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LG To Unveil 21:9 Gaming Monitor With FreeSync

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LG Electronics USA Inc 34UC87M Monitor

LG will introduce the world’s first 21:9 gaming monitor compatible with AMD FreeSync technology at CES this year, says the company. The UltraWide Gaming Monitor is the company’s first 21:9 monitor specifically developed for graphics-intensive gaming, says LG. AMD’s FreeSync technology reduces the screen tearing that occurs when the monitor and graphics card are out of sync. Games that currently support support 21:9 resolution include Battlefield 4, World of Warcraft and ArcheAge .

[Image courtesy: LG]

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