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Does it have to match the general price level of the smashed TV, or can you request a partial refund that you could use to purchase a superior set? Because your LG is quite low-end. At that price point, there's not much of a choice of good sets.
Also, is the planned usage as a computer companion, console gaming or just regular broadcasts? Does it have to be FullHD? And is IPS a strict requirement? VA is very similar to IPS, so would that be OK, too?
As a computer's companion and/or for console gaming, I would suggest the Sony KDL42W705B (review here). For regular broadcasts, just pick something that comes close in price. If you want to stay with LG, then 42LF561V seems fairly similar to your set. You might also want to take a look at Samsung UE40H6400.
Ps. Word of warning: don't get Philips. They're quite amateurs nowadays.
Also, is the planned usage as a computer companion, console gaming or just regular broadcasts? Does it have to be FullHD? And is IPS a strict requirement? VA is very similar to IPS, so would that be OK, too?
As a computer's companion and/or for console gaming, I would suggest the Sony KDL42W705B (review here). For regular broadcasts, just pick something that comes close in price. If you want to stay with LG, then 42LF561V seems fairly similar to your set. You might also want to take a look at Samsung UE40H6400.
Ps. Word of warning: don't get Philips. They're quite amateurs nowadays.
Hi thanks for the reply
I use it for pc gaming and the odd xbox gaming and watching films from my pc the LG was fine for what I used it for I'm no sure if I can add to it to get a better screen I can't report it to the insurance till Tuesday I'll ask when I phone but to be honest I can't really afford to add to it as i think the excess is around £100 and just spent a fortune on Xmas I'll see what they offer me first.
I think the insurance is a replacement apose to a payout so I think I should be looking at TVs of the same spec
I use it for pc gaming and the odd xbox gaming and watching films from my pc the LG was fine for what I used it for I'm no sure if I can add to it to get a better screen I can't report it to the insurance till Tuesday I'll ask when I phone but to be honest I can't really afford to add to it as i think the excess is around £100 and just spent a fortune on Xmas I'll see what they offer me first.
I think the insurance is a replacement apose to a payout so I think I should be looking at TVs of the same spec
Hmm, that is indeed a 4k TV. Game consoles won't output anything at 4k resolution (I think), only 1080p and lower. So you don't need to worry about them, they will work by default. As for computers, that's a bit tricky. Computers are indeed capable of outputting 4k even at 60Hz via DisplayPort, but linking them to 4k TVs has been generally troublesome. That's because the TVs usually don't have DisplayPorts, while the computers usually don't have HDMI 2.0 ports, only 1.4 ports.
But, at least according to this review, your set's US brethren should be able to work with 4k at 60Hz. But it also seems like it doesn't have the DisplayPort. So now you just have to make sure your computer has a HDMI 2.0 compliant port. Do note, though, that very few GPU cards support this. IIRC, the GTX 960, 970 and 980 can do it. AMD, on the other hand, is apparently waiting it out, to see which way they'll go. In general terms, anything prior to the latest gen is probably just not compatible. Then again, playing games at 4k is quite taxing, so the latest gen higher end cards are a requirement from that perspective, as well. But anyway, if you don't have a compatible hardware, then you'll probably have to settle for 4k@30Hz or 1080p@60Hz for the time being. Unfortunately though, the input lag is still quite high, so your gaming experience might feel impaired, in any case.
As for a new cable, read this.
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_0/hdmi_2_0_faq.aspx#123
In essence, the regular "High Speed HDMI" cables (which have been ubiquitous for many years) are perfectly fine. Depending on length requirement, you're looking at a £2-£15 price tag. Anything above that is more of a rip-off. Here's an example of a 2 meters cable for £3,50.
Anyway, if you managed to get the 4k LG, I think you could have gotten the above mentioned Sony, as well. But anyway, 4k should be a good jump from your current set.
But, at least according to this review, your set's US brethren should be able to work with 4k at 60Hz. But it also seems like it doesn't have the DisplayPort. So now you just have to make sure your computer has a HDMI 2.0 compliant port. Do note, though, that very few GPU cards support this. IIRC, the GTX 960, 970 and 980 can do it. AMD, on the other hand, is apparently waiting it out, to see which way they'll go. In general terms, anything prior to the latest gen is probably just not compatible. Then again, playing games at 4k is quite taxing, so the latest gen higher end cards are a requirement from that perspective, as well. But anyway, if you don't have a compatible hardware, then you'll probably have to settle for 4k@30Hz or 1080p@60Hz for the time being. Unfortunately though, the input lag is still quite high, so your gaming experience might feel impaired, in any case.
As for a new cable, read this.
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_0/hdmi_2_0_faq.aspx#123
In essence, the regular "High Speed HDMI" cables (which have been ubiquitous for many years) are perfectly fine. Depending on length requirement, you're looking at a £2-£15 price tag. Anything above that is more of a rip-off. Here's an example of a 2 meters cable for £3,50.
Anyway, if you managed to get the 4k LG, I think you could have gotten the above mentioned Sony, as well. But anyway, 4k should be a good jump from your current set.
hi thanks for the reply's i have this gpu
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-269-ms.html
at the moment im using a dvi to hdmi cable as my hdmi one also broke when the tv fell
im just looking for the best colour settings at the moment
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-269-ms.html
at the moment im using a dvi to hdmi cable as my hdmi one also broke when the tv fell
im just looking for the best colour settings at the moment
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your 290X only has HDMI 1.4 so won't do 4K @ 60hz
i did have a look at the sony but the thing was i had £150 of currys vouchers that my mum gave me she one them in a raffle b4 christmas so she said i could have them to put towards a new tv and currys did not sell the sony one i got the lg for £399
so i only had to pay £249
do you think i should take it back and see if they have a better one for my needs ?? for the same money
so i only had to pay £249
do you think i should take it back and see if they have a better one for my needs ?? for the same money
I had the 49 inch version of the UF680V for a few days - only returned it because of a black line down the side and took the chance to get a UF850V instead.
