How to Set Up a Gaming Monitor - Full Guide, Tips and Tricks

[@edplat2367]

Thank you for calling out the companies that don't replace monitors with dead pixels. Its criminal.

[@metallurgico]

You have a lot of other pixels to watch!

[@chuckemtrad8541]

​@@metallurgico​ You're the kind of person that leaves the mouse in the middle of the screen during a presentation or video.

[@metallurgico]

@@chuckemtrad8541 you don't belong to this world, nor understand irony.

[@LetsPlayBojangles]

​@@metallurgicoor just as annoying bur even less commonly replaced, stuck pixels. I have one that only displays blue and white

[@johnnyd7350]

True but. @@metallurgico

[@TheFlyMan3829]

That message to a potential scummy company put a smile on my face! Thats why I love HUB and MUB 🤣

[@socialreport2836]

😊 if every display with dead pixels will be replaced, displays will be more expensive for sure and significantly, as there is a lot of them on the market.

[@GewelReal]

​@@socialreport2836Unless you actively look for them, the dead pixels are impossible to spot in normal usage. People overblow it as an issue

[@Fonis13]

And remember companies...... don't be a scumbags !

[@AbsoleteAim]

​@@socialreport2836Don't be a rugmat for companies.

[@fepethepenguin8287]

Dead pixels are for people too lazy to notice, or to lazy to return in the 15 to 45 day return window (which sucks big time for a 77 inch TV) But typically pixels are dead on arrival.

[@himanshumodak]

I think setting Output Dynamic Range to Full is also a important step while setting up a monitor. Sometimes it gets set to Limited. If you change that setting to Full. The Black Levels get huge improvement. It sort of makes bit washed out image less washed out.

[@mindtreat]

Also change from 8bit to 10bit if available. I can't say i really noticed much, but the "math" is there and should produce a better color quality in theory. I guess it depends on the monitor but i can't see a reason to not activate 10bit if its there.

[@jammaschan]

@@mindtreat It will reduce banding.

[@Clashy69]

Where do u set that on?

[@pietroalessandrini]

nvidia control panel for nvidia, not sure about amd @@Clashy69

[@kamild_]

@@Clashy69 On Nvidia, it's under the "Change resolution" section in the NVidia Control Panel. Personally I haven't seen a monitor have it set to "Limited" by default, it was always at "Full". TVs are another story.

[@prometheus4130]

Terrific! This is why the unboxed team are the best YT reviewers - no gimmicks like a certain other channel

[@Jordan-ru8yf]

Gimmicks aren’t always a bad thing. They can do a lot to liven up the content, and if done well I don’t think take away from the content. I watch to the point content like HUB as well as some more gimmicky reviews. Point is, channels that fill their content with over the top gimmicks such as the zealous (and often over righteous) rage like GN are good, and sometimes comedy/personality gimmicks like LTT are good. There is no best. Just the best for you.

[@prometheus4130]

@@Jordan-ru8yf quite so, just expressing my opinion if that’s ok

[@gunr2012]

​@@Jordan-ru8yfNo

[@Splarkszter]

@@Jordan-ru8yf Personally, i watch these videos for education, not entertainment, LTT is just a waste of time for me.

[@lucutes2936]

Like what

[@Lishtenbird]

One simplest thing that got me once was black levels ("output dynamic range"). For whatever reason, the system just decided that it had to send out old TV levels to a modern digital panel, which resulted in bleak whites and washed-out blacks. Took me a bit to figure why it felt so wrong.

[@MikeStu]

Oh wow. Same thing on my end, actually - never noticed it before. Thanks!

[@sumkh3000]

Holy shit, I just changed mine. I was living a lie. Thanks stranger.

[@cesar124]

Where can I change that setting?

[@SgtRamen69]

I'd like to mention that you should also check what Displayport/HDMI cable you're using if you can't get the max refreshrate. F.e. my current monitor can do 165hz 1440p, but because of the cable it's limited to 144hz.

