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Valorant is having trouble figuring out which screen to use for you

Valorant is having trouble figuring out which screen to use for you

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Cv7
Member
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09-20-2026, 12:25 AM
#1
Hi, I recently bought a Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q-X 1440p 270hz monitor. When I open Valorant, my screen turns black for a second and then says "display port 3840x2160" on the game screen. After I switch alt-tab or close the game, it goes back to black and shows "Display port 2560x1440," which is the correct native resolution. The real issue is that even though my graphics settings are set for 1440p at 270hz, the monitor only shows 144hz when in fullscreen mode. When I run it in windowed mode instead of fullscreen, the 270hz actually comes through. Also, I'm confused why the resolution code says "GBT3207 (3840x2160 16:9)" on my monitor settings tab. Any help would be great!
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Cv7
09-20-2026, 12:25 AM #1

Hi, I recently bought a Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q-X 1440p 270hz monitor. When I open Valorant, my screen turns black for a second and then says "display port 3840x2160" on the game screen. After I switch alt-tab or close the game, it goes back to black and shows "Display port 2560x1440," which is the correct native resolution. The real issue is that even though my graphics settings are set for 1440p at 270hz, the monitor only shows 144hz when in fullscreen mode. When I run it in windowed mode instead of fullscreen, the 270hz actually comes through. Also, I'm confused why the resolution code says "GBT3207 (3840x2160 16:9)" on my monitor settings tab. Any help would be great!

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_MinezPlays_
Member
183
09-20-2026, 10:33 PM
#2
I bought this new monitor but am getting the exact same problem as in Valorant. Has anyone else figured out how to fix this? By the way, I have an RTX 3080.
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_MinezPlays_
09-20-2026, 10:33 PM #2

I bought this new monitor but am getting the exact same problem as in Valorant. Has anyone else figured out how to fix this? By the way, I have an RTX 3080.

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cecedabro
Member
182
09-22-2026, 12:58 PM
#3
Another person using that monitor has the same problem, might have to wait for a driver upgrade. While waiting, I'm going back to playing in full-screen windowed mode so my FPS goes up to 270hz. I reached out to Gigabyte support and will check what they say.
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cecedabro
09-22-2026, 12:58 PM #3

Another person using that monitor has the same problem, might have to wait for a driver upgrade. While waiting, I'm going back to playing in full-screen windowed mode so my FPS goes up to 270hz. I reached out to Gigabyte support and will check what they say.

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Link___7234
Junior Member
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09-22-2026, 04:52 PM
#4
I turned off full-screen optimization in Valorant's settings, which might help.
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Link___7234
09-22-2026, 04:52 PM #4

I turned off full-screen optimization in Valorant's settings, which might help.

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Justinlol1
Junior Member
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09-22-2026, 08:58 PM
#5
I fixed my screen settings with that option and it works great. How about you? Have you tried running the game in windows instead of full-screen mode? It might be better, but I'm getting a little bit of lag if I keep pressing alt-tab to switch between apps.
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Justinlol1
09-22-2026, 08:58 PM #5

I fixed my screen settings with that option and it works great. How about you? Have you tried running the game in windows instead of full-screen mode? It might be better, but I'm getting a little bit of lag if I keep pressing alt-tab to switch between apps.

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Crazy_Heaven
Posting Freak
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09-23-2026, 05:00 PM
#6
My computer works well when it shows everything on screen.
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Crazy_Heaven
09-23-2026, 05:00 PM #6

My computer works well when it shows everything on screen.

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loltribo
Posting Freak
870
09-23-2026, 10:38 PM
#7
Hey, has anyone else had trouble with Gigabyte before? My frames are actually getting worse lately. I'm really confused now 😞
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loltribo
09-23-2026, 10:38 PM #7

Hey, has anyone else had trouble with Gigabyte before? My frames are actually getting worse lately. I'm really confused now 😞