Refresh rate is an important aspect of display technology that determines how many times per second the image on the screen is refreshed. This article aims to explain the concept of refresh rate, its significance in enhancing display performance, and how it can be adjusted in the Windows environment.

Refresh rate is particularly relevant in gaming and multimedia applications, as it directly affects the smoothness and responsiveness of visuals. In the Windows environment, understanding and optimizing the refresh rate can greatly enhance the overall user experience.

Examples:

1. Adjusting Refresh Rate in Windows Settings:

• Open the "Settings" app by pressing Windows + I.


• Click on "System" and select "Display" from the left sidebar.


• Scroll down and click on "Advanced display settings."


• Under the "Refresh rate" section, choose the desired rate from the drop-down menu.


• Click "Apply" to save the changes.

2. Using Command Prompt to Query Refresh Rate:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.


• Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.


• Enter the following command: wmic path Win32_VideoController get CurrentRefreshRate


• The Command Prompt will display the current refresh rate of the connected display.

3. Changing Refresh Rate via PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell by searching for it in the Start menu.


• Use the following command to get the available display modes: Get-WmiObject -Namespace root\wmi -Class WmiMonitorBasicDisplayParams


• Identify the desired display mode and its corresponding refresh rate.


• Execute the command: Set-WmiInstance -Namespace root\wmi -Class WmiMonitorBasicDisplayParams -Arguments @{Active=1, DisplayMode=5} (replace "5" with the desired mode number).