Andy Tang Administrator | Fri Aug 07, 2020 | 11:58 AM | Likes: 2 

Building a PC: Choosing the Right Monitor

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When it comes to gaming, you need a good monitor. Without a monitor, you can't see what you're doing. The first step in choosing your monitor is to figure out the type. There are three main types: twisted nematic (TN), in-plane switching (IPS), and vertical alignment (VA). The names relate to the alignment of molecules within the LCD (liquid crystal display), and how they change when voltage is applied. All LCD monitors change the alignment of these molecules to work, but how they do so can drastically affect the image and response time. Each panel type has advantages and disadvantages. The easiest way to choose between them is to decide which attributes are most important to you. This largely depends on what you use your computer for, and how much you have to spend.

TN Panels:
While newer panels are always better than their predecessors, TN display technology still suffers from some notable drawbacks. One is its limited viewing angles, particularly on the vertical axis. It’s not unusual for a TN panel’s colors to invert completely when you view it from an extreme angle. Its color reproduction also isn’t that strong either. Most TN panels are incapable of displaying 24-bit true color and, instead, rely on interpolation to simulate the correct shades. This can result in visible color banding, and inferior contrast ratios when compared with IPS or VA panels. There are better options than TN displays.

IPS Panels:
IPS technology was developed to improve upon the limitations of TN panels—most notably, the poor color reproduction and limited viewing angles. IPS panels have vastly superior viewing angles than TN. Additionally, IPS panels are also known for their relatively good black reproduction, which helps eliminate the “washed out” look you get with TN panels. However, IPS panels fall short of the excellent contrast ratios you’ll find on VAs.

VA Panels:
Last but not least, we have the VA panels, which are something of a compromise between TN and IPS. They offer the best contrast ratios, which is why TV manufacturers use them extensively. VAs have slower response times than TNs and the newer Nano IPS panels with their one-millisecond response rates. VA monitors can come with high refresh rates (240 Hz), but this latency can result in more ghosting and motion blur. If you're looking for competitive gaming, try to avoid VA panels.

Now that you've decided which type of monitor to buy, you will need to figure out if that model will be compatible with your graphics card. With the GeForce RTX 2070, you will play at 144 FPS at high settings, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti will put you up at 200 FPS. The RTX 2070 can do 1440p at 144 Hz right now. However, at 1080p, you should consistently get 100+ FPS in any well-optimized game. If your monitor's refresh rate is lower than that of your graphics card, you will not get the full power of the graphics card.

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Evan Tang Elder Moderator | Fri Aug 07, 2020 | 10:54 AM | Likes: 3 

A space race to Mars?

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Did you know that there are three countries are trying to get toward the red planet? This red planet is no other than the fourth planet from the Sun, Mars! The three countries heading towards this planet are the United Arab Emirates, China, and the United States. But why are these countries launching right now, and why not later? This is because there is a short time every 26 months when Earth and Mars come close together. This makes it more efficient and faster to make a journey to Mars. But since this window closes in mid-august, some of the missions will have to wait until 2022 to launch. However, putting this robot into storage until 2022 would take around half a billion dollars for taxpayers to pay. In conclusion, many of these missions of going to Mars will have to wait until 2022 until they are ready to launch. Well, that's it for this article and I hope you learned any new information....  Read more

Andy Tang Administrator | Thu Aug 06, 2020 | 10:58 AM | Likes: 2 

Building a PC: Choosing the Graphics Card

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Ask any gamer what the most important component for a PC build is, and they would reply with the graphics card. After all, seeing is believing, and without good graphics, no matter how good your processor or monitor is, most gamers will experience something that haunts them in their sleep: LAG. What can trigger you more when you are doing well in a match when the screen suddenly freezes and you die? Now that you've understood that having a good graphics card is important, it is time to get into the research. Fortunately, I have already done that, and here's what I found. Nvidia makes great graphics cards. But why are they so great? They have ray-tracing technology which is performed by the RT cores to produce reflections, refractions, and shadows to make everything more realistic. Additionally, Tensor cores are used to fill in the blanks of partially rendered images as well as increasing the resolution of images. Some cards also have Deep Learning Super Sampling (DDLS), which boosts frame rates in games with graphically intensive workloads. Now you can game at the highest graphical settings and not worry about LAG. Though the best card is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, I don't think it would be worth it to spend so much money unless you need the 4k resolution. So then we move down to the RTX 2070 series, which includes Gaming, Armor, Aero, Duke, and Sea Hawk sub-series. If you want the best performance, then go with the Gaming here. A good choice would be the Gaming Z. But it only has two fans. Aren't three fans better than two? That is the case if you want better cooling, but sometimes you would be better off getting two large fans versus three small fans because it makes less noise and is easier to replace. Also, the boost is very important as it will greatly impact your gaming experience. For example, the MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 2070 Tri Frozr boasts of three fans but has a boost clock of 1620 MHz whereas the dual-fan Gaming Z has a boost of 1830 MHz, which is faster. No wonder why the latter is almost twice the price of the former. So here's the bottom line, when choosing a graphics card, don't go for the one-fanned because they heat up too quickly. But stick to Nvidia's cards as they continue to exceed the standards of competitive gaming. Also, get the RTX over the GTX and opt for the 2000 series over 1000 because it's newer. Look for the advanced features such as ray-tracing and VR-ready. You won't regret it....  Read more

Evan Tang Elder Moderator | Tue Aug 04, 2020 | 12:15 PM | Likes: 2 

Jordan or James

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There are many exceptional basketball stars, but have you ever wondered who deserves to be at the top? Many agree that the two greatest basketball players are either Michael Jordan or LeBron James. They say this because both of them have all-around talents at any part of the court. By looking at the statistics, Jordan scored 30.1 points per game, while James averages 27.1. However, James has averaged 7.4 rebounds a game and 7.4 assists, while Jordan averaged 6.2 and 5.3 in those categories. But in my opinion, rebounds and assists are more essential for basketball, because basketball is a team game. James has the occasional ability to make his teammates better. Picking between James and Jordan is like picking between pizza and burgers. Pizza and burgers are both indeed savory and mouth-watering. But overall, James is better than Jordan in my judgment....  Read more

Andy Tang Administrator | Mon Aug 03, 2020 | 02:41 PM | Likes: 1 

Make your YouTube videos stand out

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When it comes to YouTube, or any video editing experience, it is always important to make your video the one others click on. Unless you don't care, of course. So let's get started with the most helpful tips to increase your views on your video. The first thing is the thumbnail. Before anybody even can click on your video and see how amazing your content is, they have to see your thumbnail. If you just slap on some lame thumbnail (such as a blank screen), most people would just move on. Choose a really exciting clip from the video and use that or even better, create your own and add some text with bright, eye-catching colors to make your video stand out. They do their intros and endings the same way. They do clipart the same way. They do their music, text, and sound effects all in the same way. Those are all elements that you want to consider when decorating your video. Usually, a video consists of many recordings and clips. There's always an introduction and ending, along with some transitions along the way. Add some clipart! It'll make your video a lot more interesting, especially when you're talking the entire time. And to take it further, you use a green screen so the viewers know you mean business. The last step might not seem as important, but without a description, viewers might not know what to expect. If your video is like a tutorial, you could include timestamps in the description so the viewers wouldn't have to look for it in the video. A detailed description will also make others seem like you put in more time and effort into making your video, and they might like or share it with their friends (you'll never know!). I don't know about you, but during the ad at the start of the video, I usually scroll down to the description and comments....  Read more

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