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Budget (including currency): 11kPLN or around 2.5/2.6kUSD Country: Poland Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (Newer open world games such as Valhalla, CP77, Darktide, and some older games Arma3, W3). A lot of compiling. Streaming. Other details: - R7 7700X (411USD) - RX 7900XT (1.2kUSD)* - Gigabyte X670 Gaming X AX (320USD) - Kingston FURY 32GB 6000MHz cl40 (250USD) - Samsung 980 1tb nvme (100USD) - Endorfy (SilentiumPC) Supremo FM5 850W 80 Plus Gold (137US) - Endorfy (SilentiumPC) Fortis 5 (CPU cooling 2fans 140mm and 120mm, theoretical tdp 220w) (50USD) - Endorfy (SilentiumPC) Ventum 200 Air (pc case) (70USD) I do have a Windows license key so I don't need it. I want to buy a new monitor as well for around 300USD. I am using high refresh rate screens everywhere now so it has to have more than 100Hz. I have picked: -Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27EU -Dell s2722dgm -AOC AGON 27G2SPU * - I would love to get XTX instead of XT, but it is around 500$ more expensive. 4080 is around 1,5kUSD.

Is it better to buy a 27" 4K monitor or a 32" 2.5K monitor for graphic design and 3D CAD? Does anyone have experience with either of these..? I could buy either for roughly the same price(+/- 400 euro) but I'm not sure if a 32 inch is maybe too big, or a 4K screen is really necessary... Rig: Intel core I5-4460 Geforce GTX 1050 Ti 4GT OC 8GB RAM

i used to play with 1920x1440 on my 1080p but now iv upgraded to a 1440p I don't know what resolution to use to keep the quality

Hey everyone! I need some suggestions and advice on purchasing a new monitor. I'm gonna try and keep this concise so you know what my use case/specs/price range is and what I'm currently thinking about buying. Use case: Gaming (currently playing Witcher 3, MGS5, and getting back into DOTA.) Some movie watching (mostly streaming) School work (MATLAB and orCAD) Specs: GTX 1070 i7 3770 Price range: I really wanna keep it at MOST $400 USD, but if there is something at ~$450 then I might consider it as well. Requirements and what I'm looking at currently: Only real requirement is that the resolution has to be over 1920 x 1800. I just got a 1070 and I think I can start pushing more pixels, but I am not too interested in 4K as of now. 2.5K sounds a lot better to me. I am currently using a 32" 1080p TV as a monitor and I am certain anything will be an upgrade. I am currently looking at... the LG 29UM68-P (29" ultrawide LTT did a video on a year or two ago.) the ASUS MX27AQ (I really like the slim bezels on this monitor and that it is a 2.5K display. Between those two, the LG is attracting me because it is $300 and UW compared to the ASUS at $400. But I like the ASUS a lot more in terms of pure pixles. Any suggestions on other monitors I should be looking at or reasons to get either of the two mentioned? Thank you!

So built a killer PC back in August, but I cut some corners for the time being due to budget and I'm using a monitor I dug out of the trash(literally). It's about 1440x900 if I recall correctly. So now's the time to search for nicer ones, but I'm not really sure which one to get. I've done a lot of searching, and I just wasn't sure if anyone here who's had any monitors that were upper 2K to 2.5K res (ie 2560x1440/1600, 2400x1350) and 144Hz could give me some feedback. I've got a 1080Ti so I'm confident that it can handle it, so don't worry about that. Or should I just stick to a 1920x1080 144Hz? Those who've owned/used monitors like these, what do you think? Also please link to the page where you bought your monitor! Or just give me the name, either works great.

Can I play on 1440p with a playable fps count on these specs (my current pc) CPU: i7 4790K CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GPU: Nvidia GTX 980 Motherboard: ASRock Pro 3 Ram: 32GB of Corsair Vengeance (im more of a photoshop, video editor person then gamer that why 32gb) and the rest is not affecting the performance. Thank you to all the responders

Hi guys! I know there's already multiple topics on this but I didnt really find the answer I was looking for so sorry and here we go: I currently own a 1080p 27inch 60Hz screen by Samsung and I want to upgrade. My GPU is an R9 290 so 1440p should be no problem (unless its AC:U of course ). I also would love to have a higher refresh rate. And obviously I don't need G-Sync with my AMD GPU (and don't want to waste money on a G-Sync chip). As Free-Sync seems to be about to launch: Is it worth it to wait for a monitor that supports it? Unfortunately there does not seem to be a lot of options rn. Will this change in the next 3 months? tl;dr: 1440p 27" 120/144Hz monitor wanted. What do i do? Thanks a lot in advance!

