{"id":205755,"date":"2021-10-20T22:58:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T20:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=108978"},"modified":"2021-10-20T22:58:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T20:58:52","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor-this-black-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor-this-black-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look for in a gaming monitor this Black Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=108979\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"279\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-108979 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor-this-black-friday.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-108979 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor-this-black-friday.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"279\">From the 16-bit era when we saw the first Super Mario Bros on screen in the \u201890s, to the latest 4K resolutions at 144Hz hyperrealism that we experience today, video game graphics have certainly evolved over the years. And at the current rate that gaming tech is constantly improving, it\u2019s hard to imagine what games will look like ten or even twenty years from now. Our computers are becoming more powerful, while display technologies are also rapidly improving. With an estimated 3.24 billion (yes, billion) gamers across the globe, we are sure to see the gaming industry only get bigger and better from here.<\/p>\n<p>But with all the advances in gaming graphics, some gamers are still stuck in the past with either a gaming rig that can\u2019t handle next-gen graphics, or a gaming monitor that simply doesn\u2019t do the latest games any justice. Fortunately, this Black Friday is the perfect opportunity for gamers to find some incredible deals and take their gaming experiences to the next level. So, if you\u2019re considering treating yourself to a new gaming display this year, here are some feature you should look out for.<\/p>\n<p>The more you see, the more you get<\/p>\n<p>A monitor is your window to the world of gaming, and if you\u2019re looking for truly immersive gaming experiences, resolution should come to mind first. The formula is quite simple: the more pixels you have, the more you see. And in fast-paced competitive games, like first-person shooters where you can\u2019t shoot what you can\u2019t see, on-screen detail is everything.<\/p>\n<p>Anything below full HD resolution, which is 1920\u00d71080 pixels, and you won\u2019t really experience everything that today\u2019s next-gen games truly have to offer. And when you compare full HD to the latest 4K monitors (that\u2019s 3840\u00d72160 pixels), 4K has eight times more pixels \u2013 which roughly translates to eight times more detail.<\/p>\n<p>When reaction times matter<\/p>\n<p>Lag is the bane of every gamer\u2019s existence. While you can always turn your graphics settings down, or troubleshoot connectivity issues, there isn\u2019t that much you can do when you\u2019re being held back by your own gear. This Black Friday might be a chance to fix that.<\/p>\n<p>Screen stuttering and ghosting is essentially lag caused by your gaming monitor, and it can have a significant impact on both your performance and overall gaming experience. That\u2019s why refresh rates and response times should always be the monitor specs to look out for after resolution. The higher your refresh rate (measured in Hz), the more frequently your monitor matches the frames-per-second generated by your graphics card. The lower your response time (measured in milliseconds), the faster your on-screen pixels will shift from one colour to another.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between a 60Hz refresh rate and the latest 144Hz monitors is something you have to see to believe. A low response time also means that gameplay will feel much more responsive to your inputs. LG\u2019s range of UltraGear gaming monitors have set a new standard for competitive gaming by offering the world\u2019s first 4K Nano IPS 1ms GTG gaming display. With an impressive response time of 1 millisecond \u2013 the lowest in the industry \u2013 and a 144Hz refresh rate, these monitors provide both unparalleled speeds and stunning picture quality.<\/p>\n<p>When in doubt, choose IPS<\/p>\n<p>UltraGear monitors also feature the latest Nano IPS panels, which use a layer of nanoparticles in the backlighting to deliver better image quality with faster response times. Nano IPS offers better colour reproduction than most twisted nematic (TN) panels, resulting in a colour range that\u2019s 35% greater than SRGB 100%. IPS panels also have better view angles than TN panels, and they\u2019re a lot more responsive than most vertical alignment (VA) panels out there.<\/p>\n<p>Sync tech is essential<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to buy a new gaming monitor, there\u2019s more to consider than just the hardware specs. A good gaming monitor will come with built-in adaptive syncing technologies, such as AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync. These two technologies were designed to improve displays for gaming specifically and help dynamically synchronise your monitor\u2019s refresh rate with your graphics card, resulting in much a smoother gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>Let the games begin<\/p>\n<p>The age of gaming is upon us, and what an age it is! The release of Unreal Engine 5 has made it easier than ever for gaming developers to deliver next-gen graphics that blur the line between the virtual and the real, and it\u2019s only going to get better from here. If you\u2019re looking for a display that will step up your game, don\u2019t miss your chance this Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor-this-black-friday\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the 16-bit era when we saw the first Super Mario Bros on screen in the \u201890s, to the latest 4K resolutions at 144Hz hyperrealism that we experience today, video game graphics have certainly evolved over the years. 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