How to get full 4k experience

[Jonnibravo]

Here's my current setup


PSU: Corsair RM750
Motherboard: GA Z77 DSH
CPU: i5 3570k
CPU Cooling: H100i water cooler
GPU: R9 290 Vapor-X oc
Memory: Corsiar Vengence 8GB Ram 1600mhz
Case: Phantom 410
OS: Windows 8.1 64Bit
SSD: Samsung Evo 250gb SSD
HDD: 2tb Seagate 7200rpm HDD
Monitor. ACER CB280HK 4K 28" LED Monitor

What's the best and cheapest way to get the full 4k experience?

I've maxed out my 290 GPU on project cars and the graphics are just awesome but the card cant handle it although the game runs it is too slow to be playable.

I suspect if I go crossfire I would need a new PSU, but would 2x R9 290's do the job or would it be better to get a single card that is up to the job if such a thing exists.

 

[theMilitant]

In terms of bang for your buck, I think going the crossfire route would yield the best results. Just bear in mind that you may encounter multi-gpu issues with various games if you get a second 290. If you opt to go down the single card route though, then I'd probably say there's nothing worth upgrading to for you except for a 980Ti or Fury X. Even then, I'd say 4K gaming isn't here properly yet. Maybe with next year's GPUs...

 

[Jonnibravo]

If I went for a second 290 would the 750 PSU manage it or would I need a more powerful PSU

 

[theMilitant]

I'd be tempted to say no to be honest. Looking at the power consumption values for your card from the link below, it consumes 288W on average.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/R9_290_Vapor-X/23.html

You could try XF, and you might get away with it, but you'd be cutting it very finely. I personally wouldn't recommend you try it, but then I don't know that much about power consumption/ PSUs in general.

 

[Jonnibravo]

758W according to eXtreme Power Supply Calculator that would be a push, not sure my budget would reach to a new PSU and a GPU unless I get a cheap one which I wouldn't if I was going to go crossfire.

Oh well maybe wait till next gen come along.

 

[varkanoid]

Drop a 980ti in, sell the 290, overclock the i5 3570 and you will have a vastly improved 4k experience.

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

The 980ti will run 4k fine, thats what I will be getting

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

Drop a 980ti in, sell the 290, overclock the i5 3570 and you will have a vastly improved 4k experience.

Does gaming at 60 hertz bother you mate? I know its 4k like. Gonna be getting a 4k monitor myself and that was the only thing putting me off.

 

[Jonnibravo]

I think you need to game somewhere round that number otherwise you get blurring. Bit ill try 30hz and get back to you let you know.

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

I don't mean that mate, I mean dropping from a 144hertz monitor to 60hertz, although its 4k how noticeable is it? You can't game on 30 hertz Jonni.

 

[ShivP]

Have you tried dropping settings?

 

[Jonnibravo]

Too be honest I'm not sure my monitors have always run at 60hz but I have to say project cars looks sweet as, the games that matter look the best my advice is hold off till the tech gets better I would have but I have money burning a hole in my pocket so I took the plunge

 

[savagesam117]

You want at least 60hz. Anything lower is horrible to play. For the best 4k experience, you want to go sli/crossfire.

I'd go 1440p 144hz and a 980Ti.

I'll let you know how 4k on a single 980Ti goes next week

 

[Jonnibravo]

You want at least 60hz. Anything lower is horrible to play. For the best 4k experience, you want to go sli/crossfire.

I'd go 1440p 144hz and a 980Ti.

I'll let you know how 4k on a single 980Ti goes next week

Just to pose the question how does the 980ti do with 4k on a single card setup???

 

[eammoncass]

You want at least 60hz. Anything lower is horrible to play. For the best 4k experience, you want to go sli/crossfire.

I'd go 1440p 144hz and a 980Ti.

I'll let you know how 4k on a single 980Ti goes next week

Please do looking forward to hearing how you get on with it.