However, do youreallyneed one?
If you’re wonderingwhether to have 120Hz(or240Hz, or more!)
on your next display, we have a few key considerations you should know about.
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Pricing: Are You Willing to Pay For More Hertz?
They simply cost more to make, so it’s expected that manufacturers will charge a premium.
So, the first thing to take into account is, well, your bank account.
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Do you have the extra funds to get an HRR screen instead of a regular one?
The money will get you a few perks.
First of all, daily usage will look better, with more fluid animations and a responsive user interface.
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Then, if your GPU is powerful enough, you’ll finallyexperience all those additional frames when gaming.
Visuals: Do HRR Screens LookThatAwesome to You?
I hate every second that I have to look at the iPhone’s display.
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Now imagine that, but with a screen ten times larger or more.
The difference is undeniable.
For others,like games, it’s night and day.
This doesn’t just look better, it can improve your performance in games.
Processing Power: Is Your GPU Up to the Task?
That’s not the end of the world!
A net win no matter which way you look at it.
AMD’s version of DLSS is FidelityFXTM Super Resolution (FSR).
Desktop computers can use any of thebest graphics cardsavailable, while laptops are limited toexternal GPUs.
Cables and Connections: Is Your Setup Up to Date?
Remember tocalculate the bandwidthyou’ll need for the target resolution, refresh rate, and color depth.
Then, verify the available ports support the data rate your monitor demands.
Usage: What Will You Use the Monitor For?
Chances are that you’ll spend hours scrolling through social media sites at 120Hz.
And, honestly, that’s totally fine.
There’s no shame in enjoying your X (formerly Twitter) feed smoother than ever.
If reading PDFs at 120Hz sounds like a good idea, however, why not go for it?
Availability: Can You Forego Other Features?
So it’s better to have your priorities defined from the beginning.
If what matters most to you ishaving multiple input ports, remember to check that in the specs sheet.
If you prefercurved screens, keep in mind that your options will be even fewer.
Also, take into account that each new function you add to the filter probably means higher costs.
You might even find out that an HRR screen isn’t the priority you assumed it was.
