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# Open the [[Registry Editor]]: | # Open the [[Registry Editor]]: | ||
| − | #* Vista and | + | #* Vista and later: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>regedit</code>, press Enter. |
#* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>regedit</code>, press Enter. | #* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>regedit</code>, press Enter. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> | ||
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Key points
- High refresh rate allows for much smoother gameplay.
- Some games use nonstandard refresh rates.
- Refresh rate determines maximum fps when Vsync is enabled.
DirectX Refresh Rate Override
- This tweak will force DirectX games to run in your monitor's refresh rate.
- Use this tweak if some games default to a 24Hz refresh rate on your HDTV.
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