Frequency of screen

ciaobellaciao1

i have only one option on my screen frequency: 60 Hertz. Apparentely this is not very good, i would like a better frequency, but don't know how to get one apart from buying a new laptop. I have windows vista. can i install some programme to give me more options? thanks.

bonzodog2

The frequency options are controlled/limited by the graphics adapter in your laptop. I doubt if a program can help you, but check for updated drivers. Your Tv works at 50 or 60 HZ (in U.S.) - does your TV suit you on a fast moving image content programme ?

ciaobellaciao1

bonzodog2 wrote: »

The frequency options are controlled/limited by the graphics adapter in your laptop. I doubt if a program can help you, but check for updated drivers. Your Tv works at 50 or 60 HZ (in U.S.) - does your TV suit you on a fast moving image content programme ?

Thank you for the reply. TV ? I don't have a television.

I checked for updated drivers today and there were none. So I should buy a new laptop I guess.

stuff.hunter

refresh rate is strictly limited by screens maximum refresh rate not by graphic card .....

challengemaster

60hz is the max of most monitors, buying a new laptop would be pointless.

stuff.hunter

challengemaster wrote: »

60hz is the max of most monitors, buying a new laptop would be pointless.

... not exactly, my lcd screens max refresh rate is 75hz

ciaobellaciao1

stuff.hunter wrote: »

... not exactly, my lcd screens max refresh rate is 75hz

Exactly, it seems the old screens only go as far as 60, most new monitors go up to 75 and 80.

So I have no solution then?

stuff.hunter

...nobody said how old the screen is ..so if is old, no solution there

ciaobellaciao1

stuff.hunter wrote: »

...nobody said how old the screen is ..so if is old, no solution there

thanks everyone.

Snowbat

bonzodog2 wrote: »

Your Tv works at 50 or 60 HZ (in U.S.) - does your TV suit you on a fast moving image content programme ?

Hardly a fair comparison - TV is interlaced, moving content usually benefits from motion blurring on individual frames, it's normally viewed from a greater distance and the viewer is usually not focused on fine detail in a particular area of the display, all of which reduces apparent flicker. Even so, many CRT TVs have a 100 Hz option.

@ciaobellaciao1
In terms of flicker, 60 Hertz is only low if you're viewing on a CRT monitor. It's not a problem on LCD displays where the backlight is on continuously and the display method is different (iquid crystal shutters retain their last set opacity, whole screen is updated at once).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate

Overheal

More Hz = more power. 3DTV uses 120Hz or higher, and have in some cases almost double the power consumption when running 3D content.

For a laptop, thats all its going to come down to, a poorer battery life.

My Desktop Monitor is running at 60Hz, I usually game at 50Hz because its easier on resources. If it was any higher i probably wouldn't even be able to tell you the difference, especially as it pertains to the desktop and web.

CreepingDeath

If you lower the screen resolution you might get increased refresh rates.

oisin

Unless you can see screen flicker then there is no need for a higher refresh rate.