Can this run 40" 4K?

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I have been watching some of the 40" 4K videos on the Hardware channel and I am liking the look of it. I am thinking about buying http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-AMH-A409U-UHD-40-3840X2160-16-9-4K-LED-Monitor-60Hz-DP1-2-HDMI2-0-Remote/321856997207?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D1698a8a65e054028b757b2a4e96cbf6b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D221894799314

For my setup, but I don't know wether my pc will be able to power it, and my dual 1080p 21.5" monitors.

Here are the specs:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£169.99 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.98 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£38.91 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£38.91 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£48.92 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (£72.97 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£83.90 @ CCL Computers)
GPU: Gigabyte windforce 270X 2gb
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.98 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£72.89 @ Amazon UK)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£10.37 @ CCL Computers)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan (£11.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan (£11.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan (£11.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan (£11.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £689.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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(The PSU is slightly different but still 650w)

Could you also make a recommendation of a 40" or big monitor that is maybe 1440p if you don't think my pc can power the 4K one.

Thanks!

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I would not be too optimistic for it , you may be able to run a few games on low -medium settings, but the 270 is more of a 1080p card.

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So that's the PC you already have? It should be able to run the display without issue, but unless it's an idie game I don't think you'll be gaming at 4k.

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270x will struggle with 4k.
If you want to do proper 4k gaming get a Fury card, either the Fury, Fury nano (not recommended) or Fury X.

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I wont be gaming on it, just programming.

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No gaming? then anything with dp 1.2 and or HDMI 2.0 will do
Unless you want to do 4k 30hz.

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Hi ! My son codes on 4k with a ATI 6990 1080p

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It just isn't quite there for 4K gaming, but you could always just game at 1080p and do everything else at 4K.

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You won't be gaming but for programming that would be a great setup. You really could even game at 1080p and that would look great if you ever did feel the itch.

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As everyone has stated, as long as your GPU has DP 1.2, you will be golden at 4k. I have a 280X and it can push 4k, but struggles at times.

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Oh ok. Thanks Qain and everyone who helped, I might actually be buying one of the X-stars 1440p instead, but I might try 4K in the months coming.

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I would still suggest going with a 4k monitor.. as if/when you upgrade you just bump your resolution.
It can do 1440p but it messes with the ratio.

I have seen the light of a 40" 4K monitor... I will not return any time soon.

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Absolutely ! Actually, there is NO return from a 40 inch experience !
It is almost if it was always to be that way !!!! :-)