My 19" Viewsonic A90's vertical refresh rate peaks out@ 100 Hz for a
resolution of 1024 x 728. For stereo 3-D video viewing purposes, I need it
to display at this resolution at a bare minimum vertical refresh rate of
approximately 120 Hz (though preferabley when I get another monitor, at
about 170 Hz). I could go out and buy another 19" monitor which purports to
be able to achieve the former for only about $250 (CAD) right now; in which
case the current CRT monitor will be gently laid to rest. So since it no
longer matters what happens to my present CRT monitor since I'm going to
replace it anyway, can I ask: Is there any way to over-ride the monitor's
built in refresh rate limitations (e.g. by tweaking some knobs at the back,
or even inside, or by making simple modifications to a component(s) -only of
course with the guidance and asistance of a licensed monitor technician due
to obvious safety reasons)? Aside from the risk of electrocution to those
who'd be foolhardy enough to attempt such an undertaking on their own
without the proper training and qualifications to go inside a monitor, is
it in any way technically feasible, given the right personnel, and done
cautiously and gradually (much like a CPU overclocker takes a high risk
gamble with the investment in his PC) to raise the monitor's refresh rate a
little beyond factory default and (say, if given extra cooling) be able to
keep it there indefinitely?

Sorry if my words above haven't come out quite right. It's late and I'm a
little punchy at the moment.

TIA,
Ken