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Fix: Monitor is Stuck at 60Hz on Windows 11
If 240Hz monitor is stuck at 60Hz, the cable might be a bottleneck
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Updated onDecember 7, 2023
updated onDecember 7, 2023
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If your Windows 11 is stuck at 60Hz, that can be a big problem, especially when gaming, since you won’t fully utilize the power of your hardware and experience maximum performance.
Luckily, this problem can be easily fixed, and today, we will show you a couple of solutions you can use to fix this issue on your PC.
Why am I stuck on 60Hz if my monitor is 144Hz?
What can I do if my monitor is stuck on 60Hz in Windows 11?
Before we start fixing the issue, there are a few preliminary checks you can perform:
1. Reinstall the monitor driver
2. Ensure that integrated graphics is enabled
If you’re using a laptop or a PC with dedicated and integrated graphics, both need to be enabled from the Device Manager.
3. Disable G-Sync in Nvidia Control Panel
If you’re using AMD graphics, you must disable FreeSync using similar steps.
If Windows 11 is stuck at 60Hz, the problem is usually related to your drivers or monitor configuration. Sometimes, features such asVariable refresh ratecan cause this problem as well. This feature has its share of issues, and many reported that theDynamic refresh rate is not showing on Windows 11.
Often, the issue is caused by monitor configuration, and we have a unique guide that can help if youcan’t change your monitor refresh rate. This can be a big problem in games, and many reported thatLeague of Legends is capped at 60 fps.
Did you find a different solution for a 144Hz monitor being stuck at 60Hz on Windows 11? If so, let us know in the comments section.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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