Acer’s massive 18-Inch Predator Helios AI laptop wants to replace your gaming desktop
… Sign in to your XDA account Summary Acer's Predator Helios 18 AI: 18-inch mini-LED, up to Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5090, 256GB RAM, 6TB, Dual-Mode display. …
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I spent weeks chasing a DisplayPort problem that HDMI solved in seconds
… Related 5 reasons you shouldn't buy a dual-mode monitor Dual-mode monitors seem to be solving a problem that doesn't exist The handshake problems are real And firmware hasn't done anything to fix it When DSC is used, it adds another negotiation step to the link between your GPU and monitor. …
My RTX 4090 proved that chasing 4K gaming was the wrong goal all along
… Related 5 reasons you shouldn't buy a dual-mode monitor Dual-mode monitors seem to be solving a problem that doesn't exist I'm done chasing 4K gaming until hardware catches up, not software Today, we have the software to make 4K gaming possible on even mid-range GPUs, but that doesn't mean you're g… …
My ultrawide monitor was perfect until I tried going bigger
… Innocn 49Q1S Resolution 5120 x 1440 DQHD Refresh Rate 240 Hz Screen Size 49-inch Ports 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DP 1.4, USB-C, 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x USB-B 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio Display Technology QD-OLED Aspect Ratio 32:9 Screen Brightness 250 nits SDR, 1,000 nits peak brightness HDR Dimensions 1…
I thought 120Hz on a TV was overkill, until I used it for gaming and Android TV
… Some sacrifice brightness , local dimming performance, or even color accuracy to hit that refresh rate at a lower price. Others quietly limit 120Hz to lower resolutions using tricks like a dual-line gate, which most buyers don't even realize. …
3 reasons your monitor upgrade matters a lot more than your next GPU upgrade
… Dual-mode displays with 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz configurations have dropped below $300. If you're using a 1440p 144–165Hz display right now, you're already in the sweet spot in terms of the resolution and refresh rate, at least for single-player, story-driven titles. …
You can turn your PS5 into a Linux-powered gaming PC now, but there are big trade-offs
… Other features include 4K at 60Hz over HDMI and audio output higher refresh rates don't seem to be supported . Additionally, it looks like the tool is currently limited to the fat PlayStation 5 and not the more recent Slim model. …
I don't use HDMI, and I never will
… Whether it was better resolution support, higher bandwidth for 10-bit color and high refresh rates, variable frame rates, or other features, DisplayPort has long been my favorite since we moved to all-digital display chains. …
DisplayPort is everywhere except TVs, and it's quietly limiting PC gamers
… Having just one DisplayPort connection on the rear of a set mirroring the port configuration of a modern GPU would allow us to better take advantage of modern features. TVs of today offer 120Hz refresh rates, variable refresh rate VRR support, and OLED panel tech. …
Dual screens on a gaming laptop sounds absurd until you try it for a week
… Both have touch support, 2880x1800 resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,100 nits peak HDR brightness. …