Questions about G-sync and 4k gaming

[Calranthe]

I am considering a G-Sync monitor or 4k monitor or both and I have gotten my head around most of what it means for me as a gamer
My first thought is this:
If I go for a 27"-32" 4k monitor while it will put my 980ti+5820k to strain if I turn on all the dohickies and doodads I should be able to have less or none at all Anti Aliasing because the pixel density should be such I will not notice the jaggly edges. Thus reducing load on gpu.

Second thought is:
G-Sync will in theory keep the monitor and card in sync meaning even if frame rate dips it will be better.

Third thought is:
Upscale from dvd quality content will not look that much worse than upscaling to 1080p due to pixel density vs size.


So am I right or have I talked myself in circles and still getting it all wrong.

 

[Panos]

If you keep AA OFF, a heavily overclocked 980Ti will cope to achieve at least the very comfortable above minimum fps for gsync to work, to the most demanding game

 

[andybird123]

Unfortunately, you can still see jaggies even at 4K... The visible difference between 1440p and 4K at 27" is pretty minimal

AA over-renders parts of the scene but it also then blurs/averages the results so that pixels next to each other blend together, the pixels still aren't small enough even at 4K to entirely blend with each other without a bit of extra help

With AA on, I find it easier to hit 90fps minimums at 1440 than 60fps
Gsync is much better than not, but 45fps still looks like 45fps, so for me, after testing side by side, I kept the 1440/gsync and got rid of my 4K

 

[tyler_jrb]

Ive had a 4k at 60hz and currently own an rog swift at 144hz 1440p. I'd personally go 1440p 120 or 144hz with G-sync. 4k is nice and does look good, not a massive improvement from 1440p. But the higher refresh does it for me. Couldn't go back to 60 now. Coupled with g-sync it is very nice, I enjoy games much more as they feel far more responsive and smoother. I sold my 4k G-sync panel.

And as stated 45fps is still 45fps, G-sync takes away stutter but it still feels sluggish. Or wierdly slower than 60hz.

It does take some running aswell, a single Ti will need reduced settings for 60fps. Both mine even struggled in some games maxed out.

 

[Squink]

If you like fast paced games, don't go 4K. My 980ti is sluggish at 4K on a lot of modern games. It's perfect however for ARPGs and suchlike, which I predominantly play.

 

[hadri]

Turn v-sync off globally and use an FPS capping program (I use NV Inspector for both) to limit the frames just below the max of the monitor to ensure g-sync is always on

 

[jc0]

I've been gaming on a 65" 4K TV and I'd have to say I'd go with 4K res over higher refresh rates, all day long. I still can't get over how incredible games like The Witcher 3 and GTA V look in 4K...it's breathtaking!

 

[varkanoid]

I am considering a G-Sync monitor or 4k monitor or both and I have gotten my head around most of what it means for me as a gamer
My first thought is this:
If I go for a 27"-32" 4k monitor while it will put my 980ti+5820k to strain if I turn on all the dohickies and doodads I should be able to have less or none at all Anti Aliasing because the pixel density should be such I will not notice the jaggly edges. Thus reducing load on gpu.

Second thought is:
G-Sync will in theory keep the monitor and card in sync meaning even if frame rate dips it will be better.

Third thought is:
Upscale from dvd quality content will not look that much worse than upscaling to 1080p due to pixel density vs size.


So am I right or have I talked myself in circles and still getting it all wrong.

No you are along the right lines.
Basically it boils down to these choices.

If you like super smooth frame rates get a gsync 1440p 144mhz

If you want high visuals and are not too bothered about smooth framerates all the time go for 4k gsync monitor. The new Asus IPS 4k is out now but its expensive.

However a third choice.

Get a superwide 34" gsync monitor as it will suit DVD/bluray's down to the ground, give you a little better visuals and also depending on the monitor 100hz frame rates.