Question What do I need to play 4k 50 or 60fps?

[slippyjim]

Hi,

I am only interested in playing 4k footage no game playing going on here.

I have an i5-3570K @ 3.4GHz (not overclocked now)
8GB RAM
on board gfx

I can play 4k footage from my Galaxy s7 phone, CPU usage jumps up to around 30-40% then drops and stays below 10%
Format : AVC
Bit rate : 48.0 Mb/s
Width : 3 840 pixels
Height : 2 160 pixels
Frame rate : 30.000 FPS

But from my Go Pro 6 it is choppy and CPU usage flies up to max and stays there
Format : HEVC
Bit rate : 81.5 Mb/s
Width : 3 840 pixels
Height : 2 160 pixels
Frame rate : 50.000 FPS

1. Can I upgrade my hardware to play the go pro footage smoothly? If so what do I need to upgrade? Can I just put in a discrete GPU?
2. Will I need a HDMI 2.0 cable?

I have an LG 55UK6340PTF TV it says
· Resolution 3840 x 2160

· Field Refresh Rate (Hz) 100Hz

· HDR10 - High Dynamic Range¹ Yes

· HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)² Yes

· Colour Bit Depth 10-bit

· HDR Effect Yes

I am assuming my TV does support 50fps? I have been reading about refresh rates vs fps but cant seem to find any definite info.

thanks

 

[Sagar_20]

Get the GT 1030.

I'm using the same gpu and i'm able to run 4K 60 fps videos.

That's what this gpu is meant for.

To build a HTPC.

You'll need HDMI 2.0 or display port to get the 4K 60 output.

Your TV supports 100 Hz which is insane but you must have a GPU that is capable to display 4K 100.