i'm trying to get 144hz on my dell se2426h but windows only shows 60hz as an option, what am i missing?

— asked by Jamie

DIAGNOSIS You're either using the wrong cable type (HDMI 1.4 instead of HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort) or the high refresh rate isn't enabled in both Windows AND the monitor's own settings.

FIX First, confirm your cable. You need an HDMI 2.0 cable or a DisplayPort cable for 144Hz at 1080p. Then, press the monitor's menu button, go to 'Display' > 'Refresh Rate' and set it to '144Hz' there. Now, in Windows Settings > System > Display > Advanced display, the 144Hz option should appear.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK Update your graphics driver. For NVIDIA, use GeForce Experience; for AMD, use Adrenalin Software. An old driver may not report the monitor's capabilities correctly.

HEADS UP If you're using a laptop docking station or an older GPU, the port may not support HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. Connect directly to a capable port on the PC or GPU.

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