![]() ![]() ![]() Most older GPUs do not include a display port connection so, even if an existing card supports 2K and HDMI, achieving the desired result may still be problematic. Which brings us back to the graphics card. However, I have also learned that there appear to be no such problems when connecting via display port to display port. To be honest, I’m not sure if it’s the graphics card or monitor which is causing the issue over HDMI. Needless to say, most were not impressed. I read many complaints from buyers who’d thought, as I did, that 2K would be available across the board, and were mystified when hooking up their new monitor via HDMI only to find that they weren’t able to display at maximum resolution. However, apparently not all connections support the 2K resolution. Most modern monitors come with several connection options including DVI, HDMI, and display port, as do the more up market graphics cards. I always thoroughly investigate each option before making a major purchase, reading reviews and hunting around forums, and it was there that I came across another potential trap for new players. So now I’m looking at around $600.00au for the monitor PLUS another $180.00au to upgrade my GPU – this is becoming a rather expensive exercise. I looked into the options and a new graphic card supporting 2K at 60Hz is going to set me back around $180.00au. I wasn’t long into my research when I realized that my current graphics card ( NVIDIA GeForce GT 740) does not support 2K at 60Hz – I am not a gamer so a low-end to middle of the road GPU has always sufficed. However, I really wanted a bigger screen and the consensus among those who know a lot more about monitors than I is that 1920×1080 looks pretty crappy at 27″ and 2K is by far the preferred option. The first thing that struck me was the additional hit to the wallet, with 27″ 2K resolution monitors averaging out at around $200.00au more than the equivalent in 1920×1080. Why is 2K So Much More ExpensiveĪnyway, I decided that if I was going to purchase a new monitor it should be an upgrade so started looking into 27″ monitors which support the 2K resolution. It’s not a big blemish but it’s right in the middle of the screen and is a damn nuisance whenever I’m typing or scrolling through a web page – it always seems to be in the way. There’s nothing wrong with my current Asus PA248Q which is a high-end 24″ IPS LED monitor with fully adjustable stand, but my great granddaughter managed to get loose in the workshop and gouged a little mark into the screen. For those not in the know, 2K equates to a maximum resolution of 2560×1440 as opposed to HD’s standard 1920×1080. I’ve recently been looking at buying a new 2K monitor. ![]()
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