4,000/8,000 Hz Worth It? - 5 Reasons Why and Why Not - A Video Essay

Опубликовано: 11 Март 2026
на канале: Thomas Muehler
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Today I discuss if I think 4,000 and 8,000 Hz polling is worth it or not. My experiences and 5 Pro and Cons associated with it.

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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Pro 1 thru 4: 3:00
Con 1: 8:20
Pro 5: 9:51
Con 2: 10:45
Con 3: 12:37
Con 4: 16:02
Con 5: 18:55
Conclusion: 20:17

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