can see it easily by strafing left or right and looking at a wall doing it. Dxtory to limit at 60 fps + pixed clock at 154.4hz, and BUTTER SMOOTH.

    Thoses games that are not smooth even locked at 60fps with v-sync on, are still not very smooth with gsync+sli. Putting a fps limitter to 60 in metro with gsync + sli was making it smooth as it was with v-sync on + fix. But fps needed to stay above, or if you prefer, locked at 60. If i was dropping to 55, i was seeing the micro stuttering. A good thing was that i could, with gsync + sli, lock the fps to any number i wanted, and if i could stay above (or locked at) this number, it would stay smooth. So i could limit to 50 instead of 60, and if i don’t drop below 50 it was very smooth.

  341. Dany
    Dany 2 weeks ago .Reply

    2nd part

    For the rog swift, i did not had the problem you are describing. My OS (win 7 64bit) did not detected the monitor as PnP monitor. It detected it a PG278Q. SO i doubt i would have changed anything. But of course if i ever get another one, i will still try it. Like i said earlyer, some games were working good with gsync+sli. An exemple was The Golf Club. No sli profile, so i found a good working sli bits. That game could run as low as 35 fps with gsync + sli and still be smooth. So gsync was working, and i don,t think it was a monitor driver thing. Maybe more a nvidia driver problem, and mostly engine games problem.

    In metro, like i said, you confirm that a 35 fps with sli + gsync is not smooth. You tell me that putting ssaa to off is smooth, but you also tell me that your minimum frame rate is 93, so yes it feel smooth. Like i said, high fps with gsync + sli is smooth. If you are in the 35 fps, gsync + sli is not smooth. I did the test, and 35 fps with single card was very smooth vs with sli.

    This is what i posted on nvidia forum couple times ago. Sli vs single card :

    ok guys, i made 2 little video (sorry for quality etc) to demonstrate the problem.

    I did that in metro last light redux, with lastest drivers. I tryed to put graphic options to have the same fps in sli and single gpu. In fact i was higher fps on sli (35-37) than single (32). Of course it is pretty low fps, i don’t game with that setting, but you can see how different it is with sli vs single card with gsync. It is not easy to see on a compressed youtube video, but you still can see.

    video 1 is 32 fps gsync single card : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN27dbR-XJo&feature=youtu.be

    video 2 is 37 fps gsync + sli : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTWungbtGzw&feature=youtu.be

    Note how choppy it is on gsync+sli. It is even higher fps than single card, but in front of the screen, it is very very choppy… unplayable. With 32 fps on single card, it feel much more smooth (beside having very low, 32 fps)

    Again, it might not seams so bad on the video, but if you would see it live, gsync + sli at 37 fps is very ugly stuttering.

  342. David
    David 2 weeks ago .Reply

    Sorry for the late reply Dany I read your post and tried Metro Redux again with SLi disabled all settings where at maximum except SSAA which I turned off and turned V-Sync on, and I left G-Sync on.
    The red light was on so I take it it was working.
    By doing this it seemed to cap my frame rates it never went below 40 fps and max out at 60 fps there seemed no in between it was either
    40 or 60 depending what was happening on screen.
    I must say there was no stutter, it was in your words, butter smooth.
    I then played the same level The Lost Tunnels in SLi with the same settings but with V-Sync turned off.
    Well it was crap m8 stutter lag and a bit of tearing frame rates where all over the show especially the video sequence, where they try to open the gate, close to the end.
    This is definitely a Nvidia Driver problem with this type of game in SLi
    I am going to report this problem to Nvidia and see if any one else has had the same issue.
    With SLi the game does not run smooth.
    With one card it does.
    Which to me does not make sense.
    Regards.

    PS The refresh rate was at – 144 Hz
    resolution – 1440

  343. Dany
    Dany 2 weeks ago .Reply

    Hello David, the 2nd part of my reply is still awaiting moderation approval, maybe cause i posted links.

    You should not play with vsync and gsync. If you play with gsync, you should put vsync off in the game setting. When i was talking about vsync, it is with my 1920×1200 60hz (59.9hz) screen. No need to cap frame rate if you play with gsync + single card. But with sli it helped a lot. Now try metro again with gsync + sli and put a fps limitter close to the minimum frame rate you are getting. This will help a lot, But you talked about tearing, you should not get any tearing, if you got some, then gsync was not working for sure. Beside having a not smooth experience with sli + gsync, i never saw any tearing and any input lag (at least).

