Using a 4k TV as a monitor

pplante19

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Hi there, I'm looking to upgrade my existing monitor to get a bigger one and as I look around, it seems that a 4k TV could be a solution, but I need advice if it's a good idea.

The one I'm looking for is Philips 43" 4K Ultra HD HDR LED Smart TV (43PFL5922/F7) : http://go.shr.lc/2ijp4Sq. From the leaftlet ( http://go.shr.lc/2ijl1pe ), it states that computer formats are 3,840 x 2,160 @ 60 Hz and also 4,096 x 2,160 @ 60Hz. It seems to have 3 x HDMI 2.0. I see, according to that same leaflet, that it has a response time of 9 ms.

I'm planning to hook up my Windows 10 system (GeForce 1060 6Gb) on it alongside my Chromebox (Acer CIX2) that also supports 4k.

What I do is, in order of importance, programming, Photoshop, browsing the web and light gaming.

Is there something else I should consider? Monitors and 2x and 3x the price of that TV and, as it seems, the TV could do very well what I need to do, but I'm not an expert and there's probably something that I don't know that could lead to a 'bad experience'.

Thanks a lot.
 

iS_tech_geek

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I currently have this guy (But in 65") and I use it for my PC flawlessly. It also supports 120hz when in 1080p (which is fantastic for a TV). I'm not sure of the exact response time for the set, but; I do heavy gaming and I have not noticed a single issue. And truthfully; for $999 USD - this set can't be beat.

https://www.vizio.com/tvs/pseries/p55e1.html