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Costco Members: 34" Acer 144Hz UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor

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$350

$450

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 34"Acer 144Hz UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Ozta for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440 UW-QHD
  • Panel Type: VA
  • AMD Radeon (NEW) FreeSync Premium Pro Technology
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms VRB
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Screen Type: Curved
  • Screen Size: 34 in.
  • VESA: 75x75mm
  • Viewing Angles: 178/178 Horizontal/Vertical
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI
    • 2x DisplayPort

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 34"Acer 144Hz UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Ozta for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440 UW-QHD
  • Panel Type: VA
  • AMD Radeon (NEW) FreeSync Premium Pro Technology
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms VRB
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Screen Type: Curved
  • Screen Size: 34 in.
  • VESA: 75x75mm
  • Viewing Angles: 178/178 Horizontal/Vertical
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI
    • 2x DisplayPort

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D.8256
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Sure thing. Just spread some rep if you can Wink

Calibration was aiming for 6500K with gamma set to 2.2. So I calibrated with a brightness of 40, contrast 50, black boost 5. Color 2.2, color temp set to User, R Gain 48, G Gain 47, B Gain 47.

It's said you can adjust brightness without affecting the temperature or colors much. Rtings calibrates at 100 nits actually (for those that don't know).

Uploaded the .icm file and the DisplayCal report post-calibration.

I can try to calibrate again under the Warm color temperature setting. I think it should be more universal, and at 6600K it's already close to my target of 6500K. Just keep in mind the whole procedure takes roughly an hour, so give me a day or two if anyone is interested.

Slickdeals site doesn't allow me to upload .icm files, so I uploaded to Google Drive.

https://drive.google.com/drive/fo...sp=sharing
Son512
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Order on Nov 1st so you can price adjust on Nov. 30th(Cyber Monday). 30 days for price adjustment for costco.com


https://customerservice.costco.co...l/a_id/628
camlen92
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I looked into this and general consensus is that this WILL NOT work. Most Costco employees online are saying they are told not to honor price adjustments for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and sales for items purchased beforehand. Of course, you can risk it but there isn't any guarantee you will get the price adjusted (most said if the item goes out of stock, Costco will definitely not price adjust).

This deal is super tempting but I will play it safe and hold out to the 30th just in case a similar Dell monitor goes on sale.

Edit: also found out that even using the Costco Visa Rewards CC will not qualify your purchase for the price rewind. It only applies to other stores' prices, not to Costco.

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Nov 04, 2020 09:00 PM
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TurmishNov 04, 2020 09:00 PM
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Quote from Fragster :
This monitor is online exclusive..just like the newer Acer Nitro series which is also an online exclusive and not carried in local warehouse.
haha good to know! thanks!
Nov 04, 2020 09:09 PM
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FragsterNov 04, 2020 09:09 PM
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ok..broke down and ordered it.

I already confirmed this with CSR 2 days ago and called them again prior to ordering. Same thing as what the other person told me last time.

Order now....then on 11/30 when deal is active, fill out the price adjustment form via Costco website (order #, amount paid, new promo price, etc). Then submit and they said price adjustments are honored as long it's under 30 days.

And this process is ONLY for online orders (so u dont have to return prod and rebuy).

I've looked far and beyond and under $450, this Acer is the only solid deal with HDR400, brighter VA panel, 144hz amd sycn (I have a gaming system incoming with a AMD 5700XT).

Even if the $350 deal may not work out, I'm gonna keep this. I already have the 32" non ultrawide Nitro series that Costco started carrying last month and it's pretty much same specs as this deal minus the ultrawide aspect.

With my Nitro order, I never received any shipping/tracking till the monitor showed up at my doorstop 4 days later so I expect the same. Upon delivery, then Costco email came thru as "delivered".

Pumped as I'm ascending my gaming level to the higher plane (upgrade from 16:9 screen with older RX580 to ultrawide screen plus 5700XT).
Nov 04, 2020 09:27 PM
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Akuma77Nov 04, 2020 09:27 PM
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Anyone have this monitor yet to test? I'm only hesitant because IPS is better for FPS games. And UW is almost unplayable for Overwatch
Nov 04, 2020 09:37 PM
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FeistySardine5440Nov 04, 2020 09:37 PM
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Quote from Akuma77 :
Anyone have this monitor yet to test? I'm only hesitant because IPS is better for FPS games. And UW is almost unplayable for Overwatch
I received mine today and I mostly play overwatch. Seems good to me. Why are ultrawides unplayable on ow?
Nov 04, 2020 09:43 PM
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FragsterNov 04, 2020 09:43 PM
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Quote from Akuma77 :
Anyone have this monitor yet to test? I'm only hesitant because IPS is better for FPS games. And UW is almost unplayable for Overwatch
I have the 32" Nitro (Costco exclusive as well) and I beleive this ultrawide is the same panel as all the specs are the same (hdr400, 144hz VA, amd sync).

For a VA panel, the banding is almost none and I play tons of CoD-MW and also the beta Cold War and zero issues with ghosting. And I upgraded from a 27" IPS panel.

