4k Monitor Options with a Budget around $400-$450

LAidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 12:45
Last edited 24/07/2020 - 13:25 by 1 other user

I have ordered a new computer (https://techfast.com.au/products/core-i7-10700-rtx-2080-supe…) with some pretty good specs. I'll be using it for a whole range of things - mostly for video editing, photoshop, work and gaming.

I am looking at getting a new 4k monitor and am considering my options. My budget is around $400-450.

Given that I'm no expert with monitors (first-time buyer) I would love some recommendations as to what I should purchase. My current monitor (gifted to me) is 27" so I probably wouldn't want anything smaller.

I found this monitor online through Dick Smith and I would like some opinions as to whether it'd be worth considering. It's only $349 + delivery: https://www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/kogan-28-ultra-hd-4k-fre…

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

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Comments

  • Zachary on 24/07/2020 - 13:44

    You'll want something at least 30" big…40" is probably ideal for that resolution size.

    • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 14:39

      Thank you for the suggestions, I am looking for 4k only though.

      • stratbargain on 24/07/2020 - 15:01

        Why 4K only? It's going to suck for gaming. Have you considered a 144hz QHD?

        • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 15:56

          I see, is that the case? I thought I'd heard otherwise, but is that perhaps dependent on other factors? Thanks for helping, I'm not the best in this field haha.

  • captaincabinets on 24/07/2020 - 15:19

    So you've ordered a $2400 top of the line gaming PC and you want to view it through a bargain basement 4K monitor.

    Have a look at this video to get an idea of the quality difference between what you're suggesting and what you should get. Yes I know 4K =/= HDR but the theory is the same.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0srgPxK-WhQ

    I mean, if you look at this list of 60 monitors, there's 1 below your price range and 59 above.

    https://www.mwave.com.au/monitors/4k-monitors?sortid=1&displ…

    • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 15:37
      +1

      Thanks for the insight. Probably worth me saving a bit more then.

  • Presence on 24/07/2020 - 15:26

    You are really pushing the budget if you want 4k for gaming. What sort of games? Fast paced FPS or slower things like strategy?

    • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 15:49

      More so fast-paced FPS.

  • NoDowt on 24/07/2020 - 15:47

    If you're going to get the most from a 4k monitor, you need to run it at 100% display scaling.

    I use a 32" 4k monitor for work at 100% scaling and most people tell me text is too small (it is very small, but it's fine for me though). So that would be the smallest size I would consider for a 4k monitor.

    If you get smaller & then use display scaling to make things big enough to read, you might as well have a cheaper lower resolution monitor.

    • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 15:54

      Thanks for the tip! Any chance you'd be able to give an example of how small the text is, for example?

      • NoDowt on 24/07/2020 - 16:46

        Unfortunately I'm not in the office today… Maybe will be back there next week & can take a photo…

        • Aidan0098 on 24/07/2020 - 16:56

          Thanks heaps! I'm in no rush to get the monitor since the computer won't arrive for another 2 weeks. And plus I want to make sure I make the right choice etc.

  • droodle on 24/07/2020 - 15:48

    look on dell outlet .. just got a "Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Monitor: U3219Q" for $800

    • Ebaygiftcards on 24/07/2020 - 20:32

      Cool. That's 47% off. Was it refurbished or as new?

      • droodle on 24/07/2020 - 23:10

        refurb with 3 year warranty

        • Ebaygiftcards on 24/07/2020 - 23:18
          +1

          That’s very cheap! I saw the ‘as new’ model for $949 earlier tonight.

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