- Feb 15, 2017
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I am building a new rig, and I'm starting from scratch (getting new hardware, KB, mouse, monitors, router/switch SOHO, etc.). For the past 24 hours I have been going through and reading forums, watching youtube, and getting all the info I could find, as well as racking my brain. I am looking at a dual monitor setup.
I am looking at the Acer XB271HU, Asus PG279Q, and the Dell S2716DG. In the long scheme, I'm looking for a monitor that supports G-Sync. I will primarily be gaming, but I will also be using virtualization (VMware Workstation), reading e-books (primarily IT related), and transcoding A/V (DVDs and Blu-Rays). All of these things can be done with either a TN or IPS panel. I love the idea of a IPS panel, but the flickering, dead pixels, and IPS glow have me very concerned. I do know that Acer and Asus both have bad quality control. I also read that the Acer XB271HU uses a better panel from AUO and hence has less IPS glow (don't know how true that is).
At first the Dell S2716DG seemed like a safe bet, and I was about to pull the trigger, but I wanted to get user experiences (in 2017) first. I also know that all three companies have horrendous customer service.
Right now I'm using a Acer P235H, been using that for 8 years with no issues. So I am use to regular TFT LCD, but dear god IPS looks good (minus losing the display lottery, which also makes me hesitate on Acer and Asus)
Am I safe going with Acer or Asus (and which according to user experience), or should I go with the Dell?
I am looking at the Acer XB271HU, Asus PG279Q, and the Dell S2716DG. In the long scheme, I'm looking for a monitor that supports G-Sync. I will primarily be gaming, but I will also be using virtualization (VMware Workstation), reading e-books (primarily IT related), and transcoding A/V (DVDs and Blu-Rays). All of these things can be done with either a TN or IPS panel. I love the idea of a IPS panel, but the flickering, dead pixels, and IPS glow have me very concerned. I do know that Acer and Asus both have bad quality control. I also read that the Acer XB271HU uses a better panel from AUO and hence has less IPS glow (don't know how true that is).
At first the Dell S2716DG seemed like a safe bet, and I was about to pull the trigger, but I wanted to get user experiences (in 2017) first. I also know that all three companies have horrendous customer service.
Right now I'm using a Acer P235H, been using that for 8 years with no issues. So I am use to regular TFT LCD, but dear god IPS looks good (minus losing the display lottery, which also makes me hesitate on Acer and Asus)
Am I safe going with Acer or Asus (and which according to user experience), or should I go with the Dell?
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