Best currently available gaming 2560x1440 IPS 27" to 30" under $600?

[TheInternal]

The Short:
I'm building a new high end gaming system for a close family member and having trouble finding a solid monitor for a reasonable price. What's the best 2560x1440 27" to 30" gaming IPS available for under $600 that can be purchased now (or at LEAST by month's end) in the USA?

The long:
So... Despite lots of research, and lots of frustration over Overlord computer not having any of their $400 120 Hz panels available for even PREORDER since November, I'm still struggling to find a 27" to 30" 2560x1440 IPS panel for gaming on a new two way SLI GeForce 970 GTX build at a reasonable pricepoint.
I bought a new 27" Yamakasi IPS panel for around $300 over two years ago, so I've been baffled at how slow improvements to IPS panel selection and pricing have been. I've read about some of the new gsync panels from Asus and acer, but the $800+ price points are asinine.
I'd like to stick close to the original $400 I had priced based on the overlord panel, but can probably go a little higher for a solid panel. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find any 2560x1440 IPS panels with good refresh rates or optimizations for games anywhere near that $400 price point that can be readily purchased today.

 

[lehtv]

If your Yamakasi is working fine then I don't see anything worth upgrading to for under $600 :|

 

[n0x1ous]

Wait till all the freesync/gsync stuff gets sorted out and then make a decision. Enjoy the Yamakasi in the meantime

 

[TheInternal]

I'm building the new SLI rig for a close family member, so no, I won't be giving them my Yamasaki. I need a new monitor for the build. Their crappy old 20" is grossly inadequate for what they want from a new gaming computer.
My old Yamasaki is only "okay" for gaming, and was largely acquired as a bang for the buck professional graphics monitor that gets a fair amount of gaming use (albeit with some noticeable lag) >.<

 

[Gryz]

Too bad you want the monitor right now.
If you had 1-2 more months, the ideal IPS gaming monitor might something for you.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8812/acer-announces-two-gaming-monitors-at-ces-2015
http://www.blurbusters.com/breaking-news-ips-144hz-coming/
http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/nvidia-g-sync-worlds-first-144hz-ips-monitor-unveiled

Acer XB270HU.
IPS. 2560x1440.
27 Inch.
144 Hz refreshrate.
G-Sync. And ULMB.
Expected price: 699 euro (including VAT and taxes).
Not sure what US price will be, but I'd guess $600-$700.

This is the monitor I'm looking out for. I will wait for the first reviews, to see how ULMB works with IPS and 4ms gtg. But if the reviews are good, this one will stand on my desk in 1-2 months.

 

[Unoid]

Overlords are overclockable IPS SOLD from the USA with warranty.

 

[hawtdawg]

Second the Overlord. I have one and it's pretty rad. Most uniform LCD panel I've ever seen, and does 120hz with no problems.

 

[Insomniator]

Wait till all the freesync/gsync stuff gets sorted out and then make a decision. Enjoy the Yamakasi in the meantime

This, any gamer would be ill advised to make any major monitor purchase in the near future. In a year, we'll have multiple gsync/freesync/120hz/IPS/ultrawide monitors to choose from, probably at lower price points.

Right now each one is still first to the market with some specific feature, while missing others, for high prices.

 

[TheInternal]

But as I previously said, you can't BUY an overlord... I've been on the mailing list for months. Not a peep.

I've emailed the company directly. I'd not be surprised if one can't buy the 120 Hz IPS from Overlord until June.

-edit- holy crap... they have some listed right now. when the hell did that happen? in the last week?

-another edit- and it listed as sold out when I clicked "complete order." !@#()*!@#

 

[Capt Caveman]

But as I previously said, you can't BUY an overlord... I've been on the mailing list for months. Not a peep.

I've emailed the company directly. I'd not be surprised if one can't buy the 120 Hz IPS from Overlord until June.

-edit- holy crap... they have some listed right now. when the hell did that happen? in the last week?

-another edit- and it listed as sold out when I clicked "complete order." !@#()*!@#

In stock - http://overlordcomputer.com/collections/27-monitors/products/tempest-x270oc-glossy

As an owner, I've received two emails over the last week that they were in stock. Love it.