The guys over at PCPer have disassembled the brand new ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ, which is a 27-inch, 4K, 144 Hz, G-SYNC HDR monitor that costs $1999. Upon inspection they found that the G-SYNC module inside is a newer one compared to the one that is used in 1st generation G-SYNC displays (which does not support 4K / 144 Hz / HDR). This module is powered by an Altera-made FPGA with the model Arria 10 GX 480.
Another 4K, 144 Hz, HDR display has showed up for pre-order. This time it is the Acer Predator X27 bmiiphzx, which has been listed on Newegg for $1999.99. This display boasts specifications of a 4K (3840 x 2160) AHVA IPS panel with 178°/178° horizontal/vertical viewing angles, a response time of 4 ms, and a refresh rate up to 144 Hz through overclocking (120 Hz normal).
We've been waiting for new gaming displays that offer 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and possibly NVIDIA G-Sync technology. Well it looks like we are getting closer to a real release of one of these displays, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ.
Acer has added a new entry into theor Predator line of gaming monitors. The Z35P will effectively replace the aging Z35 which only had a resolution of 2560 x 1808. With the Z35P you have a higher resolution and better contrast ratio as well as a newer design.
AOC has just announced their newest gaming monitor, the AGON AG352UCG. This 35-inch display features an UltraWide 21:9 QHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels with a 100 Hz refresh rate, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 100 percent sRGB colour gamut, and a 2000R curve. The AGON series is of course targeted at gamers so this display is NVIDIA G-Sync compatible.
Acer has just announced their new Predator Z301CT UltraWidge gaming monitor. This 30-inch 21:9 display has one feature that really sets it apart from most gaming displays, it has a massive 200 Hz refresh rate!
AOC has just unveiled their line of AG241 24-inch monitors which feature high refresh rates and WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolutions. The new displays fall under AOC's AGON brand, which is targeted at PC Gamers. The series includes two models, the AG241QG and the AG241QX. Both displays make use of a 23.8-inch TN-film LCD panels by AU Optronics.
Acer today announced the 34-inch curved 21:9 ultra-wide Acer XR341CKA monitor, the world's first curved monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC, providing an immersive gaming experience with minimal stutters and screen tears. DTS sound, 2x7W speakers, a zero-frame design with a futuristic aluminum base and ambient lighting options create an exciting entertainment experience with style.
In the wide world of PC gaming monitors there are certain rules that we all accept and live with. Sort of like gravity, you can think about how nice it would be if they didn't exist but the reality is that it's not something that is likely to change. One of these rules has always been that you must choose between a fast monitor or a beautiful picture.
With typical AMD fashion, the worlds first FreeSync enabled monitor is hitting shelves and is a massive $170 cheaper than it's nearly identical Nvidia G-Sync counterpart. If you're not familiar, last year Nvidia debuted the concept of G-Sync which involves matching the refresh rate of your monitor to the frame rate being produced by the GPU.
