Will 4K, 240Hz monitors beat gaming monitors?

Texas Instruments' new DLP video projector chip wants to compete with the best TVs and gaming monitors. The DLPC8445 promises 4K display but also the ability to reach 240Hz, all with sub-millisecond latency.

Since the launch of the Acer Nitro G550, the world’s first 1080p 120Hz monitor, technology has come a long way. It’s not uncommon to find machines capable of delivering 4K definition While maintaining a Correct refresh rate.

if Video Projectors It could be Interesting alternative On the other hand, 4K TVs still have some issues. For example, the refresh rate remains relatively low compared to the best gaming monitors. Therefore, this type of machine can be Invalid For one The user wants to play the game.

Fortunately, display devices are getting better every day. Texas Instruments Developments Cards can be modified. New breakthrough regarding DLP technology (Digital optical processing) would, in fact, allow these devices to Up to 240 Hz.

DLP chip for gaming video projectors

This DLP chip is called DLPC8445. 90% smaller Compared to previous generations (9mm x 9mm). This means that it will be possible to find it in Integrated video projectors And designed for gaming.

It will be designed to replicate the viewing experience of the best 4K TVs. With a standard refresh rate, it100 inch display screen And she has cumin transient under millisecond markSo the DLPC8445 looks promising.

But she can, Don't take off the TVs. And screens right away. Sure, it’s just been released but it still has to be adopted by various video projector manufacturers. What’s more, if the idea of ​​having a small machine capable of displaying 4K is interesting on paper, some Limitations must be taken into account.

Its limitations prevent the DLPC8445 from shining.

Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz It is actually Reserved for 1080p definition While it only supports 4K 60Hz. In short, while the improvement in latency is impressive, for gamers, a high-end PC monitor will still be more interesting.

Especially since a video display device using the DLPC8445 will retain the latent defects For this type of machine. For example, 1800 lumens brightness The advertised resolution is not enough to play comfortably in a bright room. To get the most out of your DLP projector, you should play in the dark And sacrificing 4K in favor of 240Hz.

Given that Current requirementshe improbable which Texas Instruments has reached Players' interest With its own technology. So TVs and monitors still have a few good days ahead of them. In addition, we have to hope that the devices that include the DLPC8445 will not be too expensive, otherwise they will certainly be reserved for a very limited number of customers.