ASUS MG279Q for 400?

[MrAlecfrey]

I was looking at getting a cheap 1440p monitor for under $300, but I saw this ASUS one that is 400 and it looks pretty great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16824236466

I have a gtx 1070 so I wont be able to take use of Free-Sync but I think it is everything I could ask for. 2k, 144hz, ips.

Is it worth 400 dollars and should I get it? The reviews dont look to good.

Thanks?

 

[Chugalug_]

Yes, it is worth it, a very good deal.
See TFTCentral's review of the monitor, they use high end measuring equipment and do vigorous testing on monitors, very reliable.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_mg279q.htm

 

[frank_hnd]

it is a very good deal.
i'm looking at a $430 deal for the PG278Q, but IPS at that price is even better. plus you can use it and see what AMD brings to the table with Vega and use Freesync.

 

[Chugalug_]

it is a very good deal.
i'm looking at a $430 deal for the PG278Q, but IPS at that price is even better. plus you can use it and see what AMD brings to the table with Vega and use Freesync.

OP has a 1070! ^.^

 

[frank_hnd]

it is a very good deal.
i'm looking at a $430 deal for the PG278Q, but IPS at that price is even better. plus you can use it and see what AMD brings to the table with Vega and use Freesync.

OP has a 1070! ^.^

oh lol! for some reason I had the 970 in my head.

 

[cl-justin]

That's a good price, have you thought of looking into the PG278Q? Although it is TN, it is a really great monitor and you'll be able to use Gsync with your 1070. It is 1ms, 144hz, and 2k.

 

[Chugalug_]

DO NOT get the PG278Q. Still suffers heavily from backlight bleeding over a year after release.
Is also TN compared to the XB271HU and MG279Q's IPS panels, meaning viewing angles are poor, and brightness will differ between the top and bottom of the screen when viewing in front of it due to the nature of TN panels.

If you want G-Sync get the XB270HU or the XB271HU if you want a slimmer bezel and overclockable refresh rate.
Both are 1440p 144hz native, IPS panel and include G-Sync.
The XB271HU goes for the same price as a PG278Q and the XB270HU costs about $50-100 less because of the less attractive aesthetics.
Both are better options than the PG278Q, which is only popular due to the heavy marketing campaign surrounding E-Sports, heavily overrated.