Do you really need a 4k monitor

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Not really, but if you want the sim too look good I suggest you using a 4k monitor

( you need a good GPU )

I’m running 720p on a GT1030, if I scrunch my eyes I can pretend it’s 4k

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I went from a 27" 4K to a 32" 1440p and I miss nothing. The difference is barely visible, after a few moments completely gone. What remains is a performance gain. No regrets at all.

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Probably not for most games, but for work/video - no contest.

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Go ultra wide instead…much more immersive and you won’t notice much difference in detail (I have Alienware 38inch wide, runs at 3840x1600 resulting) which is awesome.

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Yeah in my opinion you don’t need 4K.

I’m also on an ultrawide 3840x1600.
I think it’s perfectly tailored for this sim!!

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Wich model it is?

I use a 4K TV but set the Render Scaling down to 50%, which equals a 1920 x 1080 resolution. That way, I get the best of both worlds: crisp resolution but excellent performance even on my aging system.

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No - and in fact I prefer the performance gains and nearly as good graphics on my 30" 2560x1600 monitor.

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Don’t buy into the 4K HDR hype. Get an ultrawide.A game like this needs to be on an ultrawide otherwise get into VR. Can’t imagine playing this on 16:9 monitors with headtracking.

Or get a really big screen. Most ultrawides are the same width as my screen, but less viewing space vertically.

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Not on my end. Switched back to 4K as I was about to throw up playing in 1440p

I also have 38 ultrawide and it is amazing. The extra view you get is really a big deal.

I have a 32 in 1440p and I’m pretty happy with it. I only have an RTX 2060S, so I would have problems driving a 4K monitor.

You need a good processor and GPU to run at high or ultra settings on a 4K monitor.

I was having the same question…but a bit tight on the budget…
so i went for a 34" 3440X1440…and that’s awesome…i needed a new computer for that
so i have a I5 10400, 16GB, and RTX 2060…i put another 16GB ram, so now 32 GB
and i m pretty satisfied, running bewteen high and ultra, stil a few micro stutters, and 25 FPS average…
but still limited gy GPU (see what the update will bring, as people say that “we” might have a drecrease on fps, some others say we won’t…who is right)
and still wondering why only like 18GB ram are used…why ?? a way to increase that…
but in general…very good experience…

A bit out of topic, but since I’ve got VR I need monitor just to boot computer and run MSFS.

I have it too and I go with TAA 90% 1440p which is still stunning with very good performance.

Also went for an Ultra Wide 21:9 with 2560x1080. Prefer to use the GPU power the extra field of view instead of increased resolution. Has the additional advantage that objects and trees popping in at a distance isn’t that noticable.