[SOLVED] 144hz with newer GPU

[robertplatais]

Hello,

My current gtx 960 4gb has a dual linked dvi-d port and my 144hz benq xl2411p has also one.
I am planing to buy a new GPU soon (RTX 2060 or 1160) and those cards do not have a dvi-d port and also my monitor does not have a Display port.
So what could I do when I get the new gpu and I still want to have 144hz? Is there any cheap cables like DisplayPort to Dual linked DVI-D?

Update: I just noticed that there are 2 versions of my monitor. The P version has a displayport and the other one does not and I have the one that does not have.
Or should I sell my current 144hz and buy Alienware Gaming AW2518HF what should have a display port and also displayport should support 240hz also?

Sorry for my bad english and for being impolite because I cant type polite 😀

 

[feelinfroggy777]

You will need to get an active DVI to DP adapter for it to get 144hz. Something Like this should work:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-DVI-Adapter-1920x1200/dp/B004SUO1GM

 

[robertplatais]

You will need to get an active DVI to DP adapter for it to get 144hz. Something Like this should work:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-DVI-Adapter-1920x1200/dp/B004SUO1GM

Thanks for a quick response but does a DisplayPort support 240hz?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Yes displayport will support 240hz, but it depends on the displayport specification. But the specification is the actual port and not the wire. So if you get a 240hz monitor and pair it with a 2060, it will support 240hz with a dp cable.

 

[robertplatais]

Yes displayport will support 240hz, but it depends on the displayport specification. But the specification is the actual port and not the wire. So if you get a 240hz monitor and pair it with a 2060, it will support 240hz with a dp cable.

Thanks for the answer but would this adapter also work? Its cheaper and its in Estonia.
https://www.1a.ee/arvutitehnika_burootarbed/buroo_ja_kirjatarbed/cables_juhtmed_kaablid/goobay_displayport_cable_dp_to_dvi_d_female_black

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I dont know if that will work or not. You will need an active adapter and that may be passive. Some active adapters have a USB cable coming from it to add power. I think it will cost a bit more than a standard adapter, so it may not work. I dont know what sites you have where you live, but I would look at the reviews or questions asked to see if others confirm that it supports 144hz.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Both those adapters support only 60Hz operation.
144Hz can not be achieved with any DP to DVI adapter.
Max you can get is 120Hz. And such adapter costs significantly more.

https://www.startech.com/AV/Display...ual-Link-DVI-Video-Adapter-Converter~DP2DVID2

 

[robertplatais]

Both those adapters support only 60Hz operation.
144Hz can not be achieved with any DP to DVI adapter.
Max you can get is 120Hz. And such adapter costs significantly more.

https://www.startech.com/AV/Display...ual-Link-DVI-Video-Adapter-Converter~DP2DVID2

So basically The best solution would be to get a new 240hz monitor that has a DP port, if I get the new video card? Also does DP cable support 240hz.