Asus PB278Q or PG278Q? Which would you get, and why?

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I'm in the market for a new monitor, looking to upgrade to a 2560x1440 27" monitor. I've basically narrowed it down to the PB278Q or the PG278Q, each made my asus.

Basically, one is IPS and out now, and the other is a TN gsync monitor to be released reportedly in March. My current system has a gtx 680 2gb card. Looking for some discussion on why I should pick one over the other, and wondering what the community things as far as the pros and cons.



 
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yes that's right. If your gpu isn't strong enough to push frame rates above 60, there won't be any major advantage in having monitor that is set to produce more than 60 fps.
According to Eurogamer.net:
G-Sync improves the visual presentation of the game, but it is a display technology only - it can't mitigate the increased lag in controller response from lower frame-rates.
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Last thing i would say is, there are even other things at play in PC graphics' world(G-sync is one them). So, just...
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with your single gtx 680 card, Asus PB278Q will be the most sufficient for you. I don't think it would be worth to spend about $800 for something you can't really take advantage of. Also, being the single monitor with 120Hz at resolution of 2560x1440 i think their prices are too high for now.
 
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What about the advantages of gsync? That is essentially what I am torn on. Plus, I'll probably upgrade my gpu with my next build.

Are you saying it isn't worth it to have that high of a refresh rate if my gpu can't push that many fps?
 
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yes that's right. If your gpu isn't strong enough to push frame rates above 60, there won't be any major advantage in having monitor that is set to produce more than 60 fps.
According to Eurogamer.net:
G-Sync improves the visual presentation of the game, but it is a display technology only - it can't mitigate the increased lag in controller response from lower frame-rates.
Click to expand...
Last thing i would say is, there are even other things at play in PC graphics' world(G-sync is one them). So, just see some reviews regarding G-Sync technology, if you are really impressed with their technology at different level of gaming, then go for it.
 
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Thanks guys, food for thought. I will probably upgrade my gpu sooner or later, but have no intention of dropping a small fortune to drive 1440p monitor at ultra high fps.

I didn't consider that I may be over estimating what a lone 780 can handle. Tempted by the 780ti, but that's a lot of dough to spend if you throw in monitor as well.




 
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have a look at single gtx 780ti card frame rates on 2560x1440, it barely crosses the line of 60fps in BF4.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_780_ti_review,23.html
 
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I'm waiting on the 120hz gsync model. For those who say 120hz doesn't matter unless your GPU can push the fps above 60 don't know what they are talking about, 120hz monitors for me are way smoother than 60hz ones even at 60fps or even lower. I don't know why it is but I can tell a difference immediate. Sometimes mine swaps to 60hz and I can tell within seconds. I will never go back to a non 120hz monitor so I'm waiting for the gsync one even if its 800
 
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thats what the difference has been told. Not every user would be like you mate to pick out the difference. Thanks for putting your views though ;)
 
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