[@danieloberhofer9035]

Thanks Tim, that's really good content! Of course there's tips where us tech-junkies watching your usual videos might think "that's soooo obvious" - but in my book you deserve praise for still including it! It's often not that easy to remind oneself that there's so many people out there who just don't know these things because they don't care for the details of their computers and just want to game. You did well by them - and everyone else. Have a good time down under and greetings from Germany.

[@cebuanostud]

Thank you, Tim for backing us all gamers. 😁

[@mrfailure93]

Some of us like to watch your videos late at night on their tv. For the love of god man, please use dark mode on windows. You're flashbanging me in my room at night.

[@baphometrag7751]

I have 144hz monitor can reach 165hz because I use DP but I still have stutter freesync is on and my monitor don't have response time to set "fast" something like yours. It's so annoying when playing modern warfare 2 I can't aim well but my monitor can reach 90 to 100 FPS normal graphics. Can you help me sir?

[@TheMoises1213]

Do you have to do this if it’s specifically for a gaming console? Or does the console do it automatically. Can you make a video specifically for console users?

[@ravindave01]

In Australia no company warranty outweighs our consumer rights. If you get a monitor with dead pixels and the company won't replace it or refund you, file a complaint with Consumer Affairs in your state.

[@Efthimisko]

Also check for dead Pixels and other things like IPS Glow (if you have an IPS panel obviously) and make sure to do so right away! It will be easier to RMA a potenailly defective unit that way. I'm writing this just as my brand new LG 27GR95QE came with a dead pixel a few hours ago...sigh.

[@StretchDattass]

Let us know how the RMA process goes.

[@jeremyf1901]

This video will help so many people. It was good to know I had mine set up properly.

[@LastCrystal]

Should I turn on AMD freesync in my monitor OSD if I'm using Nvidia graphic card?

[@mindtreat]

Great video! Everything from "noob" stuff to advanced covered in one go, excellent stuff! On a general note about brightness; Newer monitors often have really high brightness and might strain your eyes and create discomfort if set to 100%. If you're getting sore eyes and headaches after some hours, try lowering the brightness. A lot of people don't consider this and get sore eyes and so on without even realizing this could be the culprit. Worth a shot if (you reading this) are one of them.

[@alexgabriel5877]

Hey Tim great video! I heard from many people that they cap their fps with say Riva Tuner, to be like 3 fps below monitor refresh rate. Why is it done? to avoid using Vsync? and why not exact refresh rate

[@MKR3238]

yes, to prevent regular vsync kicking in and adding input lage (tho when capping at high fps i don't really notice a difference tbh

[@ThunderingRoar]

Im surprised you didn't mention capping your fps 3-4 frames under your max refresh rate i.e 140 on 144hz monitor, 236 on 240hz etc and enabling vsync. On NV gpu you should do this in control panel since the driver version of frame cap can make your gpu run on more efficient voltages and use less power. Also NVCP Vsync works well with DLSS3 FG Many new PC users dont know these things

[@emiel255]

Yes I was surprised by him not mentioning these suggestions

[@mcod99]

Heads up, Enabling G SYNC can cause stuttering in production apps like after effects, photoshop etc. So I would recommend enabling G SYNC in the nvidia control panel using program settings.

[@bilbobaggins8794]

Or enable it in general settings and disable it in program settings for the programs that have an issue, like new Outlook.

[@mazfgit]

Also if enabling G-Sync for gaming, set the FPS of every game to -3 fps under the monitors refresh rate. If you leave it at, eg 144hz, 144fps it will flicker on/off constantly and can cause visual issues. Always set it under the HZ of the screen, -3 is enough to stop any flickering.

[@mcod99]

Same process as what I suggested just for apps instead of games @@bilbobaggins8794

[@alphawolf60]

What about freesync?

