4k 60Hz HDMI windows machine spec please...

Spit · 4 Oct 2016 at 18:11

Hi guys,

Need to build a PC for my Dad, he has a Samsung 40" 4k TV he wants to use so needs HDMI 2.0.

Basic build, no gaming just for light Windows 10 use. 8Gb of RAM minimum.

Don't need the OS or keyboard/mouse. Small case is good as well.120Gb SSD is fine.

Any ideas?

ssmacc · 25 Oct 2016 at 13:29

I'm looking into this as well, not many options at the moment...I'd either wait a while or build a cheap HTPC with the option to add a Graphics Card that supports 4k 60Hz HDMI later on, as only the high end cards support this currently...(sorry I know that's not much help!)

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18754680

Jfan · 27 Oct 2016 at 00:07

Think you need a gtx 1080 to get 60hz @ 4k

spiralz · 27 Oct 2016 at 00:42

Jfan said:
Think you need a gtx 1080 to get 60hz @ 4k

If your not gaming just movies n surfing a gtx 960 will do fine don't need pascal for that

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-960/specifications

pandem0nium · 27 Oct 2016 at 08:47

A 950, rx 460 or a 1050 will do it as well.

There are skylake boards that have hdmi 2.0 output but are rare and expensive.

I'd look for a GPU that runs it's fans semi-passively. That way it shouldn't make any noise during normal use.

IT Troll · 27 Oct 2016 at 17:02

If the TV is HDR you will need the latest gen cards. So RX 460 or GTX 1050. The older cards and on-board Intel can't do HDR.

These cards are full height, double width, but short length. This limits your case options somewhat.

ssmacc · 28 Oct 2016 at 08:25

After a little more reading it looks like an absolute nightmare to get 4k@60 with HDR at the moment...think I'll wait a generation.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18754443

IT Troll · 28 Oct 2016 at 14:03

Yes it is a bit of a joke at the moment. Loads of 4K HDR TVs, but very little content, and very difficult to use an external source.