[SOLVED] Benq XL2411 on 144hz not working only 60hz

[aadamefayenaclarke]

i have 144hz monitor with hdmi to displayport ive checked my nvidea settings and windows settings and it doesnt allow me to get 144hz
My cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DisplayPort-Benfei-Display-Converter-Gold-plated-Gold/dp/B017Q8ZX1O/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1547228221&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=hdmi+to+displayport+cable&psc=1
I can get to 120hz on like 800x600 res.

useful specs:
CPU: I5 7500K @3.4Ghz
GPU: MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming x 4G 4 GB GDDR5
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VH

 

[Glenwing]

Please see section 0 here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3675170/connect-120-display-construction.html

 

[mgallo848]

I have a XL2411, the DVI-D port can run @144hz. The HDMI can only run up to 60hz.

 

[greenmrt]

Yeah, sorry, bud. The HMDI port is limited to 60HZ. You'll need to go with the DVI-D on the back of the monitor for high refresh.