Spec me a 4k screen please

Dirk Diggler · 19 Jul 2017 at 18:10

I'm considering buying a new 43" 4k screen to pair up with my X34a. I would use it for games that don't support 21:9 and watching football & movies.

Budget is probably around £700 max, although I don't expect to have to go that high. Any suggestions?

Cold_And_Miserable · 21 Jul 2017 at 23:23

Is the Samsung LU32H850UMUXEN any good?
There doesn't seem to be any information on the panel used, known defects or graininess of the coating.

DONOHUE07 · 22 Jul 2017 at 01:02

A 4k TV. Hisence or samsung

Dirk Diggler · 22 Jul 2017 at 09:40

DONOHUE07 said:
A 4k TV. Hisence or samsung

It's a small study being converted to my man cave, so I'd need to go for a small screen and wall mount. Maybe something like this?

Google: LG 43UJ630V 43 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV (2017 Model)

DONOHUE07 · 22 Jul 2017 at 09:46

There's a thread dedicated to a particular Samsung TV, the hisence is heavily mentioned in it too, and the later can be had for £280(ish) making it a steal

Dirk Diggler · 22 Jul 2017 at 09:57

DONOHUE07 said:
There's a thread dedicated to a particular Samsung TV, the hisence is heavily mentioned in it too, and the later can be had for £280(ish) making it a steal

Could you link me to that thread, please?

sadbuttrue · 22 Jul 2017 at 10:20

Are you sensitive to PWM*? The only TVs using direct current are Sony. Almost every PC monitor produced in the last few years is flicker free, for good reason.

Sadly the only suitable TVs are the Sony KD43XE8004 (IPS Panel) or Sony KD43XD8088 (VA Panel), neither of which are cheap compared to their alternatives.

*Everyone is sensitive tbh and those claiming otherwise are damaging their nervous system unknowingly, but that's a separate discussion.

Dirk Diggler · 22 Jul 2017 at 11:23

sadbuttrue said:
Are you sensitive to PWM*? The only TVs using direct current are Sony. Almost every PC monitor produced in the last few years is flicker free, for good reason.

Sadly the only suitable TVs are the Sony KD43XE8004 (IPS Panel) or Sony KD43XD8088 (VA Panel), neither of which are cheap compared to their alternatives.

*Everyone is sensitive tbh and those claiming otherwise are damaging their nervous system unknowingly, but that's a separate discussion.

My budget could stretch to the Sony's. Thanks for the info.

DONOHUE07 · 22 Jul 2017 at 11:31

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/mini-review-samsung-40ku6400-as-a-monitor.18756127/

String said:
Could you link me to that thread, please?

Dirk Diggler · 23 Jul 2017 at 09:44

Any suggestions on a 27" 1440p screen as another alternative option? Purpose being web browsing, productivity etc.. and the odd game that doesn't support 21:9 res?

Dirk Diggler · 13 Dec 2017 at 19:07

Almost pulled the trigger on the IPS Sony above (KD43XE8004 @£589) when I saw this one KD43XE7093BU on a one day special (5hrs left) @ £399.

Any reason not to go for it (appreciate I may not get a reply in time

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Dirk Diggler · 5 Jun 2018 at 12:37

I'm looking at these again, and just wanted to resurrect as I'm on the hunt for suggestions. I see the Sony KD43XE8004 is still available at £539 from Amazon. Is this still the best choice at the 43" size?

I've ruled out OLED as I can't go to 55" in the office I use.

I don't want landed with a Supermarket grade flop!

sadbuttrue · 5 Jun 2018 at 13:00

Philips 436M6VBPAB

https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/philips-436m6vbpab/

It's the only non-TV option at 40"+ worth considering right now. Not available to purchase in the UK yet.

Dirk Diggler · 5 Jun 2018 at 14:37

Thanks, 'though I would be happy to buy a TV rather than a monitor.

JediFragger · 5 Jun 2018 at 14:43

I had the LG 43" briefly and really liked it, low input lag too. Only reason I took it back is because Gsync has spoiled me rotten

I don't know why, but I find TV gaming through the PC to be a real let-down. Just not responsive enough imo, but again I'm comparing it to a FaF Gsync screen so it's slightly unfair.

I don't know if it's the DP connection, but I found the LG to sit between a Gsync screen and a TV in terms of PC gaming (I tried a 43" 4k Phillips and a 55" B7 OLED).

Dirk Diggler · 5 Jun 2018 at 14:46

JediFragger said:
I had the LG 43" briefly and really liked it, low input lag too. Only reason I took it back is because Gsync has spoiled me rotten

I don't know why, but I find TV gaming through the PC to be a real let-down. Just not responsive enough imo, but again I'm comparing it to a FaF Gsync screen so it's slightly unfair.

Which specific model is that, is it the LG 43UJ670V? The lack of Gsync is not an issue as I'm using this in addition to my X34a.

JediFragger · 5 Jun 2018 at 14:58

Was this one, a v impressive monitor imo;

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-4...z-widescreen-led-monitor-black-mo-14k-lg.html

Dirk Diggler · 5 Jun 2018 at 15:14

JediFragger said:
Was this one, a v impressive monitor imo;

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-4...z-widescreen-led-monitor-black-mo-14k-lg.html

Cheers.

The 43UJ670V is £359.99 at Very and I'm starting to wonder if I would be better with a TV as most of my gaming will be on the X34A.

Edit: actually, the panel frequency is 50Hz so probably no use for gaming.

I don't think I've agonised over a decision this long for anything!

Roughneck · 8 Jun 2018 at 23:38

Benq 3270U with HDR really nice cost me 470£ 32 inches hooked upto a 1080ti FE and a Ryzen 1800X. thing is really nice. followed the review on Tomshardware and used their calibrations, jobs a good un. allthough the wife aint happy as this is the 2nd monitor ive bought in 3 months, shes going skippy