Before purchase: Any tips?

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

(02-10-2018, 07:01 AM)mbc07 Wrote: if it's a 4k TV then it's definitely can do 4k@60Hz

Unless it's one of the early sets.

(02-10-2018, 04:17 AM)envelope91 Wrote: As far as i can tell, i can only set the Hz rate in windows to 60 hz when the TV is set at 1080p resolution.

Without knowing the TV model and what GPU (integrated or discrete) you're currently using, it's difficult to say what and where the limitation is.

[envelope91]

(02-10-2018, 07:02 AM)Nintendo Maniac 64 Wrote: Unless it's one of the early sets.



Without knowing the TV model and what GPU (integrated or discrete) you're currently using, it's difficult to say what and where the limitation is.

Oh, sorry, im using a 65UJ630V, it's the 2017 model.

I'll try to look up if i can boost the hz to 60, but currently i'm just using a poor little ComputeStick as a computer, so maybe that's the reason.

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

(02-10-2018, 07:10 AM)envelope91 Wrote: Oh, sorry, im using a 65UJ630V, it's the 2017 model.

Yup, that should fully supports 4k @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.

So the only issue is either your video cable not being an 18gbps cable or your current CPU not supporting HDMI 2.0 output, or maybe both.

Since you want to get a discrete GPU anyway and both the GTX 1050/Ti support HDMI 2.0, you might as well get the GPU first and then just see if the HDMI cable you already own works for getting you 60Hz at 4k or not.

(02-10-2018, 07:10 AM)envelope91 Wrote: i'm just using a poor little ComputeStick

Ahh yeah, Intel integrated graphics has very hit-and-miss support of HDMI 2.0.

[envelope91]

(02-10-2018, 07:17 AM)Nintendo Maniac 64 Wrote: Yup, that should fully supports 4k @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.

So the only issue is either your video cable not being an 18gbps cable or your current CPU not supporting HDMI 2.0 output, or maybe both.

Since you want to get a discrete GPU anyway and both the GTX 1050/Ti support HDMI 2.0, you might as well get the GPU first and then just see if the HDMI cable you already own works for getting you 60Hz at 4k or not.



Ahh yeah, Intel integrated graphics has very hit-and-miss support of HDMI 2.0.

I just figured out the problem i think... The Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC that i'm using, only has a HDMI 1.4b port... I'm guessing that's the reason.
I guess it does not matter, but i am running the PC into my Sony HT-NT5 sound system, which then sends the signal to the PC via the HDMI ARC port, but that is a fairly high end soundbar that supports HDMI 2.0b on all the ports, so that should not be a problem.
And yeah, once i get the new PC, i'll know if the cable is a problem.

Once again im very thankful for all your help!

[Nintendo Maniac 64]

(02-10-2018, 07:39 AM)envelope91 Wrote: I guess it does not matter, but i am running the PC into my Sony HT-NT5 sound system

Actually it does matter, but just not in your case since it's also HDMI 2.0 compliant.

For example, if it only supported HDMI 1.4, then you'd have to connect your PC directly to the TV instead and then use either HDMI-ARC or an optical cable to run the audio from the TV to the sound bar.

[envelope91]

(02-10-2018, 07:45 AM)Nintendo Maniac 64 Wrote: Actually it does matter, but just not in your case since it's also HDMI 2.0 compliant.

For example, if it only supported HDMI 1.4, then you'd have to connect your PC directly to the TV instead and then use either HDMI-ARC or an optical cable to run the audio from the TV to the sound bar.

Ah i see, well, i'm glad i don't have to do that... Apparently the resolution of the audio is slightly higher via the HDMI ARC than via Optical cable... But in reality i doubt the difference would matter that much xD

[envelope91]

(02-10-2018, 07:01 AM)mbc07 Wrote: Well, if it's a 4k TV then it's definitely can do 4k@60Hz. On some TVs, however, not all HDMI ports are compliant to the 2.0 specs, and there's also cases where you must manually enable 4k support in that specific port through TV settings, so, take a look at the user manual of your TV...

I believe the issue has been resolved, but thank you