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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fineus on April 25, 2005, 07:25:32 am

Title: Forcing TFT Monitor Refresh Rates...
Post by: Fineus on April 25, 2005, 07:25:32 am

I've recently aquired a HP Pavilion f1723 TFT monitor which is rated at 1280x1024 60hz as the recommended resolution/refresh rate.

I'm fine with the resolution but I'd like to force a 70hz refresh rate as I find this is much easier on the eyes.

My question is - will this drastically damage the monitor? Is it possible at all? I've no experience with TFT screens and that's why I'm worried about the possible damage.

Cheers guys!

Title: Forcing TFT Monitor Refresh Rates...
Post by: Liberator on April 25, 2005, 09:30:47 am

TFT monitors don't "refresh", they change the pixels that need changing.  A faster refresh rate won't do anything.


That said, you should be able to force from the advanced tab of you're screen properties.

Title: Forcing TFT Monitor Refresh Rates...
Post by: Fineus on April 25, 2005, 09:38:19 am

Well, I've tried changing the refresh rate to 70hz by forcing it and it does seem a bit more responsive. I guess I'll just leave it as it is now.

Good point regarding the fact that don't refresh though :)

Title: Forcing TFT Monitor Refresh Rates...
Post by: WMCoolmon on April 25, 2005, 01:27:27 pm

I suspect that "refresh rate" = rate that new data is sent.

Title: Forcing TFT Monitor Refresh Rates...
Post by: mitac on April 25, 2005, 04:57:49 pm

It supports a maximum refresh rate of 76hz. Higher refresh rates may have an effect, though, as some tfts have a better overall picture quality/sharpness on specific refresh rates, depending on the panel used and the graphics card. Just try 60/70/72/75, whatever your graphics driver supports.