If anything, VA is much brighter than IPS and Acer usually calibrates their premium monitors from factory unlike other brands. On my Nitro, I didn't had to do any fine tuning via my AMD card other than changing the monitor mode to "HDR".

Also keep in mind these newer monitors are optimized for freesynch so your video card settings dictate the efficiency on how the monitor will handle the games. And also display port VS hdmi. On my current Nitro, hdmi locks freesync to 100hz while display port goes to 144hz.
Nov 04, 2020 09:47 PM
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bull420Nov 04, 2020 09:47 PM
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Quote from firemedic1343 :
Did the box it shipped in say it is a monitor? I'm in an apartment and don't want someone to 5 finger the box.
Mine came today, box shows it's a monitor
Nov 04, 2020 09:49 PM
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molohovNov 04, 2020 09:49 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank molohov

I just got the monitor, hooked it up and here are my initial impressions:

1. Works at 144 Hz on DisplayPort, I had a leftover cable from a previous LG monitor.
2. G-SYNC works. I am using an RTX 2080. I used the G-SYNC demo to verify this.
3. OSD has some gamer features like crosshairs, refresh rate display
4. Text is sharp. Visual Studio Code looks great!

I can test PiP/PBP later, I do see options for those on the OSD

Let me know if there are other questions!
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Nov 04, 2020 09:58 PM
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sbphillNov 04, 2020 09:58 PM
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Quote from molohov :
I just got the monitor, hooked it up and here are my initial impressions:

1. Works at 144 Hz on DisplayPort, I had a leftover cable from a previous LG monitor.
2. G-SYNC works. I am using an RTX 2080. I used the G-SYNC demo to verify this.
3. OSD has some gamer features like crosshairs, refresh rate display
4. Text is sharp. Visual Studio Code looks great!

I can test PiP/PBP later, I do see options for those on the OSD

Let me know if there are other questions!
How is the brightness and colors? I have an older 34 Ultrawide (Asus MX34VQ) and a Nano-IPS 27 HP from this year and the brightness and colors on the HP blow the Asus away. If this is bright and has non-muted colors, I am in.
Nov 04, 2020 09:58 PM
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Akuma77Nov 04, 2020 09:58 PM
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Quote from FeistySardine5440 :
I received mine today and I mostly play overwatch. Seems good to me. Why are ultrawides unplayable on ow?
They reduce your FOV in 21:9 so you're at a disadvantage in that game
Nov 04, 2020 10:02 PM
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molohovNov 04, 2020 10:02 PM
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Quote from sbphill :
How is the brightness and colors? I have an older 34 Ultrawide (Asus MX34VQ) and a Nano-IPS 27 HP from this year and the brightness and colors on the HP blow the Asus away. If this is bright and has non-muted colors, I am in.
I feel they are quite good. I'm not picky about color though, I typically keep my screens dim because I'm programming most of the time. I will test it out when I game.
Nov 04, 2020 10:08 PM
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TurmishNov 04, 2020 10:08 PM
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Bit the bullet as well as getting express shipping, it will be here Friday!woot
Nov 04, 2020 11:10 PM
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crankyoldmanNov 04, 2020 11:10 PM
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Quote from molohov :
I just got the monitor, hooked it up and here are my initial impressions:

1. Works at 144 Hz on DisplayPort, I had a leftover cable from a previous LG monitor.
2. G-SYNC works. I am using an RTX 2080. I used the G-SYNC demo to verify this.
3. OSD has some gamer features like crosshairs, refresh rate display
4. Text is sharp. Visual Studio Code looks great!

I can test PiP/PBP later, I do see options for those on the OSD

Let me know if there are other questions!
Thanks for the info.

Would you please verify if the stand is height adjustable?
Nov 04, 2020 11:12 PM
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molohovNov 04, 2020 11:12 PM
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Quote from crankyoldman :
Thanks for the info.

Would you please verify if the stand is height adjustable?
It is not. It is just a metal...tripod. Probably a cost cutting feature.

I knew this before buying and was planning to mount on my VESA arm anyways. The monitor comes with long risers to provide VESA mounting.
Nov 05, 2020 12:15 AM
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firemedic1343Nov 05, 2020 12:15 AM
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Quote from Akuma77 :
Anyone have this monitor yet to test? I'm only hesitant because IPS is better for FPS games. And UW is almost unplayable for Overwatch
Could you elaborate on how you define IPS as better for FPS games?

Because many Esports players only use TN, around 24", 240hz, and 1080p. Which is what my last monitor was. But I'm getting old and slow, I just want to enjoy the experience, so I'm switching to this awesome deal.

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Nov 05, 2020 12:58 AM
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Akuma77Nov 05, 2020 12:58 AM
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Quote from firemedic1343 :
Could you elaborate on how you define IPS as better for FPS games?

Because many Esports players only use TN, around 24", 240hz, and 1080p. Which is what my last monitor was. But I'm getting old and slow, I just want to enjoy the experience, so I'm switching to this awesome deal.
I only meant IPS is better than VA (this deal) for gaming. Esports will always be TN 24". VA is slow on dark colors 20-30ms

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