Re: Need help with PC purchase

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From: Christopher Childs
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:32

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Lokari wrote:
> 
> Why does one need 100+ fps? 24 is enough to create the illusion of
> motion.

Ego size.  That and today's equipment is capable of rendering decent
quality at speeds that high.

You could reduce the fps far lower than 100, like the mid 40 range
(performance hit from rendering a better image) and your eye wouldn't
notice a huge speed difference, but people have an aversion to low fps
=)

-- Christopher Childs

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