Am I just missing something?

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: apoppin
Are you SURE your desktop resolution is actually changed?

Sometimes you have to adjust 2 or 3 settings in the control panel.

I changed it from the Catalyst control center. Should I have to change it in Display too?

also can your monitor even support 85Hz? some monitors will let you set it to 85 or whatever even if they dont support it, itll tell you that you running 85 in windows but the monitor may still be doing 60

open up the OSD for the monitor itll tell you what its at in there

Yes. You should also change it in Displays Manager. Go thru the whole "detect displays" making sure the refresh rate is correct in EVERY one of the boxes. Make sure you have your drivers installed for your monitor if possible and you may have to "force" a refresh rate . . . just don't go over your monitor's "recommended".

 

[shimsham]

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: aplefka
Hmmm... I'm using a CRT and I still don't notice.

Sorry my parents never spoiled me and I didn't get a brand new monitor whenever one came out so I didn't have to use 60Hz douchebags. :roll:

huh?

If it was that hard to understand I apologize now for the trouble you'll have finding jobs.

*cough*epersona*cough*

 

[eLiu]

60hz makes my eyes hurt after a few minutes.

And no, I wasn't spoiled with new monitors either. I just used 1024x768 at 75hz for the longest time, which the ~15yr old 17" CRT would do fine. Then my dad brought back a flat-screen (not lcd) from his office, and wow 1600x1200 at 85hz was awesome! hehe

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Anubis
you need your eyes checked, i can tell the diffbetween 60->75 and then 75->85

75 is the least thats bareable, well actually 72 works as well and im forced to use it as 75 on one of my monitors has issues

open up a blank word doc at 60 Hz or anything with a lot of white on it, if youdont see it flicker then you are blind

I see a bit of a flicker even at 85, but it's not like it's any different than 60. I expected the colors to be better and for the picture to look way better. It's really not that big of a difference.

Then you don't know what you are looking for.
Refresh rate only changes flicker. Colors and picture are not affected.

 

[Platypus]

Some people don't notice, my coworker swears he can't see it. If I stare at a 60hz monitor for over 5 minutes I get an instant migraine headache that would probably kill you if you had to experience it.

(very light sensitive)

 

[HonkeyDonk]

I can tell a huge difference....60hz sux0rz haha.

Definitely first check that even tho it says 85hz, that the monitor really is at 85hz. Someone already mentioned using your OSD controls to display monitor info.

 

[HonkeyDonk]

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: opticalmace
hmm..
why does a lower refresh rate give someone a headache??
happened to me in the past too

I have no idea. I never get headaches and I use computers ~5 hours a day. It's just people saying sh1t like that because they're so used to their brand new 2005fpw. :disgust:

and you need to chill out man...

I love it when people make threads asking about something and when they don't hear what they want, they start calling everyone a douchebag. classic.

 

[jagr10]

It's important to get your eyes checked once a year! You may need bifocals.