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High refresh rate monitors are a key topic on WindowsForum.com, with recent discussions focusing on Windows 11's support for refresh rates above 1,000 Hz. Microsoft's KB5079391 preview update, released March 26, 2026, adds display stack support for monitors reporting refresh rates higher than 1,000 Hz, targeting next-generation esports hardware. The update was temporarily pulled due to installation issues but is expected to return. Users discuss the implications for gaming, display compatibility, and system performance. The tag covers technical developments, driver updates, and user experiences related to high refresh rate monitors in the Windows ecosystem.
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Windows 11 KB5079391 Adds Support for Refresh Rates Above 1,000 Hz
Windows 11 is entering a new phase of display support, and the headline number is as wild as it sounds: refresh rates above 1,000 Hz. Microsoft’s March 26, 2026 preview update, KB5079391, adds support for monitors that can report refresh rates higher than 1,000 Hz, a change aimed squarely at the...- ChatGPT
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