I'm in the planning process of upgrading my gaming rig and have decided that I want to upgrade from 1 to 3 27" monitors. Is it possible for the center monitor to be either 2.5k or 4k while the left and right monitors are a lower recommended resolution (1080p)? I figure the L and R ones will mostly be in my peripheral vision so I won't need the cutting edge quality that 2.5 or 4K offer (plus they're cheaper). Similarly, can the refresh rates/ response time/ anything else differ between the 3? Also, if the above situation can work, would my graphics card(s) be outputting the maximum resolution (ie 4K) data to all 3 monitors but the outer 2 would not be able to display this, therefore wasting GPU output, or can the GPU control what quality data is sent to individual monitors and not waste processing power? Sorry for the long winded questions! TL;DR In a triple screen setup for gaming, do all 3 monitors need to be identical? Thanks

I want to upgrade my 1080p monitor to a higher resoultion. I have a GTX 670 graphics card and am planning to upgrade depending on the Radeon 9970/R9 i970's performance. Requirements : I want this monitor to be able to be mounted on my wall using standard 100mm vesa mounts. So i do not care about the stand, unless it cannot be removed. It needs to be IPS/PLS. TN panels are no good! I'd like to have a matte screen as well because I play in the light. Extras : It would be great if the monitor had speakers. It would be great if the monitor was also thin so it wouldn't bulge off the wall. Speakers (I know they would most likely be low quality) *Also, would these work if I was using the DVI-D interface? I know some can overclock too... Any response time ~8ms should be fine because I'm not a twitch fps gamer or anything. Matte bezel If I can't decide I'll make a poll, like it one of my "Who wants to be a Millionaire" lifelines :P Thanks, I've heard great things about higher resolution screens and am personally looking forward to it :P (bad pun?)

Hello all! So in the near-ish future, I'm looking into buying a new monitor. I was curious though, with the specs I'll have, what can I run? The specs will be a 4670k (overclocked), EVGA 780 Classifieds (x2, overclocked). All of this will be on water, so a pretty decent overclock. What Resolution would I get a comfortable (60fps would be my satisfied point) FPS at? 4k? 3k? 2.5k? 1600p? 1440p? 1080? Okay, so that was for single monitor... What about triple? (Please answer both questions if you can! Single monitor, and multiple)

Blackmagic Cinema Camera NCIX: N/A Amazon: http://georiot.co/31AJ HyperX 3K SSD NCIX: http://bit.ly/1d7RVB8 Amazon: http://georiot.co/2yJJ The Blackmagic Cinema 2.5K camera is our newest piece of equipment. If you liked the "HD-ness" of the latest WAN show, then I guess you already like it! We went with Kingston HyperX 3K SSDs for our camera because they're on the validated list. Sandforce-based drives are perfect for use with this camera because of their strong write speeds and great performance with highly compressible data.

Hey guys Many of you may have seen my other posts around the place trying to figure out the PC work in 2014 (A bit different to 2011 ) This rig will be used for HEAVY EDITING, not just youtube videos but full 2 hour long weddings etc (Adobe CC) It will also be used for gaming. Here is a list of the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wmxKsY (I know that part picker says I cannot fit the GPU's into the case I have chosen, but could I take out the drive bays? Another of my main questions, is 850w going to be enough? I have herd that 290x's take a lot of power! If you guys could tell me if this is going to work (especially with the 3 monitores) that would be great! Budget & Location I plan to spend about $2600 on this build (This does not included Monitors) (USD) Aim As I said editing, gaming, chilling. This will be my main computer Monitors I plan on using 3 27/28" screens: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRPZ0O6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=linustechtips-20&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DRPZ0O6&linkCode=as2&linkId=MFGDDQFITZP3PZCC http://www.amazon.com/PB287Q-28-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00KJGY3TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408702147&sr=8-1&keywords=pb287q http://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-27-Inch-LED-lit-Professional-Graphics/dp/B009C3M7H0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408702147&sr=8-2&keywords=pb287q Why Am I Upgrading? I am upgrading because my older system is starting to get sluggish and is fast becoming ineffective when editing.

