Question 144Hz BenQ Monitor capped at 60Hz

[AustinR123]

I have a 144Hz BenQ monitor but it is capped at 60. I heard that you need a dual link DVI to get 144Hz. I have a Gefore RTX 2080 TI and it does not come with a DVI. It comes with 3 displayports and a HDMI. How can I get 144Hz?

 

[jimthenagual]

Displayport is the safest bet for 144Hz. HDMI v1.4 or later is also possible, depending on if your monitor supports it.

 

[mgallo848]

If you're referring to one of the BenQ XL2411's or the BenQ Zowie, there isn't anything you can do. You'll need a new monitor for anything higher than 60hz.

 

[Glenwing]

I have a 144Hz BenQ monitor but it is capped at 60. I heard that you need a dual link DVI to get 144Hz. I have a Gefore RTX 2080 TI and it does not come with a DVI. It comes with 3 displayports and a HDMI. How can I get 144Hz?

See section 0 here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

 

[mgallo848]

See section 0 here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

Unfortunately, the options listed on your link do not work for the use of 120hz. They cap at 60hz (I know this because I just purchased a diplayport to DVI-d cable for my XL2411)

Someone here did link a cable/converter that WILL work @120hz but unfortunately it was about $110. For that price you're better off getting a new monitor for just a few dollars more.

 

[Glenwing]

Unfortunately, the options listed on your link do not work for the use of 120hz. They cap at 60hz (I know this because I just purchased a diplayport to DVI-d cable for my XL2411)

Someone here did link a cable/converter that WILL work @120hz but unfortunately it was about $110. For that price you're better off getting a new monitor for just a few dollars more.

That is exactly what the post I linked says...

 

[mgallo848]

That is exactly what the post I linked says...

Ah, gotcha. I read through it quickly. It was alot to go through. Good info though.