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Blind Test: 86% of gamers prefer 120Hz over 60Hz

Posted Jul 11, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

A controlled blind test was executed by Hardware.info with everyday gamers playing on unlabelled 60 Hz monitors versus 120 Hz monitors. The test found that a remarkable 86% of gamers preferred 120 Hz. Even more tellingly, 88% of gamers were...

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New List of 120Hz Monitors

Posted Jul 8, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

A new Blur Busters Official List of 120Hz Monitors has been created. This lists 120Hz and 144Hz computer monitors, including LightBoost models, Samsung models, overclockable models, and...

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New BENQ XL2420TE with both LightBoost and ZeroFlicker

Posted Jun 30, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

BENQ just released the new XL2420TE, a new LightBoost-compatible computer monitor that has a ZeroFlicker mode. This make it the first LightBoost monitor with: (1) PWM-free mode for non-LightBoost (good for eye-friendly) (2) LightBoost strobe mode (good for motion blur...

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LightBoost on AMD Radeon

Posted Jun 29, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

Although ToastyX Strobelight makes LightBoost easy on AMD Radeon products, please lean towards the Green Side (e.g. Geforce GTX 680, Geforce GTX 780 or Geforce Titan) when you upgrade your AMD/ATI Radeon GPU to the next generation — to support nVidia’s invention of...

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Easy LightBoost — ToastyX Strobelight Beta

Posted Jun 28, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

UPDATE: The main LightBoost HOWTO has now been updated to use this method. ToastyX from MonitorTests has released the world’s easiest method to turn on/off LightBoost 2D (FAQ) to eliminate motion blur. Even for 3-monitor surround setups! No 3D Vision setup...

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nVidia notices LightBoost popularity surge

Posted Jun 27, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

Andy of nVidia posted on NeoGaf, that nVidia has noticed the surge of LightBoost popularity. This is hopefully good for the future of strobe backlights in general. Monitor manufacturers need to provide two modes in the same monitors: (1) PWM-free...

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SEIKI 39″ 4K HDTV — $699 — Also supports 1080p@120Hz

Posted Jun 25, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

SEIKI, the maker of the world’s most inexpensive 50″ 4K HDTV, has announced the 39″ 4K HDTV costing only $699. This model, the SE39UY04, is 3840×2160 (over 8 million pixels). It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate at 1920×1080. EDIT: Its...

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AnandTech mentions LightBoost in BENQ XL2720T Review

Posted Jun 24, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

AnandTech listened to their users in the comments, and edited their review to include LightBoost tests! Page 7 of AnandTech’s review of the BENQ XL2720T includes tests, measurements & graphs with LightBoost enabled on the BENQ XL2720T...

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Super Easy LightBoost Hacks!

Posted Jun 18, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

Good news for prospective LightBoost users! The LightBoost HOWTO is now simplified. No .reg files, no .inf files needed! . A new LightBoost utility is coming by July 2013. Easy enabling/disabling LightBoost upon keypress, including for 3-monitor...

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New Blur Busters Header

Posted Jun 18, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

The Blur Busters menus have been reorganized for easier access, with new header graphic buttons! Major articles are now found via the “Articles & FAQs” menu at the...

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Skyworth 4K HDTV 39E780U — China Import Only $600 — Very Overclockable

Posted Jun 13, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

Check out this Overclock.net review by maarten12100 of the Skyworth 39E780U: Quote: Originally Posted by maarten12100 The overclock results: UHD 3840×2160 was 30Hz max now 38Hz (up to 40Hz by reducing the extra pixels/blanking in the stream but with minor artifacting) WQHD 2560×1440...

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More success reports of 120Hz from PC to TV

Posted Jun 11, 2013 by Mark Rejhon

It’s becoming easier to get true 120Hz from a computer to your television/plasma! The HDTV Refresh Rate Overclocking HOWTO has gained more success reports including Panasonic 50ST30, Vizio M240SL, Seiki 4K HDTV, and...

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