Thu, 07/27/2023 - 15:59 Tech Insider A high refresh rate on a monitor is especially important for gaming, which requires an on-screen image to rapidly refresh.Michael Kraus/EyeEm/Getty Images Tags Tech (Reviews), Tech Insider, Reviews, Tech How To, Refresh rate, Monitor, Display settings, resolution, Graphics Card, image tearing, gaming, PC, Mac, BI-freelancer, Reference Library Source How to change the refresh rate on your monitor for smoother-looking videos and …