[@xWaxxy]

It sounds like you say “HGR”, when you’re saying “HDR”

[@GewelReal]

Step 1: Unpack it Step 2: drop it Step 3: have warranty denied Step 4: go back to using old monitor

[@Pfsensepluss]

Believe it or Not , Nvidia says thiers a port on your video card that is actually your first priority choice.

[@Matej1200]

I enjoy these videos. I think something good for the main channel would be something similar for bios set up options for more performance explained. Things you'd see across board manufacturers, etc.

[@twizzle1952]

Hi, I’ve just come across your KZbin channel and wondered, do you recommend monitors specifically for photo editing, rather than gaming? I’m 71 years of age and as you can imagine, gaming is not my thing. I shoot local amateur sport, primarily use Lightroom and am looking for a 27” monitor around £500. I live in the U.K. Hope you can help 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DonaldTurner]

perfect! Just ordered Alienware 34 Curved OLED Gaming Monitor- AW3423DW, partially based on your reviews, and others as well. So, interested in proper set up. thank you!

[@coreywilliams556]

When I enable HDR in windows display settings, almost every time I open an application like settings, steam, browser ect.. my screen goes black for 3-5 seconds then kicks right back on. using an alienware aw3423dfw paired with ryzen 9 7900x and 4080 super. This does not happen in SDR. Any ides??

[@SecretAgentSuperDragon]

You guys are great, and this is a very good guide. For the hell of it and for some of us less technical folks, I think a good guide explaining how to set up nVidia control panel and the AMD counterpart could be a good companion to this guide. Thanks!

[@blackmancer]

Bruh, literally just bought a Dell AW34...blah blah DWF, this morning!

[@retroanderson]

Id be keen to see a segment about limited and full rgb mode. Made huge differences when swapping between my MacBook Pro and Windows gaming rig.

[@ObakuZenCenter]

That setting does nothing for anyone using display port. It's specifically for HDMI connections.

[@Jaceyyyyyyy]

💯🤛👍 Correct on dead pixels, Asus are the worst company for this! In my experience, this is why I tend to stick to Amazon when buying a monitor for a better return policy

[@haarlequ1n0110]

hey you... yes you 🧐 ...don't be a scumbag nice work - helpful and appreciated

[@NOHEATED]

Thanks for that video, ran a few games with HDR on my LG 27GP850-B and when HDR is calibrated games look so much better. I know that it`s not the best monitor for HDR content but still

[@xkails666]

Would it not be better to run without vsync and just limit your frame rate in nvidia settings or rivatuna to just below the monitors refresh rate

[@atishpatil3028]

What can I do about color banding issue on my Benq Monitor please help me

[@gardenia1738]

For gsync and Nvidia card, it's best to set v Sync on in NVCP and disable in-game vsync for best results. Of course with gsync enabled globally

[@Milarecs]

I hate windows HDR

[@ogremair803]

ALL PIXELS MATTER!

[@Deeroc12]

I keep thinking he's wearing a Black Ops 3 sweater.

[@JackLeftTown427]

Love the information you provide. I did want to point out as a console gamer using a monitor, there are hdmi to DisplayPort adaptors available to give you the better picture format. I prefer the active style, which has a chip and uses a usb plug to provide power so the hdmi can be upscaled to the DisplayPort standard.

[@rachitbhengra4298]

This is top tier video. Even though it looks like these points are obvious, this is a great way to bring it all together help all of us out.

[@OPGamified]

1:17 Unless I don’t have a dedicated gpu 😂

[@Legitti]

Don't gsync add input lag?

[@V3RAC1TY]

no

[@BLUEZ]

i sent the video to at least 100 companies that I didn't even buy a monitor from, thank you.

[@j3ffleopard690]

The message to scummy companies was an amazing addition.

[@jorgeal2k]

I finally bought a Calibrite and it's astounding. It make wonders in any IPS monitor. No more ICC profiles from others. I created a library of profiles for every lighting situation and every other needs. For gaming i use Color Sustainer to prevent game engine overriding my color profile. I'm glad i got it. No more settings and profiles from others wich are most of them useless.

