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Kaboose
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NJboneless
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KabooseCould you elaborate? I just googled this as I didnt know about it but the info is a bit vague.....
Kaboose
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NJbonelessSure, essentially at the moment in order to stream 4K content (à la Netflix or amazon) you NEED to have HDCP 2.2 (a specific type of hardware DRM). HDCP 2.2 is ONLY supported on HDMI 2.0 or higher, this monitor has HDMI 1.4, meaning NO HDCP 2.2.
HDCP 2.2 is ALSO supported on displayport, but only on DP1.3 and higher, this monitor has DP1.2
So if you use DP1.2 you can get 4k@60Hz, but you can only use that for desktop use, games, or other content that has no DRM.
UHD blurays, 4k netflix, 4k amazon, anything else that requires HDCP 2.2 however will NOT work on this monitor.
HDCP 2.2 is ALSO supported on displayport, but only on DP1.3 and higher, this monitor has DP1.2
So if you use DP1.2 you can get 4k@60Hz, but you can only use that for desktop use, games, or other content that has no DRM.
UHD blurays, 4k netflix, 4k amazon, anything else that requires HDCP 2.2 however will NOT work on this monitor.
NJboneless
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KabooseWhat the heck, that is really sad as this monitor was very close to what I was looking to purchase. I will keep this in mind from now on when shopping for monitors. Thanks!
Kaboose
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NJbonelessI should add further, netflix specifically anyway doesn't support 4k streaming to PCs. You can use a 4k smart TV to stream 4k netflix, but even if you have a monitor with HDCP 2.2. Netflix wont stream you 4k content. At least not at the moment.
Amazon however does support 4k streaming to the desktop. But again it requires HDCP 2.2 so this monitor wouldn't work for it.
The key thing to look out for right now is HDMI 2.0a and DP1.3 or DP1.4. I personally am going to wait for a 4k HDR capable panel in the next few years.
Amazon however does support 4k streaming to the desktop. But again it requires HDCP 2.2 so this monitor wouldn't work for it.
The key thing to look out for right now is HDMI 2.0a and DP1.3 or DP1.4. I personally am going to wait for a 4k HDR capable panel in the next few years.
Kaboose
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FubarpThat's a great question, when I asked them they said they simply didn't have enough demand to warrant providing it and suggested I get a 4k smart TV if I wanted to stream 4k content.
I proceeded to tell them how stupid that was and they said they would tell their technical staff that customers were interested in 4k streaming to the desktop (no shit netflix, you think?). But as far as I am aware, you still can't stream 4k to anything but a smart TV for netflix.
I proceeded to tell them how stupid that was and they said they would tell their technical staff that customers were interested in 4k streaming to the desktop (no shit netflix, you think?). But as far as I am aware, you still can't stream 4k to anything but a smart TV for netflix.
ShaneJ
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KabooseThis monitor when not used by designers is in very high demand from us for those leisure gamers who play games that do not require a high refresh rate or low response time. Although this monitor has a 4ms (gtg) response time. People who play games like World of Warcraft, (MMORPG) games, etc. Me personally, I would never want to sit in front of a 32 inch monitor and watch 4K anyways. I would rather have a 55+ inch smart 4K TV for watching netflix 4K, etc. But that is just me. To each his own. :)
Tosel
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KabooseIncredible! I have a dell 3214q, that as I can see from the technical specifications uses a displayport version 1.2a, and in more than one year of use I never found any problem! I never tried to play a blueray (I don't even have it on my pc) but I used netflix (with the app from windows store) for a certain period. I can certainly say that it can play videos in more than 1080p, but I'm not sure if it reached 4k or only 2560p or something in between, it's not easy to see what resolution you are playing, if I remember correctly you can only see the bitrate. Probably I never reached 4k, but I think it was the network to blame for the bottleneck! By the way I never received any message stating what I could or could not support!
Kaboose
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ToselOnly a few things are in 4k on netflix and at most you would be getting 1440p on a PC using the W8 or W10 app. However, if you have amazon prime you can give it shot with "Mozart in the Jungle" which I believe is in UHD quality. However since you are using DP1.2 which doesn't support anything past HDCP 2.0 you wont be allowed to have UHD quality, at least in theory assuming the DRM is working as it should.
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KabooseGenerally, 4k monitors are used more for video games than media. Most media is not 4k, but most new games can play at 4k. There is media up-scaling, but I don't think most computer users use that. That's more for TVs with the feature built in. Content creators, like you said, are also big 4k users, but I believe 4k is more for gamers and people who just want more screen space on their desktop.
Caol
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KabooseI must say, the lack of HDCP 2.2 has never hindered me over the past 10 months that I have had this monitor. When I want to watch 4K movies or shows, I use a 55" 4K TV. When I'm on my computer gaming/browsing/etc. HDCP 2.2 is completely irrelevant.
This monitor has treated me very well for gaming. The colours are definitely the best I have had on any screen. I currently have it overclocked at 67 Hz and with the new GTX 1070 I easily keep my frames above that. Makes for a glorious experience.
This monitor has treated me very well for gaming. The colours are definitely the best I have had on any screen. I currently have it overclocked at 67 Hz and with the new GTX 1070 I easily keep my frames above that. Makes for a glorious experience.
Kaboose
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CaolYeah guys, watching 4k content on this monitor isn't an issue, just buy a 4k TV, stupid poor moron.
Seriously, not everyone has a 4k TV, nor should I be forced to buy one in order to watch 4k content, ESPECIALLY if I already own a 4k capable monitor.
Seriously, not everyone has a 4k TV, nor should I be forced to buy one in order to watch 4k content, ESPECIALLY if I already own a 4k capable monitor.
Caol
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Jul 14, 2016
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KabooseWe are here talking about 4K monitors and you are going to play the poor card?
I think if someone cares enough to shell out the money for a 4K monitor, that person will typically shell out the money for a 4K TV.
I understand what you are saying, I was just sharing my personal experience, that the lack of HDCP 2.2 is not a reason to be deterred from this monitor - for most people.
I think if someone cares enough to shell out the money for a 4K monitor, that person will typically shell out the money for a 4K TV.
I understand what you are saying, I was just sharing my personal experience, that the lack of HDCP 2.2 is not a reason to be deterred from this monitor - for most people.
MattDrop
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Jul 14, 2016
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KabooseThere aren't really creative class 4k monitors that support hdcp 2.2. In fact the vast majority of monitors don;t. Netflix doesn't support streaming on PCs at 4k anyway. It's not massdrop's fault that content creators are being extremely stingy with 4k content, locking it behind ridiculous DRM and making it unavailable to most.
Kaboose
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CaolMaybe it's because i'm early/mid 20's and living in a small apartment, but I have never owned a TV nor do I ever plan on it. My computer does all my media needs and I prefer it that way, with VR taking off the way it is I doubt I will ever buy a TV in my life.
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This monitor is mainly meant for content CREATORS, and those who can use the extra screen real-estate for programming, or similar professional use. NOT someone who just wants to watch 4k netflix or similar , this monitor wont let you do that.