Posts by mellowcyclist3

electrictrucker82 said:Exactly 👍

A 27" 4K monitor is total overkill—1440p is really the sweet spot. And honestly, you don't even need 144Hz unless you're actually getting serious about gaming. Especially not if you're just using it for a PlayStation or running Blender.

Yeah, I get that, but hey, that 27" Philips Brilliance 4 wasn't actually a bad pick after all—it's a high-quality screen, even if the 4K might be a bit much for a 27" frame, but whatever,

The HG one I tracked down isn't half bad either; it’s just definitely more geared toward gamers with that 144Hz refresh rate,

Does anyone have a perfect solution sitting in the $500-$600 range?
- 10-bit color depth
- A refresh rate that makes everything look smooth (I spend hours staring at my art in Photoshop and Illustrator)
- Solid for casual gaming—nothing too hardcore or "pro"😁

granitecrane2 said:Who exactly are "EVERYONE"?

I mean, I don't know—gamers, tech experts from PC Gamer or whatever, people like that... but honestly, can we just get back to my other questions? I’m trying to finally settle this monitor situation so I can stop stressing and actually move on to buying the rest of my hardware. 🙂

granitecrane2 said:You don't need a 144 Hz monitor for video editing. In fact—if you want my advice—stay away from gaming monitors for serious work. You’re never editing video above 60 Hz; it’s just not how any industry standard works. That high refresh rate electronics... they actually mess with the image quality. I know, I know—the gamers are going to come for my head—but it’s just the truth.

Just for comparison, here is what an actual professional monitor looks like (not saying you should buy this, just for context):
https://www.apple.com/pro-display-xdr/
The refresh rate is 47.95 Hz; 48 Hz; 50 Hz; 60 Hz
Nothing even close to 144 Hz, because that's not meant for serious production.
And we're talking specs like 6K resolution, P3 wide color gamut, 10-bit depth, and 1000 nits brightness (peaking at 1600 nits). So, none of those things you mentioned even come close to this level of performance.
But hey, you can find something similar if you look for a cheaper 4K General Electric monitor. Why do you even need 144 Hz? Just because the guy next door has one?

Ugh, okay, now you've gone and made things complicated again... 😁
1. Look, I need a high-quality picture. Everyone seems to be recommending 144 Hz, but I have zero clue—is there actually a scenario where a lower refresh rate is better?
2. And about this whole "video editing and rendering" thing—it's not my job, so let's not get too hung up on that part, alright?
3. I'd really love for the PC to be geared toward gaming—which you seem to hold in such high regard :P haha. I've been a gamer forever, and even though I don't have as much free time these days, it would be awesome to play some newer titles without overdoing it. An RTX 3060 is plenty for me; I'm definitely not looking to drop $6,000 on a GPU.
4. If you actually read the whole thread, you'll remember I mentioned that people aren't recommending that specific General Electric monitor I liked—apparently, 4K doesn't "fit" on a 27" screen properly, or something like that? I'm not sure if that actually matters...

So yeah, I'm back in a bit of a dilemma. Right now, I'm leaning most heavily toward the Samsung option.

Let me give you another example to work with: say I'm doing digital art in Photoshop, working at 4000x6000 resolution and 300 dpi (that's mainly for print, obviously, though you could go higher, but 300 is fine). Will that artwork look the same on a 27" high-quality HD monitor versus a 27" 4K or even a 6K monitor?

So, forget about the 4K monitor for now—it’s way too early to be worrying about that,

Right now, I need to hunt down a solid, high-quality 1440p monitor,

And this one was actually recommended to me over on the PC Enthusiast forums

But from what I can tell—unless I'm totally tripping here—it doesn't have those 10-bit color depths (or whatever you call it ^^*) that granitecrane2 mentioned I really ought to be looking for.

Still, this thing seems to check almost every other box for me. It's pretty great, right? It's a tiny bit pricier—maybe $500—but honestly, who cares?
https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27...gaming-monitor

Or maybe this one? It's a lot cheaper and it's curved... is that curvature actually any good? I don't know. I'll probably just stick with the Samsung, link above.
https://www.samsung.com/us/computing...c27g55tqwnxza/

Alexander Diaz4 said:Honestly, if I were you, I’d just stick to what the crew over at PC Enthusiast recommends.

