[SOLVED] Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer?

zipzappy · 08-04-2007, 12:06 AM

Hi im trying to get my video card(GeForce 6600) to work with my monitor(acer 19 inch LCD) i have all the newest drivers, but i think if i change the refresh rate it will help, is it possible that changing the refresh rate might harm my computer in any way? i just wanna make sure before i do it

dai · 08-04-2007, 01:00 AM

lcd's usually run on 60hz
if you cahnged from a crt you change the rate before swapping the monitor as they are usally running at a higher setting
boot into safe mode and check

zipzappy · 08-04-2007, 12:11 PM

im at 60hz right now my video card can only handle 60hz would it be bad if i used this program to try increase it? http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=29

dai · 08-04-2007, 12:19 PM

it's what the monitor supports that is important,if you set it at something it does not support you could be looking for a new monitor

zipzappy · 08-04-2007, 12:48 PM

ok whole twist of events just happened, i thought it was my video card that was screwing up my monitor, making this light shaded bar go across the screen horizontally but when i unplugged my SV-cable which connected to my tv, the bar went away and now i have perfect crisp picture this is amazing i feel like such an idiot though lol, i almost bought a new video card, thanks for all your help though i appreciate it

08-04-2007, 12:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
zipzappy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 217 OS: XP	[SOLVED] Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer? Hi im trying to get my video card(GeForce 6600) to work with my monitor(acer 19 inch LCD) i have all the newest drivers, but i think if i change the refresh rate it will help, is it possible that changing the refresh rate might harm my computer in any way? i just wanna make sure before i do it

08-04-2007, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,784 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer? lcd's usually run on 60hz if you cahnged from a crt you change the rate before swapping the monitor as they are usally running at a higher setting boot into safe mode and check __________________

08-04-2007, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
zipzappy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 217 OS: XP	Re: Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer? im at 60hz right now my video card can only handle 60hz would it be bad if i used this program to try increase it? http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=29

08-04-2007, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,784 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer? it's what the monitor supports that is important,if you set it at something it does not support you could be looking for a new monitor __________________

08-04-2007, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
zipzappy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 217 OS: XP	Re: Can changing th refresh rate screw up my computer? ok whole twist of events just happened, i thought it was my video card that was screwing up my monitor, making this light shaded bar go across the screen horizontally but when i unplugged my SV-cable which connected to my tv, the bar went away and now i have perfect crisp picture this is amazing i feel like such an idiot though lol, i almost bought a new video card, thanks for all your help though i appreciate it