technology Monitor overclocking

[emerpirp an sedi caa 50]

Hello guys! So about a month and a week ago, I got a new computer. With it came a new monitor, a BENQ GL2450. I got it for its low input lag, but anyway. Its a 60 hz 1080p monitor so its pretty standard.

About  a week and a half after I got it, I heard of monitor overclocking and tried it with the way available in Nvidia Control Panel, aka. custom resolutions. I have found that I can overclock it up to 80hz without graphical glitches, while it started getting blurry lines at 81 so I stuck with that. The monitor has been running on 80hz since then with no problems and I read that its mostly safe as long as it doesnt get overheating problems or massive glitches. It really helps me because it gives me a real edge in CS GO, a game I like immensly.

Even so, I started to have a sneaking suspicion that it may not be entirely safe. Not any particular reason, just paranoya probably. Is there any tech guys in here who can either confirm my confidence in the 80hz or tell me to turn it back immidiately :3 

[Jonny Music 3,465]

Pardon me, but I don't think refresh rates higher than 60 Hz affect input lag (refresh rate merely affects how smooth the video content playback/gameplay will perform (depending on the originally intended frame rate of the content)). What DOES affect input lag is the "response time" (in the form of milliseconds (ms)).

 

Unlike CRTs (which do not require response times (because they instantly respond with any input no matter what (because of how they were made)), LCD monitors (whether they have LED lighting or not), require that measurement of ms for response times because LCDs require a response from the input device within a given time (the delay between the devices is what causes input lag to begin with).

 

For example:

 

My laptop's screen response time is 8 ms, while my ASUS VG23AH's response time is 5 ms. To me (when it comes to monitor displays (not counting projectors as they are a different story)), response times 8 ms and less is suitable for gaming. Because the higher the response time, the more lag and longer the streaking will be.

 

Therefore, I would say that you keep the refresh rate at 60 Hz. I would not recommend messing with you monitor's refresh rate unless you already have the technological experience with it (or if it is deemed safe by BenQ to do that (I would highy recommend you call BenQ customer support and ask them that same question. I'm sure they will be able to help you with that)).

 

I hope that helped you. Happy gaming.

Edited May 4, 2015 by Jonny Music

[emerpirp an sedi caa 50]

 

 

Pardon me, but I don't think refresh rates higher than 60 Hz affect input lag (refresh rate merely affects how smooth the video content playback/gameplay will perform (depending on the originally intended frame rate of the content)). What DOES affect input lag is the "response time" (in the form of milliseconds (ms)).

I mean, I know that. That is just the reason I got that perticular monitor. Doesnt 80hz enable me to see 80 fps and therefore give me more pictures with wich I can get my information about the state of affairs in the game more quickly and gives me an overall smoother picture? 

[Jonny Music 3,465]

I mean, I know that. That is just the reason I got that perticular monitor. Doesnt 80hz enable me to see 80 fps and therefore give me more pictures with wich I can get my information about the state of affairs in the game more quickly and gives me an overall smoother picture? 

 

Yes, that is true. The higher the frame rate (or refresh rate), the smoother the content playback (because of the amount of information going through the HDMI cable, etc.)

 

However, if you still feel unsure that the 80 Hz may do something bad, I still recommend you ask the BenQ customer support to see if they know if it will work properly without it exploding. They know best. Heck, you could also look online for any other forums with other owners of the same monitor and you may find the answer (or ask the question yourself if no one posted a similar question).

 

That explanation I made is also for those who are not aware of what it is. So I wanted to address the others who may find this thread asking the same question.