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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by daviddave1 » 13 Oct 2022, 03:10

boostq3 wrote:
12 Oct 2022, 14:11
daviddave1 wrote:
28 Dec 2021, 03:56
bluefrisky wrote:
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Notty_PT wrote:
22 Sep 2021, 15:54


Oh, Just because I like their particular model? Sure.. I was also sponsored by viewsonic 4 years ago when I heavily recomended xg2401...

I Just like matured panels, they have the best pixel response time and lowest input lag for the refresh rate.

Every 360hz monitor is rubbish, Acer nitro too. It is my opinion and trust me, I am not the only one.
This monitor has been confirmed to have the lowest input lag out of any monitor, multiple times. Not only that but it has the highest refresh rate recorded, and a pretty good pixel response time, one that can keep up with 360-390hz. It is also $350 at micro center, making it a no-brainer over any other e-sports monitor on the market, unless you really want DYAC levels of motion clarity and don't care about anything else. From my own testing, this monitor at 390Hz/390FPS constant with VRB on extreme feels a few levels better than the zowie at 240Hz/FPS with DYAC+ on. I can feel the smoother frames, lower input lag, and motion clarity is about equal simply because of the higher refresh rate and more than serviceable VRB setting. It's also cheaper and the colors on it are better than the Zowie.

You really just come off as a hater for the sake of being a hater, without having any data to backup your little feelings.
I get where Notty_PT is coming from and I appreciate it. I got the XG2401 that he recommended couple years ago & absolutely loved it.

I also tried the TN Zowie XL2546K, the IPS Alienware 360hz and now the IPS Acer 390hz. Cause I play Quake Live and Quake Champions (besides PUBG) I prefer the IPS Acer 390hz compared to the TN Zowie XL2546K. I also prefer the Alienware 360hz compared to the TN Zowie XL2546K.

Inputlag is a huge factor in Quake Live. I tried Quake Live on the XL2546K and it was not good. I was a medium player with it.
On the IPS Acer 390hz ( and the TN XG2401 144hz! and the IPS Alienware 360hz) I am always at the top players. That's why I returned the XL2546K: I was not willing to give up the enjoyment of winning in Quake Live and then just be a regular player.
A plus also of the IPS Acer 390hz is the motionblur reduction (VRB) on 390hz!! That is very noticeable and nice! That the Acer 390hz is a little less bright with VRB on is not a issue in Quake. It is definitely worth it.

I also like to ad that your preference depends on your main game.

TGLTN pro PUBG player was ranting pretty hard in his stream after he had to play on a sponsored IPS 360 hz Alienware on a Korean PUBG tournament and lost early on. TGLTN ranted that he does not care about beautiful colors or inputlag in PUBG when there is motionblur. The Dyac and the TN panel on the Zowie XL2546K where essential for the lowest motionblur and best clarity possible. He literally said IPS is crap for PUBG. I don't think he only said that cause he just lost in the tourney.

I remember playing PUBG on the Zowie XL2546K the visibility was extremely good.

The colors of IPS displays are only superior on the esthetic side.

On the TN Zowie XL2546K u can change the colors and sharpness making the enemy's stand out like nothing else. It reminded me of a extra digital vibrance setting to make the enemy's "pop out" so they can't hide in the darkness or somewhere else.
For visibility (and thereby tracking the enemy's) the colors on the TN Zowie XL2546K are way better then the colors the IPS panels generate.

On most IPS panels u can't adjust the colors or sharpness. On the IPS Acer 390hz u can adjust the colors a little. But because of the low brightness the motion blur reduction (VRB) gives u not really notice it. Plus these settings cannot be saved! (Its a bug!)

On the IPS Acer 390hz with VRB on extreme there is more blur then on the TN Zowie XL2546K Dyac plus with VRB on extreme the Acer 390hz is not very bright.

If u only play PUBG and no other games the XL2546K is the best I think: U see enemies the best.

Having said that a game also like Apex will feel way more snappier on the IPS then on the TN. The lower inputlag on the IPS is definitely very noticeable.

When Zowie comes out with a 360/390/480 hz TN DYAC I will definitely give it a try. It will be the best of both worlds.

Hi , how to unlock 360fps in quakelive?? .
U cannot. The 390hz Acer has lower inputlag on 240 fps then a 240hz monitor on 240 fps
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by pasutazame » 14 Oct 2022, 14:54

Ravannok wrote:
11 Aug 2022, 07:36
Hi again.
My monitor arrived today and i have one problem. I turn on the oc in the monitor settings, SO 390hz would be avaliable. But in Windows i can choose max 360:/ anyone knows why? Is my old gpu a problem (rx580 8gb)? What can i do to make it work?
I have had experience using rx580 with 390hz. It probably works without problems on older versions of the driver (before April or previously). For 6600xt I had to update the driver and 390hz was gone.

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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by ItwasLuck » 27 Oct 2022, 15:38

Looking to pick this up, has the VRB turning off automatically been fixed?

