Higher refresh rate?

[maranatha4u]

Is there a way for me to get a higher refresh rate on my monitor other than the 60 hz I now have? I've attached a screenshot, showing that there's no other option (in the pulldown menu) other than 60 hz. But, is there somehow a way for me to CONFIGURE a higher refresh rate other than 60? (Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit OS)

 

[Dwarf]

From the manual: http://www.manualowl.com/m/Dynex/DX-LCD26-09/Manual/197903

VGA input
D-Sub 15-pin terminal
E-EDID compliant
Suggested scan rates:640×480 /60 Hz, 800×600 /60 Hz, 1024×768 /60 Hz, 1360×768 /60 Hz

There is no mention of whether or not higher frame refresh rates are supported, and forcing a higher rate may result in damage.

 

[alphanumeric]

If its an LCD monitor there is no point in trying to increase it. LCD monitors don't refresh like the old CRT monitors did and don't suffer from the headache inducing flicker from a low refresh rate. Even if you could change it, it wouldn't gain you anything.

 

[Britton30]

LCD's refresh at 60Hz.
Is there some problem you're experiencing?

 

[maranatha4u]

No, I had just read that a higher refresh rate would be better on the eyes.

 

[thefabe]

No, I had just read that a higher refresh rate would be better on the eyes.

This is true when referring to a CRT monitor where Flickering would occur,. You could raise the refresh rate and this would reduce the flickering. Since LCD's are flicker free this isn't an issue.
More information
All About Monitors: CRT Vs. LCD - Webopedia.com
Fabe

 

[DustSailor]

I have become interested in this as well. Many gamers/blu-ray watchers claim to require a higher refresh rate (in LCD monitors), for better appearances, etc. Is there any reason that increasing frame-rate appeals to so many people?

I don't mean to hijack this thread and I appologize if I do. However, this may help the op in his query on raising the refresh rate.

 

[Britton30]

Nar Dusty, They may be referring to frame rate which is different. FPS, frames per second, make game animation look smoother the higher it is. If the FPS is below 30-ish one may see jerkiness.

 

[Everlong]

I have become interested in this as well. Many gamers/blu-ray watchers claim to require a higher refresh rate (in LCD monitors), for better appearances, etc. Is there any reason that increasing frame-rate appeals to so many people?

I don't mean to hijack this thread and I appologize if I do. However, this may help the op in his query on raising the refresh rate.

With LCDs, it's the response time that you want to look at. A lower response time is better. Too high of a response time results in ghosting when there's fast moving objects on the screen such as games or action movies.

 

[DustSailor]

Nar Dusty, They may be referring to frame rate which is different. FPS, frames per second, make game animation look smoother the higher it is. If the FPS is below 30-ish one may see jerkiness.

Ah thats it, thanks brit & everlong. you are right, i was speaking of frames per second. Thats cool, now I know the difference. Then this is not the thread to be speaking about it I suppose.

So in dealing with Frame-Rate, 60 is about all you need, yes? some monitors offer 120Hz, but I've heard complaints that it makes images appear to be stiff, or superimposed into the picture. Outlines of objects appear to be photoshopped in, or so I've heard. Others take a different stance and claim to like the crispness of the picture. I suppose I only really need 60, as I don't think the human eye can even see over 120Hz.

 

[Britton30]

As a frame of reference, movies in the theater are presented at 24fps normally.
As for the 120Hz, I think that refers to how often individual pixels can go from gray to gray, or black to Gray, depending on how the makes want to impress you. Also closely related to response rate.

 

[DustSailor]

As a frame of reference, movies in the theater are presented at 24fps normally.
As for the 120Hz, I think that refers to how often individual pixels can go from gray to gray, or black to Gray, depending on how the makes want to impress you. Also closely related to response rate.

These three things would be interesting to research indeed.

Here are some things I've found
Frame rate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_(technology) <- response time is from black to white pixel (active to inactive), but vendors have tried stating a grey to grey respose time to get a better review (supposedly lower Ms average). Jerks o.0

I think I've failed. or google has failed me. can't find more information on the 120Hz subject

 

[derekimo]

This might be useful info,

60Hz vs. 120Hz vs. 240Hz vs. 480Hz - LCD Response Rate

 

[maranatha4u]

Thank You

Thanks so much for the useful link.

 

[A Guy]

The reason TVs went to 120Hz (240Hz, etc.) is as Britton30 mentioned, movies in theaters are 24FPS. At 60Hz, 24 does not divide equally, but at 120Hz it does (120 divided by 24 = 5). This is a TV thing, it doesn't transfer to LCD monitors refresh rate, which doesn't need to be changed, like CRT's did, as mentioned. A Guy

 

[smarteyeball]

So in dealing with Frame-Rate, 60 is about all you need, yes?

That is a matter of strong contention.

60HZ vs 120HZ is another yet another holy war. 120HZ owners swear black and blue that 120HZ is infinitely superior to 60HZ, conveniently forgetting all the draw backs.

Current 120HZ panels are all TN - the lowest IQ of LCD panel types.

The necessary extra graphics grunt to push 120 frames per second vs 60 isn't for everyone.

Fluidity > everything else.


Forget all that guff about the human eye only being able to see X amount of frames. Technically it is correct, but there is a hell of lot difference between 30, 60 or even 120 FPS. If somebody can't notice a difference, they need to see someone to be checked out.

So yes, 60HZ is perfectly fine.

 

[DustSailor]

And there is your answer folks. Well done derek +1 for you too

And I'd +1 you as well smarteye but you've already garnered my vote today

 

[smarteyeball]

So I have. Thanks mate

 

[maranatha4u]

Thank you all so much for your help - it's GREATLY appreciated.

 

[Britton30]

You are welcome!