Hi Atschy,
There isn't an issue with office applications like Word or Excel, or graphic applications like Adobe Photoshop.
Honestly, I've never seen such a sharp, bright, and vivid display.
Make sure your laptop or PC supports 5K at 144Hz (HDMI or DisplayPort cables are essential for this). If you're not using USB-C, ensure you're using the correct cables.
The monitor is ideal for home office, provided you are already using Windows 11. With W11, you can arrange the windows optimally (usually by dividing the screen into thirds). With Windows 10, only 50:50 was possible natively, which doesn't quite do justice to the width. You can fix this with Windows' own PowerToys, but it is cumbersome.
Yes, it is possible to connect a PS5 to the ASUS ROG Swift PG49WCD display. The monitor has HDMI 2.1 ports that are suitable for connecting consoles such as the PS5. To achieve optimum picture quality, the screen size can be set to 16:9 to avoid a stretched picture. However, it should be noted that functions such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) may need to be deactivated when using 16:9.
The display offers impressive performance with a resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels, a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 ms response time, making it ideal for gaming applications.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ monitor does not have RGB lighting. The monitor's described functions and specifications include various technologies such as FreeSync™ 2 HDR, HDR10, and Shadow Boost, but there is no mention of RGB lighting.
Hi!
According to the Asus website, it weighs just under 6kg without the base.
https://rog.asus.com/ch-de/monitors/above-34-inches/rog-strix-xg349c-model/spec/
The base is also quite heavy.
Best regards
I mounted mine on an extendable wall mount with VESA. I used these spacers to equalise the depth: https://www.distrelec.ch/de/distanzbolzen-20mm-m6-stahl-wuerth-elektronik-971200611/p/30263671?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20789418179&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwg8qzBhAoEiwAWagLrMDHoWOpDHQtA5b4QqVUZX_nZCMCLmnEW5lNkt5X3jtLerHPHF88cxoCYL8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I can't remember if they were M6, but with a length of 20mm you can get the screw points flush with the housing and onto the mounting plate of the monitor stand. A little tip: Electrician companies often have such spacers in the panel construction, maybe you have a colleague who can get hold of 4.
This is old hat, since the Nvidia driver 417.71 their graphics cards GTX10xx upwards can also use Freesync if you use DP. However, I cannot guarantee this.
Alternatively, simply use the underlying technology V-Sync, which should support every relevant game.
If you opt for a graphics card of the latest generation, it will be able to handle the resolution of the monitor without any problems anyway, making any sync issues obsolete.
Hello cz.woody!
True, the assumption about the part with the Asus logo is correct. It is the connector between the monitor and the VESA mount and is included with the monitor. I mounted this exact monitor on my desk via VESA. As for your questions about the monitor itself, it's a matter of taste. The fact is that this device is a gaming monitor. Point. My personal opinion is that it can be a stylish monitor for an office. The built-in KVM switch is definitely a feature that can make life on a PC (or several) easier. Ultimately, you have to find out for yourself whether the monitor is right for you and what you mainly want to use it for. I personally tried the monitor both for working on the PC and for gaming and I can't actually confirm the things you've heard. Under Windows 10 I didn't notice any discoloration of the font, no blurring in the native resolution or any other discrepancies. And the same applies to Linux too. My graphics card is a powerful RTX 4080 from Asus with the latest drivers. Things look a little different when it comes to gaming. The colors are sometimes quite exaggerated. It's all a question of the settings on the monitor. I'm still trying it out myself. If you still have doubts, you can watch product demonstrations and videos on YouTube on inet or you have a store nearby where the monitor is currently on display.
I can't answer the question about the second generation. However, I have returned the screen because it doesn't meet my requirements. It may be good for gaming, but I can't use it for employees working with Windows/Office - the menus give a blurred impression and a closer look reveals a red shadow under the text. This cannot be caused by my graphics card, because the phenomenon can already be observed when plugging the screen into the mains (230VAC), i.e. without connecting the PC, when displaying the content generated by the screen itself, as well as when displaying the on-screen menus for setting various parameters. It is incomprehensible to me that the screen is praised to the skies in the test reports. Of course, colours/contrast and brightness are really the very best, certainly good for entertainment (but I haven't tried it out), but as I said, not pleasant for working.
I bought the "Ergotron HX HD monitor arm with patented CF technology (table, 49")", which may hold the weight without any problems, but the table should be stable enough and longer cables (3m in my case) are necessary if they are to be "laid" in the arm.
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Hi; you have an HDMI or display port and can choose to display one (wide) screen or two "normal" formats side by side. I can't say anything about the Mac, but I don't expect any problems. I use it as a single screen where I can park windows. I often work with 6-8 windows at the same time. Note that the screen takes up a considerable amount of space, both in width and depth. Greetings Dani