The refresh rate of a monitor is complete scan of the active area of a
display screen.  Each frame consists of a number N of horizontal scan
lines, each of which, on a computer display, consists of a number M of
pixels.  N is the vertical resolution of the display and M is the
horizontal resolution. The rate at which the displayed image is updated is
the refresh rate in frames per second. Fast refresh rates make for less
flicker and a cleaner, sharper image. The faster the refresh rate the less
noticeable it is to the human eye...the less eye strain....which means no
eyeball hurting headaches.

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>Why does the refresh rate of a monitor matter?  What is the benefit of
>increasing the refresh rate from, say, 60 to 85?  Are there any
>disadvantages to increasing the referesh rate?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>
>Regards - Michael Tabak ** [log in to unmask]
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