Posted March 3, 2017 It makes my 1080p monitor look like a trash can. It is brand new, IPS 10 bit color and got it for $270. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 1440p, the most superior resolution as it looks extremely sharp at 24 inches while a RX480/1060 can still push out 60fps in most games at high or ultra settings Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here... What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459557 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Will you be using it with or without DPI scaling? The biggest BURNOUT fanboy on this forum. And probably the world. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459563 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: 1440p, the most superior resolution as it looks extremely sharp at 24 inches while a RX480/1060 can still push out 60fps in most games at high or ultra settings 720p masterrace Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459574 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: 1440p, the most superior resolution as it looks extremely sharp at 24 inches while a RX480/1060 can still push out 60fps in most games at high or ultra settings If the 4K monitor is 27", it doesn't really matter. It looks practically the same if you downscale to 1440p. I have a blog! And a list of guides I've posted Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459580 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author Forgot to upload a picture. Lol. 10 minutes ago, DPersonalized said: Will you be using it with or without DPI scaling? What is DPI scaling? GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459615 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author 14 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: 1440p, the most superior resolution as it looks extremely sharp at 24 inches while a RX480/1060 can still push out 60fps in most games at high or ultra settings My 280x can play Overwatch at 4k on medium without going below 60fps... Which is super impressive. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459628 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, Orangeator said: What is DPI scaling? It's what you use to make the size of stuff on the screen bigger for higher resolutions. The higher the DPI, the bigger everything will be: The biggest BURNOUT fanboy on this forum. And probably the world. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459649 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author Just now, DPersonalized said: It's what you use to make the size of stuff on the screen bigger for higher resolutions. The higher the DPI, the bigger everything will be: Oh yeah I am using windows 10 scaling to 150%. I have to. At 100% it is so damn small. Lol. Edit: Question, this monitor says it supports free-sync but AMD's control panel says it doesn't support it. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459653 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, Xreldo said: 720p masterrace I mean 720 is directly half of 1440 so it's 0.5 of the MR 1 minute ago, Orangeator said: Edit: Question, this monitor says it supports free-sync but AMD's control panel says it doesn't support it. You're using DP? Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here... What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459663 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author 4 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: I mean 720 is directly half of 1440 so it's 0.5 of the MR You're using DP? Yes I am using display port 1.2. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459691 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 what monitor is it? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459703 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author Just now, Over9000Dude said: what monitor is it? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025406&cm_re=lg_monitor-_-24-025-406-_-Product GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459709 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Congratz, it does feel the best get a cool new monitor, reminds me when I upgraded from an TN LCD 1680x1050p60hz to my IPs LED 2560x1080p75hz.... so much joy [; Personal Desktop": CPU: Intel Core i7 10700K @5ghz |~| Cooling: bq! Dark Rock Pro 4 |~| MOBO: Gigabyte Z490UD ATX|~| RAM: 16gb DDR4 3333mhzCL16 G.Skill Trident Z |~| GPU: RX 6900XT Sapphire Nitro+ |~| PSU: Corsair TX650M 80Plus Gold |~| Boot: SSD WD Green M.2 2280 240GB |~| Storage: 1x3TB HDD 7200rpm Seagate Barracuda + SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB |~| Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini |~| Display: Toshiba UL7A 4K/60hz |~| OS: Windows 10 Pro. Luna, the temporary Desktop: CPU: AMD R9 7950XT |~| Cooling: bq! Dark Rock 4 Pro |~| MOBO: Gigabyte Aorus Master |~| RAM: 32G Kingston HyperX |~| GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX (Reference) |~| PSU: Corsair HX1000 80+ Platinum |~| Windows Boot Drive: 2x 512GB (1TB total) Plextor SATA SSD (RAID0 volume) |~| Linux Boot Drive: 500GB Kingston A2000 |~| Storage: 4TB WD Black HDD |~| Case: Cooler Master Silencio S600 |~| Display 1 (leftmost): Eizo (unknown model) 1920x1080 IPS @ 60Hz|~| Display 2 (center): BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 1920x1080 TN @ 240Hz |~| Display 3 (rightmost): Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 3840x2160 IPS @ 60Hz 10-bit |~| OS: Windows 10 Pro (games / art) + Linux (distro: NixOS; programming and daily driver) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459718 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 nice i think im going to pick one up. tnx Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459719 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 You have a 280X? That's your issue, not freesync compatible... Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here... What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459727 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 -Thread moved to Displays. USEFUL LINKS: PSU Tier List | F@H stats Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459777 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author 11 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: You have a 280X? That's your issue, not freesync compatible... Oh that makes more sense. Lol. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459779 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, Orangeator said: Oh that makes more sense. Lol. Yep, too bad that all rebranded 2xx GPUs aren't compatible with Freesync, only the 290(X), 260X and 285 is...(for 2xx series GPUs) Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here... What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459854 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 43 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: I mean 720 is directly half of 1440 so it's 0.5 of the MR You're using DP? 720p is only a quarter of 1440p Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459875 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 Author 38 minutes ago, Over9000Dude said: nice i think im going to pick one up. tnx I would strongly recommend that you do. It looks stunning and has onscreen control/split screen 2.0 which are pretty neat features. 9 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said: Yep, too bad that all rebranded 2xx GPUs aren't compatible with Freesync, only the 290(X), 260X and 285 is...(for 2xx series GPUs) Yeah that is kind of a downer. But looking at the text I am typing makes me much happier. GPU: XFX RX 7900 XTX CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9459899 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 3, 2017 49 minutes ago, caleb.hearn said: 720p is only a quarter of 1440p I never said the resolution 720p tho...I said the number 720 and same goes for the 1440 Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here... What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/746878-it-has-arrived-my-first-4k-monitor/#findComment-9460125 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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