Can't get more than 60 Hz screen refresh ..

Mortifer · #1 October 30th, 2003, 07:23 PM

Just run that tool, what Daynarr had mentioned.
It will fix the 60 Hz issue with the Nvidia card.

I had this problem in the past with my 4600Ti on WinXP, and that tool helped me to solve the prob.

Saber Cherry · #2 October 30th, 2003, 07:37 PM

You can also run it in a window, and then maximize it. The game will run at your desktop resolution and refresh rate.

Arralen · #3 October 31st, 2003, 08:49 AM

Sadly, starting windowed and maximizing does not work. Resolution changes and graphics are re-initialised .. with refresh rate at 60 Hz.

I'm not willing to clutter my PC (and those of my LAN-buddies) with a bunch of different tools just to correct the programming errors in DOM 2.

All other games (open GL included) work fine, DOM2 doesn't. They should fix it.

Sadly, I pre-ordered the game after many a hotseat session in DOM 1 with a friend. I already regret it.

A.

LordArioch · #4 October 31st, 2003, 09:20 AM

What's the problem with a refresh rate of 60hz anyway? For that matter how could you even tell?

I'm just not sure how a refresh rate stuck at 60hz would make you regret ordering a strategy game. I'm just curious...

[ October 31, 2003, 07:29: Message edited by: LordArioch ]

Saber Cherry · #5 October 31st, 2003, 10:25 AM

60Hz looks terrible, and gives you a headache, on a CRT monitor. It's bad for your eyes and brain. On a LCD, 60Hz is pretty much OK, as flicker is much less noticable, though it depends on the screen used.

Mephisto · #6 October 31st, 2003, 10:26 AM

He can tell because can actually see it. It hurts the eye and can give you a headache. business machines are required to run at 75hz at least over here or your employer cannot force you to use the computer.

That said, it is quite easy to fix the problem at least for the Nvidia PCs without installing any additional software. Install the latest driver first. Then:
Go to the desktop, right click, then "properties", "settings", "advanced", "monitor". Set this to at least 75hz. Go to the tab "Geforce *YourCard*", "override refresh". Here you can set the refresh rate for any resolution.

Mortifer · #7 November 1st, 2003, 02:01 AM

Uh huh..???..also you can check your refresh rate on your monitor's screen. Er I guess you have a monitor with OSD...it is a very old thing you know.