Monitor refresh rate

S

sparkleshateyou

New Member
Member
Messages
117
Hello,

I have a laptop, not a desktop, and it has a 60hz refresh rate and I believe a 120hz refresh rate is better for most games. So I'm thinking to buy a monitor that has a 120hz refresh rate or more and just plug in using the VGA cable.

So let's say I have a 120hz monitor, will my laptop now has a 120hz refresh rate or does it still remain original, i.e 60hz ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Hi. I suspect the laptop will still run at a max of 60 Hz but it is possible to get a monitor to run at 120 Hz (the LCD screen in the monitor has a native resolution of 120Hz) no matter what it is set to when the signal is fed to it it would be upscaled and that can cause some weird issues. Frankly you really need a super high end video card costing somewhere near the whole laptop and a fast PC to run games at the rate a 120Hz monitor would be really useful without seeing artefacts and stuff that makes your head spin.

HDTV Refresh Rates Explained: 60Hz, 120Hz, and Beyond | PCMag.com

60hz 120hz gaming computer noticeable difference
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 Bit and VM
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built (Saberkitty)
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.1 GHz default
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
    Memory
    G Skill F3-2400-8GZM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate GDDR5 128bit, PCI-E 3.0
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG L227WTG x 3
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    238GB TOSHIBA THNSNJ256GCST SATA Disk Device (SSD)
    1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
    1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
    466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
    932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
    PSU
    Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
    Case
    Rocketfish Full Tower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master 212 with push pull fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech K740
    Mouse
    Logitech Laser
    Internet Speed
    Fibre Cable 100 down 30 up.
    Browser
    IE 10 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast, MSE and common sense
    Other Info
    3 x LG L227WTG @ 1680 x 1050 16:10 monitors.
    Using Mouse Without Borders (Google it)
Ah okay, thanks for clearing up my issues.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top