1080p surround vs 4k

[idieorudie]

Both cost about the same

Which is a better option?

[SimpleG]

4k, hands down

[Nup]

one ultra wide display??

 

Out of the two, probably triple. Its nice to have the reel-estate  and scaling sounds like hell. 

[Maslofski]

depends on the pc specs

[Jade]

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2261324/extreme-builds-3x1080p.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2229277/1440p-3x1080p.html

[minibois]

There is no better, since it is subjective.

It all depends on what you want

[RevoltTrain]

I'd personally take triple 1080p every day of the week

 

(Personally own a surround setup)

[Fate]

4k unless you're big into racing/flying sims, a lot of people who aren't seem to stop using surround after a few weeks.

[werto165]

one ultra wide display??

 

Out of the two, probably triple. Its nice to have the reel-estate  and scaling sounds like hell. 

is it reel estate or real estate? 

[Nup]

is it reel estate or real estate? 

To be perfectly frank, i have no idea... i was hoping it would slip on by, should have checked  

 

Seem to be that its real estate alright, thanks  

[ltguy]

I'm thinking of switching from 1080p surround to 4k with 1080p outside monitors for non-game additional real estate.

[-TesseracT-]

1440p 144hz gets my vote.

[idieorudie]

4k, hands down

Any specific reason?

[idieorudie]

one ultra wide display??

Out of the two, probably triple. Its nice to have the reel-estate and scaling sounds like hell.

Yup 4k scaling on windows is crap

[idieorudie]

I'd personally take triple 1080p every day of the week

(Personally own a surround setup)

What is the sweet spot for surround gaming monitor size?

[Nup]

Yup 4k scaling on windows is crap

 

I am yet to try it, but don't feel like im missing out on much tbh  

[idieorudie]

4k unless you're big into racing/flying sims, a lot of people who aren't seem to stop using surround after a few weeks.

Umm so surround too bad for fps?

[RevoltTrain]

What is the sweet spot for surround gaming monitor size?

I use 23 inch displays and love it, I wouldn't go any bigger than that

 

What I currently use:http://www.amazon.com/Acer-G237HL-23-Inch-Back-Lit-Widescreen/dp/B00JB6HCFA

[idieorudie]

I'm thinking of switching from 1080p surround to 4k with 1080p outside monitors for non-game additional real estate.

Whoa! Surround 1080p additional monitors?

[idieorudie]

1440p 144hz gets my vote.

Rog swift is just too expensive!

[idieorudie]

I use 23 inch displays and love it, I wouldn't go any bigger than that

What I currently use:http://www.amazon.com/Acer-G237HL-23-Inch-Back-Lit-Widescreen/dp/B00JB6HCFA

So bigger than 23 inch would take too much space or its unmanageable while playing?

[RevoltTrain]

So bigger than 23 inch would take too much space or its unmanageable while playing?

Would take too much space IMO

[idieorudie]

Would take too much space IMO

Okay thanks!

[Oshino Shinobu]

After having used both 4K and surround, I'd have to say that surround is the 'better' experience... When it works. In well supported games, it's brilliant, but I find that it is definitely distracting for a while in games like BF4. Once you get used to it, it can actually improve your performance in FPS games as you can see more around you, noticing enemies trying to sneak up on you. 

 

However, 4K has the benefit of just working for most things, as well as looking fantastic obviously. 

 

For uses other than gaming, having 3 monitors is much more useful than having a single 4K one. I found the only real benefit for 4K in terms of productivity is how you can fit much more on the screen with UI intensive programs. 

 

(for example, how I have my C4D setup, there's so much more room on 4K, even with how I have my toolbars setup)

 

 

With 3 screens, being able to watch something while working on the other two monitors is extremely useful. 

 

Personally, I would choose surround over 4K in terms of experience and productivity. However, if you're only gaming and have to horsepower to run 4K, it's much less of a hassle to get working. 

 

I currently use my 4K monitor for games as it's much easier to get working, and I don't have to change settings all the time, with 3 other monitors (well, 2 right now, one broke) for working, videos and other things. 

 

Just my input (:

[idieorudie]

After having used both 4K and surround, I'd have to say that surround is the 'better' experience... When it works. In well supported games, it's brilliant, but I find that it is definitely distracting for a while in games like BF4. Once you get used to it, it can actually improve your performance in FPS games as you can see more around you, noticing enemies trying to sneak up on you.

However, 4K has the benefit of just working for most things, as well as looking fantastic obviously.

For uses other than gaming, having 3 monitors is much more useful than having a single 4K one. I found the only real benefit for 4K in terms of productivity is how you can fit much more on the screen with UI intensive programs.

(for example, how I have my C4D setup, there's so much more room on 4K, even with how I have my toolbars setup)

With 3 screens, being able to watch something while working on the other two monitors is extremely useful.

Personally, I would choose surround over 4K in terms of experience and productivity. However, if you're only gaming and have to horsepower to run 4K, it's much less of a hassle to get working.

I currently use my 4K monitor for games as it's much easier to get working, and I don't have to change settings all the time, with 3 other monitors (well, 2 right now, one broke) for working, videos and other things.

Just my input (:

Thanks for the help!