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While a backlit RGB gaming monitor is primarily a cosmetic effect, it can also have an effect on the gaming experience in unexpected ways. From improving contrast to reducing eye strain, the RGB LEDs on the back of gaming monitors have a practical function.

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Thinking of upgrading to an RGB Monitor? A monitor occupies a prominent position on any gaming setup. So why keep it so dull compared to other modern components? In fact, choosing an RGB Monitor over a traditional one is a significant improvement in both function and aesthetics.

The market is in love with RGB LED Monitors, but one can argue that some of the applications of these RGB lighting systems are questionable (to say the least). It might strike you as a surprise at first, but an RGB Monitor is one of the few peripherals where RGB lighting actually makes sense.

For one, would you like to automatically see an enhancement in terms of picture quality without going through the hassle of configuring all the monitor settings? If so, follow along as we explore that, and much more on the topic of RGB Monitors and understand if it is something you need to add to your gaming setup.

What Is This RGB Monitor Technology Everyone Is Talking About?

To put it simply, an RGB Monitor is a computer screen equipped with a lighting system that illuminates the backside of the monitor &#; usually against a wall &#; and has the ability to display any RGB color of your liking.

This trend is slowly picking up momentum inside the gaming community. The logic behind this application has been proven to work from years of DIY projects as well as some commercial TVs. Any innovation moving the computer monitor space forward is very welcome because compared to other devices and even different types of displays; it hasn&#;t enjoyed the same explosive curve of evolution. However, it is impossible to deny how elegantly curved monitors like the ELITE XG350R-C look and how smooth games run on the ELITE XG240R with 144Hz.

The RGB lights are everywhere on a desktop computer if you have been shopping in the last few years. From obvious choices such as chassis to more obscure inventions in the likes of mousepads and gaming chairs capable of full-blown RGB light spectacles.

The User Experience with and Without an RGB Monitor

Imagine yourself sitting on a comfortable racing chair ready to start playing your heart out at your favorite game. Notice how the only light available is the one coming from the computer screen, flashing in all kinds of colors and directly penetrating your retina. One of the beautiful things about Nature is its clear bias for balance, and if you keep the image of this room in your mind for one more second, it should be pretty clear that something is horrendously out of balance. Now, what if RGB LEDs are shining being the screen reducing the brightness disparity between the monitor and everything else?

You can feel your eyes much more at ease with this new lighting arrangement while your viewing experience also improves. Although you are not yet sure why that happened, the blacks seem deeper, stronger. Everything looks terrific until you suddenly realize RGB LEDs are very limited on what they can offer because they are either they are all on or all off. So, is it possible to make the RGB LEDs just a little bit smarter?

How Does an RGB Monitor&#;s Ambient Backlighting Work?

RGB LEDs are a common solution found in most DIY bias lighting projects. They work, they are affordable, but they are dumb. However, there is a much better way of doing it utilizing ARGB, short for Addressable RGB.

As this is one of the critical differences between a gimmick and an effective ambient RGB lighting, it is important to understand how RGB and ARGB LEDs work.

For starters, an RGB LED is a package housing a Red, a Green, and a Blue LED. Each one of the smaller LEDs inside the package is powered independently. Theoretically, it is possible to create all the colors on the visible spectrum. They are limited because the whole array of LEDs can only display one color at a time and use the same effect because there is only one IC controlling the array.

ARGB LEDs are slightly more expensive and complex. In this case, each LED can be individually controlled, allowing for all kinds of color combinations and virtually unlimited lighting effects. That is the only way to enjoy some of the benefits of having an RGB Monitor in the first place.

Three Essential Benefits of an RGB Monitor: Less Eye Strain and Increased Contrast

1. RGB Monitors Can save Your Eyes

Item number two on the list of 5 quick steps you can take to protect your eyes against eye strain is related to proper lighting in the room. The soft light from an RGB Monitor is incredibly effective in providing a pleasant indirect light while avoiding glare and reflections resulting in less eyestrain during long hours of computer usage.

There are two classical types of photoreceptors in the human eye, known as the rods and the cones, which functions include sending signals to the muscles in the iris. Depending on the signal, the iris expands or constricts, reducing or increasing the size of the pupils to regulate the amount of light that reaches the retina. To understand the benefits of a well-thought-out RGB Monitor is critical to note that the rods are very sensitive to light and thus are used under low light conditions whereas the cones are used under high light conditions.

When you are staring at a rectangle that is the only light source in the room, emitting amounts of light that vary every split second, your eyes are hard at work for long periods, and that is one of the reasons for fatigue and eye strain. The ambient display backlighting you get from an RGB Monitor is a fantastic way of maintaining a more consistent level of light around the room to help your eyes.

