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4K GSYNC monitor announced by ACER!

May 22, 2014, 11:49 am
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gsync-logoAcer announces the first 4K GSYNC monitor, the ACER XB280HK. GSYNC eliminates stutters, tearing, and reduces input lag, also found in our GSYNC preview.

It uses the same 28″ TN 60Hz panel that is found in the Samsung UD590, a 4K display under $700. Although the Acer does not do 120Hz, GSYNC brings huge motion quality benefits, by making fluctuating framerates visually stutter-free.

60Hz GSYNC monitors do not include ULMB/LightBoost motion blur reduction so that means the ASUS ROG PG278Q is the highest-resolution upcoming strobed monitor.

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Toms Hardware Tests BENQ XL2720Z with Blur Busters Strobe Utility

June 1, 2014, 3:37 pm
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ASUS ROG PG278Q supports 144Hz overclocking for 2560x1440p

June 3, 2014, 5:47 pm
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The ASUS PCDIY site has a diagram that shows the ASUS ROG PG278Q GSYNC monitor is capable of overclocking to 144Hz during 2560x1440p over DisplayPort. This is great news, for those looking for 1440p options with good motion clarity!  The monitor also supports GSYNC and motion blur elimination (ULMB) options.

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AMD Demonstrates Desktop FreeSync Monitor

June 4, 2014, 8:44 pm
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freesync1[1]pcper reports that AMD demonstrated a prototype FreeSync monitor with DisplayPort Adaptive Sync — AMD’s answer to GSYNC.

The demonstration occured at Computex 2014, and was a modified version of an existing computer monitor, via a firmware upgrade to its electronics. Prebuilt FreeSync monitors could arrive by end of 2014, albiet 2015 is more likely.

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G-SYNC support arrives in new Linux drivers

June 11, 2014, 9:16 pm
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Tux[1]Awaiting the arrival of Valve Steam Box in 2015, the new NVIDIA Linux drivers now has preliminary support for GSYNC, a variable refresh-rate tech that eliminates stutters, tearing, and reduces lag.

Several models of new G-SYNC monitors are currently delayed. However, the G-SYNC tsunami arrives in the coming few months through to 2015.

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PHOTOS: Mouse 125Hz vs 500Hz vs 1000Hz

June 19, 2014, 9:10 pm
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Originally created in a Blur Busters Forums thread, and now a part of the Mouse Guide, this is a photo comparision of 125Hz versus 500Hz versus 1000Hz mouse poll rates. The 500Hz versus 1000Hz is human-eye visible during motion blur reduction strobing (e.g. LightBoost) as well as G-SYNC where NVIDIA recommends a 1000Hz mouse.

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You can see this by enabling motion blur reduction on your 120Hz monitor, and then drag a text window. Fewer microstutters makes text easier to read while dragging.

The gapping effect is caused by the harmonic frequency difference (beat frequency) between frame rate and mouse poll rate. It is clearly visible when no other sources of microstutters exist; e.g. fast GPU, fast CPU, low-latency USB. This mouse microstutter is clearly visible in Source Engine games on newer GPUs at synchronized framerates.

During 125Hz mouse poll rate versus 120fps frame rate (125 MOD 120 = 5), there are 5 microstutters per second. This results in 1 gap every 25 mouse arrow positions.

During 500Hz mouse poll rate versus 120fps frame rate (500 MOD 120 = 20), there are 20 microstutters per second. This results in 1 gap every 6 mouse arrow positions.

These mouse microstutters become especially visible on low-persistence displays such as strobed monitors or CRTs, during window-dragging. 500Hz vs 1000Hz difference is amplified during LightBoost, ULMB, Turbo240, and BENQ Blur Reduction.

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TFTCentral reviews ASUS ROG PG278Q – 1440p GSYNC!

July 17, 2014, 11:05 am
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tftcentralOur friends at TFTCentral has published a review of the ASUS ROG PG278Q, with 2560×1440 resolution, GSYNC and ULMB!

ULMB is the sequel to LightBoost, and is found in GSYNC monitors. This is the highest resolution monitor now shipping with LightBoost-type functionality! And the big bonus is that strobe length is adjustable – all the way to clearer motion than LightBoost 10%!

We are also getting this monitor later this summer, for a Blur Busters-focussed review of its “Better Than 60Hz” capabilities, including its Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) mode.

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Chrome malfunctioning at 120Hz, IE now supporting 120Hz

August 13, 2014, 12:26 am
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Hyperlapse: Amazingly impressive timelapse videos!

August 13, 2014, 11:49 pm
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A new method, developed by Microsoft Research is producing very impressive timelapse video, with the best image stabilization ever seen.

This is achieved by converting 2D video into 3D rendered scene, and then rendering a new “virtual camera” path through it all. This is also a new advanced form of video interpolation too, with high framerates to be rendered independently of the original video framerate. A wearable GoPro camera essentially ends up acting as a 3D scanner! See how it is done.

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LG 24GM77 monitor, a 144Hz monitor with a “lightboost” clone

August 20, 2014, 11:28 pm
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The upcoming LG 24GM77 gaming monitor has a strobe backlight, Motion 240 (120Hz + strobing).