[@deracine9466]

My VG27AQL3A just arrived and used this video as a guide to make adjustments. Appreciate everything you do!

[@PookaBot]

This showed up on KZbin's Home landing page... but when I brought up Subscriptions like usual... it was nowhere to be found. Thanks, KZbin 🙄

[@dearhorse085]

i can't believe i bought an hdmi 2.1 cable instead of a displayport... i honestly didn't think of that

[@fathermirza-.-2032]

Amazing vid bro! Loved the last portion! haha

[@22interceptions]

4:00 One other thing to check is the quality of your cable from the GPU to the monitor. I've had HDMI and DP cables of lesser quality that were not capable of delivering the resolution and the refresh rate the monitor was capable of. For example, I have a 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor, but one specific Display Port cable would only give me the option of 1440P 120Hz. I plugged in a different cable and it instantly gave me the option of 1440P 240Hz.

[@samcruiz]

The Only Video on KZbin that I could watch from A to Z without feeling bored. very informative and very useful. Thank you !

[@popop143]

Hi, has the common advice to turn VSync off in-game, and turning on VSync in GPU driver changed? I've been doing that since time immemorial. Thank you for the video!

[@vypzfn8520]

Do you think Oled Gaming Monitors will be discounted on Black Friday / Cyber Monday?

[@gamingmarcus]

When you set a high gammut display to sRGB does it still default to the larger colour space when an HDR signal is recieved or do you need to switch to high gamut AND manually enable HDR every time you want to watch HDR content?

[@ac3_train3r_blak34]

Aren't VRR technologies supposed to fix screen tearing and thus eliminate the need for V-Sync? I've also heard (and experienced) that V-Sync increases input latency, so I don't think suggesting it is always a good idea.

[@christinaedwards5084]

Adaptive sync is for when you have a peculiar fps count. A 120hz display can use 30, 60 and 120 fps. A 144hzdisplay can use 36, 72 and 144 fps. So if you had 90fps, adaptive sync will negate the slideshow effect as what’s being displayed isn’t natural to the monitors refresh rate. The two are ‘out of sync’ , and this where adaptive sync comes in. Personally I rather just use v-sync and have a solid constant fps. It’ll be smooth. I play starfield with a 60fps v-sync cap . It feels as smooth as the 84 freesync I can achieve. Not only does it drop my power consumption by 100w but system noise and temps are massively reduced and the experience feels extremely comparable. I play single player games so I’m not trying to squeeze every frame out of my system. I’d rather have quality settings and a synced framerate.

[@acatch22]

im confused, isnt the point of VRR to avoid tearing so you dont need vsync? and vsyc off means you dont have the 3 frame buffer latency?

[@yoked391]

The most annoying thing for me was gsync/freesync not working, despite being on on both monitor and nvidia settings, the nvidia gsync inficator was a godsend, certain overlays, or even just randomly gsync would not work on older versions of windows 11, super annoying have gsync for fullscreen and windowed because some open apps will revert to 60fps and feel laggy

[@shariarrahman7562]

Thanks for the video Tim. Would love if this channel expanded to review portable / smaller monitors. My desk space at home is quite limited and anything above 18 in just wouldn't work for me. There are a lot of portable monitors that market themselves as being "gaming" monitors but there's a lot of marketing BS that you have to wade through. I don't even need them to be really portable, I just need a smaller monitor that is good for gaming at a wide range of refresh rates. Some of these monitors have gained a lot of popularity, but I don't have a way to personally measure response times or input latency so having an independent reviewer reviewing some of that stuff would be very very helpful.

[@yackemup]

How about updating the firmware? Is it updated in the monitor or via the pc? Or do you have to do both?

[@Boorock70]

Gr8 review, Thanks ! How about making a guide for monitor calibration "without" a calibrator ?

[@feedmatrix10]

Truly, an exemplary video! Thank you.

