would running my monitor @ a non-supported refresh rate damage it?

[vm]

I assume the answer is yes, but I want to make sure. I'm disapointed I can't do 85hz with this monitor.

 

[Mavrick007]

It could damage it instantly or it might take awhile and eventually damage it, but it really depends on how much you try to put it out of spec. If your monitor will do 1600x1200 at 76 and you tried 80, it might be ok, but I wouldn't try 85 for very long. It might not even work right to begin with so it would be to no benefit.