I can still use a freesync monitor if I have a geforce graphics card?

[Andrew Waples]

I guess what I am trying to say is that I won't be able to take advantage of freesync, but the monitor will still work right? Or should I get an AMD card to take advantage of free sync? What happens (if anything happens) when a geforce card is used on a monitor designed with AMD graphics cards? I'm planning on getting this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/c3Jqbj  The goals of this is 4k, "future proofing" and or minimal upgrades down the road; say in 5 years I'll have to upgrade something. However, my budget with this is between $1000-1500. 

[Oswin]

the card is meant for 1080p, why not go with a rx 480?

[Katsunaka]

Yes. It'll still function as a monitor, you just won't be able to use the free sync ability your monitor has.

[AresKrieger]

If you get a freesync monitor and a nvidia gpu freesync won't work so it will just be a standard monitor minus any other features

[SpaceTurtle917]

Yes if you already have a freesync monitor i would get a rx480 instead of the gtx 1060. They're similar performance the benefits of freesync are worth it.

[Andrew Waples]

14 minutes ago, Oswin said:

the card is meant for 1080p, why not go with a rx 480?

I'm new to pc building and pc tech in general.. 

[Oswin]

1 minute ago, Andrew Waples said:

I'm new to pc building and pc tech in general.. 

then get the 480 

 

12 minutes ago, SpaceTurtle917 said:

Yes if you already have a freesync monitor i would get a rx480 instead of the gtx 1060. They're similar performance the benefits of freesync are worth it.

 

[treeroy]

Yes, I have a freesync monitor and an Nvidia GPU and I love it.

[Andrew Waples]

22 hours ago, Oswin said:

then get the 480 

 

 

Do I need a special hdmi cable? Like one of those 4k hdmi cable things?

[Oswin]

1 hour ago, Andrew Waples said:

Do I need a special hdmi cable? Like one of those 4k hdmi cable things?

for what? you dont need expensive cable you just need an hdmi cable then you are all set. a 5$ cable vs a 100$ cable will not make a difference, but if they do whats the point? they would just be a minor difference 

[Andrew Waples]

3 minutes ago, Oswin said:

for what? you dont need expensive cable you just need an hdmi cable then you are all set. a 5$ cable vs a 100$ cable will not make a difference, but if they do whats the point? they would just be a minor difference 

Okay, I have a spare hdmi cable. I was just wondering (the hdmi cable is old, btw) that I wouldn't be able to use that hdmi because of it being 4k and what not. 

[Oswin]

1 minute ago, Andrew Waples said:

Okay, I have a spare hdmi cable. I was just wondering (the hdmi cable is old, btw) that I wouldn't be able to use that hdmi because of it being 4k and what not. 

do you game at 4k?

[Andrew Waples]

Just now, Oswin said:

do you game at 4k?

I don't have the pc built or even have the parts yet (but I do want to game at 4k) I should have enough saved by the end of the year. Plus, I don' really want it now, its more for preparation for Mass Effect Andromeda. To that end, I can wait to see if there are any deals between now and assuming March. 

[Oswin]

Just now, Andrew Waples said:

I don't have the pc built or even have the parts yet (but I do want to game at 4k) I should have enough saved by the end of the year. Plus, I don' really want it now, its more for preparation for Mass Effect Andromeda. To that end, I can wait to see if there are any deals between now and assuming March. 

keep an eye on the 1080 ti 

[Andrew Waples]

Just now, Oswin said:

keep an eye on the 1080 ti 

Why? 

[Oswin]

Just now, Andrew Waples said:

Why? 

if you are going to game at 4k the 1080 ti might be your best choice (though it is out yet) and it is the GPU i recommend you upgrading to later

[Andrew Waples]

3 minutes ago, Oswin said:

if you are going to game at 4k the 1080 ti might be your best choice (though it is out yet) and it is the GPU i recommend you upgrading to later

I don't know if I'm willing to spend $800 (albeit rumored) on a single graphics card, On top of everything else that I need to purchase.

[Oswin]

2 minutes ago, Andrew Waples said:

I don't know if I'm willing to spend $800 (albeit rumored) on a single graphics card, On top of everything else that I need to purchase.

well 4k comes with a cost