Posted by Marc Martin on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Marc-Arjuna-beware-laptops-too-also-blowdryers-tp1542893p1542950.html

> I agree the monitor frequency is a large contributor.
> What I want to add, is that choosing 800x600 is not the whole picture.
> Is that at 75 Hz? 72 Hz, 70 Hz, or 60 Hz? etc.

Generally, I've been finding that lower refresh rates are better,
as long as I'm not bothered by the flicker. At work, I think
I'm using 72hz. I thought I was using the same thing at home,
but I just checked and it said that I was using 60hz! (for
some reason I am unbothered by the flicker, even though it
is a CRT)

> Is it legal to name names?
> I sure wish there was a list of what components are quietest, instead of
> the usual advertising sold to consumers.
> I'd sure list the ones I didn't like.

I think it's good to be as specific as possible with brand names.

Marc