4:3 @ 1080p or 16:9 @4k

[northshoremb]

I'm in a dilemma on my upgrade for a projector. Currently I run a 13' screen at 16:10 but projector is only 1280x800p (Benq824st which is a confrence room projector) so now I have a 15' screen that I can run anywhere from 12-15' if wanted and have 11' ceilings but only go up 10' cause of garage door but how much visual clarity am I actually losing if I go 4:3 ratio at 1080p at say 13x10' compared to 4k at 14x7' screen? Would be nice to have 4k but also seeing as my screen is a basic screen and the vertical height of picture is only 7' at 14' wide that sure leave lots of border top and bottom of my screen.
So would I just be wasting money by going to 4k projector just to see 4k on my 65" tv screen to the side since tv are crystal clear but sacrifice the 16:9 ratio for emersion on screen or just get good 1080p projector and run 4:3 on impact screen as well as the 65" TV? After seeing Gee SPR0 in 4k on my 65" TV it's so hard not having that option unless I get a 4k compatible projector that recognizes 4k but only produces 1080 on screen. Then use OBS to adjust 4:3 1080p on Screen and keep 16:9 4k on TV.

Also I'm not buying new it would be a used unit cause save so much and wtf has $4000+ to buy a new projector when a simulator already cost thousands and thousands

[hamviper]

I have the viewsonic 747-4k, was 1200 new, less now. Only draw back is not super short throw so it is a tough one to mount. I like the 4k image and with good light control, mine is really nice. For me though I think brighter 1080p may be better then dimmer 4k. I have 4000 lumens, but really cannot turn it up that bright as it washes out. Wonder if a LED at 4000 or a laser at 4000 or 5000 would allow for a much brighter image. Remember too, a 4k image requires a much beefier graphics card then 1080p. I think all 16:10 or 16:9 can be set with a custom resolution to any smaller shape, something to keep in mind.4;3 would be challenging to shoot on a wide screen if you went that format. Good luck, projectors are the hardest part of the process in my opinion.

[northshoremb]

Thanks. I was looking at that same projector but then seen the throw distance and seemed too far. My current PC I built can run all courses in Gspro on 4K Ultra without any issue. Everyone buying these new super expensive 4000 series cards and I went with a used 2070Super that is
equivalent to a 3060ti or a 4060. Just hard finding short throw projectors used in that 0.5-0.8throw that are 1080p or 4k for good price always find sweet deals on standard throw in the 1.5-2.0 ratio

[preludesam]

Absolutely you can use 4K and get the clarity of 4K with just a reduced field of vision. The aspect ratio does not determine the pixel density which is what you are after with 4K. It would be best if you looked up using a custom resolution instead of sticking with premade options. You can use a custom resolution to make it fit whatever screen size you want.

Custom resolutions can be created in Windows or through the video card settings/driver program i.e. Nvidia, AMD, Intel

https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/build-your-own/projectors/356901-4k-on-square-image-almost#post356927

[northshoremb]

Ok I found 2 Benq 1080p true HD projectors for decent price the 971ST and the 2150ST and I'm doing 4:3 Ratio. Since my Computer can run 4K Ultra no issues and both those projectors have ability to do 1080P native resolution would you really notice that much detail change between a high 1080P vs a 1080P that accepts 4k input even though it can only output 1080p?
Also when it's broadcast on a golf hitting screen seeing as a screen is nowhere as clear as a painted wall or high end screen made just for Home theater can you notice any real differnece between 1080p, 1080p with 4k input or actual 4k resolution?