How to Change Screen Refresh Rate in Windows 10

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/26/2023

In this tutorial, we show you how to change the refresh rate for your display adapter(s).

The refresh rate is the number of frames per second your monitor can display, and Hertz frequency represents how fast your screen is redrawn. Before making any changes, be aware that your refresh rate may be limited depending on your monitor, video card, and drivers.

Everyone can make changes in Settings, and NVIDIA owners can use the NVIDIA Control Panel.

How to Change Screen Refresh Rate in Settings

Click Start > Settings > System and click on Display.

Scroll down and click on Advanced display settings.

Choose your display adapter (if you have multiple monitors). Click on Display adapter properties for Display.

In the Adapter tab, click on List all Modes. Select your display adapter Mode and click OK.

Next, click on the Monitor tab.

Click the dropdown box under Screen refresh rate.

Select your preferred Hertz rate, and click on OK.

How to Change Screen Refresh Rate in NVIDIA Control Panel

Click on Start > NVIDIA Control Panel.

Under Display, click on Change resolution.

Choose your display (multiple monitors) and click the dropdown box under Refresh rate.

Choose a refresh rate, and click OK.

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