Recommended Refresh Rate

[JonnyBlaze]

i switch between 1280x960@100 and 1600x1200@85. I dont like less than 85hz

 

[DanDaMan315]

100hz and I can still see flicker. Thats why I like my LCD.

 

[metroplex]

Below 80 Hz I get dizzy from all the flicker.

I usually set it to the max (120 Hz or so) for max viewing comfort. This is with a CRT of course.

On my LCD TFT flat panels its usually limited to 60 Hz or 75 Hz but it does not make a difference since it is an active matrix display (TF Transistors are actively driving the pixels).

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Wow. I unchecked the box "Display only the settings that the monitor can support" and I'm at 120Hz.... wow, what a difference! Unbeleivable. I can actually LOOK at the monitor without getting irritated.

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
Wow. I unchecked the box "Display only the settings that the monitor can support" and I'm at 120Hz.... wow, what a difference! Unbeleivable. I can actually LOOK at the monitor without getting irritated.

You should kick the refresh down to the lowest level that doesn't give you noticeable flicker(meaning still comfy on the eyes)..Anything higher than that is just wear on the monitor.

 

[montag451]

Definitely get an LCD - best thing if you use the computer a lot.

My eyes used to get blurry with a CRT@70hz after 30 minutes. With an LCD, no problem at all now.

 

[JonnyBlaze]

i used to play quake2 at 800x600@160hz with vsync on. with a 9800 pro it can stay at that fps, it makes you dizzy.

 

[cbuchach]

Actually there is a reason that higher refresh rates look more fuzzy. If you are running the hardware at its limits. For example, when I ran my old Sony at 1280x1024 at 100Hz it did look more fuzzy that an at 85Hz. As more data is transmitted and displyed by the CRT at the higher refresh rates, one problem is that the image can get very slightly distorted.

 

[Miramonti]

75hz is a must for me at 1600x1200. Even 70 is too low, and 60 would be torture.