New PC monitor 28" 4K Dell

[Geddes]

Im looking for a upgrade from my 22" Dell to a new monitor and thought I'd look at a 4K screen and saw this .

What are people's thoughts about going for 4K , never had one before and it will be handy for my new pc possibly a Mac Mini

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/p...onitor?c=uk&cs=ukdhst1&l=en&s=dhs&newtab=true

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

You'll end up wanting to use display scaling for 4K with 28". Most people use software on Windows that doesn't play nice with scaling.

Could always buy it and return it if you don't like it.

 

[Cookie]

What are you going to be using to drive it?

 

[Daz...]

I'm not sure I'd be wanting to run a 4K monitor on a Mac Mini. They haven't been updated in over 2 years.

 

[SharkyUK]

As above really... have you got the grunt to drive a 4K resolution without compromising? It's a heck of a lot of pixels to push around if you're thinking of gaming at 4K (something that is still very much enthusiast / extreme PC level). I run a really beefy home PC but still use a combination of 1200p and 1080p monitors. My newest monitor arrives soon and is an ultrawide 1080p resolution.

 

[Silent_Scone]

28" 4K, don't go there.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

If it's just for desktop work you don't need anything too spicy. It just makes Windows look nicer etc.

Gaming agreed, but it's probably not for gaming if it's on a Mac Mini

@SharkyUK surprised you're not even on QHD dude, it's not like a 1080 isn't more than adequate for getting 100fps at that resolution

 

[Geddes]

Thanks for the comments guys. Currently I've got a 8 year old pc but looking to get a custom build one on Chillblast website or looking at the Mac Mini. I've gone of the idea now for the Mac and just stick with windows. I'll be looking to spend around £700 - £800 . Not for gaming just for streaming and watching videos and films and general surfing the net.
I thought the idea of getting a 4K it will be for long term. My old 22'' 1920x1080i dell lasted me for around 7 or 8 years. And still going but would like a newer bigger screen. And keep up with the times so to speak.

What other really good brands out there for monitors? 27'' area 1080i ?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

If it's not for gaming then get the 4K mate. It makes everything look stunning.

If it's just for general stuff I'd get nice accessories, wouldn't even bother with a graphics card either. Onboard Intel graphics will be more than enough for non-gaming duties at any resolution.

 

[SharkyUK]

surprised you're not even on QHD dude, it's not like a 1080 isn't more than adequate for getting 100fps at that resolution

It's tempting but I've still come across titles that can struggle at 1440p on high-end cards (when all the settings are turned up to 11). If I have the headroom then I tend to use DSR on some game titles (i.e. rendering at higher than screen resolution internally then scaling down to the resolution of the display monitor). The problem is I'm a graphics whore and, whilst I do love crisp, high-res visuals, I much prefer layers and layers of eye-candy! For serious design work and movies, etc. I'll hook up and watch through the Retina display on my Mac or use the 1200p Asus ProArt monitor. For gaming I'll be using the [hopefully soon to arrive!] Acer Z35 Predator. As recommended by @Silent_Scone

 

[Geddes]

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/dell-s2715h?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
this one looks canny for the price ans spec
this is the spec on the pc i did yesterday

 

[Daz...]

Not sure why there's a separate gpu in there, for what you want the intel graphics would be fine.

Also, do you need all of those extra USB ports?

 

[Geddes]

Not sure why there's a separate gpu in there, for what you want the intel graphics would be fine.

Also, do you need all of those extra USB ports?

Sorry what do you mean GPU? if it's the Procrssor, i'd thought and upgrade it so long term purposes and the same for GFX card.
For the USB ports, not really but it's mainly with it been 3.0 rather than the 2.0. The USB ports on the front will be i presume 2.0. Best having 3.0 for the future.

 

[Daz...]

The GPU is the GFX card.

I just wondered why you put one on the list when you won't be using it for gaming, the one chosen is actually worse than using intels built in graphics on the processor.

 

[Daz...]

Have a look at this one. Better case, processor, double the RAM, SSD for Windows and separate drive for storage.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk...15,UIhT1+70IRs1!4!JhG1(8,Lej1!z/Lek1!z#LFO1~v.

 

[Daz...]

The links not working properly with the options. Use these and see what you think.

 

[Daz...]

It can be done for about £100 cheaper if you look through some of the other deals they have. Have a look at the Primo Micro Desktop.

 

[Geddes]

The GPU is the GFX card.

I just wondered why you put one on the list when you won't be using it for gaming, the one chosen is actually worse than using intels built in graphics on the processor.

There was 2 options apart from the built in one. I presumed the higher the price the better gfx? I also presumed the gfx card will be better for like watching films and videos? If that gfx is worse then why is it giving me the option to upgrade?

thanks for the links and screen shots. I'm off today and tomorrow so i'll have another look at the websites. As i say i know nothing about pc's and specs and what the individual parts does

 

[Daz...]

For just watching films and browsing the internet then you shouldn't need anything more than the built in graphics.

Of course if you was feeling brave you could always build your own, better spec for the same money.

 

[Darren S]

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/dell-s2715h?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
this one looks canny for the price ans spec
this is the spec on the pc i did yesterday

That 4GB would be upgraded for a start. I wouldn't go less than 8GB on any new PC, tbh.

 

[SharkyUK]

The 730 GT graphics card is better than the built-in Intel HD 510 GPU in terms of performance, but not massively so. The spec that @Daz... has put together is a MUCH better system.

 

[Geddes]

I'll have a good look on the site later tonight or tomorrow. In the mean time on monitors what about this one? I'm eyeing this one at the minute
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/dell-s2715h?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

 

[SharkyUK]

Just to throw this into the mix... a relatively cheap monitor for the specs and reviews are generally favourable.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/accessories/pc-monitors/1401488/benq-gw2765ht-review

 

[Geddes]

Just to throw this into the mix... a relatively cheap monitor for the specs and reviews are generally favourable.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/accessories/pc-monitors/1401488/benq-gw2765ht-review

Nah thanks anyway, how about this Acer?
https://uk-store.acer.com/g7-monitor-g277hu

 

[Geddes]

The links not working properly with the options. Use these and see what you think.

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Regarding about that build, I've ordered that spec and was a good shout . Thanks for that

 

[Daz...]

Let us know how you get on when it arrives :up: