Using a go-to monitor for pro players has sold me on 360 Hz
… But as I've discovered recently, for competitive FPS gaming, ultra-high refresh rates are genuinely fantastic and much better than sticking at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. …
… But as I've discovered recently, for competitive FPS gaming, ultra-high refresh rates are genuinely fantastic and much better than sticking at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. …
… Swipe to scroll horizontally Alienware AW2525HM specs Screen size 25-inch Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness 400 nits Response time 0.5 ms GtG Refresh rate 320 Hz HDR HDR10 no VESA cert Features IPS panel, adaptive sync, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB Type-B in, 2x USB Type-A out 5 Gbps Pri… …
… That being said, I didn't feel like using 600 Hz actually improved my gaming performance significantly more than using 360 Hz, even if the higher refresh rate did feel a little nicer to play at. …
… I say 'up to' because that high refresh rate is only available via the Display Port—if you're connecting via the HDMI port, you'll be stuck with a 144 Hz refresh rate. …
… The company claims it delivers "ultra-fast visual response, motion clarity and consistent performance, enabling players to react more quickly and maintain precision in high-speed gameplay." 1080p is a much better shout for the kinds of competitive games that will benefit from the high refresh rate … …
… Swipe to scroll horizontally MPG 322UR X24 specs Screen size 34-inch, 1000R Resolution 3,440 x 1,440 Brightness 400 nits Response time 1 ms MPRT Refresh rate 165 Hz HDR DisplayHDR 400 Features VA panel, adaptive sync, 2x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 Price $263.99 | £199.99 Buy if... ✅ You want an affo… …
… Yes, there are much higher refresh OLEDs now available. But the benefits do diminish above 240 Hz unless you are an awfully capable esports type. This monitor isn't perfect, of course. At this price point, you could have a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with a decent refresh rate and far better pixel density. …
… The CS2 pro's fave, which I tested recently, the Zowie XL2586X+ , is 24.5 inches on the diagonal and has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, and that seems to be what most high refresh rate esports monitors go for. …
… For comparison's sake, the Acer Nitro V 16 features a 16-inch, 1920 x 1200 IPS display with a slightly higher refresh rate of 180 Hz. …
With Intel riding high at the moment, thanks to its excellent Panther Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh processors, any news about its forthcoming Nova Lake chips is worth paying attention to. …