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I use a 27" 4K IPS @ 144Hz. I upgraded from a 60HZ 1440p at the same size, and it was a massive upgrade. Once you go to this pixel density, it's hard to go back

I use a 27" 4K IPS @ 144Hz. I upgraded from a 60HZ 1440p at the same size, and it was a massive upgrade. Once you go to this pixel density, it's hard to go back. Similarly to 120Hz, if you do any sort blender / modeling, or other graphical applications - it's a completely different experience. Both the pixel density and refresh rate, coupled with a backlight onto the wall, reduce the eye strain so much. I can't imagine sitting a foot away from a TV.

IYasha 4y ago
I got a 4K display and regret it. Going back to 2K because 4K: - requires lots of wasted processing power - hard to see without messing with fonts (again, more processing power) - have to zoom in to work with pixel precision - not many programs/games actually support 4K resolution - older games look terrible - only good for LOOKING at photos, rarely actually editing (again, because of constant zooming) - probably good for 4K movies, but 4K BDs are almost impossible to watch on a PCs I'd move to 2K CRT.
Deritio 4y ago
I think 27" and 4k is a nice sweet point for a desktop screen. I'm still waiting for one who doesn't have a fan in it. Which o e do you have?
- theandrewbailey 4y ago
  Not previous poster, but I have a Samsung LS28AG700NNXZA Some monitors have fans? That's news to me, I've never had a monitor that did. Didn't know they were common enough to make it an explicit deal breaker.
  - Deritio 4y ago
    I have a 2k 27" and wanted to upgrade to 4k for a while but only with above 100hz and IPS. The first displays were just super expensive and the second generation consumer gamer displays have fans in it. I also was surprised that a display can have a fan but was a no go for me as displays normally live very long. I will have a look at yours and the LG one :-)
- jasonjmcghee 4y ago
  LG 27GN950 No fan, includes a wall backlight. Surprisingly cheap for a G-Sync 4k @ 144Hz - $699 not on sale.

IYasha 4y ago

I got a 4K display and regret it. Going back to 2K because 4K: - requires lots of wasted processing power - hard to see without messing with fonts (again, more processing power) - have to zoom in to work with pixel precision - not many programs/games actually support 4K resolution - older games look terrible - only good for LOOKING at photos, rarely actually editing (again, because of constant zooming) - probably good for 4K movies, but 4K BDs are almost impossible to watch on a PCs I'd move to 2K CRT.

Deritio 4y ago

I think 27" and 4k is a nice sweet point for a desktop screen. I'm still waiting for one who doesn't have a fan in it. Which o e do you have?

theandrewbailey 4y ago
Not previous poster, but I have a Samsung LS28AG700NNXZA Some monitors have fans? That's news to me, I've never had a monitor that did. Didn't know they were common enough to make it an explicit deal breaker.
- Deritio 4y ago
  I have a 2k 27" and wanted to upgrade to 4k for a while but only with above 100hz and IPS. The first displays were just super expensive and the second generation consumer gamer displays have fans in it. I also was surprised that a display can have a fan but was a no go for me as displays normally live very long. I will have a look at yours and the LG one :-)
jasonjmcghee 4y ago
LG 27GN950 No fan, includes a wall backlight. Surprisingly cheap for a G-Sync 4k @ 144Hz - $699 not on sale.