The Display Refresh Rate of your monitor vastly elevates the user experience by being more responsive. But if the refresh rate of the Windows 10 computer is not properly set, it can lead to various problems, such as screen flickering and eye strain and can degrade the visual performance. This article is going to look at the steps involved in changing the refresh rate of a monitor on Windows 10.
Knowing the Refresh Rate
Refresh rate, which is presented in Hertz (Hz), is the frequency at which the image is being refreshed on the display screen, which is measured in the number of times it occurs per second. A high refresh rate is the smooth transfer of picture segments on the screen. In the case of a lower refresh rate flickering the screen, there may be discomfort and malfunction of devices.
Steps to Change the Refresh Rate on Windows 10
One of the first steps, when you want to change the display refresh rate through Windows 10 settings, is the following:
1. Open Display Settings
- Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
- Click on System and select Display from the left panel.
2. Access Advanced Display Settings
- Scroll down to the Multiple Displays section.
- Click on Advanced display settings to view more options.
3. Select Your Monitor
- If you have more than one monitor connected, you must select the one you want to make changes to, simply by clicking the Choose display option.
4. Adjust the Refresh Rate
- Find the Refresh Rate section on the screen.
- When the screen refreshes, you can pick the refresh rate from the dropdown list, then ‘OK. ’
5. Apply and Save Changes
- Click Apply, then confirm your changes by choosing Keep Changes.
- In case your screen turns black or flickers, you should be a little bit patient, and after a while, the settings will get restored on their own.
Troubleshooting Refresh Rate Issues
If your computer cannot use the needed refresh rate, carry out these steps:
- Lower the Resolution: Most monitors that have higher refresh rates have a set resolution where they can be displayed. Changing the screen’s resolution may unhide the desired value.
- Update Graphics Drivers: Right-click on Start and go to Device Manager. Expand Display adapters and right-click your GPU. Choose Update Driver and then comply with the instructions that are on the screen.
- Go to Device Manager on Start and select it.
- Right-click the Display adapters and then your GPU.
- Press the Update driver and then click on the screen instructions if any.
- Monitor Capabilities: To ensure that the monitor is capable of high refresh rates, check the specifications from the manufacturer.
- Connect the Right Cable: To get some refresh rates, you need either the DisplayPort or HDMI 2.0+ cable. Verify that you are using a proper cable that will give you the highest refresh rates.
Using The Legacy Control Panel To Change The Refresh Rate
In the case the Settings app doesn’t let you change the refresh rate, you can also use the old Control Panel method:
- Open Settings > Display and hit the “Advanced display settings” button.
- Press the Display adapter properties button.
- In the Monitor tab, go to the section called Screen refresh rate
- Choose the desired refresh rate and then press the Apply button.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the time-honoured refresh rate for my monitor?
Ordinary monitors propose 60Hz, whereas gaming monitors may also hit 120Hz, 144Hz, or go beyond this figure to be even speedier.
2. Can I overclock my monitor’s refresh rate?
A few monitors allow the user to overclock them. Still, the monitor may be the one to get stuck. Do check the specific component of the monitor before you set out to it.
3. Why is my refresh rate capped?
It might be either the monitor capping the refresh rate or else, both the graphics card and cable type might also be responsible. Ensure your system capabilities and tend to your drivers.
4. Is a higher refresh rate always better?
A higher refresh rate is the way to go for a better gaming experience, but only if the GPU you are using can manage to produce enough frames per second to accompany it.
5. Can I change the refresh rate on a laptop?
Undoubtedly, yes. But ultrabook screens are often very limited with the number of refresh rates they offer, as compared to buying additional unified multimedia monitors.
By adopting these procedures, you can customize the refresh rate options for a much streamlined and not-so-laggy viewing of the system on your Windows 10. If the problem of experiencing negative symptoms is still there, you must also investigate whether your hardware setup is to blame or if your system drivers are current.
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