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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by Hikikomori on Sunday January 26, 2025 @01:31PM (#42832505)
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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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by bigstrat2003 on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:27PM (#42833134)
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.
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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by sapiogram on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:55PM (#42833407)
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.
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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by tuna74 on Sunday January 26, 2025 @03:14PM (#42833599)
There have been actual tests showing players have better accuracy up to 360 fps displays.

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

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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by Hikikomori on Sunday January 26, 2025 @03:21PM (#42833671)
Guess you think all speakers are the same.
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Re:Hard numbers in the Wayland vs. X11 input latency discussion by layer8 on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:04PM (#42832875)
Just to nitpick, that difference is still above 6.5 ms.
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