{"id":126833,"date":"2020-12-04T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-04T12:00:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T09:00:59","slug":"how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Your Monitor\u2019s Refresh Rate on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33657c9411d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33657c9411d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10\/#What_Is_a_Monitor_Refresh_Rate\" >What Is a Monitor Refresh Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Change_Your_Refresh_Rate_in_Display_Settings\" >How to Change Your Refresh Rate in Display Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-monitors-refresh-rate-on-windows-10\/#Select_a_Refresh_Rate_on_Older_Versions_of_Windows_10\" >Select a Refresh Rate on Older Versions of Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Change Your Monitor\u2019s Refresh Rate on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-679121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/xwindows_10_hero_3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nJRUKwztfO.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Logo Hero - Version 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Windows 10, your monitor\u2019s refresh rate determines how often your display image updates every second. Higher is usually better. If you need to change the refresh rate of your monitor, Windows 10 makes it easy. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Monitor_Refresh_Rate\"><\/span>What Is a Monitor Refresh Rate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A monitor\u2019s refresh rate is the frequency at which the image updates on your display. For example, a 60 Hz refresh rate means that the image on your monitor refreshes itself 60 times every second. As 120 Hz refresh rate means the image updates 120 times a second. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother motion looks on your display.<\/p>\n<p>On older CRT monitors, some people perceive flicker at lower refresh rates, so monitors that support higher refresh rates produce a more stable picture that is easier on your eyes. LCD monitors don\u2019t experience flicker, so lower refresh rates are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly OK for most users. Typically, you want to use the highest refresh rate that your monitor supports at its native resolution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What is a Monitor&#8217;s Refresh Rate and How Do I Change It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Refresh_Rate_in_Display_Settings\"><\/span>How to Change Your Refresh Rate in Display Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting with the Windows 10 October 2020 Update, you can now choose your refresh rate directly in the new Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. Here\u2019s how. (If you\u2019re running an older version of Windows 10, see the section below.)<\/p>\n<p>First, right-click on your Desktop and select \u201cDisplay Settings\u201d in the menu that pops up. (Alternatively, you can open \u201cSettings\u201d and navigate to System &gt; Display.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_display_Settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.FIxAPA--dz.jpg\" alt=\"Right-click the desktop and select &quot;Display settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"261\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cDisplay Settings,\u201d scroll down and click \u201cAdvanced Display Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_advanced_display_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.70sMtrsjzP.jpg\" alt=\"Click &quot;Advanced display settings&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cAdvanced Display Settings,\u201d locate the \u201cRefresh Rate\u201d section. Click the \u201cRefresh Rate\u201d drop-down menu. In the menu that appears, select the refresh rate you\u2019d like to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_refresh_Rate_dropdown_menu.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.JYoroAdulS.jpg\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Refresh rate&quot; drop-down menu and select the rate you'd like to use.\" width=\"650\" height=\"207\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows will test the new refresh rate for about 15 seconds. If the image looks OK, click \u201cKeep.\u201d Otherwise, click \u201cRevert\u201d or wait until the countdown finishes, and the monitor will automatically switch back to the previous refresh rate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xkeep_or_revert.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.MXgDV-eSVc.jpg\" alt=\"During the 15 second test period, click &quot;keep&quot; or &quot;revert&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"154\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re happy with your refresh rate, close Settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_a_Refresh_Rate_on_Older_Versions_of_Windows_10\"><\/span>Select a Refresh Rate on Older Versions of Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re running an older version of Windows 10, here\u2019s how you change your monitor\u2019s refresh rate. First, right-click on your desktop and select \u201cDisplay Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_display_Settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.FIxAPA--dz.jpg\" alt=\"Right-click the desktop and select &quot;Display settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"261\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cDisplay Settings,\u201d scroll down and select \u201cAdvanced Display Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_advanced_display_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.70sMtrsjzP.jpg\" alt=\"Click &quot;Advanced display settings&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have multiple displays, select the monitor you\u2019d like to configure in the \u201cChoose Display\u201d drop-down box. Then scroll down and click \u201cDisplay Adapter Properties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_adapter_properties.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.k3b4iL0oNn.jpg\" alt=\"Click &quot;Display adapter properties.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the window that pops up, click the \u201cMonitor\u201d tab, then click the drop-down menu labeled \u201cScreen Refresh Rate\u201d and choose the refresh rate you\u2019d like to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xclick_monitor_tab_.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.N_HG1diov8.jpg\" alt=\"In the display adapter settings, click the &quot;Monitor&quot; tab and set the refresh rate.\" width=\"650\" height=\"475\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then click \u201cOK\u201d to save your changes, and the window will close. 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