If you’ve ever wondered what Hz your monitor is, or even if you have a monitor that supports a high refresh rate, this guide will show you how to check.
First, you’ll need to open the Windows Control Panel. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + R on your keyboard, then typing “control” and hitting Enter. In the Control Panel, go to “Appearance and Personalization”, then “Display”.
Once in the Display settings, click on the “Advanced Settings” link. This will open up a new window with more options. In this window, go to the “Monitor” tab. Here, you should see a drop-down menu labeled “Screen Refresh Rate”.
Click on this drop-down menu and it will show you all of the different refresh rates that your monitor supports. If you see “60 Hz” listed, that means your monitor has a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz. If you see a higher number, such as “120 Hz” or “144 Hz”, that means your monitor supports a higher refresh rate.
Now that you know how to check what Hz your monitor is, you can start using a higher refresh rate if your monitor supports it. To do this, you’ll need to go back to the Display settings window. In the “Monitor” tab, there will be a checkbox labeled “Enable G-Sync”.
Check this box and then click the “Apply” button. This will enable G-Sync on your monitor, which will allow it to use a higher refresh rate. You can then go to the “Screen Refresh Rate” drop-down menu and select a higher refresh rate.
Keep in mind that not all monitors support G-Sync, so you may not see this option if your monitor doesn’t support it. Also, not all games support G-Sync, so you may need to disable it in some games.
That’s all there is to it! Now you know how to check what Hz your monitor is and how to enable a higher refresh rate if your monitor supports it.