    When you will get my 2nd part, you will see 2 videos i did in metro, running aproximatively the same fps, with g-sync + sli vs gsync + single card. The result was that 32 fps with single card was smooth, and a 37 fps with sli was very suttering. I can see the difference in many games, but generally not as extreme as with metro game. But still, gsync + sli is far from being smooth as gsync + single card (at the same fps)

    I have high quality standard, guess this is why i run with a 5930k @ 4.4ghz, and 16Gb of 3000mhz dd4 ram and 2 ssd and a sli of 980.
    Gsync + sli did not meet my expectation. Not the fault of the screen or gsync itself, i really think it’s because of sli frame time variance, that my sensitive eyes are seeing.

    Sorry for my poor english, i speak french.

    • David
      David 1 week ago .Reply

      Hi Dany, I only played with v-sync and g-sync on as an experiment lol.
      But I have found that turning off SSAA works fine for me .
      One other thing though in the manual it tells you how to turn on the cross hairs in the osd, But it does not say how to turn it off, I have to power down the monitor to clear it strange that one, but I googled it and other people where having the same issue.
      I only got tearing because I hadn’t enabled G-sync I thought it was on d’oh But yes when I did enable it the same scene was tear free
      This is a great Monitor but Nvidia need to do more with their drivers to compliment it, especially for the SLi crowd mico stutter has always been a burden for SLi
      And your English is not poor as a matter of fact it is better than some English speaking people I know.
      Nice set up you got there I was thinking of up grading to the X99 platform but hay ho you could go on for ever I’ll stick with my lowly X79
      for now. I await to see part 2 when it’s cleared by the moderators M8
      Regards

    • David
      David 1 week ago .Reply

      Hi Dany found the video yes you can see the difference between the two, but I know you could see it better in real life that is.
      After playing around with the settings in Metro Redux even in SLi I have found by turning off the SSAA works for me it is smooth and no Micro stutter at all I can’t stop playing it, it looks so good even the 3D looks amazing.
      I will try a fps limiter,at the fps you said and I will let you know the results.
      Do you think it might be the Nvidia drivers for your Graphic cards, only because the drivers are only in their infancy for the 980’s
      or where you using your Titans?
      You where right about exiting the cross hairs, found a video on u tube and in the faq on the Rog Swift. You think they would have put it in the manual.
      There is nothing wrong in being a perfectionist I think we all want it in some way or form so long as you have the money to follow that path.
      I built my rig from scratch and it has cost me an arm and a leg to get were I am now.
      Regards.

  344. Dany
    Dany 1 week ago .Reply

    Hello David, part 2 is there, it is before our lastest comments. (2 days ago)

    You should be able to see the videos. The cross hair was working fine on my swift, you just click the cancel button to remove it.2nd button from top, if i remember well. Anyway, nothing is perfect in this world, so is gsync + sli. Most of the time, with my 60hz monitor, i could mask the bad side of sli, but with gsync, it shows all the bad thing and the engine problems.

    Did you tryed a fps limitter with gsync + sli in metro? Try it at 60 fps or 55….

    x99 is not a big improvement for gaming, but i wanted it futur proof. Rarely games use more than 4 core, but we are seeing more and more games that will. I change video cards often, but cpu can generally last me 4 years or so. Games are gpu bound for most of them.

    If i can ever get another rog swift, i will do more testing. 2560×1440 @ 144hz is already awesome. Loved g-sync with single card, was playing almost all my games with single card, since it was smoother than gsync + sli. Now that im back at 60hz and vsync, I play almost all my games with sli, since i don’t see the negative thing i saw with gsync + sli, exept for a few games (metro, alien isolation) but at least i can fix the problem with fps limitter + vsync + pixel clock fine tuning.

    Games are butter smooth, feel much smoother than it was on rog swift with gsync + sli, but its limitted to 60hz and i feel some input lag cause of vsync.

