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Gaming Monitors vs. Regular Monitors
Introduction
There are certain things in the gaming industry that don’t actually help you become a better gamer. A lot of random headsets come with RGB lighting, gaming chairs try to look super fancy and professional, along with many other things. But what about gaming monitors? This is one of those commonly asked questions by the community.
What is Mini-LED?
Simply put, mini-LED is a more efficient and more effective way of backlighting an LCD screen. Officially a diode no bigger than 0.2mm can be classed as ‘mini’ – but this is the consumer electronics industry we’re dealing with here, and you can expect the word ‘mini’ to be used quite loosely. The basic principle, though, is that smaller LED diodes allow for more LED diodes.Fitting more, and smaller, LED diodes behind the LCD pixels means images can be brighter. It means backlighting control can be more targeted and precise. It should allow for better control, which ought to mean less backlight bleed and stronger contrasts.
Optimal Monitor Size/Resolution Combinations
Choosing among size/resolution can be a daunting task for gamers.
Most people are satisfied with 27″ screens. They are reasonably big, but not too big that you’d have to move your head from one corner of the screen to the other to catch all that’s happening on the screen.
The ideal resolution of a 27″ monitor is 2560×1440 (WQHD), which results
Quick Monitor Shopping Tips
The monitor is the window to your PC’s soul. Without the right display, everything you do on your system will seem lackluster, whether gaming, viewing/editing photos and video or just reading text on your favorite websites.
Determine your monitor’s main purpose: gaming, professional or general use. Generally, gamers should prioritize fast refresh rates and low response times, professionals should
