If you're the proud owner of a shiny, new gaming monitor, you probably chose it for its performance. The packaging declared its astonishing frame rate capabilities in big, bold letters, and as you ...

The frame rate, which is measured in frames per second (FPS), indicates the number of images displayed on the monitor per second. The higher the number of frames, the smoother the animation appears.

For most gamers, a high-refresh monitor is a luxury -- it makes things look smoother and prettier, but it won't change the experience. In competitive gaming, speed is everything. Even a fraction of a ...