Soldato
Hi,
About a fortnight ago my 37" LG 37LH3000 TV died. Had it about 5 years. Was always used via HDMI for my PC, and the occasional TV. Never had HD-TV on it, only 1080p PC. Basically, used it as a large secondary monitor to watch films and TV programmes on. Don't have a games console, but did enjoy playing Fifa/Pro Evo on it via the PC with friends. It was heavily used as a secondary monitor on a daily basis. I don't have blue-ray either, but I am looking at a PS4 around Easter. 3D doesn't interest me either.
Now my lack of knowledge relates to 4k TV's, and whether or not they are worth getting at this stage in their life-span. I've heard there is a lot of debate as to whether or not they are worth getting in any less sizes less than 50-55". Realistically, 50" would be the biggest the room would accommodate, but i've been looking at between 40-49", and anywhere between £500 and £850.
Would I see much benefit with the extra resolution when used with a PC? Would my AMD 6970 be able to cope with one 24" Samsung PC monitor, as well as 4k TV? Would mini-display work for the TV?
What would I be sacrificing by going 4k? Higher input lag? Not as much value as regular HD TVs in the current market/sales?
Taking all of this into consideration, is it really worth spending £650+ on a 4k TV if all i use it for is a secondary screen, with maybe 1-2 hours a week of TV? My only real issue is with input lag, as i'm quite sensitive to this after years and years of PC gaming.
Thanks in advance fellas.
Nathan.
About a fortnight ago my 37" LG 37LH3000 TV died. Had it about 5 years. Was always used via HDMI for my PC, and the occasional TV. Never had HD-TV on it, only 1080p PC. Basically, used it as a large secondary monitor to watch films and TV programmes on. Don't have a games console, but did enjoy playing Fifa/Pro Evo on it via the PC with friends. It was heavily used as a secondary monitor on a daily basis. I don't have blue-ray either, but I am looking at a PS4 around Easter. 3D doesn't interest me either.
Now my lack of knowledge relates to 4k TV's, and whether or not they are worth getting at this stage in their life-span. I've heard there is a lot of debate as to whether or not they are worth getting in any less sizes less than 50-55". Realistically, 50" would be the biggest the room would accommodate, but i've been looking at between 40-49", and anywhere between £500 and £850.
Would I see much benefit with the extra resolution when used with a PC? Would my AMD 6970 be able to cope with one 24" Samsung PC monitor, as well as 4k TV? Would mini-display work for the TV?
What would I be sacrificing by going 4k? Higher input lag? Not as much value as regular HD TVs in the current market/sales?
Taking all of this into consideration, is it really worth spending £650+ on a 4k TV if all i use it for is a secondary screen, with maybe 1-2 hours a week of TV? My only real issue is with input lag, as i'm quite sensitive to this after years and years of PC gaming.
Thanks in advance fellas.
Nathan.