Windows 10: How to set default refresh rate

I switch between 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 and viceversa quite frequently. However, when I do this, Windows sets the refresh rate to 30hz, instead of 60. I need to manually set it to 60 each time I change resolution.

Is there a way to set a default refresh rate so that changing resolution won't result on a change of refresh rate?

P.S. My monitor does support 60hz on both 1920x1080, 3840x2160, so that isn't the issue

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How to set default monitor refresh rate?

Hello Colofmeister,

We understand that you want more options in managing your display's screen refresh rate to improve performance and gameplay experience. This setting depends on your display monitor, display graphics hardware, and it's software drivers.

Furthermore, the available display modes are set by your software drivers provided by the manufacturer of your device. We recommend that you get in contact with them to get the best assistance regarding this matter. You may refer to this support article
to help you find your:
Computer manufacturers' contact information.

Regards.

 

How to set default monitor refresh rate?

I got a 144hz monitor for christmas this year, which is a big upgrade from my old 60hz. I got it working to 144hz, but whenever I change my screen resolution, it defaults back to 60hz, I didn't notice this at first and just thought 144hz wasn't as noticeable
as everyone made it out to be. My reasons for changing my screen resolution are hard to explain, CSGO players understand why though. The point is that I need to change my resolution for personal reasons in this game, yet whenever I do, windows changes the
refresh rate to 60hz, and if I then make it 144hz and revert my resolution back to normal, the refresh rate is 60 again. Is there some setting where I can set the default refresh rate for this monitor or am I just going to have to deal with this forever? When
restarting my computer the refresh rate stays the same, it only happens when I change my resolution.

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My display adapter also supports those resolutions/refresh rates combinations

 

Good to know. How did you expect us to guess that's was?

Please explain how you switch and how to you find the refresh rate.

 

I'm sorry, I think you might have misread my original post. It seems you believe I said I solved the issue, but I didn't say that

In any case, I switch resolutions by right-mouse clicking in Desktop - > Display Settings -> Resolution.

I change refresh rate by right-mouse clicking in Desktop - > Display Settings -> Display Adapter Properties -> Monitor -> Screen Refresh Rate.

Just to be clear: I want my refresh rate to remain the same when changing resolutions.

 

Which is the one of 1920x1080 or 3840x2160 resolutions Windows is setting the refresh rate to? Or both?

Just to confirm. Please post a screenshot after clicking in Desktop - > Display Settings -> Display Adapter Properties -> List all modes showing clearly both 1920x1080 and 3840x2160 resolutions. Maybe you'll need 2 screenshots.

 

Both. When I'm in 1920x1080x60hz and change to 3840x2160, Windows sets the refresh rate to 30hz. When I'm in 3840x2160x60hz and change to 1920x1080 Windows sets the rate to 30hz.

I've uploaded two screenshots. They list the relevant modes:

 

At first glance: the 30Hz refresh rate for 1920x1080 is for Interlaced video, which is almost certainly not what you're using, but would be equivalent to a 60Hz frequency.

Interlaced video is a technique for doubling the perceived frame rate of a video display without consuming extra bandwidth. See more at Interlaced video - Wikipedia.

So, in Advanced Display Settings, when you look at the available resolutions in the drop down list, what do you see? Screeshot please.

Try changing your resolution by selecting it from the drop down list in Desktop - > Display Settings -> Display Adapter Properties -> List all modes

And report back.

Incidentally, what adverse effects are you experiencing with such alleged changes in frequency rates. I say alleged because you should not always blindly believe what windows tells you. *Wink

 

Well, at 30hz, there's less fluidity. It bothers me.

Here's a screenshot of the resolution dropdown:

 

So you see, according to your screenshot, you have no control at all over the refresh rate. Which was to be expected anyway.

Did you try changing your resolution by selecting it from the drop down list in Desktop - > Display Settings -> Display Adapter Properties -> List all modes ?

 

I've no control in the resolutions dropdown, and of course I can select the exact mode I want from List all modes.

But what I'm trying to accomplish is for Windows to recognize 60hz as the default refresh rate when changing resolutions (when I'm not specifying the refresh rate).

That comes in handy when running applications (mostly games) which let you select resolutions but not refresh rates. And yes, those applications do support the resolution/60hz combination I want for them.

So that's why this thread is titled "How to set a default refresh rate". If it's no possible, then so be it. But I could swear that before the Windows Creator's update, changing resolutions didn't lower my refresh rate.

 

You may be right there. So in such case it would be a matter of changing the adapter driver Creators selected for you. Try to use the old one if you can.

Because there is no way I know of to change whatever setting outside of what your driver allows.