I have a Dell G7 7700 laptop with a 17-inch screen, and it only supports a refresh rate of 144Hz. I'm looking to lower it to 60Hz to save battery life when I'm not plugged in. However, I can't find an option to make that adjustment for my laptop's built-in display, even though I can change the refresh rates on my external monitors. Is there a way to do this, or are there any third-party apps that might help?
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Changing your laptop's refresh rate can be tricky since not all panels support that flexibility. It seems like your laptop's screen might be locked at a 144Hz refresh rate. Usually, the option to lower it should be available. You could try going into the Display Settings and see if there's an option there. If that doesn't work, you might need to check for software specific to Dell or graphics drivers that allow more control. Some users have had success with third-party apps like "Custom Resolution Utility," but be careful as altering display settings can sometimes lead to issues.
Yeah, I've used Custom Resolution Utility myself; it's pretty handy but be cautious. Always backup your display settings before tweaking anything!