Question 144Hz results in a black screen, only 60Hz is possible ?

[bombastic1]

I connected my Asus GeForce 1060 6GB GPU to this monitor:

https://aoc.com/uk/gaming/products/monitors/g2460pf.

I can choose 144 Hz, but then the screen goes black, and after 30 seconds, it drops back down to 60 Hz for security reasons. I’m using a DVI-D cable. Why can’t it work at 144 Hz? I also tried enabling and disabling V-Sync. Additionally, I experience some lag when trying to play games in Chrome.

Does anyone know how I can get this to work properly? Also, if I buy a new HDMI cable, is the maximum output for the AOC screen limited to 120 Hz since it uses HDMI 1.4?

I downloaded all the new and updated GeForce drivers. Should I disable my onboard graphics, which I used to use before installing the graphics card?"
The mainboard is an Asus Prime Z-370P :
https://www.asus.com/me-en/supportonly/prime z370-p/helpdesk_knowledge/

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Yes, HDMI 1.4 will get you 120hz. But, If your GPU has a DP port, then get a DP cable which will give you 144hz and G-sync compatibility.

 

[bombastic1]

Is it not possible to get it to work with the DVI-D cable that I am currently using?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Is it not possible to get it to work with the DVI-D cable that I am currently using?

No, sadly not.

Does your GPU have a DP port? If so, it's only the cost of the cable. 10£$€ or so. If it has HDMI, you could try a HDMI/DP converter, but I'm not sure how effective it would be.

Which model GPU do you have? The exact model.

Edit: My apologies. Your monitor does not have a DP port, so HDMI 120hz is your only option.

 

[bombastic1]

How do I find the exact model? I know it’s the ASUS 6 GB version of the GTX 1060. I also tried an old HDMI cable; I don’t have the model number for that cable, but it only shows a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz when plugged in. DVI-D allows for higher rates, like 144 Hz, but it doesn’t work. I guess I need to buy a DisplayPort cable then. I already have a DisplayPort cable, but it does not work. I hope it’s just the cable, and a new one will fix it.

 

[Lolomid]

To get rid of a black screen after changing the refresh rate, use a compatible cable, update the graphics driver, or disable G-Sync and V-Sync. The problem manifests due to an incompatible graphics driver or when the monitor doesn't support the set refresh rate.

 

[bombastic1]

I bought a 1.4 DisplayPort cable and it works now, but still have a couple of questions.

What is the maximum refresh rate in Hz for a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB at 2K or 4K? Is it possible to achieve 240Hz in Windows (though I assume the FPS will be low in games at this resolution)?

Can I buy a second screen, using one with 2K 144 Hz or 4K, while keeping my current monitor, which supports a maximum of 1080p? I have one more DisplayPort available on my graphics card.