4k gaming rig with a 2k budget.. spec me!

Doomedspeed said:
As in post #15 (http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=26698518&postcount=15)..

Both videos are on a SINGLE 280X.

So Easily. :)
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I thought 3440 x 1440 would be a lot more demanding, but obviously not :cool: A single 290 keeps it under budget.


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Grrr just preordered the Acer XB280HK and now you guys are scaring me :S

I'm sure i'll be happy but those 1440p screens sure are pretty.
 
I raelly like the LG but its too short, right now its about as tall as a 27" 16x9 aspect ratio

but I would like would be a 40" version of the LG 21:9, that would make it as tall as the current 30" in a 16:10 aspect ratio but much wider. Then that would be great but right now these are quite short for me, I have gotten used to my 30" for too many years.
 
Ignore these naysayers and go 4K! Yes, you won't get the highest graphical settings on the latest games on a single card, but you'll be able to use better than average settings. I'm running BL2 at 4k and getting 60 fps with all settings maxxed apart from AA which is off, and I'm getting 60 fps in Tomb Raider with most settings normal and some high with TressFX and AA off, and I think I can go higher.

The Samsung 4K monitor is also considerably cheaper than the LG.
 
AMDPower said:
I raelly like the LG but its too short, right now its about as tall as a 27" 16x9 aspect ratio

but I would like would be a 40" version of the LG 21:9, that would make it as tall as the current 30" in a 16:10 aspect ratio but much wider. Then that would be great but right now these are quite short for me, I have gotten used to my 30" for too many years.
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Fair point, but for people only used to small 22"-24" monitors that will look incredible.

Quartz said:
Ignore these naysayers and go 4K! Yes, you won't get the highest graphical settings on the latest games on a single card, but you'll be able to use better than average settings. I'm running BL2 at 4k and getting 60 fps with all settings maxxed apart from AA which is off, and I'm getting 60 fps in Tomb Raider with most settings normal and some high with TressFX and AA off, and I think I can go higher.

The Samsung 4K monitor is also considerably cheaper than the LG.
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(I know this is what the thread has turned into but) Its impossible to compare the benifits and negitives of Ultra widescreen and 4k properly. They are completely different things.

Ultra widescreen give you a bigger view, like Single screen eyefinity (maybe not 3 screens worth though). Allowing you to see more of the surroundings.

4K has the same aspect ratio as 1080p and 1440p screens just more pixels (60% more than 1440p, IIRC). This gives a more detailed picture, therefore why its more graphically demanding.

Neither are BAD choices, i just know which i'd go for. :)
 
Doomedspeed said:
(I know this is what the thread has turned into but) Its impossible to compare the benifits and negitives of Ultra widescreen and 4k properly. They are completely different things.
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Indeed. Had I the funds and a video card that had more than one DP port, I'd have both and choose the gaming monitor according to the game.
 
Danny75 said:

Watchdogs. Very demanding game (or not well optimized, especially for Radeon) and just a single 280X.



TitanFall. Again single 280X.

I reckon 2 x 280X or even 2 x 280 would be more than good enough. And even with one it's quite playable as the vids show.
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3,440×1,440
=4,953,600 pixels

2,560×1,440
=3,686,400 pixels

Those games aren't that demanding that's why a 280x can run it. Id say on medium settings one 290(x) or 780 (ti) is enough but for ultra two are needed
 
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