Asus Announces a 4K Gaming Monitor, the PQ321
Asus will be showing off a new 4K gaming monitor at Computex 2013, but before then, it has already been announced and given us a sneak-peek at its specifications.
Asus has introduced the PQ321, a 4K gaming monitor. Yes, that's right -- this monitor will have a 3840 x 2160 resolution. That's a multiple of four times the amount of pixels found on a FullHD screen. The screen will have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and be built on a diagonal of 31.5 inches.
The screen will make use of the new IGZO technology (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide). This allows the panels to house much smaller transistors, which allows for the much smaller pixels needed for the 4K resolution. The screen also has viewing angles of 176 degrees, an 8 ms response time and a brightness of 350cd/m². While the screen itself is not the thinnest screen on the market, in its class, it is the thinnest 4K UHD monitor to date, measuring only 35 mm thick at the thickest point. The screen's stand also allows the screen to tilt, swivel, and adjust in height. The stand can also be removed, and the PQ321 can then be wall-mounted using the VESA mount.
Connectivity will be achieved by a DisplayPort; the US version will feature two HDMI ports for PiP (Picture-by-Picture) support. The unit also has built-in 2 watt stereo speakers.
The company gave no word on pricing yet, but the PQ321 will be demoed at Computex 2013, June 4 through June 8, 2013. Asus also indicated that there will be a 39" version on demo.
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southernshark "While the screen itself is not the thinnest screen on the market, in its class, it is the thinnest 4K UHD monitor to date,"Reply
So it actually is the thinnest screen in it's class.......... Some of these "tech" writers need to take a class on logic. -
hibbiejibbie3 @southernshark: The writer is saying that it is the thinnest in its class, but not the thinnest out of all screens on the market.Reply -
omgangrybees "So it actually is the thinnest screen in it's class.......... Some of these "tech" writers need to take a class on logic."Reply
You need to take a class in reading comprehension. The writer is saying that it is the thinnest 4k monitor, but is not the thinnest overall monitor on the market. -
omgangrybees "So it actually is the thinnest screen in it's class.......... Some of these "tech" writers need to take a class on logic."Reply
You need to take a class in reading comprehension. The writer is saying that it is the thinnest 4k monitor, but is not the thinnest overall monitor on the market. -
slomo4sho Its going to be a few more years before these displays become worthwhile for the average consumer. Gotta invest $1-2K on the GPU just to run at this resolution :(Reply -
mauller07 bigmack says its too small, i say its too big.Reply
i would love a 4k 24 inch monitor, anything larger on a normal desk and you need to turn your head too much. -
hakesterman Well if it's under $ 600.00 and it's a 1 MS display so i can get at least 100FPS then i may have to upgrade. IF not i have no intentions of getting it.Reply -
vmem Reply10897532 said:bigmack says its too small, i say its too big.
i would love a 4k 24 inch monitor, anything larger on a normal desk and you need to turn your head too much.
Then I'll say it's just right :p
IMO though, I do think 30-32 inch is an appropriate size for 4K. anything smaller and you can't really appreciate the heightened pixel density, and anything larger, such as 39 inch, would never fit in any office/work setting. if I'm $5-6k for a monitor, it's gonna be used both for work and play lol