If I buy a 4K monitor does that affect my CPU?

[jaes123456]

Am I correct in thinking that buying a 4k monitor will have no affect on my CPU? Its just that I have a good graphics card capable for low end 4k gaming (EVGA GTX 970 FTW) but my CPU isn't great.

Also can anyone recommend a good 4k gaming monitor for £500 or under?

I'm currently thinking about this monitor because it seems really good for its price
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Predator-XB280HKbprz-Displayport-380x2160/dp/B00MB5O5OY/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1446494020&sr=1-12&keywords=4k+monitor

 

[Darkseiders]

What is your CPU? More stress on the GPU=more on the CPU.

 

[jaes123456]

AMD APU A8-6600K Quad-Core
OC 4.2GHz
My CPU is rated 7/10 and thats with no OC

 

[Darkseiders]

Tbh, that cpu is probably bottlenecking your GPU. I'd look into upgrading it, and getting a 1440p monitor before getting a 4k monitor.

 

[jaes123456]

I know its not amazing and yea its gonna bottleneck but I think I will still be able to run low end 4k stuff like League Of Legends, World Of Warcraft and Smite. However if I was to upgrade my CPU what AMD CPU would I get thats not gonna melt in my PC? lol

Oh and BTW screw getting a 2k monitor because if I get 4k I can just switch it to 4k when playing low end games and switch it to 2k when playing high end stuff

 

[bystander]

What is your CPU? More stress on the GPU=more on the CPU.

Not really true there. Higher FPS does cause more CPU stress, but if the GPU stress comes from a high resolution, it can lower the CPU usage due to lower FPS. What the CPU does for the GPU isn't affected by the resolution.

 

[jaes123456]

Thank you. I hope your correct because im probably gonna buy it.

 

[bystander]

The only problem is whether the 970 can deliver the graphical settings you desire.