NVIDIA Unveils G-Sync Pulsar: Ushering in a New Era of 1,000Hz Gaming Monitors
NVIDIA has officially launched its revolutionary G-Sync Pulsar technology on January 7, 2026, marking the dawn of a new era in motion clarity for gaming displays. Unveiled at CES 2026, this technology merges variable refresh rate capabilities with synchronized backlight strobing, delivering over 1,000Hz of perceived effective motion clarity—approximately four times clearer than traditional 360Hz displays.
Gaming monitors equipped with G-Sync Pulsar from leading manufacturers, including Acer, ASUS, AOC, and MSI, are now globally available, with prices starting at $599. All four initial models boast 27-inch displays with 2560×1440 resolution, a 360Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 500 nits in HDR mode.
NVIDIA asserts that G-Sync Pulsar “addresses a challenge that has persisted for over a decade”, enabling gamers to experience tear-free frames and exceptional motion clarity simultaneously. This was previously unachievable with earlier technologies like ULMB, which only functioned at fixed refresh rates. The breakthrough is achieved by dividing the backlight into multiple horizontal zones and pulsing them in a rolling pattern, allowing pixels time to stabilize before illumination.
The launch also incorporates support for 63 new G-Sync Compatible displays, including Samsung’s world-first 1,040Hz gaming monitor, demonstrating NVIDIA’s ongoing commitment to advancing display technology for PC gamers.
Source: NVIDIA