Higher than suggested refresh rates OK?

[Pythro]

I unchecked the "hide modes that this monitor cannot display" box and put my computer on 100hz instead of 85hz wich was the highest available with the box checked. Is this going to damage my monitor or can I keep it on here?

 

[Zedric]

Keep it. The fact that 100Hz wasn't displayed is probably that XP didn't recognize your screen properly. As long as the screen shows something (not just crap) it's ok.

 

[Pythro]

Ok thanks.

 

[dadx2mj]

Setting the refresh rate at higher than the monitor supports will shorten its life. Check the manual or manufacturer's website and set the refresh rate accordingly

 

[Taurus]

yeah, not good. friend has a monitor that states that it's max res is 1600x1200... but he's 'accidentally' pushed it higher... it shows alright, but it's pretty blurry and can tell it's being stressed. refresh rates can also be pushed higher than spec, but it's not recommended. you don't see many people talking about overclocking their monitor. }:>