One of the best ultrawide QHD monitors available at the moment. Great fpr video and photo-editing with its IPS panel, over 99% sRGB coverage and large screen real estate (3440x1440). Great for games with 100hz (simple on-hardware OC) and G-Sync, and the ultrawide screen providing immersive feeling (do check game compatibility here).
It has been historically above £900 on Amazon, so first time below £900 according to camelcamelcamel. Only 13 left at the time of writing. Hurry!
Amazon seems to have sold out. Meanwhile, if you wish, you can order from ebuyer for the same price.
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fishmaster to seancampbell
18 Aug 163#24
Do you need a joystick on a monitor? No! but let's convince you that you do and you can pay more for it as well. Technology is ridiculous now, back to the tent for me.
Have some heat.. Very expensive for a monitor but it is a good price for what it is. Personally Im looking at the dell u3415.same resolution but less refresh rate.. It can be over clocked to get it closer to 80hz i think. Big price difference considering the performance difference.
hand1999 to sparx1981
17 Aug 16#4
Thanks for the heat, I wasn't aware that you can actually overclock Dell u3415. That's interesting information!
Just did a quick Google on that and people seem to suggest mixed results on the Dell overclock. I presume the hardware OC like the one in Acer X34 or Asus pg348q (same panel I heard) is more stable than the software OC on Dell U3415?
Whizzey to sparx1981
17 Aug 16#9
I read something on tftcentral about a new version of the dell u3417 I think. Apparently less back light bleed issues, better curve. Not sure about refresh rate, but you would hope for it to be improved.
Of course, you could wait forever for the perfect monitor at the perfect price, I just mention it because I was also looking at the dell u3415.
Snakeyes646
17 Aug 16#5
Absolutely no
seancampbell
17 Aug 162#6
If you're considering buying the X34A, you might want to look at the forthcoming X34P which is a refreshed version with an improved OSD (with joystick), greater curve and metal chassis. Even if those improvements aren't thing you're interested in, it might be worth hanging on to see if the X34P pushes the X34A down in price.
fishmaster to seancampbell
18 Aug 163#24
Do you need a joystick on a monitor? No! but let's convince you that you do and you can pay more for it as well. Technology is ridiculous now, back to the tent for me.
StolenDiagram
17 Aug 16#7
As impressive as this monitor is, I suspect we are a way off above 60 fps 4k gaming. My dual titan x rig struggles to maintain 60 fps at max settings at a 2k resolution on the new hitman for example, though I suspect that's more to do with the game than the machine.
Bottom line if you have the best part of a grand to spend specifically on a monitor get something like this, otherwise go for a 4k one with lower refresh rate for a good chunk of change less.
K1LLER HORNET to StolenDiagram
18 Aug 161#11
3440x1440 is much easier to drive than 4K. 5M pixels vs 8M pixels.
I can hit 100Hz at native res ultra in games like Doom & Bioshock Infinite and G Sync is a game changer, once you use it I doubt you can go back.
You use the Display Port input for PC games.
HDMI can be for a console.
This also has G Sync.
mallie21
17 Aug 16#8
I got the z35 and was blown away by how good it looked but ghosting was an issue with it being a va panel.
I think this looks good for the price just out of my budget though.
Bear in mind 27" ips over 60htz are around £600
yoyo59 to mallie21
18 Aug 16#15
I've had the X34 and z35, while the X34 is amazing to use in everyday stuff like browsing editing etc its not the best gaming monitor, my z35 is a much much better gaming monitor, yes there is ghosting in a few games but the 200hz g sync makes so much difference compared to 100hz im able to play much better in racing games also, plus the blacks and contrast on the z35 is very nice, plus its easier to hit that 200hz mark because its only 2560x1080
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It has been historically above £900 on Amazon, so first time below £900 according to camelcamelcamel. Only 13 left at the time of writing. Hurry!
Amazon seems to have sold out. Meanwhile, if you wish, you can order from ebuyer for the same price.
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http://www.tomsguide.com/us/acer-predator-x34,review-3364.html
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/monitors-and-projectors/monitors/acer-predator-x34-1317867/review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_GXkjPAkDw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FVtyZPkMx4
Similar price on ebuyer if you so prefer.
http://www.ebuyer.com/745369-acer-predator-x34a-34-curved-ips-uw-qhd-monitor-um-cx0ee-a01
Just did a quick Google on that and people seem to suggest mixed results on the Dell overclock. I presume the hardware OC like the one in Acer X34 or Asus pg348q (same panel I heard) is more stable than the software OC on Dell U3415?
Of course, you could wait forever for the perfect monitor at the perfect price, I just mention it because I was also looking at the dell u3415.
Bottom line if you have the best part of a grand to spend specifically on a monitor get something like this, otherwise go for a 4k one with lower refresh rate for a good chunk of change less.
I can hit 100Hz at native res ultra in games like Doom & Bioshock Infinite and G Sync is a game changer, once you use it I doubt you can go back.
You use the Display Port input for PC games.
HDMI can be for a console.
This also has G Sync.
I think this looks good for the price just out of my budget though.
Bear in mind 27" ips over 60htz are around £600