Best 4k equipment?

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As of now, I have 3 24 inch monitors that are 1080p running off of a singular 770. I've been wanting to upgrade to a 4k rig. What's a decent monitor/tv that won't cost as much as a car? Also, I'm obviously going to have to upgrade my gpu. What's the most cost efficient gpa for 4k? I've heard the r9 290 or two would be enough. Or would I be better off with a 780ti or wait for the 980?
 
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ferwindjacks
I agree with Rob, GPU technology isn't there yet for acceptable performance with 1 card on 4K. And I doubt the 800/900 series (whatever Nvidia ends up calling it) will be there either. Id say when 20nm comes out next year then you could get something that works well with 4k
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If you want an affordable 4K monitor I suggest you check out the Samsung U28D590D or the ASUS PB287Q. Also take a look at Dell's UP2414Q - it's a little more expensive than the other two but it's the only 24 inch 4K monitor right now and it's IPS.

As for graphics cards you should SLI your GTX 770 if you can but make sure it's 4GB because otherwise you'll run into video memory limitations. I'd recommend at least 4GB of video memory for 4K so get an R9 290X or the upcoming GTX 980 if you can't SLI - just don't expect to be playing games at the highest settings.
 
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I agree with Rob, GPU technology isn't there yet for acceptable performance with 1 card on 4K. And I doubt the 800/900 series (whatever Nvidia ends up calling it) will be there either. Id say when 20nm comes out next year then you could get something that works well with 4k
 
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Assuming you have the itch and can't wait for better technology in a few years (which is the sensible thing, right?) the recent price drop on the 295x2 would probably make that the easiest "4k-able" drop in replacement for what you have. It'll eat up your single 16x PCIe 3.0 slot but it will give you a 290x CF solution, which is sorta the minimum needed for 4k. Going with two single-GPU cards that are comparable will cost about the same (with today's pricing) Also set your expectations going into it, know that you will turn down some settings like AA to get playable framerates (one might argue you don't need those settings at 4k).

Or you if you have money and don't care about a budget, buy a 3rd card (a 290x) and run in a 16x\8x configuration in Trifire on a board that can support it. that gets expensive quick though.
 
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