    I am on this planet for only 1 reason, it’s to play all my games butter smooth, and i thought gsync would be the solution and i could achieve the reason im living for, but no. So i can not leave this world yet… lol Ok maybe that was too much! lol

  345. Dany
    Dany 1 week ago .Reply

    Hey David, me again. I have something to show you with metro. You will understand what i see. This is the benchmark with 1/2 refresh rate vsync (so vsync at 30 instead of 60). I did at 30 to show better since i can keep over 30 fps all the way. I run it all maxed out, with advance physx etc. You will see micro-stuttering and why you need a fps limitter. The same problem happen with gsync by the way

    Ok, 1st is with sli + vsync without fps limitter. : https://i.imgur.com/bPJdjCU.jpg

    2nd, is with sli + vsync + fps limitter : https://i.imgur.com/CKnzMWj.jpg

    It is night and day difference. See how much micro-stuttering on 1st exemple and how fps limitter fix it on 2nd. Some other games have the same behaviour with sli, but metro is one of the most extreme.

    The mega micro stuttering is still there with gsync. Fraps will report mostly 30 fps all the way, but in fact it goes up and down very fast, many times in a second, so fraps report an average i thing. I hope you can see better what i mean.

  346. Dany
    Dany 1 week ago .Reply

    Hello David, i have another message awaiting approval, you will see how this game micro-stutter.

    Im 100% sure it is not cause of the 980 being new, I had the same problem with an x58, i7 975 @ 4.0Ghz, 12 GB of 1600mhz ram, and a sli of Titan. If you play this game with sli, it is sure you are micro-stuttering, but you might just not notice it, probably cause your fps is high. It have nothing to do with SSAA, it is just that SSAA lower fps so much. If you were playing with slower card with sli, and that you would be in the 40 fps range without ssaa, would be same result.

    When you will get my message, you will see how bad it is with v-sync if you don’t use a fps limitter. The wayu this forum works, might be 1 or 2 days ago. Will not be lasted message on the list. Also, on the video i posted, both were using ssaa. Single card is smooth and sli is not. There is also another way to remove micro-stutter with sli in metro, it is to play without advance physx.

    • David
      David 1 week ago .Reply

      Hi Dany just thought it could be a immature driver that’s all
      Turning SSAA off or on auto works great for me at the very high settings that I use, I do have advanced Physics enabled too.
      I Installed Nvidia Inspector and capped the frame rate to 55 then 60 in Metro Redux.
      I did not notice any difference so gsync does work if I turned it off
      it was a mess.
      On my system enabling SSAA only makes matters worse if it’s on auto it’s fine but I do not know what the game has set it at x1.5 x2 x4 is anyone’s guess it cannot be x4 because it would slow down like having loads of lag.
      Never got time to try it with one card.
      At this juncture I can honestly say that the game with these high settings and SSAA turned off and with SLi enabled and this monitor
      I cannot see with my old eyes any issues, or Micro Stutter, the game runs dead smooth.
      I’ll wait to see your other message when it’s approved.
      Regards

  347. Dany
    Dany 1 week ago .Reply

    Hello David, glad it is working good for you. My post still awaiting moderation…

    You will see how bad it micro-stutter vs with a fps limitter. Come on MOD, aprrove my message please! lol

  348. Dany
    Dany 1 week ago .Reply

    Hello David, 2 days ago my message is posted now. Look at both pics it speaks for itself.

  349. David
    David 7 days ago .Reply

    Sorry Dany but I can’t find your message with your pic’s ?

  350. Dany
    Dany 6 days ago .Reply

    LOL sorry David it is not posted yet, i thought it was.

  351. Dany
    Dany 6 days ago .Reply

    On a side note, i can’t find any swift in Canada, and a seller told me next batch should be end of november. I found some on ebay but with 150% of the price, I wonder if the delay is because they try to fix and make the swift more reliable? I might buy another screen cause i already waited so long for that screen and been waiting for gsync since it was first annonced in Montreal, where i live.

    But the swift spec is perfect for me, the resolution, the refresh rate, gsync, 3d etc… Exept of acer and a 4k gsync monitor, the few other gsync monitor are 1080p screen, witch is not enought for me. The swift is still alone in his world now,

    What i would really like to see is a OLED screen with same spec as the swift (or maybe better refresh rate cause of OLED). That would be awesome, but very expencive. I don’t care so much about TN pannel and restricted vision angle , but i hate the 1000:1 poor contrast ratio of LCD screen. OLED screen would be soooo hot!

