Achieve 144hz through USB 3.0

Q3timmy

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I have an Asus G73 laptop that only comes with VGA and HDMI ports. Recently, I was about to buy a 144hz gaming monitor, when I realized I could not achieve this refresh rate with my current setup, since for this one would need a dual DVI port or a Display port. I have been looking for a workaround these last couple of days and the closest I got was this:

I found this docking station with dual DVI ports that you can plug to the laptop via USB 3.0:
http://www.asus.com/Accessories/USB30_HZ1_DOCKINGSTATION/

However, I am not sure that the USB 3.0 will have enough bandwidth to pull the 144hz through. Has anyone tried something similar or has any idea if this might work?

Thanks.
 


That's what I was imagining but could not find concrete numbers. Thanks.


So, even if we ignore completely the docking station option, does any of you have any better suggestions?