What kind of workstation to buy? (Dell, HP,...please help a non computer guy)

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by zizi, Dec 19, 2016.

  1. zizi

    zizi

    2K resolution is 1440 not 1080. 1080 if Full HD. Now I am in decision in one PC of the above.
     
    #21     Jan 1, 2017
  2. Here's a link to 2k resolution. No where does it say 1440x1080 is 2k. The 2k monitor is slight more pixels than 1080P but the extra money for 2k monitor isn't worth it, you're better off buying 4k 40" monitor.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2K_resolution
     
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    #22     Jan 1, 2017
  3. zizi

    zizi

    OK 2K monitor have 2560x1440 resolution.....40" is to big for me...I already bought the 27" monitor with 2560x1440 so now I am looking to buy just a PC.
     
    #23     Jan 1, 2017
  4. i like to buy refurbished industrial class xeon workstation, you can find them on ebay for about .20 cents on the dollar, maybe less. Xeon quad core seem to have good price point, gammers tend to shy away. intc market I5 and i7 to gammers, so the xeon is left for traders and CAD/CAM users.
    But I am not sure which graphics card will run native 2k resolution.
     
    #24     Jan 1, 2017
  5. 1920x1200 is sort of the "baseline" resolution today. Just about any card made in the last 10 years will support that. Moving res up to 2560x1600 or 4k, may require a better card.
     
    #25     Jan 3, 2017
  6. just21

    just21

    #26     Jan 3, 2017
  7. resolutions-with-names-v2.jpg
    You know I am referring to 2k monitors only. Thanks for the update but the actual 2k resolution is 2048×1080. I have not come across a 2048×1080 monitor for under $200 bucks worth buying. But who would, when a 4k monitor is available for same price.
     
    #27     Jan 3, 2017
  8. Huh! I was thinking "2k" was a generic shortcut for "1920x1200". Is the 2048 analog instead of digital?.... not that it matters.
     
    #28     Jan 3, 2017
  9. Overnight

    Overnight

    #29     Jan 3, 2017
  10. Anyone can trade, even monkeys and middle graders. A differnt story to trade fulltime and consistenctly return double diget profit.
    If you're an author, programmer and algo trader, 4k resolution may not be enough. Why waste $ on 1080p when 4k is the new standard. Each to their own but lets not promote out dated technology.
     
    #30     Jan 3, 2017