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What is a TN panel monitor? Answered

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Time Stamp: September 21, 2021 12:23 PM - Modified On: September 21, 2021 - Published By:
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When searching for monitors, consumers inevitably come across terms like twisted nematic (TN), vertical alignment (VA), or in-plane switching (IPS) when referring to the panel types. All three panel types come in at different price points and have pros and cons. Gaming monitors often use TN panels because of their high speed and low cost. History of TN panels TN panels are based on liquid crystal technology. The first person to note the color generation properties of liquid crystal was a man called Friedrich Reinitzer. In 1888 he discovered that

WePlay Esports tech engineer lead Anatoliy Ryzhkin on the technology, development, and production of esports events

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Time Stamp: September 20, 2021 9:48 AM - Modified On: September 20, 2021 - Published By:
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This article is sponsored by WePlay Holding. The world’s livestreaming audience in 2021 has reached a total of 729 million people, according to games and esports analytics platform Newzoo.  With each passing year, the number of both new viewers and esports enthusiasts is growing and esports has slowly become a cultural phenomenon for both younger and older audiences.  Esports tournaments have long left the cramped space of internet cafés, now hosting large, international events that attract millions of spectators both in-person and from behind the screen. With AR integration, VR

How to use a capture card on console and PC

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 2:11 PM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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With so much streaming competition, it’s always wise to put out the best quality content if you want your stream to stand out. One of the ways to improve the quality of a stream is with a capture card. While some streamers have a single PC or console and don’t use capture cards, more advanced streamers often have multiple PCs or connect their console to a PC to add transitions, overlays, and other customizations. What does a capture card do? Capture cards allow users to capture video and audio from

The best STG44 loadout in Call of Duty: Vanguard

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Time Stamp: September 10, 2021 5:45 PM - Modified On: September 10, 2021 - Published By:
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World War II games are known for their nostalgic weapons, bringing us all back to a time when FPS games were just beginning to take over. Call of Duty: Vanguard takes place during WWII. After multiple CoD titles set in the future and even the Cold War, WWII is back in a big way with Vanguard, as are the old familiar customers when it comes to weaponry. One of the all-time classics from FPS games of the past is the STG44, a fully automatic assault rifle. The weapon was used

What is the difference between CPI and DPI?

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Time Stamp: September 10, 2021 5:07 PM - Modified On: September 10, 2021 - Published By:
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When researching some of the best gaming mice on the market, there are many features to consider. These considerations often include wired vs. wireless, the shape of the mouse, and of course, the mouse CPI and DPI ranges. While many gamers frequently use DPI and CPI interchangeably, there is a difference between them. So, what is the difference between CPI and DPI? DPI DPI stands for dots per inch. This refers to the number of “dots” or pixels that can fit in a straight line within an inch of space

Sinatraa’s 6-month VALORANT suspension is over

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Jay “Sinatraa” Won is now free to compete in VALORANT esports again. The Sentinels player’s six-month suspension for “failing to fully cooperate” with a Riot Games’ investigation into sexual assault allegations made against him by his ex-girlfriend Cleo Hernandez has expired. He was officially suspended by Riot in May for violating rule 8.1 of the VALORANT Global Competition Policy, but he started to serve it on March 10. “The Tournament Operator will have the right to monitor compliance with this Global Policy and the applicable Event-Specific Rules and investigate possible breaches,”

2021’s best G-Sync monitors for gaming

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Time Stamp: September 9, 2021 6:07 PM - Modified On: September 9, 2021 - Published By:
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Gaming monitors have evolved drastically, and one major reason for that is variable refresh rate technology. Currently, there are two leading competing VRR technologies: AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync. VRR technology enables monitors to stay in sync with in-game render rates, increasing smoothness and responsiveness. As a VRR technology, G-Sync aims to eliminate screen tearing and other visual artifacts that often occur when the GPU’s frame output and the monitor’s refresh rate aren’t necessarily aligning with one another—an inconvenience many gamers know far too well. Here are 2021’s best G-Sync

What does DPI mean, and why is it important for gaming?

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Time Stamp: September 9, 2021 4:35 PM - Modified On: September 9, 2021 - Published By:
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When looking to add a new gaming mouse to your battle station, there are always many options to consider. However, an area where gamers may find the most difference in performance comes down to the mouse’s DPI settings. So, what does DPI mean, and why is it important for gaming? DPI stands for dots per inch. These dots refer to the number of pixels on the computer monitor that can fit within an inch of space picked up by the mouse sensor.  For example, you have two gaming mice with

The best budget 144Hz gaming monitors of 2021

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Time Stamp: September 8, 2021 12:32 PM - Modified On: September 8, 2021 - Published By:
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Gaming monitors range from budget-orientated offerings with entry-level specs to the fastest options with high performance and equally high prices. While everyone wishes they could have the best monitor, financial constraints are real, and most users have to make some sort of compromise between the price they’re willing to pay and the performance they can afford. Users looking for a decent gaming monitor without spending top dollar might consider 144Hz options. These monitors are affordable but still have adequate refresh rates to keep up with the competition in most games.