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by Hikikomori 509 days ago
About the difference between 60hz and 120hz monitor, instantly noticeable just by moving the mouse in windows (just by looking at the distance cursor updates as it moves). Would you argue that all gaming monitors are placebo?
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Just to nitpick, that difference is still above 6.5 ms.
I actually would. Gaming monitors are the equivalent of fancy audiophile gear. It's a way to fleece people by making them think they can perceive a difference that isn't really there.
But the difference between 60hz and 120hz is instantly noticeable in a blind test, without even opening a game. That's by definition not placebo.
There have been actual tests showing players have better accuracy up to 360 fps displays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX31kZbAXsA

Guess you think all speakers are the same.