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Upgrade from ASUS VS247 to ASUS PB278Q, is it worth it?

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  • Screen Resolution
  • PC gaming
  • LED Monitor
  • Peripherals
  • Asus
  • Monitors
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September 28, 2014 12:45:02 PM

Hi! I'm planning on buying an ASUS PB278Q, that is substantially more expansive than my current monitor ASUS VS247, so I wanted to know second opinions about this. The main reasons I want to buy this are:
- I self study graphical design (Photoshop, GIMP, Blender)
- I prefer higher resolution over higher refresh rate.
- Low input lag
- Pivot utility is useful for programming
- good viewing angles, near 180º
- little ghosting
- different configuration options

Do you think it's worth an upgrade at the $500 price tag?
Do you think there are other monitors that can compete in the same price range?

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September 28, 2014 2:56:53 PM

$500 is pretty decent for that monitor.

I personally just upgraded to a 1440p monitor recently (one of the cheap Korean panels) and their is a decent bit of difference compared to my PB238Q (yup :p ). The resolution increase is pretty marked, though running triple monitor setups for the past two years I personally dont feel its a massive upgrade in terms of sheer desktop space. But going from a single 1080p to a 1080+1440p setup is going to be pretty big for you.

As for other monitors...
Typically a brand name 1440p runs for more like $700, at $500 its pretty unbeatable even when considering the $400 Korean panels available (which does have some risk to it).
I say go for it. A monitor will last longer than whatever machine is attached to it, so get a good one.
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September 28, 2014 11:48:13 PM

Thanks!
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