https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=492524
Bug ID: 492524
Summary: Can't use 165hz monitor with 10bit HDR on KDE Plasma 6
Classification: Applications
Product: systemsettings
Version: unspecified
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: jayden.zanga...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Hello,
I recently made the switch from Windows to Linux (Nobara - KDE Plasma 6 with
Wayland) and have been having trouble getting HDR to work on my
[AW3423DWF](https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dwf/apd/210-bfsb/monitors-monitor-accessories)
monitor. Technically this monitor is advertised as being able to run at 165hz
with HDR at 3440x1440 however that is only with 8bit HDR not 10bit. At 10bit
HDR, the monitor's refresh rate is set to its next lowest mode which is
unfortunately 100hz.
I did not experience this issue on Windows because Windows will automatically
lower the HDR to 8bit with dithering which is supported by the monitor. There
does seem to be workarounds to get 144hz or 165hz with 10bit HDR (see
[here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/18qszjp/comment/kexokww/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button))
however all of these workarounds are Windows specific.
The new and experimental HDR support for KDE plasma 6 seems to be 10bit to my
knowledge as I am unable to set my refresh rate to 165hz and am instead limited
to 100hz. When I disable HDR I am able to get to 165hz. This is pretty
disappointing to me and I'm wondering if anyone has a solution that either:
1. Involves a Linux specific workaround similar to the Windows where I am able
to get the monitor to 144hz or 165hz with 10bit HDR
2. Downgrades the HDR on my OS to 8bit or 8bit + dithering so that I can make
use of the full 165hz refresh rate
3. Does some clever trick that I haven't thought of
Thanks in advance!
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open system settings
2. Enable HDR
3. Set refresh rate to 165hz
OBSERVED RESULT
Monitor freezes and refresh rate is set to previous value
EXPECTED RESULT
Monitor refresh rate successfully set to 165hz with HDR on.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Nobara 40 (Nvidia)
KDE Plasma Version: 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
My PC specs in case they matter:
Distro: Nobara 40 - NVIDIA
GPU: RTX 4090
CPU: Ryzen 9 5900X
RAM: 32GB
Motherboard: rog strix gaming wifi ii
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