[Question] Monitor Overclocking

[Anarki]

Hi,

I'm using Asus VC239H with a GTX 770 and an HDMI cable. I tried overclocking my monitor to 72Hz using Nvidia Control Panel, but my games still run @ 60fps even with V-Sync off. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[P4-630]

The HDMI cable connection may be your problem, it may support up to only 60Hz.

 

[Harry9001]

What!!! Is that a thing, damn! I guess I'm still a big noob :/

 

[Random Murderer]

Are you sure you have applied the custom resolution and timings?
Head over to the Blur Busters test suite and see if your monitor is actually running 72Hz or is still at 60Hz. You can also select different tests from the top right corner of the screen.

EDIT: Also worth noting is that different cables top out at different pixel clocks. I was previously using a DVI cable with my monitor and topped out at 81Hz, then got the DisplayPort cable I'm using now and can push the monitor to 96Hz.
Truth be told, though, this is probably not an issue for you since you're using a 1920x1080 monitor.

 

[Anarki]

The HDMI cable connection may be your problem, it may support up to only 60Hz.

How would I know? I've been using the cable for a while now and I forgot where I picked it up.

Are you sure you have applied the custom resolution and timings?
Head over to the Blur Busters test suite and see if your monitor is actually running 72Hz or is still at 60Hz. You can also select different tests from the top right corner of the screen.

EDIT: Also worth noting is that different cables top out at different pixel clocks. I was previously using a DVI cable with my monitor and topped out at 81Hz, then got the DisplayPort cable I'm using now and can push the monitor to 96Hz.
Truth be told, though, this is probably not an issue for you since you're using a 1920x1080 monitor.

Is there an offline version of this? This is a really handy tool and I want to keep it stored somewhere. Anyway I'm at work now and I won't be able to check it until I get back.

What!!! Is that a thing, damn! I guess I'm still a big noob :/

I had to try as I don't really play AAA titles and I want to see if I can get more than 60fps on my other games. Everyone's a noob at something bro, the PC world is too big

 

[Random Murderer]

Is there an offline version of this? This is a really handy tool and I want to keep it stored somewhere. Anyway I'm at work now and I won't be able to check it until I get back.

I'm not sure, but if there is an offline version, you'll find it for download in their forums.
If I were you, I'd check out their forums anyway. There's a treasure trove of information there (not all just overclocking related, either), including different tools and methods of overclocking. It really helped me when I decided to try my hand at display overclocking.
At the very least, I'd download CRU and give that a shot. It has much more adjustment than either GPU vendor's driver suites, and will allow you to squeeze as much refresh rate out of your monitor as your hardware will allow.

 

[Anarki]

I'm not sure, but if there is an offline version, you'll find it for download in their forums.
If I were you, I'd check out their forums anyway. There's a treasure trove of information there (not all just overclocking related, either), including different tools and methods of overclocking. It really helped me when I decided to try my hand at display overclocking.
At the very least, I'd download CRU and give that a shot. It has much more adjustment than either GPU vendor's driver suites, and will allow you to squeeze as much refresh rate out of your monitor as your hardware will allow.

This sounds great. I'll do that.