Overclocked monitor?

[CochiloKo]

How do I know if my monitor is actually overclocked. I followed a tutorial on youtube on how to do it but idk if it actually worked. I can't tell the difference. I went from 60hz to 75hz via display port. My gpu is a gtx 660ti and im using an asus ve278q

[Anxiety Monster]

75hz isnt overclocking your monitor.

[M.A.F.I.A Cannoli]

Yes it is, refresh rate can be overclocked. Just look in display settings.

[CochiloKo]

Originally posted by Wanker The Dodo Bird:

75hz isnt overclocking your monitor.

Really? What's it called when you go from factory set 60hz to 75hz

[Fluffy]

check display adaptor settings then monitor to see refresh rate under windows.. this monitor is capable of up to 85hz at some resolutions but at 1920x1080 the refresh rate is 60hz anything over that would in fact be "overclocking" your monitor

https://www.asus.com/us/Monitors/VE278Q/specifications/

[FluffyPinkDecoyBunny]

Your monitor supports:

Analog Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V)

Your monitor is operating within normal standards. I wouldn't call it overclocked. No where in the specifications does it say that 1080p only runs at 60Hz.

I used to overclock my Samsung 226CW monitor. It only supported 60Hz refresh rate. I could run the monitor at 69Hz by forcing it through Nvidia Control Panel. I have some ASUS model monitor that only supports 60Hz, max I could get it to run was 68Hz.

As for seeing a difference, things may appear to run smoother if your GPU can output high enough fps when you're gaming.

[Fluffy]

Originally posted by FluffyPinkDecoyBunny:

Your monitor supports:

Analog Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V)

Your monitor is operating within normal standards. I wouldn't call it overclocked. No where in the specifications does it say that 1080p only runs at 60Hz.

I used to overclock my Samsung 226CW monitor. It only supported 60Hz refresh rate. I could run the monitor at 69Hz by forcing it through Nvidia Control Panel. I have some ASUS model monitor that only supports 60Hz, max I could get it to run was 68Hz.

As for seeing a difference, things may appear to run smoother if your GPU can output high enough fps when you're gaming.

@1080p its only 60hz
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?board_id=13&model=VE278Q&id=20110902145445555&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

read the manual under support on original product page

[FluffyPinkDecoyBunny]

Originally posted by Fluffy:

@1080p its only 60hz
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?board_id=13&model=VE278Q&id=20110902145445555&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

read the manual under support

I don't see anything showing up under the Support tab for the monitor on the site....so I'll have to take your word for it. It just loads up to a blank page.

[MrMcSwifty]

Originally posted by FluffyPinkDecoyBunny:

Your monitor is operating within normal standards. I wouldn't call it overclocked. No where in the specifications does it say that 1080p only runs at 60Hz.

It may not specifically say it, but most monitors run 60hz at their native res, with higher rates available at lower resolutions. Pushing it further at native is exactly what overclocking a monitor is.

[Mid-Forever]

Easy way to find out if OP is (for whatever reason we are calling it this) overclocking or within normal factory predefined range:
OP, are you 75Hz at 1080v?

Nevermind.
Sorry, at 75Hz, that monitor is still operating (well) within it's predefined/factory refresh rate range as noted on the tech sheet, even at 1080v.
So not overclocking (for whatever reason we are calling it that to begin with).

I remember when this used to be called "Uncheck the 'Hide modes that this monitor cannot display', choose something above 60Hz and see if it works."

As for telling the difference? You may not be able to. Some people (and yes, this even surprises me) can't tell the difference between a 30Hz and 60Hz refresh rate. Let alone 60Hz and 75Hz.
Goes the same for frames per second, some people just can't see a difference, be it 30 to 45, 45 to 60, so on.
Anywho, I'm sure there are utilities out there ( http://www.testufo.com/#test=frameskipping ) that can tell you for sure, but if you can't tell (after having verfied it), then just no need to do it.

[MrMcSwifty]

Originally posted by Mid-Forever:

Sorry, at 75Hz, that monitor is still operating (well) within it's predefined/factory refresh rate range as noted on the tech sheet, even at 1080v.
So not overclocking (for whatever reason we are calling it that to begin with).

We're calling it that because that's what it is. Things are a lot different now from the days of CRTs where it was as simple as enabling "hidden" unsupported modes and seeing which ones worked. Doing so now would likely still only give you the option of 60hz max at native res.

This is why it's necessary to force custom resolutions through the drivers or with third party software, which is effectively "overclocking," whether you prefer to think of it that way or not.

From everything I can find, the ve278q is rated for 60hz @ 1080p. It may be capable of more - most monitors are - but that is it's native resolution/refresh rate.

Higher rates are available at lower resolutions, in this case up to 85hz, but that does not mean that it is even capable of running 85hz @ 1080p, much less that this is within the standard operating range as you claim. Because it's not.

Just like the Hannstar HL272[www.newegg.com] I'm posting this from is rated up to 75hz... but I can't reach that @ 1080p. Realistically I top out around 65hz at that resolution before it starts artifacting. It cuts out completely over 70hz.

[C0okies]

instead of invisting so much time
go to your local coffe shop .

work for tips .
4 hours max should do it ..

at the end of the month im sure you can get 500$ if not more and buy 144hz :)

[MrMcSwifty]

Originally posted by Brockenstein:

Originally posted by Kochi:

Really? What's it called when you go from factory set 60hz to 75hz

Changing your refresh rate.

Beyond it's factory settings.

Again, nearly every 60hz monitor on the market is capable of refresh rates beyond that, but not at their native res. 1080p @ 75hz is not a factory setting.

I'm curious what exactly do you guys think overclocking a monitor entails?