The old IIyama Vision Master Pro 512 CRT monitor surprises with its ability to run at an incredible 700Hz refresh rate, outperforming modern gaming displays, but with significant limitations by permission.
Record update rate
Unexpected leader
Surprisingly The monitor with the highest refresh rate was not the newest model, but an old IIyama Vision Master Pro 512 CRT device, which was overclocked to an incredible 700 Hz.
Frequency Experiments
The RetroGamingBase YouTube channel has already experimented with this monitor, previously reaching 500Hz. This is only slightly inferior to the modern gaming monitor Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP with its 540 Hz.
Resolution compromise
However, there is a significant difference: modern fast monitors support high resolution, while IIyama at 500 Hz only works in 320 x 200 pixel mode. When reaching 600 Hz, the resolution dropped to 150p, and a record 700 Hz was achieved at 320 x 120.
Experimental Caution
After reaching the maximum frequency, the experiment was stopped to avoid damage to the device. Enthusiasts are looking for an additional copy for gaming tests, doubting the ability of Windows 11 to work correctly at such a low resolution.
Characteristics of IIyama Vision Master Pro
Officially, the monitor has a diagonal of 22 inches. Other parameters, including a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 and the presence of a built-in USB hub with four ports, as well as an impressive weight of 30 kg, are known from the search results, since the original documentation is not available.
Glossary
- IIyama is a Japanese manufacturer of monitors and other computer peripherals
- CRT - cathode ray tube, a technology used in old monitors and televisions
- RetroGamingBase - YouTube channel specializing in retro gaming and equipment
- Asus ROG Swift Pro - a line of modern gaming monitors from Asus
- Windows 11 - the latest version of the operating system from Microsoft
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An enthusiast from the YouTube channel RetroGamingBase overclocked an old IIyama Vision Master Pro 512 CRT monitor to a record 700 Hz, surpassing even modern gaming monitors. However, despite the impressive results, playing on such a monitor turned out to be difficult.
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Alejandro
Wow, 700 Hz on a CRT monitor! 🤯 This is just unrealistically cool. I wonder what games could be run at this resolution?
Sophia
Yes, Alejandro, that's impressive! But the resolution is 320x120... I can’t even imagine what it looks like. Maybe the old arcade games will work? 🕹️
Klaus
Guys, can you imagine how this will look on Windows 11? 😅 Although, probably, modern OS will not even launch at this resolution.
Emilia
Klaus, exactly! But you can install DOS and enjoy old-school games at maximum speed 🚀 I wonder if the difference between 500 and 700 Hz is noticeable?
Viktor
Nonsense. Why are such experiments needed at all? Old stuff is old stuff, there's no point in tormenting it. Modern monitors are already fast enough.
Sophia
Viktor, don't be such a grump! 😄 This is an interesting experiment. Maybe he will help develop new technologies for modern monitors.
Pierre
I agree with Sophia! Experiments like this move technology forward. By the way, does anyone know how much this monster weighs? 30 kg is a whole barbell! 💪
Emilia
Pierre, yes, not every gamer can put such a monitor on the table 😅 I wonder if modern esports players would appreciate such an update speed? 🤔