    • Chris
      Chris 6 days ago .Reply

      Why does the viewing angle really matter ??? I dont know anyone who plays at there monitor at an angle.

  352. Dany
    Dany 6 days ago .Reply

    Chris : i agree. It only matter if you play with someone on the same screen, ex playing a sport game like FIFA 15, then you can’t be 2 person at the very center of the screen. It also matter when it is so poor that even when centered, you can see color shift from bottom to the top, ex when looking at this page that is mostly white.
    Rog swift is very good for a TN in this domain.

    Like you i don’t care much about vision angle, but a full black image viewed in a dark room, on any 1000:1 LCD sceen, don’t produce very deep black (even with brightness on lower setting). A full black image on a OLED screen and you can’t even tell is the screen is on or off.
    A gaming monitor like the swift but with OLED would be so awesome. Also very expensive and i not sure problem with OLED have been solved enough to make a monitor, althrough there is some OLED tv, or derivated tech from OLED, AMOLED etc.

    I was just dreaming. lol

  353. David
    David 6 days ago .Reply

    The Swift has pretty good viewing angles compared to the Benq 27 XL i used to own, that was a terrible monitor it was poor when looking at it from the front.This has to be the best gaming monitor around.
    I hope you get the monitor soon Dany, don’t they have any on NCIX that’s a Canadian retailer, sorry just checked their site they are out of stock too. Going back on Metro Redux now.
    Regards.

    • Derick
      Derick 6 days ago .Reply

      David I have a Benq XL270Z which I bought after waiting for, what seamed like for ever, for the PG278Q to be released. I’m so glad I didn’t wait, after reading about the problems you and Dany are having with the PG278Q. At least I removed my Benq from the box plugged it in and no problems what so ever. Like some one said” who ever views from an angle” and the picture quality is far from terrible. Unlike the Swift, I don’t have to spend hours fannying around with my monitor, I use it. Your toing and frawing with Dany as totally put me off the idea of buying the Swift, that I thank you for and I would suspect any one else who are reading your posts.

      • David
        David 5 days ago .Reply

        Derick My original Swift had a power problem and was RMA
        With my new Swift I have no issues with it at all.
        It is one amazing monitor it is that good you have to disable some setting in game because it does not need it and you get higher fps which makes the game run smoother and G- Sync makes it smoother when the frame rate run low.
        My Benq 2720XL was not a good display they do not even make it any more and it only came out last year it got terrible write ups.
        The Problems Dany and I have been talking about, is really with his old Monitor and game settings. The likes of game stutter in an SLi set-up which has dogged every one since SLi was invented.
        Dany and I were just comparing settings and how games looked with two different monitors.
        Don’t let our banter put you off the Swift is one amazing Monitor for games. If you ever get to try the Swift @ 1440 X 144Hz You would sell your Wife/Girlfriend to get your hands on one.
        Regards.

  354. Dany
    Dany 4 days ago .Reply

    Hello David, i finally have another rog swift. I drove 4h to get one. Canadacomputers did not have online, but there was 1 instore at 2h from me, so i called them and went there next day. This one is working fine for now, i hope i wont have any trouble.

    Derick : It is true that there seams to be a lot of defective swift, but when it works it still the best monitor for gaming. After retesting again, i still say the gsync + sli is not as good as gsync single card, but it is mostly due to the SLI nature, not the monitor itself. Also it depend on game engine.

    I retested both Metro redux, and really in that game, gsync + sli is not smooth. But my fps never go below 60, so i use a fps limitter (dxtory) at 60 and the micro-stuttering are gone and it is now butter smooth. Without the fps limitter, i can see a lot of micro-stuttering. Im sensitive to it.

    But a game the was micro-stuttering with v-sync and SLI, that i had to put a fps limitter and fine tune pixel clock with my 1200p 60hz monitor is working very good with the swift with gsync + sli. No micro-stutter or anything… butter smooth. That game is Alien Isolation. I was very surprised with that, i did expected to behave like metro, but no, it working great. No need for a fps limitter for that game.

    So it really depends on the game itself, game engine, how it run with SLI etc. After more testing, im still not impress with gsync + sli, but it is not the fault of the monitor or even gsync itself, it is game engine and SLI AFR fault.