2. RGB Monitors Offer Superior Contrast

Would not all that additional light result in a worst perceived image quality? On the contrary, blacks on the screen in contrast to a dark background wall look washed-out compared to blacks on a lighter background. Rich, deep blacks are just mesmerizing to look at on computer screens and smartphone displays. Multiple optical illusions play tricks in our minds by completely altering the color of a given object only by changing the color of the background.

3. RGB Monitors Seem Bigger

A bonus effect caused by the soft light aura visible around an RGB Monitor is that it makes the screen look bigger without the steep price difference, nor the decrease in pixel density.

RGB Monitor Integration with Other Industry Favorites

The number of headaches you avoided by using an RGB Monitor to reduce your eye strain, might be equal to the number of headaches you&#;ll have to endure if you go for RGB LEDs everywhere on your gaming setup. Ideally, you want to synchronize or combine them in a way, and ELITE RGB Alliance Software is an easy way to do that with integration between ViewSonic and other manufacturers like CoolerMaster, Razer, and Thermaltake that boast some of the most widely adaptable customizable RGB lighting systems in the gaming community.

Even the installation is super easy, and the first step is to connect a USB cable (provided) between the computer and the monitor. Next, use the OSD control button on the screen to navigate to the Setup Mode and turn on the option &#;ELITE RGB.&#; From here on out, depending on what RGB components you fancy, you&#;ll be using one of the partners&#; software: MasterPlus+, Chroma, or TT RGB Plus. These are powerful RGB lighting ecosystems where the list of compatible devices grows regularly.

This alliance will push the limits of your imagination on how much it&#;s possible to accomplish with an RGB Monitor. You can go for basic options where all the RGB-enabled components follow a particular effect and color scheme or expand the functionality by tying the lighting color to specific computer status metrics such as temperature or usage. Gaming-wise, a popular option is having the RGB Monitor lighting following the colors on the screen or display game-related alerts such as health or available ammunition.

The Downsides of an RGB Monitor or TV with Ambient Light

On a handful of online reviews, users mention that bias lighting, in general, can be distracting at times. This should only be the case if you go absolutely crazy on lighting effects and fail to establish any connection to what you see on the screen. However, reviewers that are more conscious reiterate the benefits of the technology explained above and cannot imagine going back to a traditional monitor after trying an RGB Monitor.

Ambient lighting cannot be overlooked if you are trying to improve your viewing experience on a computer screen or even on a TV. However, the price impact of third-party solutions is significantly higher when compared to native RGB Monitors like the ViewSonic ELITE XG240R and the ViewSonic ELITE XG350R-C.

Rapid Fire Round about RGB Monitors

Taking everything we have talked about thus far into consideration, there are only a few questions we have left to answer. When it comes down to it, here&#;s the simple truth about RGB ecosystems:

Are they necessary? No, not at all.

But are they cool? YES.

Can they be a great addition to your gaming atmosphere? Absolutely!

Seeing a PC set-up (especially a custom-built one) with an RGB ecosystem in full display is immediately impressive. It is a way to showcase your pride in the work you&#;ve put into your PC.

In addition, as we have learned today, an RGB ecosystem really is not difficult to acquire.

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The fact of the matter is, you can take your PC from just &#;functional&#; to &#;functional AND beautiful&#; with ease!

So if you&#;re looking to show off your pride in your PC, or even if you solely want to create a beautiful external custom display, then an RGB ecosystem seems right for you!

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RGB lighting is a popular trend in the modern PC gaming world. Gamers across the globe showcase their gaming rigs with a personalized touch. It provides an immersive gaming environment that aligns with the virtual reality gaming world. Infinite RGB combinations can improve gamer mood and evoke excitement and energy. RGB enhances the aesthetic appeal of a gaming setup and allows limitless possibilities for personalization and customization.

 

1. The Appeal Of RGB Lights

RGB lights provide a means to customize a PC setup to one game's style, mood, and liking. It enhances the gaming experience by matching ambient lighting with that of gaming and provides a means to showcase custom-built gaming rigs.

 

1.1 The Science of Color

It&#;s human nature that different colors of nature can evoke different human feelings and moods. For example, Red attributes to excitement, Blue is for calmness, and Green is for relaxation. Yellow color is associated with springs. Scientists have proven that colors affect the individual mood and can affect brain functioning and energy levels.

 

1.2 Boosting Immersion and Engagement

With the RGB setup, RGB provides a fully immersive world by aligning in-game events, including firing, explosions, jumps, falls, drops, etc. It makes the gaming experience more immersive and interactive gaming session. Different game elements, like the health bar, ammo inventory, etc., can be set to provide visual feedback with an RGB lighting setup, which increases player engagement with the gaming world.

