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Learn what refresh rate, latency and upscaling actually do. Then compare the gear that fits, side by side.

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1 Oct Do I need a 144 Hz monitor? What refresh rate really changes Refresh rate is how many times per second your screen draws a new picture. At 60 Hz each picture stays up for about 16.7 ms; at 144 Hz… 5m

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/consoles0 Consoles Choosing and setting up a console. /game-mechanics0 Game Mechanics How games work under the hood. /getting-started0 Getting Started Your first hours in popular games. /hardware1 Hardware Monitors, headsets and the rest of your setup. /making-games0 Making Games From player to maker, with new2coding. /parents0 Parents Ratings, controls and spending. /pc-building0 PC Building Parts, budgets and putting it together. /subscriptions0 Subscriptions Game Pass, PS Plus and what they cost.

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  1. 01We don't claim hands-on testing. Picks are examples, not reviews.
  2. 02Links are affiliate links and marked as sponsored. Your price doesn't change.
  3. 03Each product page lists every shop we track, with live prices.