Also, how is the motion clarity VS something like the Alienware AW2521H (Backlight Strobing)

I have mine set at 144Hz @Pulse Width of 55 and the clarity is seriously amazing.

Only interested in performance with ULMB on, what’s the crosstalk like @390Hz BFI? Is the sweet spot still BFI @144Hz or can we go to 240Hz and not have cross talk. This is really what would sell me the monitor.

Also, anyone know if there are any OSD benefits to going with Acer vs the off brand one?

PSA: The Acer 390Hz is being sold for only 350 bucks now.

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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by kameCS » 28 Oct 2022, 09:34

hi,
i have had this monitor for several weeks mainly to play CSGO. i read several articles and watch a lot of videos to get the best experience possible, i kept 2 settings to get a crisp and responsive game
the first, my favorite, resolution 1920x1440 4:3 stretched, vsync + gsync, fps_max 0, low latency ultra
the second, my PC work hard, résolution 1920x1440 4:3 stretched, fps_max 0
unfortunately I have a problem since this week gsync no longer works with the resolution 1920x1440
I reinstalled steam, several versions of the nvidia driver with DDU and finally a new installation of windows 10 but the framerate of the screen remains stuck on 360

do you have a proposal to help me find gsync under CSGO in 1920x 1440? thank you
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by RealNC » 28 Oct 2022, 09:45

kameCS wrote:
28 Oct 2022, 09:34
I reinstalled steam, several versions of the nvidia driver with DDU and finally a new installation of windows 10 but the framerate of the screen remains stuck on 360
But you said you use "fpx_max 360". Of course the framerate is gonna be 360 then.
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by kameCS » 28 Oct 2022, 10:13

RealNC wrote:
28 Oct 2022, 09:45
kameCS wrote:
28 Oct 2022, 09:34
I reinstalled steam, several versions of the nvidia driver with DDU and finally a new installation of windows 10 but the framerate of the screen remains stuck on 360
But you said you use "fpx_max 360". Of course the framerate is gonna be 360 then.
I cap at 360fps max but the framerate is variable with gsync + fast sync activated, it works perfectly with the other resolutions except in 1920 1440 since 2 days

I made a short video to show you the problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTOT7CKNWE
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by kameCS » 28 Oct 2022, 11:31

kameCS wrote:
28 Oct 2022, 09:34
hi,
i have had this monitor for several weeks mainly to play CSGO. i read several articles and watch a lot of videos to get the best experience possible, i kept 2 settings to get a crisp and responsive game
the first, my favorite, resolution 1920x1440 4:3 stretched, vsync + gsync, fps_max 0, low latency ultra
the second, my PC work hard, résolution 1920x1440 4:3 stretched, fps_max 0
unfortunately I have a problem since this week gsync no longer works with the resolution 1920x1440
I reinstalled steam, several versions of the nvidia driver with DDU and finally a new installation of windows 10 but the framerate of the screen remains stuck on 360

do you have a proposal to help me find gsync under CSGO in 1920x 1440? thank you
after trying everything, I found how to solve my problem, I will share the solution, even if few players play in 1920x1440 with gsync + fast sync
just go to the csgo folder, csgo.exe > property > compatibility > disable fullscreen optimizations
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by SheerFinesse » 01 Nov 2022, 01:51

Hello, I’m new to this forum and have a few questions about this monitor.

I mainly play Fortnite and can really only consistently keep 240fps.

Should I have my monitor set at 390hz and cap my game to 240fps? Or should I lower my hz to match my frame rate.

Currently I’m playing on max brightness, max sharpness, OD extreme, VRR off, VRB off, 390hz, while calling my in game fps at 240.

I have thought about maybe even trying to use strobing at 240hz. I understand I can’t strobe at 390hz because I cannot maintain 390fps.

What monitor settings will give me the best advantage?

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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by RealNC » 01 Nov 2022, 08:16

SheerFinesse wrote:
01 Nov 2022, 01:51
Should I have my monitor set at 390hz and cap my game to 240fps? Or should I lower my hz to match my frame rate.

...

I have thought about maybe even trying to use strobing at 240hz. I understand I can’t strobe at 390hz because I cannot maintain 390fps.
For strobing you should use 240Hz. With 390Hz you're better off enabling VRR instead to get rid of tearing for free.
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Re: Acer 390Hz monitor - XV252QF

Post by SheerFinesse » 01 Nov 2022, 16:26

RealNC wrote:
01 Nov 2022, 08:16
SheerFinesse wrote:
01 Nov 2022, 01:51
Should I have my monitor set at 390hz and cap my game to 240fps? Or should I lower my hz to match my frame rate.

...

I have thought about maybe even trying to use strobing at 240hz. I understand I can’t strobe at 390hz because I cannot maintain 390fps.
For strobing you should use 240Hz. With 390Hz you're better off enabling VRR instead to get rid of tearing for free.
VRR will add so much input delay right?

My question is… is it better to play 390hz at 240fps or to play 240hz at 240fps and possibly strobe?

I want the best input delay and performance to give me the biggest advantage possible

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