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post Apr 7 2016, 09:25 AM

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Toying with the idea of going down this path with a 34" ultrawide. I am currently running a GTX970 so, G-sync requirement is going to add to the cost and yes, I do game on my rig, mainly FPS type games. May start The Division soon. Any recommendations?
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post Apr 9 2016, 05:49 PM

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Saw them on sale at IT Fair in Mid Valley, Z35 and X34 from Acer. RM100 off RRP only
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post Apr 10 2016, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Apr 10 2016, 06:09 PM)
Come join the X34.. never regret, never turning back brows.gif
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I would have parted with my cash yesterday until I saw the size of the box bye.gif
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post Apr 11 2016, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Apr 10 2016, 10:29 PM)
Hahahaha monster box for beast hardware..
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Indeed. No way I was going to be able to fit it in my humble car on that day, ruling out cash and carry. Any problems or issues you encounter with your X34 so far?
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post Apr 11 2016, 12:08 PM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Apr 11 2016, 10:17 AM)
Owww.. kesian.. no problem at all, working like a beast!  flex.gif
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With your dual 980ti in SLI, I'm sure it will be a beast, running everything in ultra setting. I'm still on a humble 970, waiting for the xx80 to be launched. Maybe I should just go for a 27" non-curve for the time being. The XB271HU comes to mind
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post Apr 12 2016, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Apr 11 2016, 08:24 PM)
Yeah.. SLI 980ti also struggle for this monster X34 coz it's 1440p ultrawide (for The Division).. No regret at all coz it's superb for gaming n also watching movies...  biggrin.gif  thumbup.gif
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And that's one of the other major consideration for holding back. With my current GTX970, it will definitely struggle to drive the 4k resolution in gaming. My options:

1. Invest in a GTX980ti - But with the impending release and availability of Pascal after July, may be good to be patient, or
2. Invest in a 27" 2560 x 1440 monitor instead ala XB271HU. But my mind tells me it's a wiser choice to shell out RM1k more for a 34" instead, or
3. Just hold on to existing S2440L/GTX970 setup for at least 6 months and sekaligus build a new monster rig when Pascal becomes available
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post Apr 14 2016, 10:08 AM

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QUOTE(skylinelover @ Apr 12 2016, 09:56 PM)
you should choose option 3 laugh.gif rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Apr 13 2016, 11:56 AM)
If me I would for the 3rd.. hehehehe flex.gif
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Yes, I think so too. I now need to keep my impulsively side in a bottle.... at least for the coming few months
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post Apr 24 2016, 02:14 PM

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New range of Acer Predator Z1 from 27-31.5" curved wide screen http://www.lowyat.net/2016/101732/acer-rel...g-sync-support/
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post May 9 2016, 09:10 AM

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I just realized that most 34" monitors eg Acer X34/Z35 will take up 300mm of my table depth and investing in one will not leave me with much room for comfortable operation of the keyboard rclxub.gif Options are:

1. Live with the fact
2. Change tabletop (my existing is a custom made, built-in). This would involve a fair amount of "renovation" doh.gif
3. Replace with custom VESA monitor stand
4. Get a wall mount with articulating arm (did I use the term correctly?). Down side to this is less "mobility" compared to #3 above

Both #3 and #4 above will more or less maintain the status quo ie take up 150-180 mm ,which is more or less my current setup.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

I managed to locate a company that carries custom monitor stands and have a decent selection of wall mounts called Antsys. Am sure a visit to shops like AllIT or Harvey Norman may offer up some choices too
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post May 28 2016, 11:45 PM

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I'm waiting to see if anything interesting is revealed/launched during next week's Computex. If nothing, may pull the trigger for X34 or maybe wait for X34A. The latter is just with stand that has swivel feature.
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post May 29 2016, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(emy_xvidia @ May 29 2016, 07:58 AM)
I've been waiting to pull the trigger for my first UW monitor as well. Was initially interested with the X34 but the back glossy plastic and the OSD controls turn me off. Then had hope when Asus introduced the PG348Q, but sadly still not officially available in Malaysia. Importing from overseas is a no no since I don't really trust the QC of both Asus and Acer in their monitors. laugh.gif

Now waiting for the Acer Z1 series. Obviously a downgrade in reso compared to X34 but hopefully comes with cheaper price.
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My predicament is quite similar to yours ie X34/PG348Q and then Acer announced/previewed their Z1 series. On the X34, am not bothered with the glossy back finish as I nor anyone else won't see it given how my setup is oriented. As for the OSD controls, it's not something I expect to meddle with regularly hence, I should be able to overlook this.

