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How do I make Windows run at 144hz?

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Go into the NVIDIA Control Panel and create a custom resolution with a refresh rate of 143hz or 145hz.

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You buy a 144Hz monitor and set your GPU settings in the GPU control panel 144Hz.

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1 minute ago, Glenwing said:

https://www.howtogeek.com/267650/how-to-make-your-120hz-or-144hz-monitor-use-its-advertised-refresh-rate/

 

 

4 minutes ago, Enderman said:

You buy a 144Hz monitor and set your GPU settings in the GPU control panel 144Hz.

My games run at 144hz. And when I go to that setting in Windows it just says "Generic PnP Monitor" and does not let it go faster than 60hz. 

 

But then in NVIDIA control panel it says 144hz.... 

 

 

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1 minute ago, Busconian said:

 

 

My games run at 144hz. And when I go to that setting in Windows it just says "Generic PnP Monitor" and does not let it go faster than 60hz. 

 

But then in NVIDIA control panel it says 144hz.... 

 

 

What monitor? What graphics card? What type of cable connection?

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4 minutes ago, Glenwing said:

What monitor? What graphics card? What type of cable connection?

Acer GN246HL, GTX 1080, DVI Cable.

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4 minutes ago, Busconian said:

Acer GN246HL, GTX 1080, DVI Cable.

Is it dual link DVI? should be a full rectangle of pins plus the 1 flat one.
 

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1 minute ago, Benjals said:

Is it dual link DVI? should be a full rectangle of pins plus the 1 flat one.
 

Yup dual link DIV.

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11 minutes ago, Busconian said:

Yup dual link DIV.

GPU drivers are up to date?
You might have some luck in uninstalling and reinstalling GPU drivers.
Oh and does it show as Generic PnP in the nvidia panel, or as GN246HL?

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2 hours ago, Benjals said:

GPU drivers are up to date?
You might have some luck in uninstalling and reinstalling GPU drivers.
Oh and does it show as Generic PnP in the nvidia panel, or as GN246HL?

Up to date drivers, and its a fresh copy of Windows. Also in the NVIDIA Control panel it comes up as GN246HL. Not in Windows though....

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Go into the NVIDIA Control Panel and create a custom resolution with a refresh rate of 143hz or 145hz.

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11 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

Go into the NVIDIA Control Panel and create a custom resolution with a refresh rate of 143hz or 145hz.

Thank you so much!

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