Question 4k setup and monitor

[winnj101]

Hey all,

Not posted for a while but need some advice.

I currently use a gaming laptop. Link to the laptop and info below. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...7.3-wqhd-240hz-amd-ryzen-r9-79-lt-2kb-as.html

1st question. I am trying with getting a new laptop with the rtx5090 I know the pricing issues for this. So would it be worth it from my current specs?

2nd question. Could my current laptop support a 4k monitor? If so what monitor would you recommend for £1000

If not, I assume the rtx 5090 setup would support a 4k monitor?

I know a desktop would be slightly cheaper and perform better than the laptop but I prefer a laptop to a desktop.

Thanks

 

[bill001g]

Laptop GPU are not the same part as the desktop GPU even though they might have the same name. There are some rare so called "laptop" that use the actual desktop chips and memory but these tend to be massively big and heavy.

The key problem with something like a 5090 is how do get get say 500 watts of power to run the card and cpu and then find a way to dump all that heat. 500 watts is a small space heater.

The parts used in laptop use far less power and also are much lower in performance.

SO. You have to remember that even a desktop 5090 can't run 4k at high refresh rates on many games. They use all the tricky fake frame generation stuff so you get a higher FPS counter on the screen but reduces the quality of the image. Too many people seem to only care about the big number displayed rather than the quality.

Your current laptop also likely is telling lies when it says it can do 240fps at 1440. Maybe on the window desktop . Most games you are going to have to use up scaling or other fake frame generation to get good speeds.

Maybe just buy a 4k monitor and see how well it works ...or doesn't.. on your current pc. You would have to read the fine print but the GPU itself supports 4k so all you really need is the proper external video port on the laptop. You will get a 4k display but again the frame rate you get will all depends on your game and the settings.

 

[winnj101]

Laptop GPU are not the same part as the desktop GPU even though they might have the same name. There are some rare so called "laptop" that use the actual desktop chips and memory but these tend to be massively big and heavy.

The key problem with something like a 5090 is how do get get say 500 watts of power to run the card and cpu and then find a way to dump all that heat. 500 watts is a small space heater.

The parts used in laptop use far less power and also are much lower in performance.

SO. You have to remember that even a desktop 5090 can't run 4k at high refresh rates on many games. They use all the tricky fake frame generation stuff so you get a higher FPS counter on the screen but reduces the quality of the image. Too many people seem to only care about the big number displayed rather than the quality.

Your current laptop also likely is telling lies when it says it can do 240fps at 1440. Maybe on the window desktop . Most games you are going to have to use up scaling or other fake frame generation to get good speeds.

Maybe just buy a 4k monitor and see how well it works ...or doesn't.. on your current pc. You would have to read the fine print but the GPU itself supports 4k so all you really need is the proper external video port on the laptop. You will get a 4k display but again the frame rate you get will all depends on your game and the settings.

Thank you for the reply. Would the 5090 laptop be worth the upgrade over my current laptop anyway or would it be minimal gains for a hefty price?

 

[Unolocogringo]

Minimal gains. for money spent.
Now as far as monitor .
Go as big as you can. 32 inch minimum. MINIMUM.
Everything does not have to be full screen.
I run most windows 3/4 height and 3/4 width on most programs centered and at bottom of screen or 3/4 height and half width for 2 windows open on a 50 inch 4k.
For gaming and video content I run full screen.
Smaller than 32 inch means you will have to use windows scaling to be able to read text and Icon names. And it does not always look well depending on program/game window size.
If you are OK with turning down some detail levels and playing at 50-75 fps with stunning clarity on a large screen then purchase the biggest and best 4k screen in you budget.
Then enjoy.
I personally do not care what the FPS counter says as long as the game is smooth and fluid.
Others here can comment more knowledgeable about specific monitors you like.

 

[geofelt]

Do you really need portability?
Why not build a desktop and use your current laptop for portability needs.
A desktop can have a larger, more immersive monitor and would probably be much cheaper to build.

 

[winnj101]

Minimal gains. for money spent.
Now as far as monitor .
Go as big as you can. 32 inch minimum. MINIMUM.
Everything does not have to be full screen.
I run most windows 3/4 height and 3/4 width on most programs centered and at bottom of screen or 3/4 height and half width for 2 windows open on a 50 inch 4k.
For gaming and video content I run full screen.
Smaller than 32 inch means you will have to use windows scaling to be able to read text and Icon names. And it does not always look well depending on program/game window size.
If you are OK with turning down some detail levels and playing at 50-75 fps with stunning clarity on a large screen then purchase the biggest and best 4k screen in you budget.
Then enjoy.
I personally do not care what the FPS counter says as long as the game is smooth and fluid.
Others here can comment more knowledgeable about specific monitors you like.

That's very helpful. Can anyone recommend a monitor?

 

[geofelt]

If you can't see a candidate monitor in person, go to rtings.com