144hz monitor running games at 120hz

[Downkey]

Hello! So about a month ago I got my HP Pavilon Gaming Laptop as a replacement for my again GTX 1050 PC. The problem with the laptop is that it only has an HDMI port, so when the monitor is plugged in, it defaults to 120. But, about 3 weeks ago I tried overclocking the monitor, and I was able to get a stable 144hz, and that’s what it runs on the desktop, 144hz. But when I launch a game, it always goes to 120hz. I’ve tried a couple things. In NVIDIA CTRL Panel I’ve set refresh rate too highest available, and a couple other things.

One thing is that when I set VSYNC on in NVIDIA control panel, it defaults to 141, but the input lag is bad because of vsync being on, so I switch back too 120.

 

is there any other way for me to have 144hz enabled in games? (I mostly play Valorant, it defaults too 120hz)

Thanks!

[Prodigy_Smit]

You will not notice a difference between 120 and 144 hz. It is not worth the hassle getting it working.

[Downkey]

6 minutes ago, Prodigy_Smit said:

You will not notice a difference between 120 and 144 hz. It is not worth the hassle getting it working.

No I notice a difference, it’s a lot less smooth. I play a lot of competitive games so I think it’s worth it

[NelizMastr]

18 minutes ago, Downkey said:

No I notice a difference, it’s a lot less smooth. I play a lot of competitive games so I think it’s worth it

A GTX1050 is holding you back more than the refresh rate, though.

 

But if your laptop only has one HDMI port, there's no real way to get 144Hz out of it.

 

Does the USB-C port support displayport by any chance?

[Downkey]

Just now, NelizMastr said:

A GTX1050 is holding you back more than the refresh rate, though.

 

Prob should’ve worded it better. I upgraded from a GTX 1050 desktop to a 1650 laptop. It was $350 so I just bought it

 

1 minute ago, NelizMastr said:

 

 

Does the USB-C port support displayport by any chance?

I don’t think so

[podkall]

37 minutes ago, Downkey said:

Hello! So about a month ago I got my HP Pavilon Gaming Laptop as a replacement for my again GTX 1050 PC. The problem with the laptop is that it only has an HDMI port, so when the monitor is plugged in, it defaults to 120. But, about 3 weeks ago I tried overclocking the monitor, and I was able to get a stable 144hz, and that’s what it runs on the desktop, 144hz. But when I launch a game, it always goes to 120hz. I’ve tried a couple things. In NVIDIA CTRL Panel I’ve set refresh rate too highest available, and a couple other things.

One thing is that when I set VSYNC on in NVIDIA control panel, it defaults to 141, but the input lag is bad because of vsync being on, so I switch back too 120.

 

is there any other way for me to have 144hz enabled in games? (I mostly play Valorant, it defaults too 120hz)

Thanks!

you're saying that in display settings of the games you play you don't see 144Hz as one of the options?

[Downkey]

3 minutes ago, podkall said:

you're saying that in display settings of the games you play you don't see 144Hz as one of the options?

Nope.

[podkall]

1 minute ago, Downkey said:

Nope.

Oh my... did you try asking on forums of the game?

 

Also I guess you could try changing the game user settings file if this game has one....

[Downkey]

1 minute ago, podkall said:

Oh my... did you try asking on forums of the game?

 

Also I guess you could try changing the game user settings file if this game has one....

Don’t think valorant has a forum...

 

also nothing in the files. I checked a couple times.

[podkall]

9 minutes ago, Downkey said:

Don’t think valorant has a forum...

 

also nothing in the files. I checked a couple times.

Valorant? go to support.riotgames.com they answer within a day and usually troubleshoot 99% of problems. Don't quote me on that though.

No need to sign up you log in through your game account.