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  • What is a pixel?

    Short for picture element, a pixel is a single point in a graphic image. Monitors display pictures by dividing the display screen into thousands (or millions) of pixels, arranged in rows and columns. The pixels are placed close together so that they appear connected. A full pixel is a combination of

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  • Understanding HyperX pixel policy

    The following policies apply during the HyperX limited two-year warranty period: Bright sub-pixel defects - 2 maximum Dark sub-pixel defects - 5 maximum Total combined bright and dark sub-pixel defects - 5 maximum Full Pixel Defects pixel defects - 0 allowed

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  • What is the refresh rate?

    Refresh rate refers to the capability of a monitor to show multiple frames per second. It is typically measured in Hz ("Hertz"), where a monitor with a 60Hz refresh rate refreshes the displayed image 60 times per second. If the refresh rate of your monitor is less than the frame rate sustained by yo

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  • What does resolution mean for a monitor?

    This is a measurement used for the number of pixels that can be used to generate on a display screen. In the same manner, used to measure a rectangle. Its size dimension Width and Height are commonly seen as an example: 1920 x 1080. The display resolution is 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels

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  • Monitor Display Mode Status

    Display mode status When you turn on the monitor, the status message shows the display mode. The display mode is also displayed when you change the video input. The current display mode shows in the Information menu window and at the bottom of the OSD’s main menu in the status bar area. Modes of ope

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  • Frame Rate vs. Refresh Rate

    Frame Rate Monitors operate by flashing dozens of still images ("frames") one after the other, creating the illusion of movement. “Frame rate” refers to how many frames per second ("FPS") your graphics card ("GPU") is sending to your monitor. The more frames per second your graphics card sends, the

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  • What is Adaptive Sync?

    Adaptive Sync enables the display's refresh rate to match the GPU's outputting frames. Frames are displayed as soon as possible to prevent input lag and avoid game stuttering, and screen tearing. This will prevent unnecessary stress on your PC or monitor while keeping latency as low as possible. ​ T

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  • What are pixel and sub-pixel defects?

    A full pixel defect is a bright white dot or very noticeable black dot on the display. No full pixel defects are allowed per HyperX monitor specification. A sub-pixel defect is also referred to as a dot defect. Bright dot sub-pixel defects are permanently "on", displaying a colored red, green, or bl

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  • Panel Types: IPS vs TN vs VA vs OLED

    Panel Types Like TVs, different types of monitors use a variety of specifications to provide either similar or specific purposes. TN (Twisted Nematic) Popular budget-wise, TN panels are generally favored for gaming due to high refresh rates and low pixel response times for gamers that want the least

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  • Looking for support with a HyperX OMEN gaming laptop, desktop, or monitor?

    For OMEN gaming laptops, desktops, or monitors, please contact HP Support. You will have multiple options to initiate support for HyperX OMEN Gaming Desktops, Notebooks, and Monitors Computer Support Product Category Serial Number Product Number, or Product Name Fields HP Virtual Assistant ​

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