Question 1

Hello I have a Radeon 7950 with 2x Mini Display ports and 1 HDMI port, and a DVI.  My question is can I run the 60hz through a mini display port, or some type of conversion adapter? I want to be able to play games at 60hz. If I get a Mini display port -to- HDMI cable will I be able to run 60hz? Please help!

Accepted Answer

You won't be able to run 60 hz over displayport to hdmi, but it should work with a mini-displayport to displayport cable/adapter. Why does it have 2X Mini DiplayPort anyway? According to this it has a normal DisplayPort 1.2 that does 60 HZ @ 4K. Either way just get a mini-displayport to displayport cable or adapter i that's the case.

DisplayPort 1.2
    Maximum resolution: 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz per display

As for HDMI: 
Maximum resolution: 4096x2160 @ 30 Hz

All taken from here:

Google this since I can't post link: ati radeon 7950 specifications, click on the first link and look under 7950 specifications. (it's the amd site).

Question 2

I noticed that there ere two HDMI ports on the side. Do you need cables from both of these going into you graphics card like some DVI monitors require, or can you just use one HDMI?

Accepted Answer

If you want the display to operate at 60hz, you will need to use the DisplayPort input.  To the best of my knowledge (and what I discovered when I used the HDMI input), you only get 30hz refresh out of HDMI. 
I am using it with a GTX Titan and Windows did not even offer an option for 60hz operation with the HDMI cable. Once you plug in the DisplayPort cable, 60hz immediately is available. 
You only need one HDMI cable.  The 2nd input would be for a 2nd computer.

Question 3

Questions: What requirements are needed to run 4K @ 60Hz? Does it REALLY run on 60Hz (confirm only if you have it and able to do that)? Can a GTX 560 Ti SC run this on 4K 60Hz (probably not, but I wanted to confirm)?

Accepted Answer

In order to run the  ASUS PB287Q monitor at 4K resolution with 60Hz you first need a graphics adapter that supports the DisplayPort specification (version 1.2 or higher). 4096x2160 (including 3840x2160) at 60Hz is supported over Displayport 1.2.

The GTX 560 Ti SC cannot support 4K resolution because it does not support the DisplayPort 1.2 specification. If you look at NVIDIA's website for specifications on you card you will find that the maximum digital resolution of the GTX 560 Ti SC is 2560x1600.

Question 4

Will this monitor support resolutions lower than 3840 x 2160?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does.  Please be aware that I returned the monitor for credit as I was unable to run it at 60 Hz.  It ran flawlessly at 30 Hz but that doesn't cut it for gaming.  I ran it on an XFX 7970 Black and an XFX R9 290 Black.  I suspect the issue is with drivers but I've not seen any reference to drivers including support.  Also, if you're running a multi monitor system and aren't using Window 8 or higher you'll definitely have issues with font size across the displays....

I will say the display was well worth the money... except not being able to run at 60 Hz... a deal breaker for me.

Question 5

Bought this monitor recently and it is amazing.  Just upgraded to a GEFORCE 970 GTX aswell.  the specs on this monitor says it will do 60hz. however at 4k I can only get 29-30.  I have to bring down the resolution to get 60hz.  I am using the display port option with this monitor and my gpu.  anyone getting 60hz at 4k?

Accepted Answer

When I bought mine the specs all clearly said only 30hz in 4k. It was also a limitation of both HDMI and DP at the time. Specs as you mention now say 60hz... But my 2014 MacBook Pro still maxes out at 30hz. I'll check on my PC again as I also just upgraded to a 970 GTX.

Question 6

is it 3d?

Accepted Answer

ABSOLUTELY NOT!  Max is 60Hz.  30Hz if you do not use a DisplayPort cable.

Question 7

Does this monitor have a VESA mount?

Accepted Answer

yes its vesa mountable 100x100mm but i would never recommend this monitor to anyone too many issues i have to get mine replaced once and then the second time they told me they didn't have any in stock couldn't replace it at that time and i would have to ship it to asus and not have a monitor for a few weeks. It was crazy worst product i have ever gotten black screens, flickering and no display signal. tried with 3 different computers same issue Horrible implementation of DP 1.2. so i use this monitor at 30 hz  via hdmi as 60 hz just does not work through display port. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS MORNITOR.

Question 8

does it have speakers?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does.  I've never used mine so no idea how they sound.

Question 9

Will it run at 144 hz?

Accepted Answer

No. My screen will only run at 30 or 60hz, and 60hz at 4K resolution only with displayport 1.2.

I have not tried brute-forcing higher refresh rates, but following as many threads on this monitor across multiple forums, I've never seen anyone mention running this monitor at higher refresh rates.

If you expect 120/144hz, you might be thinking of ASUS's other monitor, the painfully similarly named ASUS PB278Q, which is their 1440P/120hz monitor. This one is 4K/60hz.

Question 10

Can anyone tell me the size and weight of the box with monitor inside?

Accepted Answer

The package is about 23 lbs, and about 18"x9"x30" & I might add that it is a beautiful monitor.  Completely worth the money!

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