How to Increase Computer Screen Speed and Change Refresh Rate

You may have read about overclocking your processor or even your graphics card before. The purpose of overclocking any computer component is to achieve maximum speed and performance without having to buy new components. This will enhance your computer experience, but did you know that you can also overclock your monitor screen? We’re not talking about the graphics card, but the screen itself. You can overclock it by changing the Refresh Rate, which refers to the number of times a frame is displayed per second. This is different from the Frames Per Second (FPS) rate and can improve your display experience, especially in gaming. In this article, I will explain in detail how you can do this on your computer screen, whether it’s a desktop or a laptop.

The Refresh Rate is a key feature of monitors, whether computer monitors or TVs. You will always notice that monitors with higher refresh rates are more expensive because they provide better display quality. Increasing the refresh rate means displaying more frames or images per second, which is beneficial for gaming and overall viewing experience. For example, a 60Hz refresh rate means the screen refreshes the image or video 60 times per second, while a 75Hz rate does the same 75 times per second, and a 144Hz rate refreshes the display 144 times per second. Generally, the higher the refresh rate, the better the display quality, especially for gaming.

If you’re still unsure about what overclocking your computer screen means and what the Refresh Rate is, the image above will simplify the concept for you. A screen with a 60Hz refresh rate will show fewer frames, skipping some, while a screen with a 144Hz rate will display more frames, providing a smoother experience, especially for gaming or any motion on the screen.

Overclocking your computer screen also has other benefits related to gaming, such as eliminating screen tearing issues. This occurs when part of or half of the screen differs from the other half and is displayed ahead of it, causing a visual discrepancy. This is due to the difference between the screen’s refresh rate and the graphics card’s FPS. To avoid screen tearing, the screen’s refresh rate should match the required FPS of the game.

Yes, increasing the refresh rate depends on the computer monitor. Most monitor manufacturers reduce the refresh rate below the maximum allowed to ensure smooth operation without issues. You can overclock the refresh rate of the monitor to achieve a higher refresh rate without problems. For example, if your monitor’s refresh rate is 60Hz, you can increase it to 75Hz, and if it’s default 75Hz, you can raise it to 120Hz… and so on. In any case, as long as your monitor can display frames smoothly, you can increase the refresh rate.

– How to Overclock Your Computer Screen

To overclock the screen, you can rely on the simple Custom Resolution Utility (CRU) tool to get the job done. It works well with all types of monitors and graphics cards. After downloading the tool, just run it directly as it doesn’t require installation. Then, click on Add under the Detailed Resolutions section to modify the value in the Refresh rate field, which is specific to the refresh rate.

Simply increase the refresh rate slightly from the original rate. For example, if the original rate is 60Hz, make it 65Hz and press OK to add this rate to the list of refresh rate changes, which should have only 4 rates. Keep trying until you have four customizations in the Detailed Resolutions section, each higher than the previous by 5Hz or more, as shown in the image above. Once done, press OK and restart your computer.