{
  "id": 9209372,
  "title": "Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet spot for competitive FPS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/vindicated-after-speaking-to-some-pro-counter-strike-players-im-sure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T22:08:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/vindicated-after-speaking-to-some-pro-counter-strike-players-im-sure-i-was-right-when-i-said-360-hz-is-the-sweet-spot-for-competitive-fps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent discussions with two professional Counter-Strike 2 players, it appears I was correct in my belief that a 360 Hz refresh rate is the optimal choice for competitive FPS gaming. At Logitech's G Play event in Warsaw, I spoke to Azuwu, known as Azuwu, and yxngstxr, known as yxngstxr, who currently play for the team Luminosity.\n\nAzuwu shared his experience, stating that while he didn't notice a significant difference between 240 Hz and 360 Hz, once he switched to 360 Hz, he couldn't go back down. He mentioned that refresh rates of 400, 600, and 600 Hz are quite similar, but 400 Hz is a good spot and 600 Hz is even better. However, he acknowledged that many PCs might not reach 600 frames per second (fps), making the higher rates less practical.\n\nyxngstxr agreed with Azuwu, suggesting that the difference between 600 Hz and a lower frame rate might not be noticeable. Yxngstxr runs CS2 on a high-end system, including a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RX 9070 XT, and usually struggles to maintain 600 fps, even at lower resolutions. He noted that Zowie's DyAc anti-ghosting technology, used by many professional players, does make a difference in terms of noticeable edge.\n\nOne piece of technology that both players mentioned made a noticeable difference was Zowie's DyAc anti-ghosting tech. The players all use Zowie monitors, and Yxngstxr believed that pro gamers would particularly benefit from the motion clarity improvement provided by the DyAc technology. However, Azuwu mentioned that he found it hard to tell if the DyAc tech was making a difference.\n\nIn summary, the two professional players agreed that while ultra-fast refresh rates like 600 Hz offer advantages, the returns start to diminish at these levels. However, they both agreed that 360 Hz is the optimal choice for competitive FPS gaming, striking a balance between frame rates achievable on most PCs and noticeable improvement in gameplay.",
  "summary": "The two CS2 players I spoke to seem to agree.",
  "key_points": [
    "Azuwu, a pro Counter-Strike 2 player, found 360 Hz optimal for competitive FPS gaming.",
    "yxngstxr, another pro player, agreed with Azuwu's assessment of 360 Hz as the sweet spot.",
    "Zowie's DyAc anti-ghosting technology was noted to provide noticeable edge for professional gamers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}