[@cocosloan3748]

Company refusing dead pixel replacement video is pure gold 🤣

[@markhackett2302]

Mind you, customers should refuse to buy from such a company. Your local laws (country, not company or international) determine whether they can legally refuse, but it will still be put that they will refuse nonetheless, firstly "because we wrote it for OTHER countries too, so we totes are legal!!!!", but also they get away with it ("why would they be allowed to put it on their site if they were not allowed?!??"), but merely complaining is enough because they don't want a law that forbids them saying they have dead pixels to be passed, or case law that they are illegally and fraudulently doing so. The USA however protects companies, not customers, so customers are SOL unless they are wealthy enough to be a problem.

[@TomRucero]

Try to reveiw Acer Nitro VG1 Gaming Monitor - VG271U M3BMIIPX 180hz but the display port 1.2 is a let down

[@AndersHass]

My GTX 980 doesn't have a G-sync option for the FreeSync/Adaptative Sync monitor I got. As far as I can see for that generation they only support actual G-sync monitors, lol. The monitor does have MRPT mode for lower response time which cannot be on with Adaptive Sync so I guess I should just use that instead of Adaptive Sync while on this old ass GPU, lol

[@AndersHass]

RIP people without dedicate GPUs, lol. I have heard there should be passthrough on AMD with using RDNA 2< for both the integrated and dedicated, like there is on laptops (but I haven't found anyone actually showing some test data or something).

[@mikfhan]

Game exe > properties > compatibility > all users > disable fullscreen optimizations (put a checkmmark here then ok). Should make sure game runs actual fullscreen exclusive instead of borderless fullscreen. Thanks, microsoft.

[@H94R]

I don’t see why companies don’t just sell any dead pixel units at a 10-15% discount. they still make their margin, and people who aren’t bothered about the defect will jump at the discount. basically the same as how open box units typically work. everyone wins and the company looks like the good guy, even if they’re offering it with gritted teeth.

[@OceanBlue_69]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you for giving me the confidence that I’m getting everything from my monitor that I paid for

[@bankoofer]

Great video, thanks for the tips! Also, on the off-chance you might know: Hod does one reset windows 11 HDR calibration to default? The calibration I made (with its sliders) made everything look horrible, but I can't seem to find any way to reset the calibration to its default (also, microsoft essentially has no customer support for windows anymore).

[@JasonFallel-qw2bi]

Competitive Gaming - Enabling V-SYNC = LAG , Enabling HDR = additional Lag

[@nightmaregaming1327]

I had very good experience with LG. I had a dead pixel on my monitors top left corner and it didn’t bother me too much also I didn’t want to wait 14 days to replace my monitor. Then after 2.5 years later my monitors power adapter died so I went to LG’s service store and dropped off the monitor. They gave me a new addapter the same day and noticed the dead pixel and told me if I want to replace the pannel and I I told them if they can do it in seven days then I am fine with it. I got my new pannel in 5 days . So yah I had good experience with LG in India .

[@markgregor7011]

I thought I know everything about monitors until I watched this.

[@DD-ze1ki]

I just got the Samsung Odyssey G4B 27 inch 1080p monitor. I can't fathom how the quality is so much worse on this monitor than on my 8 year old LG 27MP37VQ 27 inch 1080p monitor. I used the HDMI cable included in the delivery to connect the monitor to my graphics card. I know that usually 27 inch 1080p monitors are not recommended, but I never saw the pixels and always enjoyed the quality on my old monitor. Now, I will have to send the Samsung Odyssey G4B back. It is impossible to enjoy. What might be the reason(s) for this discrepancy? EDIT: the viewing distance is the same as before

[@reyonedragongamer]

😂 i play 60hz ips dell monitor 🤣 use 70$ price 😂 gaming purpose 😂

[@IndyMiraaga]

