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# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> | ||
# Create DWORD entry <code>"ForceRefreshRate"</code> and change its DECIMAL value to the refresh rate of your monitor. | # Create DWORD entry <code>"ForceRefreshRate"</code> and change its DECIMAL value to the refresh rate of your monitor. | ||
− | # 64-bit users will need to do this at <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\ | + | # 64-bit users will need to do this at <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\DirectDraw</code> as well. |
# This will force DirectX games to run in your monitor's refresh rate. | # This will force DirectX games to run in your monitor's refresh rate. | ||
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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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