will higher refresh rate affect a monitor's lifespan?

[CrustyToeJam]

Currently I am using an Envision 780 from staples.

The resolution I'm running is 1152 X 864 @ 70 Hz. The maximum is 100 Hz at this resolution.

I'm wondering if I were to adjust the refresh frequency to 100 Hz, would it affect the monitor negatively? i.e. more heat generated, shorter lifespan of monitor, picture distortion, etc.

Thanks

 

[billyjak]

I run my Hitachi at 100Hz for that refresh rate, been running it for over a year now.
If it is in the Specs for the monitor it should be OK. They seldom push the limits on monitors as they are made to go even higher.

 

[Rand]

So long as it is withing the specified operating frequencies for the monitor it will not unduly affect the life span.
It may produce incrementally more heat but that is a very minor effect.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

i called a tech at viewsonic and he said it does shorten it the higher you run it. as long as it is in spec it should last for a long time, much longer than id want to use it for.

 

[MGMorden]

Most things that shorten the life span of a computer part really dont' even matter. I mean this stuff (for the most part) will physically work for a LONG time (my aunt still has a 286 going strong. I've still got a few Commodore 64's in my closet). Most of them will work for longer than you'll be using them anyways, regardless of if the lifespan is shortened.