This recognizes the popularity of motion-blur-eliminating strobe backlights in other 120Hz+ gaming monitors (“LightBoost”, “ULMB”, “Turbo240″ and “BENQ Blur Reduction”). Blur Busters has received confirmation that Motion 240 is a strobe backlight.

LG is planning to demo the 24GM77 at IFA 2014 in Germany in early September. It is capable of 144Hz. The 24GM77 (144Hz 1080p) is mentioned in the same press release  announcing their 34″ UltraWide 34UC97 monitor (60Hz 3440×1440 21:9)

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New iMac confirmed to run 60Hz at 5120×2880 resolution

November 5, 2014, 6:37 am
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imac-5kArs Technica confirmed, using our TestUFO motion tests, the new 5K iMac runs at a full 60Hz at 5K resolution (5120×2880).

Although this screen does not support 120Hz, it actually requires similar graphics bandwidth as 4K 120Hz.

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Black Friday Sales push 120Hz+ to below $250

November 28, 2014, 5:58 am
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120hz-monitorMany very good 120Hz/144Hz monitors are currently on sale in these Black Friday Deals:

If you prefer extra 3840×2160 4K resolution rather than refresh rate, the ACER XB280HK GSYNC 4K monitor is now only $679!
4K monitors without GSYNC are often still more expensive.

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Laser displays are zero lag, zero blur, zero persistence.

December 22, 2014, 7:22 am
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laser1While we are waiting for better tech such as strobed/rolling-scan OLED desktop gaming monitors, there’s another technology that has the potential of zero motion blur AND zero scanout lag, much like a CRT.

Some people in the Blur Busters Forum are experimenting with Microvision laser projector as a zero-lag zero-blur display. They work! Only 640×480, however. laser2They use a fast-moving mirror to scan a laser in real-time in a CRT-style fashion.  They have even solved the laser-speckled-look with a de-speckling projection film, and one person is building a higher-definition laser projector from scratch. Join the discussion on the dream of a zero-lag zero-blur display!

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Ultrawide 34″ 1440p monitor with 3000:1 contrast

December 23, 2014, 8:06 am
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Samsung announced the SE790C, a new 34″ ultra widescreen monitor, 21:9 aspect ratio with 3440×1440 resolution, a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, with a VESA standard mount, and a gaming mode.

Currently, it does not have “Better Than 60Hz” features such as GSYNC or 120Hz+. Response is 4ms GtG, however, a non-strobed 60Hz monitor will have at least 16.7ms persistence (1/60sec). An exciting display, with a sweet view, however.

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First AMD FreeSync monitor now available: 4K 60Hz for $500

December 28, 2014, 6:44 pm
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imageThe first AMD FreeSync monitor is now available as the Iilyama ProLite 4K 60Hz display for only $500 USD (£325 UK, no VAT for North Americans).

Not altogether a shabby price for a 3840×2160 60Hz panel, but this one has motion-smoothing, stutter-eliminating, tearing-eliminating variable refresh rate technology (AMD FreeSync, an open competitor to NVIDIA GSYNC).

Currently, NVIDIA’s GSYNC technology has a huge head start and several models are available in 120Hz+ refresh rates, and is still recommended for the “Better Than 60Hz” experience for competitive gamers. However, the extra options for both red and green (AMD and NVIDIA) are good for consumers in year 2015!

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Blur Busters Forums — Input Lag Talk!

January 2, 2015, 1:06 am
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BREAKING NEWS — IPS 144Hz Coming!

January 3, 2015, 11:17 am
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XG270HU-02Acer just announced two 1440p monitors capable of 144Hz.

ACER XB270HU
… 2560 x 1440
… 144Hz IPS with G-SYNC
… There will be no ULMB

ACER XG270HU
…  2560×1440
… 144Hz TN without G-SYNC
… Blur reduction is probably included (TBA)

Sources tell me that a blur reduction strobe backlight is not available for the XB270HU IPS panel at current refresh rate. IPS pixel transitions are not yet fast enough for strobing. See high speed videos of LCDs to see why IPS does not yet include LightBoost/ULMB.

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BENQ confirms 144Hz FreeSync!

January 5, 2015, 1:35 pm
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imageMore good news keep coming on the flood of CES 2015 announcements.

Another 144Hz FreeSync monitor has now been announced, as the BENQ 2730Z. AMD said on twitter that this is an IPS panel, but this is not yet confirmed by BENQ. Being a 1ms spec, this may be TN. This monitor includes BENQ Blur Reduction 2.0!

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ASUS announces MG279Q, an IPS 120Hz monitor!

January 5, 2015, 5:33 pm
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imageASUS has announced a 27″ IPS 120Hz monitor with 2560x1440p resolution!

The ASUS MG279Q is a IPS LCD panel, with better colors and viewing angles than most 120Hz+ TN monitors!

The announced 5ms GtG rating may, however, prevent the ability to use LightBoost-style motion blur reduction modes. That said, it is exciting to see 120Hz+ finally officially arrive to many IPS panels!

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Blur Busters at CES 2015

January 8, 2015, 10:12 am
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imageChief Blur Buster Mark Rejhon is at CES 2015 Jan 8th and Jan 9th. We’re going to report on all the “Better Than 60Hz” technologies at the showrooms and booths.

If you have additional booths you would like him to check out, post now in the comments or the forum!

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