This ultimate build guide is for folks who want a truly beast surround gaming experience. 4K is a hot buzzword right now, but if immersion is what you're after, three 2560x1440 (2.5k) monitors in a surround config might be a better bet for you... Too bad it's also much more demanding to run than a single 4K display! I'm going to list out the components as well as provide a source or two for where you can get them I can't tell you where to buy this stuff, but I do lean towards NCIX for the Canadians (and International viewers if their pricing and shipping costs work out for you) because they're my bros, and for Americans, Brits, and a couple other regions, the Amazon links below are affiliate links, so of course every little bit helps CORE COMPONENTS CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K Unlocked Quad Core Processor with HyperThreading NCIX: http://bit.ly/1n8Hf6r Amazon: http://geni.us/BEB SSD: 1x Intel 730 Series 240GB SSD NCIX: http://bit.ly/1rWMZmM Amazon: http://geni.us/46tO Hard Drive: 1x WD Black 4TB NCIX: http://bit.ly/1oQbDbq Amazon: http://geni.us/Ixm Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MK1 NCIX: http://bit.ly/1rlHfYd Amazon: http://geni.us/9FY Case: NZXT H440 "Razer Edition" NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tnUcxe Amazon: http://geni.us/3nM4 Direct Link: http://www.razerzone...ng-systems/h440 Video Card: Dual Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Windforce Cards in Crossfire NCIX: http://bit.ly/1kTYDQY Amazon: http://geni.us/TKf RAM: 32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133MHz Dual Channel DDR3 NCIX: http://bit.ly/1n8MO51 Amazon: http://geni.us/CZE Power Supply: Corsair AX1200i NCIX: http://bit.ly/1lh4KiJ Amazon: http://geni.us/3oEz Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 NCIX: http://bit.ly/VEm0SU Amazon: http://geni.us/13fa Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tgCm12 Amazon: http://geni.us/12lO Direct Link: Headset: Streets by 50 On Ear Star Wars Edition You should probably watch this video if you're trying to figure out where to buy these... Monitor1: ASUS PA279Q 60Hz 2.5k LCD NCIX: http://bit.ly/VEI5jU Amazon: http://geni.us/1s1M Monitor2: ASUS PB278Q 60Hz 2.5k LCD NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tgCP3x Amazon: http://geni.us/3sLw Monitor Stand: Ergotech Triple Horizontal Stand with Telescoping Wings NCIX: n/a Amazon: http://geni.us/2R7U Cooling Components CPU Heatsink: Swiftech H220-X NCIX: http://search.ncix.c...iateid=11119738 Amazon: http://geni.us/Z5U Extra Fans: Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED Fans NCIX: http://bit.ly/1o9zTE4 Amazon: http://georiot.co/a9Y

Hello all, first post, so any dependencies are my bad I am going down to my local Micro Center today to buy the rest of a mid to high end build that I have started. So far I have an Intel i7 4820k, an Asus Sabertooth X79 and 16gb of Crucial Ballistix Tactical memory.The reason for going all Ivy Bridge-E is that at the time it somehow-due to offers- was cheaper than the Haswell refresh and since I will be coding and using virtual machines which will want use all of those lovely threads etc. I thought why the hell not. College aside I want to be able to game at 1440p at ultra settings with a solid 60fps on my Asus PB278 monitor and I cannot decide which graphics card to go for which is why I am enlisting your help. Let's set a $600 (american) budget, go nuts

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I was thinking about a bulid that can run high-end games in ultra with a 2.5K monitor, but what of the two graphic cards should I get?

