help with 4k tv for pc gaming

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aachil

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hi guys im from the uk and really need advice on which tv 2 go for.
im using it for pc gaming mostly at 4k
I need to know which is better input lag wise and which can do full 4.4.4 chroma


either the Samsung hu7100 55inch curved tv.
or the LG 49UB850V
please really need help as im looking to buy within a week and don't wana regret my choice as these 2 are within my budget

o and using hdmi 2.0
 
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If the LG 49ub850V is the same as 49ub8500, then it will do 4:4:4/60 on HDMI port 3 using hdmi 2.0. The samsung will not.
 
dragonageinquisition said:
Samsung I believe you have to go to the 8550 series to get 4:4:4.
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That set isn't guaranteed to have 4:4:4, Samsung switched chipsets a few months ago to save on costs. Older models will have it, so you'll have to buy used most likely.

HU9000 however is a safe buy, way out of the OP's budget though.

Personally, I'd wait to see what the 2015 sets bring, they're like two months away at this point.
 
You might as well get a 1080p oled lg and play your games on max settings which will yield far greater picture quality than playing games on mid settings on a IPS with gray blacks.
You also won't need to upgrade your gpu setup every year. :D
 
Pechendko said:
You might as well get a 1080p oled lg and play your games on max settings which will yield far greater picture quality than playing games on mid settings on a IPS with gray blacks.
You also won't need to upgrade your gpu setup every year. :D
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Can you provide a link to a 1080p lg OLED?
 
Pechendko said:
This?
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-55EA9800-Cinema-Curved/dp/B00E5U3YEK

Just google LG oled 2013.
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I think any OLED if out of OP's budget unless he wants to spend $3k (maybe couple hundred cheaper if on sale). Plus the early LG's had terrible input lag. Not sure about the new ones. It would be best to wait for the new 2015 TVs unless he has a microcenter coupon to get the 55ub8500 for only $880 but since he mentioned the -V model, I'm assuming he is in Europe.
 
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enyownz said:
I think any OLED if out of OP's budget unless he wants to spend $3k (maybe couple hundred cheaper if on sale). Plus the early LG's had terrible input lag. Not sure about the new ones. It would be best to wait for the new 2015 TVs unless he has a microcenter coupon to get the 55ub8500 for only $880 but since he mentioned the -V model, I'm assuming he is in Europe.
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This.

Wait for Christmas time 2015. You'll have a much greater selection and much better pricing. Affordable 4K TV's are on the market now and by Christmas they will be not only more affordable but also better quality sets.

OLED are really going to be out of the OP's price range for a long time. This Christmas it'll be at least $3k for a 4K OLED. Christmas 2016 I bet you'll be able to get one at $1.5K.

Right now LG is the only OLED game in town. Sony shuddered its OLED factory. Samsung is very , very likely to start pushing out OLED (in full force) 4K by 2016 because it will not let LG own that market. After that others will follow. But I wouldn't expect a "budget" OLED because LG already set ALL 2015 OLED's around Christmas time will be 4K only so 1080p OLED will have a short life span.

If you want my advise OP just wait til at least Christmas this year. Right now current 4K sets are a little premature. They need time to "cook" a bit more.
 
I have the money now 1000 and from what ive read the lg 49ub850v or the Samsung 55 inch hu7200 curved tv seems pretty good but not sure on lag and 4.4.4 chroma
 
I believe the best you can do for a 4k 4:4:4 gaming screen right now is Panasonic's AX800 series. They include both displayport and hdmi 2.0 inputs that will handle 4:4:4 @ 60Hz so you don't HAVE to have a GTX 900 series card like other TVs. Input lag has been measured around 37ms which is the best of any 4k TV that I'm aware of. I saw one right next to an HU8550 and liked it better. They are expensive however, the 58" version is $2k right now and the 65" version is $2.5k. It might be worth saving up for as even 37ms is not ideal for gaming and anything higher can be a deal breaker for some. Good luck!
 
not the best I am sure but from what I have seen it is the lowest input lag of any 4k set. haven't looked in to the 4:4:4 on this set though

taken from:
http://www.displaylag.com/low-input-lag-hdtvs-gaming-holiday-2014-edition/

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However after looking around it seems as if everyone it testing the input lag under 1080p not 4k... so not sure if it would be the same or not
 
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