Is GTX 750 capable of 1440p?

[Tenant]

Hello to everyone,

I'm building a new desktop, mostly for audio + video applications.
I rarely play games (but not ultra-fast FPS).

Quiet operation is an issue for me, so I'm leaning towards a GTX 750.

But, do you think that a GTX 750 card is capable of 1440p for the applications
or should I look at something bigger (etc GTX 660/760)?
(I don't care for gaming - I can use lower resolution)

Just for reference, I'm thinking of getting something like this:
Fractal Design R4 Case
Seasonic PSU
Asus Z87-K
Intel i5 4670
Noctua CPU Fan
Corsair Vengeance 8GB
Samsung ssd

 

[Eggz]

Yeah, it should support that resolution as an option. Resolution support isn't a hardware factor for these new cards if you have the monitor supporting the resolution you're looking for. As for performance, the 750 ti will be more than enough to run applications. It will also support CUDA applications if you use them. Just running applications doesn't take nearly as much processing power as games. Video and audio applications are processor intensive, even if they do have GPU acceleration. Whatever acceleration they have will be totally usable on a 750 ti.

Owner's manual -- http://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/EVGA_Manual_EN.pdf
Deal on 750 ti FTW -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487028
Deal on 750 ti -- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDG3PRI
Deal on 750 -- http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-01G-P4-2751-KR/dp/B00IDG3NDY

There are also "Superclocked" (SC) versions available. It's usually worth the money for the extra performance. The 750 ti FTW has a power plug that give you about another 10%-15% of performance as well: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

 

[Tenant]

Thanks for the answer,

I see that you suggest the 750 ti to the "plain" 750. It surely is a stronger card, but do you think that I can use its extra power for my needs? (I suppose that the most CPU/GPU demanding application I'll use would be Sony Vegas).
I don't mind paying the extra cash for the ti version, but it's the noise I'm aware about (I think that the 750 is quieter than the 750 ti? -maybe I'm wrong)

 

[Eggz]

I think the noise will be about the same. They are both low-power cards with the exact same cooler. The slight performance will just make the card last longer. Since the card will be in your tower anyway, you'll likely not be able to discern it from the very low noise of your case fans. It may spin up if you play a demanding game, but not that much, and that is only a limited part of your use scenario. Also, that will be the same no matter which card you get.

 

[Tenant]

Thanks again!

(I can't find a "best answer" button / sorry, it's my first thread)

 

[papablista]

I agree w/Eggz I would go for the Ti, Note: the Ti needs external power 6pin, and the 750 does not, If you go for the regular 750 do get the superclock version.

 

[Eggz]

I agree w/Eggz I would go for the Ti, Note: the Ti needs external power 6pin, and the 750 does not, If you go for the regular 750 do get the superclock version.

That's not entirely correct. Only special versions of the 750 ti have plugs. EVGA's is called "FTW." Asus makes one too. Either way, they have length extenders to fit the larger cooler for full-length cards. But even the EVGA 750 ti Superclocked doesn't need a power plug.

If you watch the first six videos in this search, you'll learn the different offerings for the 750-series of cards from the different manufacturers. Paul from Newegg does a great job of breaking it down.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gtx%20750%20newegg&sm=3

 

[Tenant]

I read at the specs that the max resolution of the GTX 750 is 1440p capable, but what about the refresh rate? (in normal conditions -no gaming /only applications). Is it something fixed (eg 60Hz)?

Forgive my insistence, but I recall that CRT monitors with low (<60-80) refresh rate were a real pain in the eye. And nowadays I read about people saying that 60Hz isn't enough (but, of course, speaking for ips panels etc, so it may be different) . Does it have to do only in gaming situations or is the monitor generally more tiring to the eye when running at 60Hz or lower (even when watching movies / reading pdf files)?