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smartz993 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject: Windows 7 Monitor Refresh Rate

Why won't the refresh rate change from 59 hertz?

And whenever i try to install the drivers that aren't generic with windows 7, the installer crashes.

elpacco · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject:

Are you sure your monitor can do anything other than 59?

smartz993 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject:

Yes, i've done it on Vista+XP.

Also, when i list all available configurations, it comes up..it just won't switch. Whenever i go to check the refresh rate it's 59 again.

EDIT:

Managed to install the ATI Catalyst software through the command prompt, but still no luck changing the Refresh Rate.

Strelok · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject:

same here, as i just noticed. my moniter also works at 60... weird

smartz993 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

Grr, even installed the Monitor drivers and still no luck.

EDIT:

Ok, now Windows is fucking confused. I switched the two monitors' inputs so they were reversed, and it seems to work? lol this is fucked up.

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

This seems to be either a Windows or a driver bug (though it does seem to come up on W7 often). I know Nvidia has had problems with this.
It's still sending the correct signal afaik, though you can try messing with the timing manually or using a different cable.

also, 60hz is more like 59.94 in reality in most LCD cases

superweapons · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

Windows 7 reads the monitor EDID as 59Hz and doesn't round up to 60Hz like in older Windows OS. It's not an issue with drivers, it's how Windows 7 is. Even if you try to change the refresh rate to 60Hz (in NVCpl or similar), Windows 7 will reset it on reboot to 59Hz.