Question 144hz on asus vg278he

[olokosiniak]

So ive been using this monitor (asus vg278he) for over a year now but i realized that im stuck on 60 hz, i tried changing it but there arent any options for 120hz or 144hz. What adapter or cable do i need to get 144hz? In my graphics card there are 3 display ports and 1 hdmi port (gtx 1660) and in the monitor there is a DVI port, VGA, and HDMI. What can i do to get 144hz?

 

[bignastyid]

On that monitor only the dual link dvi port supports 144hz(the HDMI port is limited to 60Hz).
So you'd need a Displayport to dual link DVI adapter and make sure to look at the specs of the adapter as there are many cheap ones that claim to be dual link but will not do more than 60hz.

https://www.amazon.com/3D-CAC-1010-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B07T16LLB8

 

[olokosiniak]

On that monitor only the dual link dvi port supports 144hz(the HDMI port is limited to 60Hz).
So you'd need a Displayport to dual link DVI adapter and make sure to look at the specs of the adapter as there are many cheap ones that claim to be dual link but will not do more than 60hz.

https://www.amazon.com/3D-CAC-1010-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B07T16LLB8

wait so if i get the adapter, do i need something more like a DVI cable cuz i really dont get it

 

[bignastyid]

wait so if i get the adapter, do i need something more like a DVI cable cuz i really dont get it

You'll need the adapter and a dual link dvi cable.