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Is it possible to select a specific resolution and refresh rate on os x el capitan? I attached a screenshot of paying software which gives you the possibility to do this

Possible screen resolutions and supported framerate

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Yes.

For your main display you would:

  1. Click on the Apple menu
  2. Select System Preferences
  3. Select Displays
  4. Click on Display
  5. Select Scaled to select your resolution

Notes:

  • If you have more than one display, you can select from additional resolution options by also pressing the Option key at Step 5.
  • You'll also see the refresh rate option after Step 4.

If I've misunderstood your question please let me know.

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  • Note bullet 1 doesn't work for me. It shows 'larger text' 'default' and 'more space' but says nothing about refresh rate
    – Vincent
    Commented Feb 23, 2017 at 14:22
  • see i.imgur.com/sVLLyzF.png I'm using a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    – Vincent
    Commented Feb 23, 2017 at 14:23
  • The screenshot in your question is for an external display, while the screenshot in your comment is for the built in display, so you're not comparing the same thing. If you look at the settings for the external display you'll see the various resolutions and a drop-down menu for the refresh rate. You may find this page helpful.
    – Monomeeth ♦
    Commented Feb 23, 2017 at 22:15
  • same here - nothing about refresh rate.
    – chrisbjr
    Commented May 19, 2018 at 3:26

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