My Samsung Odyssey G7 (1440p 240Hz VA) has a weird issue with HDR enabled that causes it to randomly lose and re-gain input connection. Is it a DSC issue? I have proper DP 1.4 and it's also enabled in the monitor's settings, latest firmware, etc. But there is no DSC option in the monitor, so I had assumed it should be enabled by default. Also, a "gaming compatibility" guide could be nice too. You mention having VSync enabled with VRR in this video, but going into detail about how alternatives like locking to a certain frame rate (40 or 60 fps for a 120Hz display, 80 or 120 fps for a 240Hz display, etc) would be good for those looking maybe to save a bit of money/temperature while gaming on PC. Perhaps including the info into a "optimal AMD/Nvidia program settings" video could be an option to ensure a proper video length, I've followed a few guides for Nvidia Control Panel and all of them have had issues like causing problems when using multiple monitors or weird artifacting with particular games, I know they're not "one size fits all" but I'm sure the Unboxed alliance could come up with something helpful to newer PC gamers.

[@shoobadoo123]

My new LG gaming monitor (1440p240Hz) has a "sharpness" setting. 0 is super blurry. 100 is super crisp. Seems simple. But everyone on forums is saying they keep it at 0, 10, or 20. Something low. I've been using 80. Does the setting work differently for LG monitors? Really confused about this. Thanks

[@beluga_bro_roblox5782]

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[@necromancer234]

next one, how to buy a monitor, use the main entrance not the back entrance, choose the monitor, pay with your card do not forget your visa pin number, bring the monitor to your car , open up first so you can load the monitor inside, breath and start the engine.....

[@nbrown5907]

Displayport for gaming, HDMI for multimedia, blurays lol, has standards for video that displayport does not have.

[@BangsarRia]

Right from the start this was vital - Windows had defaulted both of my gaming monitors to 60 Hz! Which means I've been playing on the AW3420DW at 60 Hz for 3 years. Your reviews told me it would be ok to get a AW3423DWF for an RTX 4090 to get HDR. Sure would have been upset if I discovered in 3 years I'd been playing shooters at 60 Hz.

[@Simon_Denmark]

Edit: I did get it working in the last of us. I'm going to ask but I doubt that anyone will answer. So I'm using 27GR95QE-B with HDMI and when I turn on HDR on windows 10 and try all of the things that Tim suggested it still looks like HDR isn't actually on. The HDR video is affected by the brightness slider and Nvidia overlay is the dull green in game (Dead Space). I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong. Do I need to change to windows 11 or something? Guess I'll just give up on HDR.

[@omsbess8659]

I have a question what is tr-1ms? I turned adaptive sync on and it turned tr-1ms off but I just wanna make sure I’m getting that 1 ms refresh rate

[@sultanofsick]

Enabling freesync on my monitor results in absolutely HORRID flickering. Is there a fix for this, or is it just a bad monitor/implementation. I'm pretty sure it advertised freesync certified. Kinda old, MSI Optix G24C.

[@bourne_]

2:00 If both monitor and GPU support HDMI 2.1 it's gonna be better than DP 1.4 Couldn't find DP 2.1 monitor yet.

[@GeekNerdNoir]

Are you guys getting the Dell Ultrasharp new Black IPS models with 120hz? (U2724D and U2724DE)

[@vxcojr]

Can you use a monitor (any type) by itself without a pc? Or do you need a pc for it to work?

[@JJFlores197]

There's no point. A monitor is just that: a video display. Its useless without a display source like a computer.

[@vxcojr]

@@JJFlores197 okay thank you! im totally new to this stuff

[@GULIwer1980]

Long time ago when I was searching how to set up my new high refresh rate monitor with G-sync compatible in few places Ive read I should turn OFF V-sync in games as Free/G-sync collides with V-sync Also that I should set in nV panel max Hz -2 from what my monitor can do to assure it dont overdo it. Say my monitor is 165Hz but in windows it shows 164,something so if I set it at 163Hz it wont ever overclock itself

[@Drky13]

i have ryzen 3 3200g amd asus prime a520-k motherboard 1st player psu 550watts nvme 500gb ram 8gb 3200hz i am planning to bought 24inch monitor 100hz then 24.5inch monitor 75hz which monitor i can use ?