    Also, at 144hz, playing with vsync off (thing i was NEVER doing with a 60hz monitor) is very good. Tearing is far far less noticable than with a 60hz monitor. Night and day difference.

    Oh and David, my exemple i posted couple days ago still not posted yet :(

    • David
      David 4 days ago .Reply

      So glad you got your monitor Dany I am well chuffed with mine.
      Still can’t get over how Metro Redux and all the other games look.
      In BF4 I can get murdered in Ultra settings at 1440 X 144 Hz it’s amazing, at last I can see who’s Killing me LOL
      You didn’t put anything pornographic in that post, and the mods have banned it ha ha.
      Regards

  355. David
    David 4 days ago .Reply

    By the way Dany does Metro Redux Optimise for you in GFE
    It says cannot find current settings all the other games it finds them ok
    Strange this one.
    It’s just this one game.
    Regards

  356. Dany
    Dany 3 days ago .Reply

    Lol David! Yes im glad to have the monitor again, i really hope this one will last a couple years, and not a couple days. No i swear i did not posted anything pornographic, at least in this forum… lol. But if the MOD j.o. on it i can’t do anything… lol

    Seriously he must be busy or he forgotten to approve, or he is tired of my post lol. Maybe i should send it to you by e-mail. About GFE, i never install that cause i don’t need it and i read so much problems related to it. I was just installing drivers + physx, now with the swift i also install 3d drivers. I don’t need hdmi audio outpout so i don’t install it too. So just driver physx and 3d vision driver. By the way, im new to 3d vision and i must say that i like it a lot in some games.

    I played walking dead 2 in 3d ans it was amazing, with a AA bits that can force 4xms + 4x sgaa and it is just amazing. Only problem is the shadows that don’t render correctly. FiFA 15 in 3d is kind of fun too.

    • David
      David 3 days ago .Reply

      Hi Dany glad your happy with your monitor. I Installed GFE and haven’t had any Issues with it, compared to some other guys but then everybody’s config is different I suppose.
      Metro is amazing in 3D M8 especially the Lost Tunnels you feel like you need a shower after playing it covered in cob webs and dirt LOL
      I know some games they say are really good in 3D but some things do not render correctly in most of them, but still enjoyable.
      I will only play 3D in campaign or the likes of Metro, On line is Poo you get killed a lot, but very immersive.
      It’s just something different you either love it or hate it.
      There must have been something in your post that the mods are not happy with or like you say they might have forgotten about it.
      Post it again and see what happens ?
      Regards.

  357. Dany
    Dany 2 days ago .Reply

    Hello David, it is still saying that my post is awaiting MOD approval, so i guess it is just not approve. I really can’t see why it would not be, there is nothing wrong with the post.

    If i try to repost, it say it can’t cause duplicate post.

    For the 3d, i really like it. I just played Thief in 3d and it is awesome. But the frame rate is taking a beaty, of course. I had to lower the resolution to 1080p and not use ssaa. The rest could remain maxed out, but i still sometime drop below 60, but is is so amazing, that even with lower graphic setting, it is soo beautiful in 3d. I also fine tuned the swift light boost and contrast for that game that play in dark and it is amazing.

    I also tryed gsync + sli in that game and it run very good, no micro-stutter that i can see so no need for fps limitter. The more i test, the more i can say it really depend on the game. Another game that i found gsync + sli was not smooth is watch dog. I have to use a fps limitter in that game, but it still stutter while driving, but at least the rest is smooth. That game look amazing at 1440p with all maxed, texture at ultra, 16x anisotropic filtering set in nvidia control panel (that game AF have to be set in nvcp cause if not it is low and no setting in game) and i use 2xtxaa. I know txaa blur the texture, but i still love how it looks.

    Did you tryed watching 3d blu ray? Im thinking about it. I would need a player like powerdvd that i don’t have now. Should look great on the swift.

    message to the MOD : can you approve my message i posted like 5 or 6 days ago please?

    • David
      David 2 days ago .Reply

      Yea Mr Moderators can you approve Dany’s post please.
      There I have put in a good word for you now. LOL

      Dany I am taken aback with the Swift it is so good, I can see things I could not see before. ( sounds like a line from the film Bladerunner )
      And your right it depends on the game engines what settings you can use, and in your case some settings have to be made in NVCP because they are not there in game.
      Have not tried the Blue Ray but I do have one film that is 3D
      You should be able to use the Nvidia player for that if my memory serves me right.
      Good luck with your post M8
      This must be our own forum now Dany, what do you think? should we rename it or something Ha Ha.
      JJ hasn’t been on here for weeks to see how we are getting on ;-(
      Regards.

