Cheap 4K Television for driving Sim??

[bigbird76]

Hi guys


My son has a driving rig setup in his bedroom for playing project cars and Assetta corsa, He had my old logitech G25 wheel and Christmas just gone we got him a GT Omega Racing Driving Simulator chair and frame etc.

He was using a old 720P 37" tv for the driving games which to be honest seemed to run fine and also he used it for watching tv, but now the TV has given up on him so we need a new one.

So I was thinking of buying him a 40" techwood 4K TV as I can pick one up for £250, I know its a cheap TV and his PC would not use 4K but would it still be ok for using lower resolutions for his gaming? I was thinking it would probably handle 1080P ok or we just mess about with the resolutions and he does not play call of duty or anything like that just driving games. Would there be a problem? We have a 22" Monitor but he prefers the big tv for driving. I really cannot afford a big monitor to be honest at the moment and we need a TV asap for him. Also I was thinking might as well get the 4K as it is not much more than a 1080P model.


What do you think guys? Please dont shoot me down

Leigh

 

[bigbird76]

Cheers guys

Not too sure what upscaling is but im guessing you mean we would not notice much difference between 1080p and 4k, I just thought the 4k was a better buy as the resolution was higher, I did read on a forum that the responce

This is what we was looking at
http://ao.com/product/40ao2usb-techwood-tv-black-37446-108.aspx

So possibly something like this would be a better buy?
http://ao.com/product/tx40c300b-panasonic-tv-black-36861-108.aspx

http://ao.com/product/ue40j5100-samsung-tv-black-35612-108.aspx

Leigh

 

[bigbird76]

uther That is a good idea for a better warranty yes.

I have just been looking on some forums and hopefully others will help me decide

So Its better to have 120hz or more for less flicker so both of them Links are 200hz Tv's

Responce time Would nned to be something like 8ms or less?

What do you think?

Leigh

 

[bigbird76]

I managed to get a LG 43UF675V 43" from the Ebay tesco outlet grade A refurb for £300. Looked like it came brand new in the retail box.

But It comes with a decent upscaler, haven't done too much 1080p work on it myself, but i think its a great TV for the price.

I can get one of these for £315 delivered still unsure of what to do

 

[bigbird76]

Yes your quite right Psycho

To be honest I think the panasonic is probably a good buy I have been looking at this with the 5 yr warranty

http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-viera-tx-40c300b-led-hd-1080p-tv-40-with-freeview-hd/p1999259

It says 200hz but thats panasonics own taken from JL website it says

The classic design of the Full HD LED TV delivers fast moving action and sports in a crystal clear quality. With up to 200Hz (rmr), images are free from blurring and juddering so you can stay focused on the motions.

So not sure on the rmr??

Leigh