How to get full 4k experience

Jonnibravo · 27 Jun 2015 at 13:02

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.

Jonnibravo · 27 Jun 2015 at 13:28

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

Jonnibravo · 27 Jun 2015 at 13:42

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.

Jonnibravo · 27 Jun 2015 at 15:08

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.

Jonnibravo · 27 Jun 2015 at 23:35

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

Jonnibravo · 23 Nov 2016 at 13:02

savagesam117 said:
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???