    • David
      David 2 days ago .Reply

      By the way Dany there is a new Nvidia Driver update waiting for you.
      Regards.

  358. Dany
    Dany 2 days ago .Reply

    test : repost

    Hey David, me again. I have something to show you with metro. You will understand what i see. This is the benchmark with 1/2 refresh rate vsync (so vsync at 30 instead of 60). I did at 30 to show better since i can keep over 30 fps all the way. I run it all maxed out, with advance physx etc. You will see micro-stuttering and why you need a fps limitter. The same problem happen with gsync by the way

    Ok, 1st is with sli + vsync without fps limitter. : https://i.imgur.com/bPJdjCU.jpg

    2nd, is with sli + vsync + fps limitter : https://i.imgur.com/CKnzMWj.jpg

    It is night and day difference. See how much micro-stuttering on 1st exemple and how fps limitter fix it on 2nd. Some other games have the same behaviour with sli, but metro is one of the most extreme.

    The mega micro stuttering is still there with gsync. Fraps will report mostly 30 fps all the way, but in fact it goes up and down very fast, many times in a second, so fraps report an average i thing. I hope you can see better what i mean.

  359. Dany
    Dany 1 day ago .Reply

    Hello David, yes i saw the new drivers. I don’t know if i will download them since the sli + dsr is not fixed yet. The dsr in not available with sli for me, and i read that the new driver are the same. Only when i desactivate sli i see the dsr option. Strange cause with my older dvi monitor, i had the option. Will have to wait for a driver fix, cause i need it for alien isolation. I can run this game smooth on 4k resolution with dsr, so im waiting for a fix.

    Anyway the new games profile would not be so useful for me exept for shadow of mordor, but it is not a definitive sli prolie, they are working on it. There is now a sli profile for ryse, but i heard it is not very good and with gsync single card, i don’t really need it for that game.

    Another is vanishing of ethan carter, but the sli bits im using seams to to the job, and i also read a lot of complain on the sli profile, and they did a sli profile for FIFA 15 witch is to force single card, so i think i might pass and wait for a driver that fix DSR.

    Is the MOD JJ ? He might be busy, that guy is everywhere, i can understand why he don’t have much time for this forum. He is a nice guy and he is helpful, but he must be very busy.

  360. Dany
    Dany 1 day ago .Reply

    Hey David, me again.
    If you want to see the pics i wanted to show you, go to nvidia forum.

    go to GeForce > Community > Forums > Support > GeForce Technologies > SLI and look for the post made by Matthew named : “Here It Is… An Actual Fix For SLI Microstutter”

    He was doing a bit like it did and i posted my exemple with metro ll redux..

    Look for my reply (danybonin) in that forum post.

    • David
      David 13 hours ago .Reply

      Hi Dany JJ is a busy man he works for Asus, you don’t see him on here now because most of the Swift hype has blown over now.
      I saw your Graphs and your right it is light and day your fps limiter does work you can see it in your pics.
      About core parking I have checked this on my system Win 8.1 months ago and all cores are a unparked even after checking the registry it can not find any cores parked might be a win 8.1 thing, they might be unparked by default.
      The micro stutter has to be fixed by Nvidia with better drivers it has plagued every one with SLi since, it was invented, must be like finding a cure for the common cold, but you seem to have found an easy way of correcting it well done M8
      I will put your name up for the Nobel Prize in computing LOL
      At least I got to see your pics eventually.
      Regards.

  361. Dany
    Dany 13 hours ago .Reply

    Lol David, at least you finally saw the pics. I really can see micro-stutter when sli + gsync in that game. I put a fps limitter to 60 fps and it is now great. Also, playing with sli but without physx also get rid of the micro stutter. Its a sli + physx thing. Single card + physx and micro-stutter are gone also. This is the joy os SLI i guess.

    It’s possible that win 8 don’t park the core, im not sure about that but i remember reading that in nvidia forum. Its a lot of works theses days to have smooth gaming.

    Is DRS option in the nvcp when you enable sli?

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