Microsoft Windows 11 is getting ready for blazing-fast gaming monitors, but we still have quite some time to reach 5KHz.
Microsoft is Reportedly Lifting the Refresh-Rate Ceiling in Windows 11 to 5000Hz, Before the Modern Displays Could Reach Such a High Refresh Rate
While monitor makers are racing to achieve the highest possible refresh rates on their latest displays, Microsoft also appears to be interested in lifting the current refresh-rate ceiling in Windows 11. We have only a couple of manufacturers that have recently announced 1000 Hz monitors, and there is still time before we see widespread adoption of such high-refresh-rate displays in the market, given that even 400-500 Hz monitors are overkill for competitive gaming.
It appears that Microsoft is interested in preparing in advance, and as per the latest blog for Preview Builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106, it’s removing the refresh rate ceiling in Windows 11 to over 1000 Hz. As spotted by Blur Busters, one blog entry states:
Monitors can now report refresh rates higher than 1000 Hz.
So, even though the majority of users currently find 1000 Hz overwhelming, it could really bring some noticeable changes as we transition to higher refresh rate displays. As far as 5000 Hz displays are concerned, it remains theoretical, and if possible, I think it will take us an unknown amount of time to reach that. Even if we could manage a 5000 Hz display, it would be extremely difficult to boost frame rates to 5000, considering we are hardly managing 1000 FPS with the best possible configuration.