Know How... (MP3)   /     TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming

Description

When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse.Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam MachkovechConnect with us!Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how.Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow hover.com/twit

Summary

When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech

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Subtitle
Refresh Rates, Gaming Mode, OLED vs. LCD
Duration
55:10
Publishing date
2018-10-25 18:46
Link
https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/406
Contributors
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Enclosures
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When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech

Connect with us!

Sponsors: