59hz and 60hz? Are They Obviously Different?


  1. Wandering Flame
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    59hz and 60hz? Are They Obviously Different?


    That's the screen refresh rates on Windows 7. What's the reason they included those two...when they are that close to each other?
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  3. Heroxoot
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    I don't think they are different by enough, but they can be the fix between page tearing and the need to use Vsync.
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