In previous years, using high definition televisions such as PC screens was something they could do, but the experience usually offers some disadvantages compared to conventional monitors. Most TV manufacturers designed and designed their products to be used to watch movies or reality shows. While some TVs had VGA or DVI inputs and supported basic PC usage with special imaging modes, attention or attention to user experience was rarely given to customers who purchased such TVs for use as desktop monitors. Lack of attention from manufacturers aside, most televisions offered poor performance when used for web browsing or PC gaming. Poor viewing angles, delayed entry and miserable PPI plagued the few PC gamers who longed for a bigger screen for their PCs. Like American politics, Bruce Jenner, and the number of people who looked at Bill Cosby, the use Of a television as a PC game screen has changed drastically in recent years.
As little as 5 years ago, 4K televisions were the hottest new technology in consumer electronics. Seen as a savior for the TV manufacturing business after the 3D experiment had mostly fallen flat, 4K was a new technology that would push people to replace their existing TVs. As with any new breakthrough in technology, the 4K screens came at very high prices and served only a small niche at the top of the market. 4K panels made up the overwhelming majority of new TVs on the market for the first half of 2017 and fit into all price levels. The only new 1080p screens that are still being sold by the leading manufacturers serve the ultra low budget market. 4K PC monitors have followed a similar route and are now common in PC hardware retailers. Like its 1080p and 1440p counterparts, 4K PC monitors are available in budget options and high-end gaming configurations.
4K PC screens are usually available in screen sizes ranging from 24 inches to 40 inch variety. The high number of pixels contained in 4K monitors leads to incredibly high pixel densities, especially on 24-inch and 27-inch displays. Most PC gamers must resort to using DPI scaling in Windows (or OSX) to make the on-screen object easier to see. Some applications and games control this setting well and others respond poorly. It is currently an imperfect solution to a problem that will pause buyers taking into account the movement of up to 4K. On 32- and 40-inch displays, the 4K pixel density makes a lot more sense. A 40-inch 4-inch screen will have a DPI measurement similar to a 27-inch screen that works at 1440p (110 vs 108). Increasing the resolution in the 40-inch size allows the default setting of 100% DPI in Windows and gives an appearance that is virtually identical to the users coming from a 14-inch 1440p screen. The increase in the display of real estate usable for navigation and work is impressive.
To give a baseline for comparison with the new wave of 4K TVs, three of the most popular 4K 60Hz monitors have been selected.
Today's look at 4K televisions suitable for use with PC games includes 3 HDR compatible 60Hz models, of which 2 are in the same series.
All three 4K TVs have VESA-compatible mounting options for wall mounting above your desk or on the monitor arms (heavy).
While the aforementioned PC monitors offer all DisplayPort connections for your graphics card, 4K televisions require the use of HDMI. The graphics card and the cable must be fully compatible with HDMI 2.0. Using an older GPU or HDMI 1.4 cable will limit the output to 30Hz @ 4K and will prevent the use of HDR. The three listed 4K TVs support HDR content, but lack the necessary brightness to benefit from all the capabilities HDR content can provide. Panels with typical HDR and brightness support typically cost more than twice the retail price of the units discussed in this guide.
As a general rule, it is not recommended to use a 4K display to play if you have a GPU other than nVidia GeForce GTX 1080 or GTX 1080 Ti. These two GPUs are the only models available with enough power to deliver 60fps in high configurations. The use of the GTX 1080 in 4K will require that the graphic configuration in most games is set to "High" or lower. The GTX 1080 Ti is the only current GPU that can achieve a solid 60fps in new PC games and there are still exceptions that require tight adjustments. The 4K TVs mentioned in this guide do not offer adaptive sync capabilities that allow variable frequency ranges of less than 60 Hz to appear smooth, so you will absolutely need the enthusiast's graphical power to take advantage of your game resolution.
4K televisions still require some commitment to use as daily desktop monitors for gaming and navigation, but are better options than their 1080p predecessors they never expected to be. The larger screens are very immersive to play with and have been shown to offer superior contrast and color performance to some of the most popular 4K game monitors. Entry delay is no longer a compromise and the televisions listed in this guide offer less delays than some of the more expensive 4K game monitors. The new budget TVs of 4K 2017 offer incredible value for players looking to get into 4K PC games on a budget.
As little as 5 years ago, 4K televisions were the hottest new technology in consumer electronics. Seen as a savior for the TV manufacturing business after the 3D experiment had mostly fallen flat, 4K was a new technology that would push people to replace their existing TVs. As with any new breakthrough in technology, the 4K screens came at very high prices and served only a small niche at the top of the market. 4K panels made up the overwhelming majority of new TVs on the market for the first half of 2017 and fit into all price levels. The only new 1080p screens that are still being sold by the leading manufacturers serve the ultra low budget market. 4K PC monitors have followed a similar route and are now common in PC hardware retailers. Like its 1080p and 1440p counterparts, 4K PC monitors are available in budget options and high-end gaming configurations.
