[Fineus]

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!

[Liberator]

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.

[Fineus]

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

[WMCoolmon]

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

[mitac]

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.