Asus XG27JCG: The Perfect 5K Monitor?

I finally got my hands on the new ASUS 27” 5K display and tested it on Linux to see if perfect 200% scaling actually lives up to the hype. Between 5K at high refresh rates, IPS vs OLED tradeoffs, and real-world Hyprland use, this might be the first 5K monitor I’d actually recommend outside of Apple. Links below: Download Linux: Omarchy (for programmers / devs): https://omarchy.org/ Bazzite (for gamers): https://bazzite.gg/ Asus XG27JCG: https://amzn.to/45fep2T I own 4x Dell S2725QS 4k / 120hz IPS Monitors (THE Best under $300): https://amzn.to/43dPOel Samsung 128GB Black USB key - avoid annoying cheap ones: https://amzn.to/3H2ngLX Just want to get started? The Beelink SER8 (Ryzen 8945HS / 32GB / 1TB for $499) runs Linux really really well: https://amzn.to/46oIz4X Netgear 2.5G Switch (my network is now MUCH faster): https://amzn.to/48OO0tw I personally use FastMail for email (not sponsored - I pay for it) because I can use custom domains for all of my projects, and they don't scan my email for ads. Use this link to try it free and help the channel: https://join.fastmail.com/2972c0bf Timestamps: 0:00 – Introducing the ASUS 5K 27" Display 0:27 – Resolutions 1:01 – IPS vs OLED 2:19 – Why 5K Matters on Linux (Perfect 200% Scaling) 3:20 – Pixel Density: 5K vs 4K vs QHD 4:35 – RTX 5090 Setup 5:40 – Installing Linux 12:43 – 5K vs 4K Side by Side 17:49 – Final Verdict: Is a $900 5K Monitor Worth It? Disclaimer: All products in the video I paid for with my own money, not sponsored. Links are usually referral links where I get some very low amount of dollars that does not cover these purchases, but lets me explain to my wife why I needed to buy all this stuff.