4K PC screens are usually available in screen sizes ranging from 24 inches to 40 inch variety. The high number of pixels contained in 4K monitors leads to incredibly high pixel densities, especially on 24-inch and 27-inch displays. Most PC gamers must resort to using DPI scaling in Windows (or OSX) to make the on-screen object easier to see. Some applications and games control this setting well and others respond poorly. It is currently an imperfect solution to a problem that will pause buyers taking into account the movement of up to 4K. On 32- and 40-inch displays, the 4K pixel density makes a lot more sense. A 40-inch 4-inch screen will have a DPI measurement similar to a 27-inch screen that works at 1440p (110 vs 108). Increasing the resolution in the 40-inch size allows the default setting of 100% DPI in Windows and gives an appearance that is virtually identical to the users coming from a 14-inch 1440p screen. The increase in the display of real estate usable for navigation and work is impressive.
To give a baseline for comparison with the new wave of 4K TVs, three of the most popular 4K 60Hz monitors have been selected.
- The ASUS PB287Q is a 28-inch TN panel that has existed for a few years and sells for ~ $ 450. It has a 765: 1 contrast ratio and an input delay of 61ms. Being a TN panel, it offers very poor viewing angles and less stellar color rendering, but offers excellent response times.
- The ASUS MG28UQ is a new 28-inch TN panel with AMD Freesync Adaptive-Sync that also sells for ~ $ 450. It has a contrast ratio of 753: 1 and an input delay of about 22 ms. Being similar in angle of view and color performance to the PB287Q, the low input delay and superior build quality make it a better buy for the PC player.
- The Acer Predator XB321HK is a 32-inch AHVA panel that features Syn Sync Sync from nVidia G-Sync and sells for ~ $ 1100. It has a contrast ratio of 982: 1 and an input delay of 61 ms. Unlike previous TN panels, the XB321HK can play over 100% of the sRGB color gamut and has much less brightness and color degradation at extreme angles.
Today's look at 4K televisions suitable for use with PC games includes 3 HDR compatible 60Hz models, of which 2 are in the same series.
- The Samsung UN40MU6300 is a 40-inch VA panel and does not have adaptive sync capability. Usually sold for ~ $ 450. It has a contrast ratio of 5768: 1 and an input delay of 20.8 ms. This measurement is taken while the TV is in "PC mode" in 4K 60Hz complete with 4: 4: 4 chroma subsampling and HDR enabled. It has poor viewing angle performance and the extreme edges of the panel may appear darker if viewed closely.
- The Samsung UN43MU6300 is a 43-inch VA panel and is functionally identical to its 40-inch counterpart. Usually sold for ~ $ 550.
- The TCL 43S405 is a 43-inch VA panel with no adaptive sync capability and sells for ~ $ 350. It has a 4171: 1 contrast ratio and an input delay of approximately 15.1ms. This measurement is taken with the TV in "PC mode" in 4K 60Hz complete with subsampling chroma 4: 4: 4 and HDR enabled. Like Samsung models, the TCL 43S405 has mediocre viewing angles in line with other VA panels. It offers a longer response time (~ 8ms less) to Samsung TVs.
All three 4K TVs have VESA-compatible mounting options for wall mounting above your desk or on the monitor arms (heavy).
While the aforementioned PC monitors offer all DisplayPort connections for your graphics card, 4K televisions require the use of HDMI. The graphics card and the cable must be fully compatible with HDMI 2.0. Using an older GPU or HDMI 1.4 cable will limit the output to 30Hz @ 4K and will prevent the use of HDR. The three listed 4K TVs support HDR content, but lack the necessary brightness to benefit from all the capabilities HDR content can provide. Panels with typical HDR and brightness support typically cost more than twice the retail price of the units discussed in this guide.
As a general rule, it is not recommended to use a 4K display to play if you have a GPU other than nVidia GeForce GTX 1080 or GTX 1080 Ti. These two GPUs are the only models available with enough power to deliver 60fps in high configurations. The use of the GTX 1080 in 4K will require that the graphic configuration in most games is set to "High" or lower. The GTX 1080 Ti is the only current GPU that can achieve a solid 60fps in new PC games and there are still exceptions that require tight adjustments. The 4K TVs mentioned in this guide do not offer adaptive sync capabilities that allow variable frequency ranges of less than 60 Hz to appear smooth, so you will absolutely need the enthusiast's graphical power to take advantage of your game resolution.
4K televisions still require some commitment to use as daily desktop monitors for gaming and navigation, but are better options than their 1080p predecessors they never expected to be. The larger screens are very immersive to play with and have been shown to offer superior contrast and color performance to some of the most popular 4K game monitors. Entry delay is no longer a compromise and the televisions listed in this guide offer less delays than some of the more expensive 4K game monitors. The new budget TVs of 4K 2017 offer incredible value for players looking to get into 4K PC games on a budget.
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