Question NETFLIX 4K PLAYBACK QUESTION

[hardcore_gamer29]

MY PC SPECS ARE:
I5 2500
16GB RAM
ASUS GTX 1660TI 6GB
MONITOR IS SAMSUNG SYNC MASTER 2233SW
CAN I STREAM NETFLIX 4K?

 

[Arkaign]

That GPU supports HEVC and HDCP 2.2, so you should be able to, but only via Edge or preferably the Netflix app from the Windows store.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

That GPU supports HEVC and HDCP 2.2, so you should be able to, but only via Edge or preferably the Netflix app from the Windows store.

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i already have netflix app and i just upgraded to UHD plan but unable to play UHD every title says HD only what to do next

 

[mnewsham]

Your monitor is a 1080p HD monitor, doesn't really matter what you do, you'll never get full 4k on it.

Further, it doesn't support HDCP 2.2, so even if your GPU does, the monitor doesn't.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

Your monitor is a 1080p HD monitor, doesn't really matter what you do, you'll never get full 4k on it.

Further, it doesn't support HDCP 2.2, so even if your GPU does, the monitor doesn't.

ok thanks but if i get 4k monitor then will i? because on their site intel 7th generation is needed atleast

 

[Charlie98]

Further, it doesn't support HDCP 2.2, so even if your GPU does, the monitor doesn't.

Interesting. How would I find out if whatever monitor or TV I have supports HDCP 2.2? I'm headed towards the same thing the OP is trying... but through my HTPC and TV.

 

[mnewsham]

Interesting. How would I find out if whatever monitor or TV I have supports HDCP 2.2? I'm headed towards the same thing the OP is trying... but through my HTPC and TV.

Check the specifications of the monitor or TV in question.

For my monitor as an example. LG 43UD79-B, checking the specs sheet

https://www.lg.com/us/support/products/documents/43UD79-B_Spec_Sheet_20170926.pdf

and you can see it clearly under special features, it has HDCP status listed, and their associated ports.
In this case, my monitor is HDCP 2.2 capable on the HDMI 2.0 ports, and the Displayport port.

ok thanks but if i get 4k monitor then will i? because on their site intel 7th generation is needed atleast

It should work. There are people online that report the W10 Netflix app doing 4k playback with a 2500k and a 1050Ti.
Since the GPU supports netflix 4k, you should be fine.

The only issues come up when you have multiple monitors plugged in; if that's the case ALL monitors must be HDCP 2.2 capable, even if they aren't displaying the 4k content.

 

[Charlie98]

The only issues come up when you have multiple monitors plugged in; if that's the case ALL monitors must be HDCP 2.2 capable, even if they aren't displaying the 4k content.

Whoops... that blows me out of the water. I have 2 PC monitors hooked up to the HTPC as well... it's my wife's computer. Looking at the Dell specs... they don't even enumerate HDCP... but they are also only HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2 ports anyway (Dell P2018H.)

 

[mnewsham]

Whoops... that blows me out of the water. I have 2 PC monitors hooked up to the HTPC as well... it's my wife's computer. Looking at the Dell specs... they don't even enumerate HDCP... but they are also only HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2 ports anyway (Dell P2018H.)

Yup, I have this issue as well, while my 43" 4k panel is HDCP 2.2 capable, my 1440p 144hz gaming monitor is NOT HDCP 2.2 compatible so I can't stream DRM protected 4k content.

I actually have an Amazon fire TV Cube so I can play games on the 1440p 144hz panel while watching 4k movies and tv on the 4k panel.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

i am better headed to buy new monitor then is there any specific specification you want to me look in new monitor

 

[mnewsham]

i am better headed to buy new monitor then is there any specific specification you want to me look in new monitor

Besides HDCP 2.2 support and 4k resolution, you might also want HDR, but monitors with HDR are few and far between, or expensive, or such low grade HDR that it barely warrants the HDR sticker.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

Besides HDCP 2.2 support and 4k resolution, you might also want HDR, but monitors with HDR are few and far between, or expensive, or such low grade HDR that it barely warrants the HDR sticker.

which one will you suggest

 

[mnewsham]

which one will you suggest

It depends entirely on what space you're working with, and what matters more to you, price, screen size, HDR quality, etc.

In my opinion there really isn't much reason to get a 4k monitor for 4k movies and TV unless it's 38" or larger. But most people are hesitant moving from 20-24" 1080p panels to a 43" (or similar) sized 4k panel, mainly due to how much more space the larger panel takes up.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

It depends entirely on what space you're working with, and what matters more to you, price, screen size, HDR quality, etc.

