Are component prices really dropping? Should I return components I purchased recently?

[modeonoff]

I keep seeing random articles saying that GPU and Memory prizes are returning to normal. However, I see the contrary on Newegg and Amazon websites. What is happening?

I ordered components to build a computer. They are arriving. Have not opened any boxes except for the computer case. Total cost is about 5K. Should I return these components if their prices are going to drop by over 10% soon?

Given the 30 days return policy of NewEgg and Amazon, does it matter whether I try out the components first or just return to them unopened?

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks. Does that mean the only way to get 4K@60Hz is to via the displayport? Know any good displayport to hdmi cable/connector?

You're doing it again.

If you want real 4k @60Hz....go through a GPU.
If you don't want to buy one now...suffer through the unimaginable personal affront of the plebian 1080p.

 

[bignastyid]

There is no igpu on that motherboard. The igpu is part of the CPU. The motherboard only houses the video ports. That said the UHD 630 in the 8th gen CPUs is plenty for productivity and a 4k monitor. The igpu on my 8700k drives my 4k TV that I use as a 3rd monitor.

What do I need in order to drive 4K display @ 60Hz with sound? According to the specifications, it looks like the computer can only drive 4K@60Hz if I use DisplayPort. Am I correct? What if I use a 4K TV that has only HDMI ports? What will I need to run it at 60Hz?

https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/PRIME-Z370-A/specifications/

Why would you need 4k@60Hz for productivity? 3840x2160@30Hz works just fine for watching movies and videos.

 

[modeonoff]

I saw some youtube videos that people demonstrated cursor/windows lags under 4K@30Hz. I also plan to do 3D CAD work. I read that if I use a 4K TV instead of a monitor, I will need to find one that supports 4K@60Hz with Chroma 4:4:4 for sharp text.

 

[USAFRet]

I saw some youtube videos that people demonstrated cursor/windows lags under 4K@30Hz. I also plan to do 3D CAD work. I read that if I use a 4K TV instead of a monitor, I will need to find one that supports 4K@60Hz with Chroma 4:4:4 for sharp text.

People were doing detailed 3D CAD work long, long before 4k was a concept.

 

[g-unit1111]

I saw some youtube videos that people demonstrated cursor/windows lags under 4K@30Hz. I also plan to do 3D CAD work. I read that if I use a 4K TV instead of a monitor, I will need to find one that supports 4K@60Hz with Chroma 4:4:4 for sharp text.

People were doing detailed 3D CAD work long, long before 4k was a concept.

Yup, I remember seeing it done on black and white Macintoshes.

 

[USAFRet]

I saw some youtube videos that people demonstrated cursor/windows lags under 4K@30Hz. I also plan to do 3D CAD work. I read that if I use a 4K TV instead of a monitor, I will need to find one that supports 4K@60Hz with Chroma 4:4:4 for sharp text.

People were doing detailed 3D CAD work long, long before 4k was a concept.

Yup, I remember seeing it done on black and white Macintoshes.

I remember opening CAD files for the Shuttle, on my IBM XT compatible. In 1989 or thereabouts.

Or more recently...been using Rhino3D for over a decade.
Used it just yesterday, while verifying measurements for a bookcase I'm building.