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I used a 39" 4k display for a while (before I moved and decided to use it as a "temporary" TV) and it "Just Worked" as I'd expect it to. While it's only 30Hz at

by Tiksi 12y ago

I used a 39" 4k display for a while (before I moved and decided to use it as a "temporary" TV) and it "Just Worked" as I'd expect it to. While it's only 30Hz at 4k, that more than meets the requirements you put forth of word processors, IDEs, etc. It plugs in over HDMI and doesn't require the newer standard or any special cables to use. I ran that display along with a 1440p display off of a single Radeon 7850, which is neither super expensive, nor loud, and for normal use there were no issues to speak of. Games were a little bit iffy at 4k, but 30Hz wasn't great for most of the most power hungry games anyway. I just switched over to the other display. It was great, I could have a ton of terminals open, a browser, text editor, a video playing and it didn't feel cramped. Essentially having 4 19.5" 1080p monitors without the borders. Writing this out makes me want to take that back as my main monitor, I guess I'll have to find a TV to replace it.

chuckledog 12y ago
Agreed. Mine was an inexpensive Seiki. Super nice to have the real estate. Next one will hopefully be the 50" one, tilted like an drafting table.
- slantyyz 12y ago
  They have some "pro" 60Hz screens coming in q1 2015, but I don't think 50" is one of the sizes. http://www.techpowerup.com/202448/seiki-announces-a-trio-of-seiki-pro-branded-4k-ultra-hd-displays.html http://www.techpowerup.com/202448/seiki-announces-a-trio-of-...
- xur17 12y ago
  That's the same one I have - currently $339 on Amazon. I've been very happy with mine, especially for the price. What video card are you using with it?
- Tiksi 12y ago
  Yup, that's the one. Surprisingly good looking panel for the price, once you change it to a limited color space and tune the color settings a little.
slantyyz 12y ago
>> Essentially having 4 19.5" 1080p monitors without the borders. I myself have been debating whether to wait for a 40" 60Hz 4K display or to go with basically 4x1080p monitors. While I'd just love to have a single cable, single giant monitor setup, I also have developed presbyopia in the past few years, and I have concerns about the abilities of my eyes to focus on the furthest edges of a large screen vs. having four independently tilted monitors. The ergonomic benefits of the 4 monitors might actually outweigh the mess of cables and borders/bezels.

by Tiksi 12y ago

chuckledog 12y ago

Agreed. Mine was an inexpensive Seiki. Super nice to have the real estate. Next one will hopefully be the 50" one, tilted like an drafting table.

slantyyz 12y ago
They have some "pro" 60Hz screens coming in q1 2015, but I don't think 50" is one of the sizes. http://www.techpowerup.com/202448/seiki-announces-a-trio-of-seiki-pro-branded-4k-ultra-hd-displays.html http://www.techpowerup.com/202448/seiki-announces-a-trio-of-...
xur17 12y ago
That's the same one I have - currently $339 on Amazon. I've been very happy with mine, especially for the price. What video card are you using with it?
Tiksi 12y ago
Yup, that's the one. Surprisingly good looking panel for the price, once you change it to a limited color space and tune the color settings a little.

slantyyz 12y ago

>> Essentially having 4 19.5" 1080p monitors without the borders. I myself have been debating whether to wait for a 40" 60Hz 4K display or to go with basically 4x1080p monitors. While I'd just love to have a single cable, single giant monitor setup, I also have developed presbyopia in the past few years, and I have concerns about the abilities of my eyes to focus on the furthest edges of a large screen vs. having four independently tilted monitors. The ergonomic benefits of the 4 monitors might actually outweigh the mess of cables and borders/bezels.