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Best ultra short throw (UST) projector technique for text (journal club, PDF, powerpoint)

I would like to buy a ultra short throw (UST) projector for education at University. The projector will be used for presentations with a lot of text and some detailed graphs (PDF, powerpoint). However,...
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Best professional/programming 27" 4K monitor for eye strain regardless of price (up to $4000)

I am a researcher in computer science and unfortunately I became extremely sensitive to eye strain over the last few years. I am currently looking for the best available monitor (almost) regardless to ...
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Card to add second 4k display output to workstation

I need a card that will give me another 4k HDMI or DP output on my Dell Inspiron 3668. The case will hold a full-height card, but the power supply is weak so it won't support a hungry GPU. (This is ...
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New 4k 21:9 gaming monitor

I am looking for a new monitor, mostly used for gaming but also for work (software development) with the following requirements: 4K resolution 34" size 21:9 curved format matte display at least ...
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When should one prefer 3840x2160 over 1920x1080 for a 15" laptop?

Planning onto getting a 15" laptop and I have two choices, either 1920x1080 or 3840x2160 for the screen. I have a 4K 32" inch display and the pixels are so ridiculously small that you need a ...
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PC for 4K video editing (using FFmpeg) - acceleration?

I edit 4K videos using the latest ffmpeg. Quite basic operations - cutting, cropping, rotating, gamma, etc. Most of the current CPU usage goes towards re-encoding to H264 or H265. What kind of ...
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Will a 4k monitor work with an old graphics card that does not support 4k?

I'm thinking of getting a new 4k monitor to replace my current 1080p FHD monitor. I usually use my monitor with my personal and work laptops, both of which support 4k. However, I have an old desktop ...
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What hardware can I use to run digital signage on my 3 TV video wall?

I need to setup a video wall that's composed of 3 horizontally aligned TVs (1 x 3). The 3 TVs are 4k (3840 x 2160), use HDMI and are not daisy-chainable. I'm looking for a computer/hardware that could ...
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4K Stereoscopic 3D TV Set

In my recreational time, I consider myself a "prosumer". I like making and watching videos and movies, and I'm considering upgrading my FullHD home theater system. I've seen options such as ...
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HDMI switches, preferably that support 4K @ 30 fps or better and that can be used in either direction

Looking at such switches on Amazon, I see many of them and I'm really wondering whether a $10 unit can really support 4K at all... Right now, I need this to send my Raspberry Pi to either my monitor ...
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Is it possible to charge with USB-C PD, run 4k@60hz with HDMI, and run 3 USB 2.0 from a single USB-C hub?

I'm having 2 workstations, 3 laptops. Got bored of plugging in-out all the cables every time I switch laptops/workstations. My plan is to just buy 2 hubs for the 2 workstations, and I only have to ...
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Will ASUS GeForce DUAL-GTX1060-O6G 6 GB run 2 4k monitors for development?

I have an older PC - (I7/3770K @ 3.5GHz, 32Gb DDR3) with an ASUS GeForce DUAL-GTX1060-O6G 6 GB card. I currently have 2 22" IIyama 1680x1050 monitors. I'd like to upgrade my monitors to 2 x 32&...
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How can a sound bar play sound with single optical ports multiple devices?

I want to keep hold of my current 42” smart hd tv for now and buy a 4K / blu ray / 3D / hdr player and a sound bar. My tv has an audio optical input. My blu ray player has an audio optical output ...
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Monitor upgrade candidates (hi res, hi refresh rate?)

Since my Vega64 just went up in smoke, I've recently bought a 6900XT GPU (damn you scalpers) and am thinking about upgrading my monitor to go with it. I've been using a Dell Ultrasharp 1440p for a ...
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Low Cost, Server, Linux 4.x Graphics card with support for 4k for graphics consolee

looking for a native Linux 4.x kernel supported 4K capable graphics card for occasional graphical console admin work. I share a massive 55" 4K TV between my workstations and savers, and it grates ...
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Portable 4k monitor with high refresh rate

I am looking for a portable monitor with a refresh rate higher than 60 Hz and a resolution of 3840 by 2160. It is easy enough to find each of these features individually, but I have not been able to ...
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32" curved 4K (UHD) monitor with IPS or better viewing angles

I want this monitor for desktop work, and the curvature of my current DELL 34" has been great for productivity, but its low 1440p resolution compared to my 4K laptop is a problem. I can live ...
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I am looking for recomendation for tablet-like device for personalized software

I need personalized software for myself and I am looking for a dedicated tablet-like device to run this software. Software would be mostly CRUD applications for objects made mostly from text and ...
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Single Board Windows PC with 4K HDMI input and 4K Output

I would like to run a multimedia windows application to run on a compact single board computer. Here are the requirements: 4K@30fps HDMI input 4K@30fps HDMI output 2 USB 3.0 Windows OS Powerful ...
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Mini Displayport out to USB-C Monitor (4K)

I have a 4k monitor which has both a usb-c input and a HDMI input. However, the HDMI input does not support 4k, only the USB-C does. I am using the Macbook Pro 2015 13-inch Retina which has 2 Mini ...
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Independent Portable 4K Capture Device that Records a 4K 60fps to SD or MicroSD

I'm having difficulty finding a Independent Portable 4K Capture Device that Records at 4K 60fps to SD or MicroSD. By independent, I mean it does not require a computer; it is its own computer by ...
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Can the HDMI input of the Dell monitor U3219Q handle a 4k@60fps input signal?

