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Michael Tabak <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 10 Nov 1998 12:43:37 -0500
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> 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.

If the refresh rate is fast enough that there is no eye strain, is there
any benefit to selecting a higher refresh rate?  In particular, will
graphics-intensive programs (such as some of the new games) load and run
faster with a higher refresh rate?

Thanks.


Regards - Michael Tabak ** [log in to unmask]

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