Question 60hz monitor on a 144hz external monitor

[IrunnPlayz]

If my laptop only has a 60hz display and I connect it to a external monitor with 144hz will the cap still be 60hz when playing on the external monitor?

 

[boju]

Have a read here, it may be possible.

How to Connect to a 120+ Hz display

Table of Contents: 0. Acer GN246HL and BenQ XL2411Z-specific instructions 1. Terminology 2. Summary: How to Connect to a 120+ Hz Monitor 2.1. DisplayPort 2.2. DVI 2.3. HDMI 2.4. "Which one should I use?" 3. DisplayPort 3.1. Full-Size DP vs. Mini DP Connectors 3.2. DP Versions and...

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