[@Cristiano2896-x2w]

I have a gaming monitor that i play minecraft and i also play minecraft on my phone and with my 2 tablets and i want to get minecraft on my Nintendo switch lite I'm trying to get in to my gaming monitor but its not working even when I Witcher this tutorial to do it

[@nathanedwards2167]

Ive been through 3 g7 240hz curved 1440p samsung screens since christmas laa failed in different ways each time 6 weeks no screen terrible😢😢😢😢😢

[@martinangelov1749]

Guys, please help! I bought Cooler Master Tempest GP27U, every review i've seen people say it's one of the best gaming monitors for HDR and color accuracy but for me that's not the case. First of all when i turned it on the colors were awful like white for example appeared so reddish. Played a while with the colors to get it right then i tried the HDR. I have no idea if I'm doing something wrong but When HDR is on (monitor settings and from Windows) the brightness of the display goes very dim and colors get washed out a lot. Disabling HDR from Windows fixes colors and brightness. Any suggestions?

[@shannondeville2298]

I had to chuckle at your PSA announcement about how unacceptable dead pixels are in this day in age. As someone who cleans/tests/repackages hundreds of desktop quality LCD monitors for remote workers, I have yet to come across a dead pixel on any of them. And that's including all the monitors that have suffered various stages of shipping abuse, rage-quit shove-in-a-box send backs, and simple bad packing. Then to purchase a top of-the-line gaming 4k monitor (not saying which brand lol) with 4 dead pixels within a week is just pure bad quality control and laziness and shame to any company that regards this as "normal and acceptable" I shall definitely send them your way if it ever happens again 😉

[@noobwow2009]

VA panel and OLED panel got brightness flickering issue when enabling freesync or G sync. Unacceptable 😢

[@nick-_-9760]

I have aproblem with my 2 monitors and my pc, i have my 240hz one connected with the delivered display port and my secondary 144hz connected with a hdmi cable (also delivered with the monitor). But my main monitor wont go to 240hz it shows a black screen and then goes back to 144hz. I have both the DP and hdmi plugged into my graphics card. So i dont know how to fix this. Can someone help me?!?

[@endlosschleife]

Wow, Win+Alt+B. Why didn't I google that and instead just clicked through the damn UI getting annoyed every time 🙈 Thank you for the tipp! I got a dead pixel on a former show case unit so I thought it was acceptable there. Maybe I should've tried anyway 😅 Well, too late now and I don't see it anymore.

[@phillipvorndran6531]

@MonitorsUnboxed I changed my windows settings to my displays rated 240 hz. It was 60 hz. I am using displayport cable. My new monitor is the new ASUS OLED 240 hz glossy. My Elden Ring game then crashed loading up my save file. I tried verifying files and restarting my computer and the game still crashed. I then set the refresh rate setting back to 60 hz in windows and the game loaded up fine. So am I missing a setting? Do I need to change a setting in the game or on Steam?

[@ozzynomicon2817]

I just ordered the new dwf alienware 34. Monitor. Will be my first curve and first 1440p as well. So will be interesting. I play diablo games and fps games.

[@whitevamp1051]

when I got my new monitor here 1yr ago, I could not get the refresh rate set to 165, untill I went and bought a different HDMI cable, both the HDMI, and Display Port cables that came with it would not let me go to 165, it took allot of trial and error to figure that out, you would think for a 1200$$ monitor the cables would have worked. (max refresh I could get was 125 if I remember correctly.)

[@ScottyD910]

Even with a G-Sync compatible monitor, should I enable G-Sync and V-Sync in the Nvidia Control Panel and within the game settings?

[@tiemanowo]

11:53 Sure, this shortcut "works" but only if you have enabled "XBox Game bar". For me this "bar" is annoying so I disabled it and "no shortcut for me" :(