How to Use the NVIDIA Control Panel to Overclock Your Monitor

1. How do I change the Hz on my Nvidia control panel?
2. How do I enable Nvidia 144Hz?
3. How do I overclock my Nvidia refresh rate?
4. Will overclocking monitor damage it?
5. Can you get more than 60 fps on a 60Hz monitor?
6. How do I get more options on Nvidia control panel?
7. Does 144Hz work with HDMI?
8. How do I change from 144Hz to 60Hz?
9. Does my graphics card support 144Hz?
10. Why can't I get 144Hz on my monitor?

How do I change the Hz on my Nvidia control panel?

Using the Nvidia Control Panel:

1. Right-click on the Windows desktop and select NVidia Control Panel.
2. Click on Change Resolution.
3. Check the refresh rate and select the appropriate Screen refresh rate from the drop-down menu.
4. Click OK to test your settings.

How do I enable Nvidia 144Hz?

Head to Change Resolution tab under the Display options.

1. Next to the Resolution window, there's a Refresh Rate drop-down menu. (PS: If you have more than one monitors, you'll need to select the correct one.)
2. Open it, you should see the higher frame rate option there (if you have the right cable, but more on that below).

How do I overclock my Nvidia refresh rate?

Nvidia makes it extremely simple to overclock your monitor's refresh rate and it's all done through the Nvidia Control Panel. Once you're in the Nvidia Control Panel, expand the Display section and click on the Change resolution option.

Will overclocking monitor damage it?

Overclocking a monitor can definitely damage it, the main controller chip of the monitor can overheat and wear out much quicker, this is well documented. You can open it up and add some small heat sinks to any components that get very hot from overclocking.

Can you get more than 60 fps on a 60Hz monitor?

A 60Hz monitor will not show more than 60FPS, so as long as its consistently over 60 you won't feel any drops in framerate. ... Some games have really bad mouse handling implementation and you need high framerate or else it will feel jerky.

How do I get more options on Nvidia control panel?

Nvidia Control Panel window will get appear, here look for Desktop in the menu options. Then select both Add desktop context Menu and Show notification tray icon options from the drop-down menu.

Does 144Hz work with HDMI?

Yes, HDMI 1.4 can support up to 144Hz at 1920×1080. However, not all monitors with HDMI 1.4 necessarily do. Older 144Hz gaming monitors such as the Acer GN246HL, BenQ XL2411, BenQ XL2411Z, BenQ XL2430T, ASUS VG248QE, AOC G2460PF, etc are all limited to 60Hz over HDMI.

How do I change from 144Hz to 60Hz?

On Windows 10, head to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display Settings > Display Adapter Properties. Click the “Monitor” tab, choose your monitor's advertised refresh rate from the “Screen Refresh Rate” list, and click “OK”. On Windows 7 or 8, right-click the desktop and select “Screen Resolution”.

Does my graphics card support 144Hz?

But most any current graphics Nvidia or AMD graphics card should support 144 Hz. It may require a display port cable though. The resolution of your monitor, refresh rate and 3D (plus your graphics card settings) can all influence the video performance. ... It does require a graphics card that supports 3D for that function.

Why can't I get 144Hz on my monitor?

If your refresh rate is not set to 144Hz, you can change it here. Click Display Adapter Properties and then the Monitor tab. ... From the desktop, right click on the desktop itself and select Screen Resolution. Then select Advanced Settings, navigate to the monitor tab, and choose 144Hz from the drop-down menu.