BenQ XL2430T and 144hz from a laptop

[michalux]

Hi,

I just ordered a BenQ XL2430T monitor for a purpose of playing FPS games on 144hz refresh rate. I'm playing on a laptop and it has only HDMI and VGA output. What's the best way to go about it to get that 144hz refresh rate?

Would HDMI 1.4 cable be enough or is the monitor not capable of outputting 144hz refresh rate using HDMI cable?

Thanks in advance

 

[ak47jar3d]

No, 1.4a is only cable of 120 hz, not 144.

 

[michalux]

No, 1.4a is only cable of 120 hz, not 144.

Are you sure 1.4a can output 120hz?

 

[GZIsaacs]

Unfortunately HDMI won't work. Like ak47jar3d said HDMI can't support refresh rates that high. Only dvi or displayport can run a display at 144hz.

 

[ak47jar3d]

Yes, I am certain.

 

[michalux]

I'll be happy with 120hz in this case if I can manage to get that.

 

[michalux]

I could not get 120hz from HDMI 2.0 /1.4a/ 1.4b/ 1.4c cable.

 

[GZIsaacs]

Yup, unfortunately hdmi will only go up to 60hz (with audio). To go higher than that you will need to use either a dvi-d (144hz but no audio) or displayport (144hz with audio).

 

[michalux]

I guess the only solution to this is buy a new gaming pc or stick with 60hz. Thanks anyway

 

[GZIsaacs]

Sorry about that bud. I have a 144hz monitor and used to run a 60hz monitor before that, and to be honest I was decent at bf4 before I got it and I was still decent at it afterward. You're not missing out on too much, sure you may see a difference but if hardware makes your fps game better then someone get me a titan x sli!