If you're the proud owner of a shiny, new gaming monitor, you probably chose it for its performance. The packaging declared its astonishing frame rate capabilities in big, bold letters, and as you ...

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The frame rate, which is measured in frames per second (FPS), indicates the number of images displayed on the monitor per second. The higher the number of frames, the smoother the animation appears.

If you're a gamer, you've probably heard of high-refresh rate monitors. Your typical monitor will refresh 60 times per second or every 16.67ms. This is good enough for a decently smooth experience, ...