- Feb 2, 2005
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First off, please be gentle: Ive been outta the loop for a long time, and just built a new rig recently. I think I did well, but Im stumped on a monitor choice and this forum has never let me down. I feel like Ive really done my due diligence here Ive researched, read reviews, but I dont know which way to go.
ROG Swift:
Pluses:
1.) Reviews for the Asus ROG have been phenomenal and, judging by the fact that theyre constantly OOS, that shows testament to its quality.
2.) Many reviewers and users have mentioned that the ASUS ROG is the current gaming sweet spot, with respect to refresh rate & resolution, and G-Sync.
3.) 144 refresh rate
Minuses:
???
ACER:
Pluses:
1.) 4K and GSYNC
2.) Bigger monitor
3.) AVAILABLE
Minuses
1.) Lower refresh rate than Asus
2.) Needs beefier machine. While I believe I currently have this, Ive noticed that SLI profiles havent been readily available lately, and I know that a setup of this nature would need both cards to run the resolution.
3.) How future-proof will this monitor be with my setup, with new games/engines coming out in the next 2-3 years?
Honestly, Ive been ready to pull the trigger on the ROG, but its been out of stock, everywhere, and Im growing impatient. On the other hand, the Acer is now available.
I havent bought a new monitor in 4-5 years (this is what I currently have.)
Here are my specs:
Intel 4790K 4.0GHz @ 4.4 Air
16 GB Ram
EVO 840 1tb
2x Ref Gigabyte 980s in SLI
Here are the games Im currently playing:
Crysis 3
Shadow of Mordor
Borderlands Pre-Sequel
Far Cry 3
Metro 2033 Redux
Batman Arkham Origins
Gonna play:
Batman Arkham Knight
Far Cry 4
What the hell do I do? Wait until the ROG is in stock? Or buy the Acer?
Thanks again, everyone-
Rakewell
ROG Swift:
Pluses:
1.) Reviews for the Asus ROG have been phenomenal and, judging by the fact that theyre constantly OOS, that shows testament to its quality.
2.) Many reviewers and users have mentioned that the ASUS ROG is the current gaming sweet spot, with respect to refresh rate & resolution, and G-Sync.
3.) 144 refresh rate
Minuses:
???
ACER:
Pluses:
1.) 4K and GSYNC
2.) Bigger monitor
3.) AVAILABLE
Minuses
1.) Lower refresh rate than Asus
2.) Needs beefier machine. While I believe I currently have this, Ive noticed that SLI profiles havent been readily available lately, and I know that a setup of this nature would need both cards to run the resolution.
3.) How future-proof will this monitor be with my setup, with new games/engines coming out in the next 2-3 years?
Honestly, Ive been ready to pull the trigger on the ROG, but its been out of stock, everywhere, and Im growing impatient. On the other hand, the Acer is now available.
I havent bought a new monitor in 4-5 years (this is what I currently have.)
Here are my specs:
Intel 4790K 4.0GHz @ 4.4 Air
16 GB Ram
EVO 840 1tb
2x Ref Gigabyte 980s in SLI
Here are the games Im currently playing:
Crysis 3
Shadow of Mordor
Borderlands Pre-Sequel
Far Cry 3
Metro 2033 Redux
Batman Arkham Origins
Gonna play:
Batman Arkham Knight
Far Cry 4
What the hell do I do? Wait until the ROG is in stock? Or buy the Acer?
Thanks again, everyone-
Rakewell