Okay I get the argument for 240hz, and 1080p so your GPU can hit 240 FPS, and TN for the faster response times... BUT with FREESYNC... C'mon! How many pro gamers or aspiring pro gamers can even get a Vega 64, or want to over a 1080ti.
And at that cost, might as well settle for 165hz 1440p TN from Asus or Acer.
Maybe its simply because monitor manufacturers are tired of paying NVIDIA for their outdated 2013 G-Sync proprietary module when they could otherwise incorporate it into their own hardware design for free.
Both technologies have their advantages and disadvantages. It isn't just the module that monitor makers have to install, it is an entire quality control process and nVidia has turned down manufacturers from not meeting certain standards. Some examples: all G-Sync panels must have low framerate compensation; all G-Sync panels must be calibrated to the sRGB color gamut, all G-Sync panels need to have "frequency dependent variable overdrive" (prevents ghosting). The proprietary module does add a bit of cost; but it is also following nVidia's stringent standards that make G-Sync monitors so expensive.
And AMD knows it. They realized that with FreeSync they were too open with the standard and early monitors suffered because of it. As a result, they tightened their grip and now with FreeSync 2 coming out, low framerate compensation is now a requirement "and AMD certifies displays for low latency and a minimum allowed dynamic color and brightness range that’s twice as vibrant as standard sRGB displays."
Wow quicksilvr, thanks for the info and the link to back it up. Never knew Gsync came with such quality control...makes paying the premium more palatable!
How? G-Sync modules costs money and adds quite a lot to BOM compared to Freesync monitors. Also if you look at G-Sync implementation on laptops you will notice the stupid module isn't necessary and Nvidia is just milking its customers out of money.
Vega will be flooding out of the AIB vendors, and in Ryzen APUs soon enough. I for one will not pay the Green Goblin tax of ~$200 on a monitor. One reason I'm still using my R9 290 until I can get a Vega 56 custom card for a reasonable price.
Judging by the market, a lot of young adults with some money are into brainless FPS gaming now. Escapism at its highest. Just wasting their lives hours after hour, day after day, year after year...
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Sttm - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
$550 for 1080p TN Freesync.Okay I get the argument for 240hz, and 1080p so your GPU can hit 240 FPS, and TN for the faster response times... BUT with FREESYNC... C'mon! How many pro gamers or aspiring pro gamers can even get a Vega 64, or want to over a 1080ti.
And at that cost, might as well settle for 165hz 1440p TN from Asus or Acer.
RKCook - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Maybe its simply because monitor manufacturers are tired of paying NVIDIA for their outdated 2013 G-Sync proprietary module when they could otherwise incorporate it into their own hardware design for free.quiksilvr - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Both technologies have their advantages and disadvantages. It isn't just the module that monitor makers have to install, it is an entire quality control process and nVidia has turned down manufacturers from not meeting certain standards. Some examples: all G-Sync panels must have low framerate compensation; all G-Sync panels must be calibrated to the sRGB color gamut, all G-Sync panels need to have "frequency dependent variable overdrive" (prevents ghosting). The proprietary module does add a bit of cost; but it is also following nVidia's stringent standards that make G-Sync monitors so expensive.And AMD knows it. They realized that with FreeSync they were too open with the standard and early monitors suffered because of it. As a result, they tightened their grip and now with FreeSync 2 coming out, low framerate compensation is now a requirement "and AMD certifies displays for low latency and a minimum allowed dynamic color and brightness range that’s twice as vibrant as standard sRGB displays."
I would give PC World's article on the two standards a read. nVidia monitors may be more expensive but they are for more than just the module.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2974781/displays
somethi - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
no uBeaver M. - Friday, December 22, 2017 - link
Do they really? I remember you could buy the G-Sync module separately at the beginning.poohbear - Saturday, December 23, 2017 - link
Wow quicksilvr, thanks for the info and the link to back it up. Never knew Gsync came with such quality control...makes paying the premium more palatable!Hixbot - Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - link
Gsync doesnt insist a SRGB colorspace, Actually Gysnc HDR displays reference the DCI-P3 colorspace.Diji1 - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
And here's someone who is clueless about G-sync and Freesync.Chaitanya - Friday, December 22, 2017 - link
How? G-Sync modules costs money and adds quite a lot to BOM compared to Freesync monitors. Also if you look at G-Sync implementation on laptops you will notice the stupid module isn't necessary and Nvidia is just milking its customers out of money.nathanddrews - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Apparently enough of them to justify selling this monitor?anubis44 - Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - link
Vega will be flooding out of the AIB vendors, and in Ryzen APUs soon enough. I for one will not pay the Green Goblin tax of ~$200 on a monitor. One reason I'm still using my R9 290 until I can get a Vega 56 custom card for a reasonable price.RMSe17 - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Hmm.. not sure about the cost. I guess if 240Hz is really needed.Personally I would go with https://pixiogaming.com/products/new-px277 as 144Hz is sufficient for me, and I prefer more vibrant colors.
peevee - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Judging by the market, a lot of young adults with some money are into brainless FPS gaming now.Escapism at its highest. Just wasting their lives hours after hour, day after day, year after year...
69369369 - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Tbh the real world is pretty garbageAlexvrb - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Everything you do is pointless and you're going to die. So go troll elsewhere.twtech - Monday, August 26, 2019 - link
At least they can't get arrested for it, like they would if they tried to do most of the stuff you did at their age.Ashinjuka - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
I'm much more interested in the newly announced LG 34WK95U. Thirty-four inches wide, 5120 x 2160 in 21:9. How cool is that?nerd1 - Thursday, December 21, 2017 - link
Freesync + 1080p + 550$? It's plain dumb.I'd rather use 27" 1440p 165Hz G-SYNC TN monitor.
JCB994 - Friday, December 22, 2017 - link
Monitors, schmonitors...I want to know what Flight Sim is pictured...oranos - Sunday, December 31, 2017 - link
overpriced. nobody cares about 240hz for gaming. 144hz IPS panels are superior.529th - Thursday, February 22, 2018 - link
So this monitor can do 1ms response time while doing 1ms MPRT (Persistence)?