How to Make Your Monitor Run at 144Hz

Buying a gaming monitor and being unable to take full advantage of its capabilities may be a big problem. The number one property of modern gaming monitors is the refresh rate – usually, anything above 120Hz is considered satisfactory, and the majority of models are supposed to run at 144Hz. Playing games at 144Hz ensures smoother and better gameplay, and the improvement is very noticeable when playing competitive games, shooters especially. If you have bought a gaming monitor recently but cannot get it to run at 14Hz, then the guides below may help you fix this issue in no time.

Check Monitor Specifications and Connections

First, make sure that you indeed have your hands on a monitor capable of working at 144Hz. In addition to this, do not forget that the video cable you use matters too – HDMI cables are unable to produce reliable 144Hz. The best choice is to use a DisplayPort cable or a DVI-D connector.

Adjust Windows Settings

If you have verified that your monitor and cable support 144Hz, then it is time to check Windows' configuration:

1. Go to Start Menu -> Settings -> System.
2. Select Display -> Advanced Display Settings.
3. Select 'Display Adapter Properties' and load the 'Monitor' tab.
4. Set the 'Refresh Rate' to 144Hz.

Update Video Drivers

Using an updated video card driver may prevent your monitor from running at its best. It is recommended to go to your video card manufacturer's website and download the latest driver update.