Miscellaneous

Is a laser faster than light?

Alex Dopico

Is a laser faster than light?

Scientists at NEC Corporation’s (NEC) basic research unit in the US claim to have proven that light can travel faster than its acknowledged speed in vacuum in a successful experiment in superluminal light propagation.

What is a good latency for shadow?

With Shadow you get 1Gb internet, which means I ping in-game around 9–10ms, which definitely helps with the overall latency of gameplay. Plus it means you download at about 110MB/s, which can’t be moaned at.

How do I reduce packets?

Packet loss remedies

  1. Check connections. Check that there are no cables or ports badly installed, or deteriorated.
  2. Restart routers and other hardware. A classic IT trouble-shooting technique.
  3. Use a cable connection.
  4. Keep network device software up-to-date.
  5. Replace defective and inefficient hardware.

How do I reduce input lag?

How to reduce input lag

  1. Use a monitor or television with low display lag.
  2. Turn on game mode or pc mode for your monitor/television,
  3. Turn off all post processing options on your monitor/television,
  4. Disable all power saving settings and ambient screen dimming settings on your monitor/television.
  5. Turn off HDMI CEC on your monitor/ television.

Is VSync good for FPS?

VSync is an excellent option for gamers who are dealing with mismatched frame rates and refresh rates. VSync forces your graphics processor unit and monitor to work in unison with fine-tuned cohesion. Enabling VSync caps the fps at the monitor’s maximum refresh rate and reduces the excessive strain on your GPU.

Is VSync bad for FPS games?

When used correctly, VSync can help smooth out issues and keep your graphics processor from running red-hot. When used incorrectly, it can needlessly harm your FPS and cause input lag without benefit.

Does HDCP cause lag?

I know the DualShock4 controller has around 13ms input lag in wireless mode and the lowest lag a 60fps source can have is 16.7ms. So this leaves my estimated TV input lag at around 40ms which matches what people have measured. HDCP puts my total input lag to as high as 110ms!