Zustersite HWI zegt hier het volgende over:
Een 4K-scherm met een lagere resolutie aansturen kan, maar daar wordt niet iedereen even gelukkig van. Bijvoorbeeld qhd (2560x1440) kan niet 1-op-1 naar de onderliggende 3840x2160 pixels gemapt worden, waardoor je een zekere mate van vervaging gaat zien. Ben je daar gevoelig voor, dan is dat ronduit storend – het is dan alsof je scherm niet scherp is. Dat nadeel merk je bij games minder dan bijvoorbeeld bij tekst en contrastrijke overgangen, maar dat is maar goed ook.
https://nl.hardware.info/...s-formaat-prettige-pixels
Elders:
I also splurged and bought this 4K monitor even though I swore I'd hold out for a monitor offering 4K, GSYNC and IPS (which was just announced!!! yay!!). My idea was that even though my single 4GB GTX980 wouldn't be able to handle most AAA games at 4k with decent settings, I could simply play in 1080p in those, and 4K in less demanding situations thanks to the exact 1/4 pixel ratio. Let me say right here this was indeed the case.
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I compared what I was seeing in game on my PB287Q(27"3840x2160) and my VG247QE(24"1080p), which were nearly identical. I say nearly because as someone else pointed out on another thread there is a very slight difference. Very very slight. This difference has to do with the squareness of the individual pixels. The pixels on the 1080p monitor are slightly more rounded, thus, for lack of a better term, blending with surrounding pixels more. Whereas the 4K monitor's pixels (though invisible to me) are squarer and more defining. All that I could perceive was this very slight difference and that was only while looking at them 2" from the screens. Anywho, there's your answer. You will be able to game perfectly at 1080p on a 3840x2160 monitor.
https://linustechtips.com...ming-1080p-on-4k-monitor/
Laatste bron:
If you're planning for the future, buying a 4K monitor now is a very good idea, as long as you can also get a GPU that can run games in at least 2K. If you're prioritizing performance, a 1080p monitor is still a better choice.
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As a matter of fact, even if you run a game in 4K on lower settings, it will look better than when maxed out in 1080p.
Not all games or programs support 4K resolutions. This will be especially true for older titles which would have to be upscaled in order to be displayed properly in 4K. In the end, an upscaled 1080p image will never look nearly as good as a native 2160p one.
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We can wholeheartedly recommend a 4K monitor if you’re putting together a powerful gaming rig that is targeting a 2K resolution or are merely upgrading your current PC for that purpose. This is because:
1. 2K will look good on a 4K monitor
2. You can bump the resolution up to 4K when you want to and stick to 2K when you need performance
3. The price gap between the good 2K and 4K monitors is not too big
4. If you get a 2K monitor, you will need to upgrade to 4K relatively soon, which makes getting a 4K monitor right off the bat a more cost-effective solution in the long run
https://www.gamingscan.com/should-i-buy-4k-monitor-worth-it/