Maerit
08-15-2017, 01:54 PM
I'm looking to change out my setup in my "office". I've moved my console to the living room, and game on the PS4 Pro on a 4k TV because it doesn't operate at higher than 30hz or 60hz anyway. Right now I have a 40" samsung 4k TV as my main monitor in the office, and it does work well.
I have been considering a different option, and thinking about going with a more "gaming" monitor over a TV, but I can't really say I'll notice the difference. So, I was hoping to see if the community has had any experience with this discussion before.
When talking monitors under 30", 4k seems excessive and unnecessary. 1440 resolution seems to be the new PC gaming standard, if you can get 144hz on the monitor (or at least 120hz?). For what I'm looking to spend, I could get a decent 27" 1440 monitor.
For the same amount (actually slightly less), I could get a 43" 4k TV that runs @ 120hz. Of course, 120hz is not true frames. TVs use a frame substitution mechanism to help smooth out motion, but at times this mechanic can also cause strange distortion as the TV is actually creating the frames. That being said, it's comparable. Though, TVs don't (generally) have DisplayPort inputs - everything would have to run through HDMI.
So - pros and cons?
Pros for the monitor - smaller viewing space actually means I can sit closer easier (desk style gaming) and see the entire display. It has better refresh / hz for better motion and reaction.
Cons - lower resolution, this is a soft con because lower resolution also means less processing power and potentially higher FPS for PC games. It also is smaller, so I would fit less on screen (multi-tasking goes down).
Pros for the TV - bigger TV with 4x resolution means I can basically split the TV into 4 monitors at 1920x1080 resolution - which is great for multi-tasking. Higher resolution to make games look crisper.
Cons - reduced refresh and motion tracking, which could impact twitch gaming (though I'm no pro). It's bigger, so I need to sit further away to see the entire screen.
I don't have a great video card or gaming rig at the moment, but that's next year's project. Getting the monitor out of the way could help the transition.
Alternatively, I could put the money towards something entirely different. I looked into video cards to upgrade, but 4k gfx cards seem too pricey at this point, and I could wait until next year when the prices start to scale down.
I have been considering a different option, and thinking about going with a more "gaming" monitor over a TV, but I can't really say I'll notice the difference. So, I was hoping to see if the community has had any experience with this discussion before.
When talking monitors under 30", 4k seems excessive and unnecessary. 1440 resolution seems to be the new PC gaming standard, if you can get 144hz on the monitor (or at least 120hz?). For what I'm looking to spend, I could get a decent 27" 1440 monitor.
For the same amount (actually slightly less), I could get a 43" 4k TV that runs @ 120hz. Of course, 120hz is not true frames. TVs use a frame substitution mechanism to help smooth out motion, but at times this mechanic can also cause strange distortion as the TV is actually creating the frames. That being said, it's comparable. Though, TVs don't (generally) have DisplayPort inputs - everything would have to run through HDMI.
So - pros and cons?
Pros for the monitor - smaller viewing space actually means I can sit closer easier (desk style gaming) and see the entire display. It has better refresh / hz for better motion and reaction.
Cons - lower resolution, this is a soft con because lower resolution also means less processing power and potentially higher FPS for PC games. It also is smaller, so I would fit less on screen (multi-tasking goes down).
Pros for the TV - bigger TV with 4x resolution means I can basically split the TV into 4 monitors at 1920x1080 resolution - which is great for multi-tasking. Higher resolution to make games look crisper.
Cons - reduced refresh and motion tracking, which could impact twitch gaming (though I'm no pro). It's bigger, so I need to sit further away to see the entire screen.
I don't have a great video card or gaming rig at the moment, but that's next year's project. Getting the monitor out of the way could help the transition.
Alternatively, I could put the money towards something entirely different. I looked into video cards to upgrade, but 4k gfx cards seem too pricey at this point, and I could wait until next year when the prices start to scale down.