F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Can lowering the resolution of a 4K monitor to 1080p allow you to overclock it to 100hz or higher?

Can lowering the resolution of a 4K monitor to 1080p allow you to overclock it to 100hz or higher?

Can lowering the resolution of a 4K monitor to 1080p allow you to overclock it to 100hz or higher?

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lightninglogan
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07-23-2025, 04:23 AM
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I've noticed some attempts to push 1080p monitors to 75hz from 60hz without adjusting the resolution settings, and it worked well. If I reduce the resolution in half, could that lead to a more noticeable increase in refresh rate?
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lightninglogan
07-23-2025, 04:23 AM #1

I've noticed some attempts to push 1080p monitors to 75hz from 60hz without adjusting the resolution settings, and it worked well. If I reduce the resolution in half, could that lead to a more noticeable increase in refresh rate?

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Goljat12
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07-25-2025, 01:41 AM
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if you use a CRT screen, then yes, you can increase the frequency with lower resolution
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Goljat12
07-25-2025, 01:41 AM #2

if you use a CRT screen, then yes, you can increase the frequency with lower resolution

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cowcow4321
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07-25-2025, 07:36 PM
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Regarding the particular panel utilized in the monitor, it is possible for it to operate at a faster refresh rate than advertised occasionally, though this is done to guarantee performance matching the specifications provided.
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cowcow4321
07-25-2025, 07:36 PM #3

Regarding the particular panel utilized in the monitor, it is possible for it to operate at a faster refresh rate than advertised occasionally, though this is done to guarantee performance matching the specifications provided.

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elorable
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07-26-2025, 02:42 AM
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It doesn't have to be a CRT monitor. My ASUS VS208 (without overclocking) can handle it's recommended 1600x900 at 60Hz and a few lower resolutions at 75Hz just by adjusting the display settings in Windows. With overclocking, I'm running 70Hz at 1920x1080.
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elorable
07-26-2025, 02:42 AM #4

It doesn't have to be a CRT monitor. My ASUS VS208 (without overclocking) can handle it's recommended 1600x900 at 60Hz and a few lower resolutions at 75Hz just by adjusting the display settings in Windows. With overclocking, I'm running 70Hz at 1920x1080.

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eskzz
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07-26-2025, 04:32 AM
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I changed the way the image was displayed to make it appear higher quality.
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eskzz
07-26-2025, 04:32 AM #5

I changed the way the image was displayed to make it appear higher quality.