Yes, reducing a monitor's resolution could potentially enable a higher refresh rate overclock.
Yes, reducing a monitor's resolution could potentially enable a higher refresh rate overclock.
Right now I use a Samsung 27-inch monitor with a 1080p display at 60hz. Through CRU I managed to increase its refresh rate to 72hz without any frame skips or problems, and I've kept it running for six months. My concern is whether reducing the resolution might allow a higher refresh rate overclock, or even enable a higher default refresh rate.
I’m comfortable adjusting the monitor minimally now that I have a stable overclock, but I might experiment further if feedback suggests it could help, especially since I often play games at low settings to keep FPS high.
Thank you for your time, Boris.
On most 1080p displays I've noticed, you can pick 75hz at 1280x1024. My 1440x900 screen supports that setting too. It's feasible, but I doubt it's worth reducing the resolution.
Maybe it's simpler than that. Turning off v-sync could help, but you'd lose some performance benefits. It might actually improve frame rates.
I have tested my Dell 27" 1440p monitor with overclocking to 75Hz, and it works without issues. However, I don’t think the short-term gains are worth the long-term risks for gaming. The potential damage from pushing factory 60Hz monitors beyond their limits could be significant.
Overclocking here behaves differently from standard CPU or GPU adjustments, making it harder to identify problems when they arise. For better results and noticeable improvements, consider a G-sync 1080p monitor that aligns higher FPS and refresh rates (like 80FPS at 80Hz for your 970 or 100FPS at 100Hz in typical settings). Your FX-8350 might be limiting performance.
Shutting off v-sync actually has little effect. The GPU can still produce higher frames, but the monitor will only show those at its own refresh rate. What really occurs is that several frames are merged into one image before it reaches the screen, which can cause visible gaps known as "tearing." Only by raising the monitor's refresh rate can you genuinely notice an increase in frames per second. That's why 144Hz displays are gaining popularity.
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I have a Samsung 27-inch monitor with a 1080p panel at 60hz. I successfully overclocked it to a stable 72hz using CRU, and kept it running for six months without any problems. My concern is whether reducing the resolution could lead to a higher refresh rate overclock or even a default higher refresh rate. I’m open to adjusting the settings further if feedback suggests it’s possible, especially since low graphical quality isn’t a concern for me. I usually play games at very low settings to keep FPS high. Thank you for your time.