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HALP - 4K OR 1440

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Both video editing & gaming..Primarily editing

 

It all depends then on Windows 10 scaling.  On OS X on a Mac the scaling is amazing so you get the most out of the resolution.  In that scenario 4K absolutely crushes 1440p for desktop use. I have seen this first hand, I looked at 1440p then at 4K, 1440p looked fine until I saw 4K.  Basically you are making the jump to a retina screen. 

 

So screen wise 4K crushes 1440p on the desktop. Text and everything else is much sharper.  However, if you are on a PC it all depends how Windows scales.  I haven't seen this yet first hand but I would hope they can get it right for the launch of Windows 10.

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So I plan a major GPU/Display overhaul in the coming months
 

I'll be running a TItan X or 2 980Ti's in SLI, just can't decide on a monitor, HALP!
I've had my eyes on an Acer predator XB270HU though I was quickly turned off by the constantly mentioned back-light bleeding...& also the gloss finish, ugh.

 

anyway..If money were not an object, would you go 4k OR 2560x1440? (preferably an IPS panel)
 

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So I plan a major GPU/Display overhaul in the coming months

 

I'll be running a TItan X or 2 980Ti's in SLI, just can't decide on a monitor, HALP!

I've had my eyes on an Acer predator XB270HU though I was quickly turned off by the constantly mentioned back-light bleeding...& also the gloss finish, ugh.

 

anyway..If money were not an object, would you go 4k OR 2560x1440? (preferably an IPS panel)

 

 

 

Is it just for gaming?

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So I plan a major GPU/Display overhaul in the coming months

 

I'll be running a TItan X or 2 980Ti's in SLI, just can't decide on a monitor, HALP!

I've had my eyes on an Acer predator XB270HU though I was quickly turned off by the constantly mentioned back-light bleeding...& also the gloss finish, ugh.

 

anyway..If money were not an object, would you go 4k OR 2560x1440? (preferably an IPS panel)

 

 

Depends on the size of the panel.

 

If its a 27", I'd go for 1440p, if its like 32" or larger, probably 4K.

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get a ultrawide 4k moniter if money isn't an issue

You can get those?

Aragorn (WS): 250D | 6800k | 840 Pro 512GB | Intel 530 480GB  | Asus X99-M WS | 64GB DDR4 | Corsair HX720i | GTX 1070 | Corsair H115i | Philips BDM4350UC 43" 3840x2160 IPS

Gimli (server):  Node 304 | G4560 | ADATA XPG SX8000 128GB | 2x 5TB WD Red | ASROCK H270M-ITX/AC  | 8GB DDR4 | Seasonic 400FL

 Omega (server):                 Fractal Arc Mini R2 | i3 4130 | 500GB Maxtor | 2TB WD Red : Raid 1 | 3TB Seagate Barracuda | 16GB RAM | Seasonic G-450w
Alpha (WS): 900D | 4770k | GTX 780  | 840 Pro 512GB  | GA-Z87X-OC | Corsair RM 850 | 24GB 2400mhz | Samsung S27B970D 2560x1440

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See no point of 4k for computer monitor.. 1440p is good enought mate

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Both video editing & gaming..Primarily editing

 

It all depends then on Windows 10 scaling.  On OS X on a Mac the scaling is amazing so you get the most out of the resolution.  In that scenario 4K absolutely crushes 1440p for desktop use. I have seen this first hand, I looked at 1440p then at 4K, 1440p looked fine until I saw 4K.  Basically you are making the jump to a retina screen. 

 

So screen wise 4K crushes 1440p on the desktop. Text and everything else is much sharper.  However, if you are on a PC it all depends how Windows scales.  I haven't seen this yet first hand but I would hope they can get it right for the launch of Windows 10.

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