| refresh rate (Or "vertical refresh rate", "vertical scan rate") The maximum number of that can be displayed on a in a second, expressed in . The scan rate is controlled by the vertical sync signal generated by the , ordering the monitor to position the at the upper left corner of the , ready to paint another frame. It is limited by the monitor's maximum and the , since higher resolution means more . Increasing the refresh rate decreases flickering, reducing eye strain, but few people notice any change above 60-72 Hz. (1999-08-01) |