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5k - EF Mount Seemingly Relevant Information I had pre-ordered the camera some time last year and forgot about it until I got a call one day early this year. Did I still want follow through with my order for the camera at ~$2,995 plus taxes? After an internal struggle lasting a couple of days, I declined. Then it went down $1,000 a few months later and I bought one off Amazon from Adorama. Win! Out of the Box The box was dinged in transit but everything inside was well packed. You'll find a small packet with some instructions, a CD/DVD for Resolve and other software, the USB dongle license for DaVinci Resolve, carrying strap, camera with sun shield, and a modular power adapter with several tips to accommodate power sockets around the world. The design of the box is fine, it's a box, the artwork and layout is detailed but clean. The box is hard to open as it creates a bit of an air seal. Once you get the lid off and pick it up, you're greeted with a surprisingly heavy chunk of metal. Pretty On the Outside The ID is subtle, clean, bare, and incredibly solid. The aluminum unibody is sexy, heavy, built like a tank. The simple and flat form factor has garnered a bit of hate for its lack of ergonomics of any sort but if you go into it with the understanding that you're going to put it on a tripod, shoulder rig, what have you, it's just not an issue. Would it be nice if it was shaped more friendly for holding? Absolutely. Do I hold it against the camera? No, it has a purpose and handheld 'run & gun' isn't it. If it's not metal, it's soft-touch or rubber. The front, with exception to the barrel turret, is soft touch with a metal border. Covering the side I/O are rubber flaps. A hinged metal door serves as the SSD compartment lid; there is no locking mechanism to keep the bay closed and my SSD is too thin; it wobbles and rattles inside without a shim to keep it still. The buttons and area on the face are soft-touch. It feels nice, it feels like a premium feature. Unfortunately, this makes the buttons feel less robust and instills in me a fear that the coating will come off. Rational? No idea. We'll see in time, I guess. Immediate observations are that it picks up dirt right quick and it shows easily given that it's black. The screen is bright, clear, accurate, and informative. Along the bottom is all the information it will ever display. If you're out in the sun or have a light behind you, good luck seeing anything because the glossy screen isn't just glossy, it's like a god damned mirror. Wear a hoodie at all times when operating the camera so you can block out the light.With only 9 buttons, it looks deceptively simple for something capable of so much. User Interface via Touch Coming from DSLRs, ENG cameras, small camcorders, or the FS700, having so few buttons or physical controls seems crippling until you realize that there isn't much to control. There's a button to enable peaking, a button to auto-set the iris, power, menu, then playback controls. So how do you set everything else? Through the touchscreen. Again, you find the bare minimum. It has everything you need to operate it contained within 4 screens. Though it offers everything you need, it doesn't have everything you would want. There is no custom white balance, leaving you only 6 presets to choose from. When you tap on the screen you get the slate where you can input the shot metadata. Sounds good, right? It doesn't work. Only FCP and Resolve seem to read it and it doesn't do it well, several parts are even missing within Resolve; Premiere and Avid don't seem to be able to read the metadata at all. As someone who uses Premiere at work and Avid at home, it's disheartening to see that there was no consideration for those two. Through the menu you can set your frame rates (23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30), timelapse intervals, video/film colour profiles for recording as well as the display, sound options, and things like zebras. It's quick, responsive, and accurate. What more can I say about it? It's touchscreen countrol done right. Beauty Is Only Skin Deep; It's What's Inside That Counts Right? Well, so far the picture is great. I find it to be kind of grainy out of the camera but cleans up beautifully in post. ProRes and DNxHD 4:2:2 are adequate alternatives to the RAW CinemaDNG files. There is definitely enough leeway in the codec to make changes in post, whether stylistic or technical. Though the white balance was considerably off, it cleaned up well enough after fixing it in Resolve that it didn't really even matter. Coming from h.264 on the DSLR and the related AVCHD from the FS700, the data contained within the ProRes and DNxHD codecs is a refreshing change. The dynamic range offered by the video LUT is great, the range offered by the film LUT in RAW is amazing. I'm hearing 13-stops and I'm not going to argue with that. When used with the included DaVinci Resolve, you've got plenty to work with. Though I might argue with Blackmagic's decision to not include lossless compressed; RAW at 5MB per frame leaves my 512GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD capable of only holding about 50 minutes of footage. Shooting RAW that uses up so much space means you're filling up the SSD completely and quickly, potentially leading to a quick death to it. The matter is made worse by Blackmagic's incredibly stupid decision to not include the ability for the camera to send a TRIM command to the SSD. if you don't know, TRIM is the SSD equivalent to defrag and is necessary for keeping your SSD from slowing down and dying, especially when you're shooting RAW. The high write speeds required to do so is easily compromised when you're not properly maintaining the SSD integrity and failure means dropped frames or worse. The ~2.4 crop factor hasn't really bugged me that much, really. I don't think I'll be getting a wider lens any time soon while my 17-35 exists. This might bite me in the ass in the future if I find myself in a cramped space but until then, I'm running happy-go-lucky. Sticking a 70-200mm on it is a bit much unless you're looking for extreme close-ups. Incredible But Flawed There's no denying the amazing image that you can get out of this camera. Though it's up to the user to make things look good, having the data/material to make it look even better is not something to be disregarded when considering cameras and their codecs. The 12-30v DC input for an external power supply is something I greatly appreciate as it allows me to avoid buying extremely expensive batteries or numerous small ones that I would have to change out constantly (Pocket, I'm looking at you!) The crop factor is acceptable, the touchscreen UI is the best I've seen, the build is perfect and the price is right. With all that said, it's infuriating that TRIM being so easy to implement (literally a few lines of code, apparently) was left out. Blackmagic's decision not to implement TRIM has and will render SSDs unusable in short order as I doubt most would even know how to induce TRIM on their own. There's no way to know how full your SSD is either. You have to keep a running tally of your runtime; it's simple math and they couldn't include it. Then the lack of custom white balance leaves you standing there thinking to yourself, "What the fuck could they have been thinking?" A slate input screen is great in theory but utterly useless when nothing reads it. Audio? Didn't mention it earlier 'cause it's unusable too. Not only is the frequency response inaccurate, at one point it was automatically switching from MIC to LINE if it detects clipping, rendering it essentially inoperable (I'm not sure if this is still the case). If you know what you're getting into and have a solution to the Blackmagic Cinema Camera's numerous problems, you should be more than happy with it at the MSRP of $1,995 USD. Update: LUT used for 'Video' record/display renders reds noticeably orange and overall is more orange than displayed on screen. This applies for the in-camera Look Up Table as well as the one used within DaVinci Resolve.

I just purchased a Dell Ultrawide curved display from microcenter. It was an impulse buy. Let's just say I always thought 'ultrawide' and 'curved' were gimmicks; but after owning this monitor for a few days I must say I freakin' love it. My question is about my gpu though. I have an EVGA GTX970 FTW and I get about 45-50fps in The Division right now. I am wondering would a 980 be a better option or would another 970 in sli make more sense? Link