Larc wrote:
On Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:25:57 -0400, Bill wrote:

| I have a Asus Strix 750ti GPU. It has 2GB of onboard video memory and
| uses 8GB of shared system memory. According to its specifications, it
| can apparently handle 3840x2160 resolution.
|
| I have been happily running a monitor (Dell UltraSharp 2407wfp) at
| 1900x1200 native resolution. It's got about 12 years on it. I don't
| really do computing which pushes the video card harder than casual games.
|
| If I were to upgrade to a 4k monitor (3840x2160 resolution), would I
| likely be pleased or unsatisfied with the results? By rough math, I
| think I would use about 4 times as much memory (but I don't know how to
| see how much I am actually using now!) That's assuming that 4k uses
| 32-bit color too, Mainly I like "sharp crisp text". Somehow,after
| reading some reviews, I ended up considering the Dell 2721Q monitor
| (which is almost $500). It seems as you get bigger screens you need
| finer resolution to get "sharp crisp text"! ; ) (duh!) Anyone
| following GPUs in the news knows that this is a rather poor time to be
| in the market for a GPU.
|
| Any comments or suggestions based upon your experience is welcome!

I had a 27" 4K monitor plugged into the display port on an EVGA GTX 750ti for a few
weeks while I was waiting for another GPU and 3840x2160 @60Hz worked perfectly. It's
not a great setup for gaming, but 4K streaming is outstanding.

Larc


Thank you Larc! That is encouraging.