NorthernLights Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I got a new PC at the start of the year but using my old Samung monitors (which are fairly standard 24in HD ones). I have been tempted though to replace one of them with a 4K monitor for gaming purposes mostly. Any recommendations either to buy or even avoid? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, NorthernLights said: I got a new PC at the start of the year but using my old Samung monitors (which are fairly standard 24in HD ones). I have been tempted though to replace one of them with a 4K monitor for gaming purposes mostly. Any recommendations either to buy or even avoid? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I got a new PC at the start of the year but using my old Samung monitors (which are fairly standard 24in HD ones). I have been tempted though to replace one of them with a 4K monitor for gaming purposes mostly. Any recommendations either to buy or even avoid?Have you got the gfx card capable of playing 4k at a decent frame rate?If not, you might be better off spending the money getting better quality monitors with a lower resolution. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mr X said: Have you got the gfx card capable of playing 4k at a decent frame rate? If not, you might be better off spending the money getting better quality monitors with a lower resolution. I have a 3070. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I have a 3070.So, yes... kind of!As far as I know the 3070 still has a bit of a trade off at 4k between quality and frame rate. In other words, it's not going to run new games at 4k and max settings.Up to you, a bit, whether you are that bothered about 4k and are prepared to compromise on settings, if required.I still think you'd be better with a really good 1440p monitor to be honest. Apparently the wide aspect ones are really good for gaming. Do you have a 4k TV you can use to try out the card and get an idea of how it looks?The other thing to consider, I guess, is future proofing. It might be worth paying for a good 4k monitor now even if you don't get the full benefit of it just now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Definitely get a 1440p monitor and play things out at max. No point having a 3070 if you’re not making out the settings on games. 4K 60fps is still hard to achieve even these days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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