Author Archive: Mark Rejhon
A new LightBoost FAQ has been created. It answers common questions about LightBoost for use for motion blur elimination. This benefits both 2D and 3D (with and without 3D...
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LightBoost FAQ: Questions & Answers
ARCHIVES: This is an older 2013 FAQ See the Motion Blur Reduction FAQ for newer information. LightBoost is the classic way of using a strobe backlight to eliminate motion blur in gaming monitors. This is the Frequently Asked Questions about...
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Possibly Better LightBoost color in new nVidia Driver 320.18
Better LightBoost colorΒ is now available via nVidia GeForce driver Version 320.18! Download these drivers ifΒ you have an ASUS VG248QE or BENQ XL2411T with bad LightBoost colors (purple tint, etc)! EDIT: Inconsistent reports. Β Reports of improved colors on BENQ XL2720T, but...
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Motion Blur Comparison Graph
This new motion blur comparison graph has been added to theΒ 60Hz vs 120Hz vs LightBoostΒ page. This graph illustrates a comparison of motion blur at different refresh rates, with and without LightBoost. LightBoost 100Hz has less motion blur than regular 144Hz,...
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Linux LightBoost HOWTO!
At the Armagetron Forums, Z-Man posted instructions on enabling Lightboost under Linux. With Valve’s Steam (and Steam Box) running on Linux, this is useful to...
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Motion Blur Comparision Between 60Hz vs 120Hz vs LightBoost
A new Blur Busters article,Β Comparision of 60Hz vs 120Hz vs LightBoost, shows pursuit camera photography of the motion blur differences between each. Β 60 Hz LCD Β 120 Hz LCD:Β 50% less motion blur Β 120 Hz LightBoost:Β ~90% less motion...
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HOWTO: Pursuit Camera With Motion Tests
Introduction Written by Mark D. Rejhon. Updated 2017. Pursuit camera are used by display manufacturers for display testing (e.g.Β MotionMaster, and otherΒ MPRT pursuit cameras). This is a camera that follows on-screen motion. These cameras areΒ extremely accurate at measuring motion blur &...
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PHOTOS: 60Hz vs 120Hz vs ULMB
UPDATE 2019: NVIDIA mentions this page in one of their scientific papers! These photos compare motion blur between 60Hz versus 120Hz versus LightBoost / ULMB. All images below are captured from the same computer monitor. These demonstrates differences in motion...
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New LightBoost monitor: AOC g2460Pqu
pcmonitors.info confirmed that the 144Hz AOC g2460Pqu supports 3D Vision 2, which automatically means LightBoost support! Β This is an unadvertised feature, but is good news! EDIT: Bad news; pcmonitors.info says this was an error. The AOC g2460Pqu doesn’t support...
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2560x1440p LCD monitors overclockable to 120 Hz
There are several 27″ high resolution 2560×1440 computer monitors that are “overclockable” to 120 HzΒ using a high quality IPS (or PLS) panel, including the Catleap 2B and the Overlord Tempest X270OC. Β These are not as clear motion asΒ LightBoostΒ (CRT clarity), but...
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ASUS VG248QE on NewEgg with coupon [EDIT: expired]
The ASUS VG248QE is currently available on NewEgg for $239 when combined with coupon “BOOSTTHIRTY”. Β This is $269 minus the $30 coupon, plus free shipping. This gives you a 120Hz LightBoost monitor for only $239! EDIT: This coupon is now...
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4K TV for only $1500; can do 1920×1080 @ 120Hz native!
The brand new SEIKI brand 4K HDTV has arrived with 3840×2160 resolution for only $1500 on TigerDirect. Β This is an incredibly low introductory price for 4K HDTV. Β A big bonus is that it also supports a native 120Hz refresh rate...
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