 

1.3 Technical Advantages

A gaming player with a modern RGB setup feels superior in a multiplayer match fight in which RGB can help players with visual cues and feedback alerts in the form of light changes for voice activation, chat notifications, and team colors. It improves gameplay and provides an immersive experience.

 

2. What Does RGB Stand for In Gaming?

In literal meaning, RGB is 3 colors: Red, Green, and Blue. In gaming, it&#;s a color model that provides an almost infinite number of colors by combining a proportion of these three primary colors. Players can install their lights on the processor or cooling fans to change colors backed by a software setup. It allows players to try multiple color combinations that suit their moods or room environment. Users can set the same to provide different information during gameplay through color change. Infinite color combinations that allow personalization and customization are possible.

 

2.1 Demystifying the Acronym

The three primary colors can be between 0 and 255. 0 is the lightest shade, and 255 is the brightest shade. By the combination of different shades of RED, Green, and Blue, one can create a million sets of unique colors.

 

2.2 Beyond the Basics

Addressable LEDs are the modern product of the PC gaming RGB arena. It provides an advanced concept under which each LED in a strip can be controlled individually, providing an opportunity for more complex lighting effects and patterns. It adds a vibrant and customizable lighting option to the gaming setup. Addressable LEDs are the evolved product of standard non-addressable LEDs in which all LEDs in a strip change color and brightness levels simultaneously.

 

In addressable LEDs, manufacturers embed micro-controller ICs into the strip, which, when received a command from the central controller, changes light color and brightness level on individual bases, thereby enabling us to have intricate radiance effects. Dynamic lighting is now available under Microsoft Windows 11 and provides ample customization prospects.

 

3. RGB Lighting Comes With The Best Gaming Accessories

RGB world has come a long way, and today, the RGB option is available in all PC peripherals ranging from introductory keyboards and mice to more advanced gaming headsets and speakers.

 

3.1 Keyboards Illuminated

LED backlit keyboards provide better illumination in a darker gaming environment. It allows gamers to type on a keyboard with accuracy and precision. Modern customization options enable gamers to directly light keyboard buttons. Users can lighten the most frequently used player movement WASD buttons with unique colors compared to the weapon inventory numerical buttons. It enhances the immersive experience.

 

3.2 Mice Precision Illuminated

Mouse buttons with RGB function also provide a customization option for the player to color the scroll wheel uniquely and left/right and side mouse buttons. It delivers enhanced visual feedback effects during the gameplay.

 

3.3 Beyond Peripherals

RGB lighting is not limiting its scope to PC Keyboard and mouse. Modern PC setup includes RGB lighting encompassing the gaming PC table, PC monitor back side, and room and ceiling lights. What's more, users can manage all these with a centralized controller.

 

4. The Future Trends And Innovations Of RGB Lights

Like any other technology in the modern world, RGB lighting is also evolving itself. RGB has come a long way from essential PC casing fan lights to complete customized gaming rooms.

 

4.1 Adaptive Lighting

Adaptive RGB lighting provides intuitive features that enable the sync of RGB color themes across all PC peripherals, including headsets and speakers. It allows a customization window across devices from different brands to match the mood or gaming environment of the player. Adaptive RGB lighting can also change colors based on the time of the day or PC temperature.

 

4.2 Hyper-Personalization

Artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into all human life. RGB gaming arena is no longer an exception. AI-based RGB models can collect user data patterns. This data set helps to improve the gaming experience and provides an impressive gaming experience.

 

4.3 Beyond Gaming

RGB, popular with gaming people, also sneaks into other aspects of human life. RGB lighting has a productivity application in offices that can create a dynamic environment based on the time of the day to reduce eye strain and provide a cozier working environment. RGB can enhance the cinematic experience while watching a movie by dynamically changing the cinema environment. It can also induce sound health effects by regulating circadian rhythm and reducing headaches and eye strain. RGB can have an excellent opportunity in the medical world by providing ways of light therapy to help people with mood swings, depression, and anxiety. In the bedroom, it can assist in eliminating sleep disorders. It can also benefit people with skin conditions.

 

5. Conclusion

RGB lighting has its pros and cons. Most gamers like the brightly lit ever, changing color lights in their room, but some can disagree with having a relaxed and soothing environment in their room. RGB can cater to the needs of both sectors. With the help of AI, it can detect the player's mood and set the ambiance accordingly. RGB is also finding its helpful application in the office, entertainment, and health sectors. With continuous technological advancement, we will continue to see electrifying development in RGB applications.

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