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glenpinn
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July 20, 2017
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4k Screen for Editing

  • July 20, 2017
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Hi everyone again, my Sons new 1700X Ryzen Editing PC has been built, and my Son will start using it next Monday, using an existing 24" 1080p Dell UltraSharp Screen, and he wants to grab a new 4k or UHD Screen of some sort to use with the new PC, but not sure what to get.

After building the new PC, his funds are now limited, so i will buy it for him, as long as it is within a budget of around $1000au ($700us)

I have always like Dell Screens myself, so it would be interesting to find out what others think, and should he get a 4k, or a UHD screen.

Cheers.

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    Correct answer videoeditor246346

    Go with option #2, the designer monitor. My colorist friend has already purchased two of them, and I am soon going to do the same.

    Over the last 5 years I have used both a 30" and 24" Dell Ultrasharp monitor and found that my 24" had terrible calibration compared to the 30" model (it was much warmer in color and didn't seem like it had the best color gamut in comparison). I couldn't fix it with a color calibrator either. Even if your son isn't doing much color work now, down the line it is likely as an editor you will learn at least basic color correction, so a 100% SRGB monitor is a good way to future-proof your workstation setup.

    It's only $330 for the QHD version on Amazon. Not sure on Australian prices but should be just as good of a deal. Buy two with a VESA dual monitor mount for $35 and it will be a major upgrade. Also make sure to get a $10 10-foot display cable for one of the monitors as it is likely you will need the extra length with this kind of configuration.

    I would also recommend looking into the Razer BlackWidow Chroma v2 keyboard and Logitech Master MX 2S mouse. They are a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. Incredible ergonomics, programmable shortcut buttons, build quality, etc. I don't know how I would get through long editing sessions without them, now that I have them.

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    videoeditor246346
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    July 30, 2017

    I would recommend a BenQ 27" QHD monitor. 4K monitors are not necessary unless at least 32" in my opinion. 100% SRG color accuracy on an IPS monitor is your best bet if not a BenQ.

    glenpinn
    glenpinnAuthor
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    July 30, 2017

    Hi, thanks a lot, and i had already found an article somewhere that mentioned a particular Benq Screen as being one of the best for 4k editing, but i am not sure of the model, so do you have any specific models that my son should consider.

    He is coping ok so far with his 24" Dell ultrasharp screen, which has very good factory calibration done to it, but he isn't do much coloring at the moment, so he told me the screen is manageable, but will need something bigger and better for color grading for sure.

    BenQ GW2765HT Wide Quad HD Monitor | BenQ Australia

    PD2700Q Designer Monitor I BenQ | BenQ Australia

    BenQ SW2700PT 27 inch Adobe RGB Color Management Monitor for Photographer | BenQ Australia

    PD2700Q Designer Monitor I BenQ | BenQ Australia

    Cheers

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    videoeditor246346Correct answer
    Inspiring
    July 30, 2017

    Go with option #2, the designer monitor. My colorist friend has already purchased two of them, and I am soon going to do the same.

    Over the last 5 years I have used both a 30" and 24" Dell Ultrasharp monitor and found that my 24" had terrible calibration compared to the 30" model (it was much warmer in color and didn't seem like it had the best color gamut in comparison). I couldn't fix it with a color calibrator either. Even if your son isn't doing much color work now, down the line it is likely as an editor you will learn at least basic color correction, so a 100% SRGB monitor is a good way to future-proof your workstation setup.

    It's only $330 for the QHD version on Amazon. Not sure on Australian prices but should be just as good of a deal. Buy two with a VESA dual monitor mount for $35 and it will be a major upgrade. Also make sure to get a $10 10-foot display cable for one of the monitors as it is likely you will need the extra length with this kind of configuration.

    I would also recommend looking into the Razer BlackWidow Chroma v2 keyboard and Logitech Master MX 2S mouse. They are a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. Incredible ergonomics, programmable shortcut buttons, build quality, etc. I don't know how I would get through long editing sessions without them, now that I have them.

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