Monitor: Changing the refresh rate

Changing the refresh rate

What does refresh rate mean?

• A refresh rate is the number of times your monitor updates with new images each second. For example, a 60 Hz refresh rate means the display updates 60 times per second. A higher refresh rate results in a smoother picture.

Usually, a refresh rate (frames per second) of 59Hz or 60Hz is more than enough to operate a computer. However, if you're noticing screen flickering, or if you have monitors that support a higher refresh rate, bumping the settings can provide a better and smoother viewing experience — especially for gamers.

To adjust the refresh rate of a monitor, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. Click on Display.

4. Click the Advanced display settings option.

   

5. Click the Display adapter properties option for the display you want to change the refresh rate.

   

6. Click the Monitor tab.

7. Under the "Monitor Settings" section, use the drop-down menu to set the correct refresh rate.

   Source: Windows Central

After you complete the steps, you may need to repeat steps No. 5, 6, and 7 to change the refresh rate on the remaining monitors.