I recently moved my gaming rig across the room and after setting everything back up, I noticed that my display is now locked at 60Hz instead of the usual 144Hz. My resolution has changed to a lower setting (1280x1024) when it should be 3440x1440. I can only select refresh rates between 50 and 60Hz in the advanced display options. I'm not sure what happened during the move that caused this issue.
4 Answers
You should also take a look in Windows display settings. Sometimes the settings can revert when you move your system. Make sure the refresh rate is set to 144Hz in the advanced display options after verifying the resolution is correct.
Have you checked the settings on your monitor? Sometimes, unplugging can reset settings, and it might be locked at 60Hz for some reason. Try navigating the monitor's on-screen menu to see if there's an option to change the refresh rate.
First off, double-check that your monitor is connected to the graphics card and not the motherboard. Sometimes moving things around can lead to cable mishaps. Also, make sure the cables are good—cheap cables can really mess with your display settings. If everything looks good, try reseating your video card and checking the power connectors to ensure nothing got jostled loose.
It’s worth ensuring you're using the right connection on your graphics card too. If you plugged your monitor into the motherboard instead, you'd only get the lower refresh rates. Check in the BIOS settings if necessary, just to be sure everything's set right.
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