Look, I was just trying to get a few different perspectives—you know, see how things stack up elsewhere—but man, the elitism is real. From what I can tell, those guys got pretty offended because I didn't jump immediately on their "expert" advice. Instead of actually laying out the facts or explaining *why* a certain choice makes sense (or doesn't), they just started acting like they knew everything. It’s a bit much, isn't it?

Anyway, the consensus there was basically that any 4K monitor smaller than 32" is a total waste of money. At least, that's what they're claiming.

Heh, hey guys, doesn't matter—honestly, I’m just glad you all jumped in to break this down. This is all super helpful stuff, really.

So, looks like we’re in agreement then—I’m going with that 27" 4K General Electric monitor. Assuming one of our local Best Buy stores actually has it in stock—fingers crossed—then that part of the puzzle is solved.
People keep telling me that if I want 4K, I really ought to go for at least a 32" screen, but I don't know... I'm not buying it. I think this will be plenty for what I need.

Alright, now that that's settled, let's move on to the rest of the build.
Most people keep pushing me toward an Intel Core i7 or an Intel Core i9, and they aren't exactly selling me on the AMD route—so, what do you guys think about that? ^^

Thanks, guys—well, at least I’ve finally sorted out the monitor situation, going with a Philips 🙂 everything else is still up in the air, though

Alright, alright, you guys convinced me—so, if I’m going with a 32" 4K monitor, it basically has to be 😁?

Can someone please point me toward a "best buy" setup? I really want the rest of my rig to actually keep up with that screen, you know? I can bump my budget up to 18000, but that is absolutely the ceiling!

granitecrane2 said:Look, you can basically do everything in Blender that you'd do in New York City's top studios using Max or Autodesk Maya. It handles 3D modeling, sure—but it also does video compositing (kind of like After Effects) and even editing (think Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid). Since he brought up Blender, I figured he might be interested in video editing too.
https://www.shopify.com/blog/best-fr...iting-software

Here’s a rundown of some solid free editing apps:
Lightworks
VideoPad
HitFilm Express
DaVinci Resolve
VSDC Free Video Editor
OpenShot
Shotcut
Blender
Movie Maker 10
iMovie
Vimeo Create
WeVideo

As for 4K? Honestly, he should probably just hold out for microLED monitors instead of dropping cash on an IPS panel right now. That is, if he even needs 4K to begin with.

Thanks for the list! I'm not doing any editing at the moment—maybe something down the road for a YouTube channel, but nothing crazy. And honestly, for YouTube, you probably don't even need 4K.

The main reason I'm looking at 4K is for watching movies and stuff. I doubt there's much difference between viewing my Photoshop art in HD versus 4K... and 4K for gaming? Pffft... I'd have to dump way too much money into my whole rig just to get decent frame rates.

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I actually think 32" might be overkill for me,
so what's your take on this one?
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/philips-brilliance-279p1

Hey everyone,

So, I’ve been rocking a laptop for over 15 years now, but honestly? It’s getting painfully slow, and trying to actually get anything done on it is just pure frustration at this point. I think it’s finally time to ditch the portable life and head back to a beefy, reliable desktop setup.

I’ll be the first to admit—I’m pretty out of the loop. I haven't really kept up with the hardware scene, and I probably picked the worst possible time to start looking, too. GPU prices have gone absolutely through the roof lately... I was actually hoping that since everyone seems to be obsessed with laptops or just living on their phones these days, desktop prices might have finally dipped, but clearly, I was dreaming.

Anyway, here’s the gist of what I need this machine for:
1. Design work—mostly Photoshop and Illustrator (think 2D and vector art).
2. 3D stuff—working in Blender and ZBrush for modeling.
3. Gaming—I really want to run Red Dead Redemption 2 on very high settings. Man, I just love those Westerns.
4. Audio—I definitely need some solid speakers so I can listen to music without being tethered to headphones all day.

Since I’m doing visual arts and design, I’m thinking I’ll need a high-quality monitor. Is aiming for 4K overkill?
From what I gather, gaming at that resolution requires an absolute beast of a rig—something so powerful that even an $5000 wouldn't cut it for gaming purposes. So, I’m thinking I might just drop the resolution down to something high-end HD; hopefully, a decent build will be enough to handle that.