In my opinion there really isn't much reason to get a 4k monitor for 4k movies and TV unless it's 38" or larger. But most people are hesitant moving from 20-24" 1080p panels to a 43" (or similar) sized 4k panel, mainly due to how much more space the larger panel takes up.

i am for now planning to buy 1080p only but 27inch can you tell me AH-IPS or VA good for movies?

 

[mnewsham]

i am for now planning to buy 1080p only but 27inch can you tell me AH-IPS or VA good for movies?

VA has higher contrast ratio and is generally seen as better for pure media watching.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

oh i wa

VA has higher contrast ratio and is generally seen as better for pure media watching.

i was eying on AH-IPS is it not good? samsung
LS27F350FHWXXL

 

[mnewsham]

oh i wa

i was eying on AH-IPS is it not good? samsung
LS27F350FHWXXL

Doesn't look great.
only 200-250 nit brightness
and only 700-1000:1 contrast ratio

I'd personally go for something closer to the Acer V276HL.
300 nit brightness
2500-3000:1 contrast ratio

Brighter, and much more contrast.

 

[Tup3x]

Yup, I have this issue as well, while my 43" 4k panel is HDCP 2.2 capable, my 1440p 144hz gaming monitor is NOT HDCP 2.2 compatible so I can't stream DRM protected 4k content.

I actually have an Amazon fire TV Cube so I can play games on the 1440p 144hz panel while watching 4k movies and tv on the 4k panel.

By the way, I have HDCP 2.2 compatible 1440p display (& GTX 1070) and Netflix offers 1440p and/or 4K streams when watching 4K content. Definitely nicer than 1080p streams.

 

[mnewsham]

By the way, I have HDCP 2.2 compatible 1440p display (& GTX 1070) and Netflix offers 1440p and/or 4K streams when watching 4K content. Definitely nicer than 1080p streams.

Weird, your monitors datasheet from Lenovo says it has only HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2, but looking at screenshots of it's OSD, it has a toggle for DP 1.4, which DOES support HDCP 2.2.

Weird that they wouldn't advertise that on it's datasheet... But in any, good to know it works with netflix.

 

[Tup3x]

Weird, your monitors datasheet from Lenovo says it has only HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2, but looking at screenshots of it's OSD, it has a toggle for DP 1.4, which DOES support HDCP 2.2.

Weird that they wouldn't advertise that on it's datasheet... But in any, good to know it works with netflix.

Specs are wrong. It has HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

Doesn't look great.
only 200-250 nit brightness
and only 700-1000:1 contrast ratio

I'd personally go for something closer to the Acer V276HL.
300 nit brightness
2500-3000:1 contrast ratio

Brighter, and much more contrast.

i can not find this model acer can you suggest in LG

 

[mnewsham]

Specs are wrong. It has HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4.

Yeah i figured that much, i'm just more curious as to why they'd have tons of published documentation that says the opposite.

i can not find this model acer can you suggest in LG

LG doesn't make VA panels. They make IPS panels. So most LG monitors, are IPS, not VA. As far as I know, the only current LG monitors that use VA panels are all fairly expensive gaming monitors.

I'd look for Samsung C27R500 or something similar.

 

[hardcore_gamer29]

Yeah i figured that much, i'm just more curious as to why they'd have tons of published documentation that says the opposite.


LG doesn't make VA panels. They make IPS panels. So most LG monitors, are IPS, not VA. As far as I know, the only current LG monitors that use VA panels are all fairly expensive gaming monitors.

I'd look for Samsung C27R500 or something similar.

IPS NOT GOOD FOR GAMING? just tell me if there will be some improvement over samsung 2233sw in image quality or not if i buy LS27F350FHWXXL

 

[mnewsham]

IPS NOT GOOD FOR GAMING? just tell me if there will be some improvement over samsung 2233sw in image quality or not if i buy LS27F350FHWXXL

It'll be better than the 2233SW, but it's not gonna be a MASSIVE upgrade or anything.

IPS are okay for gaming, but you're nowhere near the price range for gaming IPS panels.

 

[Tup3x]

IPS NOT GOOD FOR GAMING? just tell me if there will be some improvement over samsung 2233sw in image quality or not if i buy LS27F350FHWXXL

Cheap VA panels are horrible for gaming so avoid those. Blacks smearing is a real issue. LS27F350FHWXXL would be pretty smart budget choice - PLS/IPS panel and definitely better than any VA or TN around that price range.