diff --git a/settings/hyprland.nix b/settings/hyprland.nix
index cc41e99..b2c678f 100644
--- a/settings/hyprland.nix
+++ b/settings/hyprland.nix
@@ -58,8 +58,11 @@
         systemd.variables = [ "--all" ];
 
         settings = {
-          # Pin the OC'd 190 Hz mode so we don't fall back to 60.
-          monitor = "DP-2,3440x1440@190,0x0,1";
+          # Use the EDID-native 180 Hz mode. 190 Hz is technically faster
+          # but the OC mode doesn't advertise FreeSync — at 180 Hz we get
+          # working VRR, which usually beats the +10 Hz on perceived
+          # smoothness.
+          monitor = "DP-2,3440x1440@180,0x0,1";
 
           # FredOS-Gaming has both a Ryzen iGPU (card0, 1002:164E) and a
           # Navi 22 dGPU (card1, 1002:73DF). Force aquamarine + clients onto
@@ -139,11 +142,7 @@
             disable_hyprland_logo = true;
             disable_splash_rendering = true;
             focus_on_activate = true;
-            # VRR off — the OC'd 190 Hz mode on the G34WQCP doesn't advertise
-            # FreeSync, so vrr=2 was set but never actually engaged. Leaving
-            # it set caused pacing weirdness; explicitly off keeps things
-            # honest.
-            vrr = 0;
+            vrr = 2; # always on — should engage at the 180 Hz EDID mode
             vfr = false; # keep compositor ticking, don't idle between frames
           };