QUOTE(miong93 @ Apr 20 2015, 12:02 AM)
I think there is no point in starting the argument again regarding 4k screen. Do note I mentioned IMO aka In My Opinion. You can disregard it if you feels that it is wrong. I didn't said things like 4k is useless, I just don't recommend it currently. The technology will probably matured in 2-3 years time, and IMHO during that time, you will most likely change a new laptop already. During that time a better screen will be available. It is my opinion, you can disregard it if you don't like it.
Regarding FPS, you will realize on some game you're forced to use v-sync due to screen tearing. Yes you can still go beyond it w/o v-sync. This also means your screen respond time is significantly lesser compared to other screen. More resolution doesn't mean better image quality. You still need to take into account about the color vibrant, density etc etc. I believe the current 4k screen can't be compared to a good FHD IPS screen. Yet again it is my own opinion so disregard it if you feel it is wrong.
Yes I know 4k screen is the future tech, no need to keep emphasizing it. Since you use a car example, I will also use similar example to explain my opinion. Driverless car / autonomous car is the future, and it already has a working prototype available in the market. Why not just purchase it instead of conventional car since it is the future tech ? There exists a reason why it is not suitable to buy it now right ?
Regarding games, I do mention High Demanding Game aka GPU Power Hungry Game. Maybe I didn't explicitly mention it, but since the topic is discussing about GTA V which is a high demanding game, you can implicitly guess the type of games I'm referring to right ? If not I apologize for not making myself clear. Sorry about that. I believe those strategy game you mentioned is not high demanding game. (Popular games =/= high demanding game)
It is a proven fact that single GPU can't support 4k gaming (high demanding game) on ultra settings with x8 SMAA or AA on. Even GTX Titan X can barely hit 60fps in benchmark, so mobile GPU is 100% not able to handle it. Only option currently is SLI. I also did mention games like Star Citizen and Witcher, which is the high demanding upcoming games. Those games looks ridiculously good in FHD, and the gpu now barely can get a good FPS with x8 SMAA, so I can't imagine how it looks like when it is 4k.
Yes you can always tune down. I will not say it again that it defeat the purpose of purchasing a 4k screen since you already mention it yourself. You are emphasizing on the price of the 4k model vs the fhd model. But you realize there is no more promotion ongoing already right ? During that time it may be a good choice, but it may not be now. You also need to take note that if the user plays a lot of high demanding game, it is like telling them to purchase a 4k screen and play it at 1080p every time. Yes no all game is so demanding, but you also need to take into account that future game may be more demanding/gpu power hungry. You keep emphasizing on future, but you forget to take into account about future game will be more demanding and it will stress single gpu more. 1080p will be no problem, but 4k will most likely have issue.
Well cheers. I respect your opinion. We just have different view on 4k screen

P.S: GTA V requirement is low. When you're playing at lowest settings, the graphic just looks like CS 1.6. But when you're playing at ultra settings, it is a whole different story.
IMO i still recommend a 4K screen vs a FHD screen. Why wait till 3-4 years later when you can use it now? There is no such thing as a mature product. They will always be new product in the market. Take nokia phone for example, by the time it is mature, it was replace by smart phone. So if you are into gadgets then enjoy the best while it is in the market.
I have not encounter any game with screen tearing issue. So i never have to turn on v sync. And of course more resolution means for pixel density, and better working area compare to FHD screen. Color vibrant has nothing to do with 4k or FHD as they are both IPS screen. And the statement that current 4K screen cant be compare to so call good FHD screen is also not true. Have you actually use one in your daily life? I have a 3d monitor, FHD IPS screen as well as 4k. There is no way you can tell which one is better with your naked eye. So saying FHD is significant better than the other is simply your gut feel and not scientific in any way.
If the car price of a new futuristic car vs conventional car is the same i will always go for the futuristic car. Similarly if two laptop is price the same why take a laptop with old technology vs a laptop with new technology?
I use single GPU to play starcraft 2, dota 2, diablo III all in 4k. I have SLI HD7970 desktop and running the so call high demanding game in 4K is still a challenge due to the fact that these games are not fully optimized. Not because the card dont support it. The reason i want to clear the air because you mention single GPU cant play 4k game which is not true. It should be rephrased to single GPU cant play high demanding game in 4K which is not an issue if you play strategy game a lot and not first person shooter game. Furthermore you can always resize the resolution to FHD and play the game. So having a 4K screen does not restrict me to have a better fps if let say i would to compare it to illegear z5.
i think you still dont get the point. Let me simplify it. If you pay rm100 for a laptop with 4k vs rm100 for a laptop with fhd screen, does it still defeat the purpose of buying a 4k screen and lower the resolution when you have to? Simple logic tells you to get the laptop with 4k screen. Having a FHD screen is too mainstream and common for me.
I think our difference is not on the 4k screen but how we perceive things in life. What is important to you may not be important to me and vice versa.