While the Z1 series is an "improved" Z35, thinner bezel and better OSD controls, the 1080p was a put off not to mention the VA panel.

As I don't expect to change my monitors as regularly as I would with GPU sad.gif getting a 1440p to me becomes more logical an option. Additionally, color from an IPS panel is just so much more "vivid".

Just sharing my self thought processes....
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post May 29 2016, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ May 29 2016, 01:05 PM)
Me too, thinking whether to pull trigger on x34 or pg348q. Some says dell u3415w has better build quality and qc, and the matt panel doesnt look so dull. I think its time for most us to move to qhd.
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Dell's U3415w is limited to 60Hz only though bye.gif
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post May 29 2016, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ May 29 2016, 04:49 PM)
Agree  biggrin.gif . I'm still waiting for a better out of the box monitor from Samsung or Dell with similar spec as X34 or better.
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Well, let's see what new revelations behold the world during Computex next week hmm.gif
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post May 29 2016, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ May 29 2016, 05:05 PM)
rclxms.gif .. hope no disappointment.
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Actually, I am secretly hoping nothing new or exciting related to gaming monitors are announced during Computex. This way, I can just pull the trigger for an X34 without much guilt nor remorse
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post May 29 2016, 07:59 PM

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QUOTE(emy_xvidia @ May 29 2016, 07:43 PM)
Well let's just hope for a further discount then by Acer MY for the Acer X34 this coming raya festive season..  tongue.gif
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They are having an "Offer" now, RM4299 + free Predator Headset. FYI, the headset is actually a Steelseries Siberia 200
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post May 30 2016, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(emy_xvidia @ May 30 2016, 09:41 PM)
If Dell were a lil bit more competitive in the gaming monitor market, I'm pretty sure that Asus wouldn't be a market leader like right now. laugh.gif
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Yeah.....the S2716DG is so overpriced for a TN panel.

On a different note, Asus and ROG have conducted their Computex 2016 press conferences with ROG showcasinga 24" 165hz monitor. Tomorrow, Computex officially starts. Waiting on Acer/Predator's announcements

EDIT : Seems Acer will be previewing X34P, with native 100hz. Current X34 is native 60Hz, OC to 100Hz. FYI, There's also an X34A already in the market (not Malaysia unfortunately). Diff of X34 and X34A is the stand whereby the latter has swivel function.

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post Jun 1 2016, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Jun 1 2016, 09:55 PM)
Wow x34p everything is just right on this monitor excet 144hz. Im ready for this, 100hz is ok for my eyes to handle smile.gif
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Yes, it is most ideal. Alas, it will be quite a wait for it to arrive here, end 2016 if lucky ranting.gif
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post Jun 2 2016, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Jun 2 2016, 07:40 AM)
ohhh nooo,,, can swivel.. hope can just buy new stand for my X34..  sweat.gif
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I'm sure it can be purchased by way of a special order. Price though, may not be "ideal". Alternatively, you could consider an Ergotron MX arm or similar products.

It will be an interesting year for ultrawide monitors. Personally, I will go for an IPS and no less. TN is passe and in between, AMVA panels which sadly, do not produce the vibrant color of IPS panels.

AOC introduced their ARGON series recently and the AOC AG352UCG looks interesting from specs standpoint. Alas, VA panel.

Let's see how the X34 prices get affected over the coming months. Considering a month or so ago at an IT Fair in KL, the X34 with RRP of RM4599, could be purchased for RM4399 and more recently, it dropped to RM4299 with a free headset.... (Amir, don't feel the pain. You have afterall been enjoying your purchase while we who have not, have painful backsides sitting on the fence, waiting to pull the trigger)
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post Jun 2 2016, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(amirudin920927 @ Jun 2 2016, 09:19 AM)
Ohhh yeah, thanks bro for remind me the stand options.. I don't feel much pain coz I bought it early hahahaha!  laugh.gif The performance also never ever disappointed me (#poison).. I got 1st batch that arrived Malaysia and the last unit from AllIT..  thumbup.gif
Hati ni tak terasa sakit sb sgt berpuas hati dgn monitor tu.. the best! Gaming superb! Movies best... I can guarantee if u buy it, u never regret n never revert back to normal monitor.. hahahaha
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Walao!! Stronk poison ni!!

Yes, I've already made up my mind, 1440p curved wide IPS with G-sync is the target.
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post Jun 3 2016, 09:10 AM

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Seems the X34P is more curved compared to the X34 at 1900R vs 3800R hmm.gif

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