I'm search for a monitor that can handle an input signal of 4k at 60fps, over its HDMI input. I've found the Dell Ultrasharp U3219Q that have a HDMI port. As you can see in its online manual, page 14 ...
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GPU theory - games vs video rendering

I'm looking for a gaming computer that will render the sharpest 4K videos of outdoor scenes well, and I'm wondering how the reviews of how GPUs do with games relate to that. I've found the Digital ...
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What's equipment can I use to move a dual 4k workstation into a machine room?

I've got a film editing workstation that I currently run in my studio. It's a noisy box, and generates lots of heat, so I'm looking to move the hardware into a machine room around 50-100 ft of cable ...
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32" 4K monitor for office work

What's the best 32" 4K monitor for office work when considering price? It should have a height adjustable stand and should be VESA mountable. Also, it should have a DisplayPort input. IPS ...
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KVM and docking station solution for Desktop and Laptop

I have a desktop PC and a Thinkpad laptop which I would like to be able to connect to the same monitors, keyboard and mouse. The monitors will both be Philips 328P6VJEB (4K). I already have a docking ...
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4-port HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM?

I would like to find KVM with: HDMI! 4K@60Hz (<=> HDMI 2.0?) that works between computers and TV Nice-to-have-but-not-required: Not too expensive A remote controller Looking good I have done ...
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Are there any large 4K TVs on the market which have USB Type-C inputs?

Are there any large 4K TVs on the market which have USB Type-C inputs? USB Type-C can carry a DisplayPort signal so a TV could use it for the video signal. A quick Google search for this does not turn ...
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What are some good large 4K TVs with plenty of HDMI 2.0a/b or 2.1 ports?

I'm looking to buy a new 4K TV. It should be fairly large, above 50", but I don't care if it's 55" or 65" or whatever. The TV should support at least 3840x2160 at 60Hz with HDR on at least 2 inputs. ...
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Building my 4k Ready VR Ready PC [closed]

I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read and answer my questions. So I am building a computer VR-4K ready. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KZjD6X I have checked everything I have ...
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I want to upgrade my GTX 580 to something that could handle 2 4k screens. Can I do that?

I have one DELL 3415W right now as my off screen (which the graphics card lower framerate on to 30hz or something to be able to use it) and an old 1920x1080 screen which it can only run as high as ...
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Are there any large 4K TVs on the market which have DisplayPort ports?

Are there any large 4K TVs on the market which have DisplayPort ports? A quick Google search for this does not turn up many results. I found that many people have said that HDMI is the standard for ...
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UHD+ Touchscreen for Content Creation

For arguments sake there is no upper bound on my budget, but the lower the better, clearly. I am looking for a touchscreen display of 30 inches or greater that has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 or ...
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Graphic Card For Watching 4K Videos Without Gaming

Please, I need your help in selecting a graphic card that supports 4K resolutions (3840x2160 pixels). I mostly need it for general work and for watching some 4K videos. I don't play games at all and ...
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4K Monitor for programming [closed]

I'm a software developer looking for more real estate on my desktop. I play occasional games, but not as much as I'd like. My budget is at or around 1k. I'm worried that if I get one that's too ...
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Graphics card to support UHD (4k) HDR screen over HDMI

I got a Samsung 6290 UHD (4k) HDR display that accepts only HDMI input. I have a Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H rev. 1.1 motherboard with an Intel i3-3225 CPU. Specs say, "The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI ...
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Mini displayport to HDMI adapter that does 4k at 60hz

I just bought Sony X800D TV and it comes with 2 hdmi ports that do 4k at 60Hz and 1 HDMI port that does 4k at 30hz. I have 2015 Macbook Pro 15" with iris pro IGP. As you guys probably know, this ...
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Graphic card which supports 1xUDH and 2xFull HD output

I want to use multiple monitors for my PC, three in total. I would like to know what graphics card would run: 1 x UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor 2 x Full HD (1920 x 1080) monitor Which is the cheapest ...
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Which laptop for Linux with 4k external monitor?

I've been doing a lot of research but I can't seem to find an answer to this question. A plethora of laptops exist that do work well with Linux (I'm using Ubuntu 16.04, but if an answer is available ...
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Monitor with 4k, 120hz+, TN, G-Sync?

I want to upgrade my current monitor, and I'm looking for something future-proof, seeing that a monitor is something that should last a while (10ish years). The specs mentioned below are what I came ...
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Monitor for HDR 4k Gaming

With the new graphics card generation our PCs should be prepared for 4k gaming with HDR. But what about monitors? Are there any available that you can recommend? I've been searching and couldn't find ...
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Graphics Card that allows to emulate 4 FullHD Windows Screens on a single 4k Display

I´m currently facing a situation where i want to Display 4 Windows Screens on a single 80" 4k Display for demonstration purposes. The ideal solution would be a single graphics card that allows to ...
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need programming video card [closed]

I just got a Dell 8900 and would like to get a graphics card. The card would have to be able to drive two monitors (2 x 2k) or one 4K monitor. I never play games - just do development work using ...
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TV that you can turn off the screen while still listening to audio

I'm interested in purchasing a large 4K TV. One feature I promised myself I'd check on, before purchasing another television, is the ability to turn the TV's screen off at any time, while still being ...
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