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LG unveils the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate

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What just happened? It feels like a long time since a 120Hz monitor was considered blisteringly fast. Illustrating how far things have come is the latest UltraGear display from LG, which the company says is the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate.

Following the long tradition of memorable monitor names, LG has announced the UltraGear 25G590B. As with other monitors boasting insanely high refresh rates, this one is primarily focused on competitive gamers who want speed and accuracy in first-person shooters.

This isn't the first 1,000Hz gaming monitor we've seen in recent times. Samsung's Odyssey G6 can hit 1,040Hz, and Acer's Predator XB273U can reach 1,000Hz. The difference with those products is they are dual-mode monitors, meaning they need to switch to a lower, 720p resolution to...

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