Windows 10: Missing refresh rate options in fullscreen mode of some games.

I just updated my system to WIN11 24H2. I found the monitor's highest refresh rate options in some games are missing when G-sync is enabled in nvidia control panel. Both windows settings and nvidia control panel shows 144Hz is selected, but in-gamefullscreen exclusive it shows 120Hz as the highest option. Affected games are Call of duty: Infinite Wafare, Advanced Warfare, Modern Warfare Remastered and Modern Warfare 2 Remastered. There may be more of them. Forcing 144Hz via config does not work and there are short blackscreen when game launches.I can confirm that 'VRR' and 'Optimize for

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Why does launching any game lower my refresh rate?

Hello! My name is Cristiano. I'm an Independent Advisor. I'm glad to help you.

Here are a few troubleshooting steps you could try:

1. Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your RX570 graphics card. You can download the latest drivers from the AMD website.

2. Make sure that you have your PL2730H iiyama display set to the correct refresh rate. You can check this by going to Settings > System > Display > Advanced display settings > Display adapter properties > Monitor and selecting the correct refresh rate.

3. Make sure that your game is set to 75Hz refresh rate in the game settings.

4. Game DVR is a Windows 11 feature that can sometimes cause issues with game performance. You can disable it by going to Settings > Gaming > Game DVR and switching off the toggle.

5. Make sure that you are using a high-quality DisplayPort or HDMI cable that can support 75Hz refresh rate.

6. Sometimes running a game in fullscreen mode can cause issues with refresh rate. Trying running the game in borderless windowed mode and see if that helps.

Hopefully one of these steps will help resolve your refresh rate issue.

 

Setup 2 monitors with different refresh rate in duplicate mode

Hi, СуминНикита

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



Unfortunately, running two monitors with different refresh rates in duplicate mode may cause some issues. Duplicate mode essentially mirrors the exact same image on both screens. Since the refresh rates differ between your monitors, Windows will default to the lowest common refresh rate to ensure compatibility, which in your case is 120Hz.

To run programs or games at 144Hz on your internal monitor while duplicating the display on your external monitor, you may need to utilize third-party software that can manage this kind of setup, but it may still lead to graphical issues or performance anomalies.

Here are some steps you can try:

1. Set Primary Display:
   
   • Right-click on the desktop and select “Display Settings.”
     
   • Scroll down to “Multiple displays” and select “Duplicate these displays” from the dropdown menu.
     
   • Choose the monitor you wish to set as your main display and check the box that says “Make this my main display.”
     
2. NVIDIA Control Panel (if you have an NVIDIA GPU):
   
   • Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on your desktop and selecting it from the dropdown menu.
     
   • Go to “3D Settings” > “Manage 3D settings.”
     
   • Under the “Global Settings” tab, find the “Preferred refresh rate” option and set it to “Highest available.”
     

Please note that these steps may not fully resolve the issue due to the inherent limitations of running duplicate displays with different refresh rates. It’s generally recommended to use monitors with the same refresh rate for the best performance.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Variable Refresh Rate

Hello William, *Smile

Does your PC meet the requirements below for Variable Refresh Rate?

You won’t see the slider unless your system has all of the following. If any of these are missing, you will not see the toggle and the feature will not be enabled for you.

• Windows 10 version 1903 or later
• A G-SYNC or Adaptive-Sync capable monitor
• A GPU with WDDM 2.6 or above drivers, that supports G-SYNC / Adaptive-Sync and this new OS feature

*Arrow Turn On or Off Variable Refresh Rate for Games in Windows 10