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Update (19/01/21): Nvidia has been in touch since the publication of this story with a full statement. Please find our updated coverage HERE.  For the last couple of years, Nvidia has had some stringent requirements for monitors in order for them to be classified as ‘G-Sync Ultimate’. Previously, gaining this classification from Nvidia required HDR with at least 1000 nits of peak brightness, in addition to a few other requirements. In late 2020, it looks like Nvidia quietly lowered the barrier to entry for monitors seeking G-Sync Ultimate certification.  Back at CES 2019, Nvidia made so...

As part of CES 2021, LG has announced three new monitors in its UltraGear series, including a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor and two 1440p gaming monitors that offer a refresh rate of up to 180Hz while overclocking.

What is screen tearing? We all hope to have a smooth experience when playing a game, which is why many of ustry to boost fps as high as it’ll go. When your frame rate exceeds your monitor’s refresh rate, however, you might see the game become disjointed, with frames sticking on the previous image in some segments. This is what’s called screen tearing. What is FreeSync? FreeSync, G-Sync, and Vsync (otherwise known as vertical sync) combat screen tearing by synchronising the frame rate with the refresh rate of your monitor. Vsync was the first of the bunch, taking a software-based approac...