Your 240Hz display seems to be causing more discomfort compared to your friend's 144Hz screen.
Your 240Hz display seems to be causing more discomfort compared to your friend's 144Hz screen.
I own an HP 25x with a 144hz display for three years. Back then, I believed the higher refresh rate would improve performance during demos, but when I actually got it, the experience was still subpar. My gaming frame rates consistently stayed above 200, yet my GPU was aging, so I upgraded anyway. Still, the smoothness remained lacking. Eventually, I accepted the limitations and gave up on it for three years. Later, I played with a friend’s 144hz setup that had lower overall FPS, and his monitor felt remarkably fluid compared to what I expected. This made me wonder if my monitor was faulty or simply not suitable. I then purchased a 240hz Samsung Odyssey, hoping it would resolve the issue. Unfortunately, it didn’t improve things much—its performance felt almost identical to the 144hz model I had before. Now I’m determined to understand why my computer reacts so negatively while others seem unaffected. The points I’ve tried so far are listed below (refresh rate is correctly configured in Windows and games). V-Sync on or off doesn’t make a difference. Different GPUs matter. Various cables play a role. Some games support G-Sync. Updating the NVIDIA driver didn’t help, whether it’s new or old. Multiple PSU replacements and changes to my setup have been made. Plus, I’m probably overlooking something important. Open to any suggestions at this point.
Is this an OLED display? It offers a very different experience compared to TN or IPS panels, so we're not focusing on VA here. Besides that, if it doesn't feel smooth, verify the Nvidia or AMD control panel settings—ensure 144hz/240hz mode is active. Then inspect the monitor's on-screen display to confirm it's running at 144hz or 240hz. If everything checks out and both options are enabled, it's likely an issue with the in-game settings being set too high.
My previous display and this one are both TN, while the new one is IPS. The refresh rate is controlled by the device in the monitor settings, and the NVIDIA control panel shows 240Hz. I thought something might be wrong with my computer, but I don’t think so. Could a BIOS setting influence this?
Your friend and your monitor both use the same model. Your monitor operates at 144Hz.
Bios does not influence how Windows shows its display or the monitor's settings.
My device is a Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO with an Asus vg248qg processor.
Your screen shows a typical reaction time panel with performance details. Your friend’s display displays these metrics for their monitor. On average, his screen reacts 2.3 milliseconds quicker to changes and completes color transitions about 3.4 milliseconds faster. Even though it runs at 75Hz slower, the overall responsiveness feels noticeably better—likely because of a higher-quality setup. Your own monitor’s current Overdrive level is probably default; adjusting it slightly could boost speed with minimal quality loss. For better insight into pixel movement, try using this site to observe how smoothly objects appear. Sharpness matters to prevent blurring, but small smears are usually acceptable if contrast remains strong. The test starts immediately, so don’t worry about unexpected results. If you’re unsure where to locate Overdrive settings, they’re usually found in the monitor’s main menu under display options.