cheap 4k tv 42inch recomendation pls

[luv2liv]

hello, can someone recommend me a cheap 4k tv or monitor?
i dont need anything fancy. its just to get that 4k resolution for doing 4 excel sheets at the same time. i dont do games. would be a bonus if it can display amazing static photos too. are those Sekei any good for my needs?

 

[therealnickdanger]

1. Define cheap.
2. How will you connect to it? HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort? (AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA graphics?)
3. Do you need 4K to be 60Hz or 30Hz?
4. Do you want an 8-bit or 10-bit panel?
5. Do you want IPS (better color, slower pixels, poor contrast), VA (good color, good pixel response, great contrast), or TN (OK color, excellent pixel response, varying contrast) panel?

 

[luv2liv]

1. Define cheap.
2. How will you connect to it? HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort? (AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA graphics?)
3. Do you need 4K to be 60Hz or 30Hz?
4. Do you want an 8-bit or 10-bit panel?
5. Do you want IPS (better color, slower pixels, poor contrast), VA (good color, good pixel response, great contrast), or TN (OK color, excellent pixel response, varying contrast) panel?

1- around $500
2- i have a nvidia gt 630 with hdmi and displayport. which port is good enough or do i need to update to something like the 960 series?
3- 60hz
4- 8 bit panel is fine for me. my eyes cant tell the difference between good n great colors
5- VA panel please.

im looking on newegg and the Changchong, seiki, and vizio are in the price change but not sure.
thanks for your help!

 

[Viper GTS]

1- around $500
2- i have a nvidia gt 630 with hdmi and displayport. which port is good enough or do i need to update to something like the 960 series?
3- 60hz
4- 8 bit panel is fine for me. my eyes cant tell the difference between good n great colors
5- VA panel please.

im looking on newegg and the Changchong, seiki, and vizio are in the price change but not sure.
thanks for your help!

You need to be on a 9 series. A 950 should work fine, that will be the cheapest entry point.

If you have specific models you are looking at we can tell you whether they will do 4k60 but at $500... It might be challenging.

You need one that will do 4:4:4 chroma at 4k 60 hz to be suitable for what you want to use it for.

Viper GTS

 

[spinejam]

I purchased one of these last night - reviews seem good so far!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AMH-A40...MI2-0-Remote-/321856997207?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

 

[herm0016]

I purchased one of these last night - reviews seem good so far!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AMH-A40...MI2-0-Remote-/321856997207?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

you did see that it is not an american plug but a Korean one? hopefully it actually works on 120 volts.

 

[spinejam]

you did see that it is not an american plug but a Korean one? hopefully it actually works on 120 volts.

They supply the correct North American adapter w/ the monitor. :thumbsup:

 

[luv2liv]

how about this VIZIO M43-C1? im trying to find out what panel it uses now. strangely the info is very hard to find
http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-M43-C1-43-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00T63YUTE/

the AMH A409UHD from your ebay link looks good too. most likely i wont buy from korea though. returns would be a pain!

 

[luv2liv]

oh dangit, the 960 card is PCI express 3 slot. my mb only has pci express 2. looks like i need to get another motherboard???

 

[BigDaveX]

No, that just means that data transfer over the PCIe bus will be only half the speed it would otherwise be. And believe me, you won't notice the difference; most high-end cards don't show any difference between PCIe G2 and PCIe G3, let alone a 950.

In any case, you won't need to worry about compatibility. I used my GeForce 970 in an old X58 board (PCIe G2) for quite a while earlier this year, and it worked absolutely fine.

 

[therealnickdanger]

I purchased one of these last night - reviews seem good so far!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AMH-A40...MI2-0-Remote-/321856997207?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

They supply the correct North American adapter w/ the monitor. :thumbsup:

Very cool! 4K60 VA panel with HDMI 2.0 and DP for $500? I like living in the future.

 

[luv2liv]

they say free returns as long as we pay shipping to korea. any idea how much that would cost? im thinking the Vizio is good enough for me. no way to get 4:4:4 within the $500

 

[therealnickdanger]

The Vizio 4K won't do 4:4:4.

 

[luv2liv]

The Vizio 4K won't do 4:4:4.

thats true! i was disappointed when i read.
is there a 4:4:4 within $500 available in usa from a reputable retailer? i did see a nice 4:4:4 from sony on amazon but thats $800

after more research, looks like the cheapest 4:4:4 panel is $670 from amazon for the Samsung 2015 JU6400

 

[luv2liv]

what you guys think of this one? samsung JU6500 for $550. confirmed to have 4:4:4 on avs forum
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-UN4...TV-2015-Model/291590099201?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

 

[borderdeal]

what you guys think of this one? samsung JU6500 for $550. confirmed to have 4:4:4 on avs forum
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-UN4...TV-2015-Model/291590099201?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

You will need a Video card with HDMI 2.0.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crossover-4...830447?hash=item4d30a87def:g:A54AAOSwu4BVlIz4

Pretty good monitor and no PWM. Great reviews for the monitor and has DP 1.2

 

[luv2liv]

truly an awesome time to get 4k tv/monitor now!
i just saw a 49inch sony 4k with 4:4:4 for $650 after rebate from slickdeal. guess im gonna wait for that samsung 50 inch deal to come back again for $650