All About Samsung Monitor's refresh rate
The refresh rate of your monitor determines how quickly it updates the display. A higher refresh rate reduces flickering and provides smoother gameplay. Most monitors have a default refresh rate upon connection, but for the best performance, you should maximize it based on your monitor, graphics card, and resolution. Gamers should consider using FreeSync or G-Sync to eliminate screen tearing in games like Fortnite or Overwatch.
A monitor's refresh rate, measured in hertz (Hz) like 60Hz, 144Hz, or 240Hz, indicates the maximum number of images it can display per second. Higher refresh rates, along with high frames per second (FPS) from your connected device, result in smoother, less flickering animations. This leads to improved visual quality, making tasks like moving windows, watching videos, and gaming appear more fluid and natural.
Setting your refresh rate to the highest possible setting is typically the best choice. However, in rare instances, you might choose a lower setting if you encounter unwanted flickering or unusual behavior with a connected device on certain settings in rare cases.
Ensure that your monitor is set to its maximum refresh rate based on its capabilities and your computer's specifications.
- Right-click on your desktop and select Display settings.
- Scroll down and click Advanced display.
- At the bottom, click Display adapter properties for the display you wish to adjust.
- Choose the Monitor tab.
- Select the Screen refresh rate that suits your requirements.
- Save your changes by clicking OK.
If you experience screen output issues at 5120x1440 resolution and 240Hz, activate Game Mode from the menu. Additionally, ensure that your PC's graphics card is up-to-date and supports the desired resolution. For optimal graphics quality, use a certified compatible DisplayPort cable.
Ensure that your monitor is set to its maximum refresh rate according to its capabilities and your computer's settings.
- Go to Start and open System Preferences.
- Click on Displays. If you are using multiple monitors, this will open a separate window.
- Choose the monitor you wish to adjust, click Display Settings, and then select Scaled.
- Pick your preferred options, and then click Done.
- Your monitor will automatically update to the chosen settings.
Simply having a high-refresh-rate monitor doesn't guarantee optimal game performance. When your game's frames per second (FPS) don't align with your monitor's refresh rate, you may experience screen stuttering (repeated frames) or screen tearing (dual frames with a line between them). Vsync can eliminate extra frames, but Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is the preferred solution. VRR ensures that each frame is individually delivered to your monitor, resulting in seamless display without skipping, stuttering, or tearing.
There are two main VRR technologies: AMD's FreeSync and Nvidia's G-Sync. However, both your monitor and device must be compatible, and they need to match. FreeSync monitors may not fully utilize G-Sync unless certified by Nvidia, and G-Sync monitors cannot use FreeSync. It's important to note that these technologies are primarily available on Windows, not Mac, although FreeSync is also compatible with some consoles like newer Xbox models.
Additionally, FreeSync can work with an HDMI cable, while G-Sync typically requires a DisplayPort connection.
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