However the 49UF680V was good in my opinion and I had no lag issues with it playing consoles or PC games. Just to be sure, have you set it to gaming mode? Just to make certain the post processing is disabled and isn't interfering with your games.
However the 49UF680V was good in my opinion and I had no lag issues with it playing consoles or PC games. Just to be sure, have you set it to gaming mode? Just to make certain the post processing is disabled and isn't interfering with your games.
Check this list for gaming oriented TV sets. Unfortunately, that list is only for 2015, and from what I've heard, there haven't been any phenomenal gaming TVs this year. In 2013 and 2014, Sony was the input lag king. In 2014, Samsung was the input lag king in 4k TVs, but not sure how they generally fare in 1080p sets.
Anyway, the list is sorted by default for the gaming rating. After that, I would prioritize the combination of input lag and response time as the primary deciding factor.
Among 2015 alternatives, the Samsung JU6400-serie seems like the best bet (though apparently pales in comparison to Sony's 2013-2014 models). The U in the Samsung's model numbers indicates Ultra HD (=4k). The JU6400-serie starts around £500. If you want to gamble, then you could try the regular J6400-serie, which is 1080p and slightly cheaper. But no guarantees that it behaves like the JU series, even though the rest of the numbers are the same.
Check this thread for more detailed Samsung 2015 info.
And this for more detailed Sony 2015 info.
Personally, as it seems that the Sony's 2015 W7C line is supposed to be a successor to the 2014 W7B line, I would probably go for the Sony KDL43W755CBU or KDL43W756CSU (they are basically the same, the other is black, other silver), and wish for the best. I have only found DigitalVersus review of the W755, and they note that the input lag (36ms) is higher than 2014 sets on average. Unfortunately, the DV has (IIRC) been known to have less-than-accurate input lag readings before, so we can't make direct comparisons to the Rtings-list. There is also the KDL40W705CBU, which is cheaper (around £380), but drops the Processing rate all the way from 800Hz to 200Hz. No reviews of that, though. It might be more direct successor to the fabled KDL42W705B, which I mentioned earlier.
Actually, now that I thought about it further, I might indeed go for the KDL40W705CBU, instead. The lower processing rate makes it slightly inferior in regular broadcasts, but for gaming, it doesn't matter.
Ps. Remember, anything above £15 for an HDMI cable is a rip-off. For 2 meters cable, I wouldn't pay more than £5. Also, I have both DVI-HDMI and HDMI-HDMI cables. There is no noticeable difference between them with 1080p. Furthermore, the signal going inside the HDMI cables is digital, so the "quality" of the cable doesn't affect input lag or image quality or any other similar factor. It either works, or it doesn't. There is no middle ground, like there is with analog signals.
Anyway, the list is sorted by default for the gaming rating. After that, I would prioritize the combination of input lag and response time as the primary deciding factor.
Among 2015 alternatives, the Samsung JU6400-serie seems like the best bet (though apparently pales in comparison to Sony's 2013-2014 models). The U in the Samsung's model numbers indicates Ultra HD (=4k). The JU6400-serie starts around £500. If you want to gamble, then you could try the regular J6400-serie, which is 1080p and slightly cheaper. But no guarantees that it behaves like the JU series, even though the rest of the numbers are the same.
Check this thread for more detailed Samsung 2015 info.
And this for more detailed Sony 2015 info.
Personally, as it seems that the Sony's 2015 W7C line is supposed to be a successor to the 2014 W7B line, I would probably go for the Sony KDL43W755CBU or KDL43W756CSU (they are basically the same, the other is black, other silver), and wish for the best. I have only found DigitalVersus review of the W755, and they note that the input lag (36ms) is higher than 2014 sets on average. Unfortunately, the DV has (IIRC) been known to have less-than-accurate input lag readings before, so we can't make direct comparisons to the Rtings-list. There is also the KDL40W705CBU, which is cheaper (around £380), but drops the Processing rate all the way from 800Hz to 200Hz. No reviews of that, though. It might be more direct successor to the fabled KDL42W705B, which I mentioned earlier.
Actually, now that I thought about it further, I might indeed go for the KDL40W705CBU, instead. The lower processing rate makes it slightly inferior in regular broadcasts, but for gaming, it doesn't matter.
Ps. Remember, anything above £15 for an HDMI cable is a rip-off. For 2 meters cable, I wouldn't pay more than £5. Also, I have both DVI-HDMI and HDMI-HDMI cables. There is no noticeable difference between them with 1080p. Furthermore, the signal going inside the HDMI cables is digital, so the "quality" of the cable doesn't affect input lag or image quality or any other similar factor. It either works, or it doesn't. There is no middle ground, like there is with analog signals.
Make sure to leave a comment/review on the Currys' website for the product. Especially mention the horrible input lag, and how it's impossible to know it before purchase, and how it's impossible to return it afterwards, because Currys doesn't refund opened packages.
It's important to warn others, so they don't make the same mistake.
It's important to warn others, so they don't make the same mistake.