Cannot sync 144hz and 60hz monitor properly.

[Hepodix]

Hello,
So I just bought a 144hz monitor (Benq Zowie XL2411) and I have second monitor (Asus VS239) that runs on 60hz plus a TV that is 60hz as well.

I can get all screens running at the same time, that's no problem, but the issue is, that how can I have two or three displays running at the same time without the Benq Zowie forcing itself to 60hz because of the other one or two monitors running?

I use DisplayPort>HDMI cable for TV
DVI for the 144hz monitor (doesn't have DP support) and
HDMI for the 60hz monitor

My GPU is Asus Strix GTX980

The game I was playing and testing this configuration is Overwatch.

I hope this is enough info provided to resolve this issue.
Thank you in advance,
Hepodix

 

[PCMasterPacer]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

 

[RobCrezz]

Run the second 60Hz screen through the IGPU on your CPU (im assuming you have an i5/i7).

I had the same issue trying to run different refresh rate screens on the same GPU.

 

[Hepodix]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

I tried to setup it via nVidia Control Panel, but after setting the hz's like they should be, the main screen felt "laggy", as it if it was 60hz monitor as well.

My GPU has 3 DisplayPorts (GTX980) so I was wondering, do I need to connect all of the monitors to the same input, so it synchronizes better? (even if its via adapters etc.)

 

[Hepodix]

Run the second 60Hz screen through the IGPU on your CPU (im assuming you have an i5/i7).

I had the same issue trying to run different refresh rate screens on the same GPU.

Sorry to ask but whats IGPU? (And yes I have Intel I7 5820k)

 

[RobCrezz]

Run the second 60Hz screen through the IGPU on your CPU (im assuming you have an i5/i7).

I had the same issue trying to run different refresh rate screens on the same GPU.

Sorry to ask but whats IGPU? (And yes I have Intel I7 5820k)

Ah, you dont have one (integrated GPU, built into your CPU), as yours is the high end platform.

I would suggest getting a very cheap graphics card to run the two 60hz screens, and leave the 980 for the 144hz screen.

I had a huge headache trying to get different refresh rate screens to work right on a single GPU.

 

[lakimens]

Your CPU doesn't have it.

 

[PCMasterPacer]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

I tried to setup it via nVidia Control Panel, but after setting the hz's like they should be, the main screen felt "laggy", as it if it was 60hz monitor as well.

My GPU has 3 DisplayPorts (GTX980) so I was wondering, do I need to connect all of the monitors to the same input, so it synchronizes better? (even if its via adapters etc.)

It feels a little laggy because your trying to drive 3 monitors with only a single GTX 980. For gaming purposes, the 980 simply is not enough video card to run a 3 monitors with one being 144hz monitor.

Running all three panels off of one DP cable wont change anything. I'm 95% confident on that one. Could be wrong though, hopefully someone chimes in that has more experience with that sorta setup.

The IGPU is the integrated graphics processor RobCrezz mentions.

 

[lakimens]

I think the problem is that you're syncing a TV with a Monitor, they have different refresh rates and TV's have much more input lag.

 

[lakimens]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

I tried to setup it via nVidia Control Panel, but after setting the hz's like they should be, the main screen felt "laggy", as it if it was 60hz monitor as well.

My GPU has 3 DisplayPorts (GTX980) so I was wondering, do I need to connect all of the monitors to the same input, so it synchronizes better? (even if its via adapters etc.)

It feels a little laggy because your trying to drive 3 monitors with only a single GTX 980. For gaming purposes, the 980 simply is not enough video card to run a 3 monitors with one being 144hz monitor.

Running all three panels off of one DP cable wont change anything. I'm 95% confident on that one. Could be wrong though, hopefully someone chimes in that has more experience with that sorta setup.

The IGPU is the integrated graphics processor RobCrezz mentions.

I don't think that's the problem, because if the GPU couldn't drive three monitors, the fps should drop. Why would the monitors go out of sync?

 

[PCMasterPacer]

I think the problem is that you're syncing a TV with a Monitor, they have different refresh rates and TV's have much more input lag.

This guy is right. Most TV's have response time of 200+ milliseconds where most monitors are 25ms or less.

Remove the TV from the setup and see if everything syncs up better for ya.

 

[Hepodix]

Thank you all for the fast responses! I believe it's the TV that causes the major problem. However, I'd still like to know if you connect 3 displays all via DisplayPort, would it work somehow better? (Since my GPU has 3x DP, 1x HDMI and 1x DVI)

 

[RobCrezz]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

I tried to setup it via nVidia Control Panel, but after setting the hz's like they should be, the main screen felt "laggy", as it if it was 60hz monitor as well.

My GPU has 3 DisplayPorts (GTX980) so I was wondering, do I need to connect all of the monitors to the same input, so it synchronizes better? (even if its via adapters etc.)

It feels a little laggy because your trying to drive 3 monitors with only a single GTX 980. For gaming purposes, the 980 simply is not enough video card to run a 3 monitors with one being 144hz monitor.

Running all three panels off of one DP cable wont change anything. I'm 95% confident on that one. Could be wrong though, hopefully someone chimes in that has more experience with that sorta setup.

The IGPU is the integrated graphics processor RobCrezz mentions.

I don't think that's the problem, because if the GPU couldn't drive three monitors, the fps should drop. Why would the monitors go out of sync?

Its not. The 980 can drive 3 screens no problem as you are only gaming on one of them. Desktop work is no effort for the 980.

The problem is the pixel clock having to do different refresh rates.

 

[PCMasterPacer]

Open NVidia control panel > Click Adjust Resolution > then pick the Hz frequencies for each monitor In those settings > then hit apply. This should force the hz ratings.

Adding displays might seem cool, but its not really. Especially when your mixing displays as much as you have. Just a thought!

I tried to setup it via nVidia Control Panel, but after setting the hz's like they should be, the main screen felt "laggy", as it if it was 60hz monitor as well.

My GPU has 3 DisplayPorts (GTX980) so I was wondering, do I need to connect all of the monitors to the same input, so it synchronizes better? (even if its via adapters etc.)

It feels a little laggy because your trying to drive 3 monitors with only a single GTX 980. For gaming purposes, the 980 simply is not enough video card to run a 3 monitors with one being 144hz monitor.

Running all three panels off of one DP cable wont change anything. I'm 95% confident on that one. Could be wrong though, hopefully someone chimes in that has more experience with that sorta setup.

The IGPU is the integrated graphics processor RobCrezz mentions.

I don't think that's the problem, because if the GPU couldn't drive three monitors, the fps should drop. Why would the monitors go out of sync?

Its not. The 980 can drive 3 screens no problem as you are only gaming on one of them. Desktop work is no effort for the 980.

The problem is the pixel clock having to do different refresh rates.

For a guy that has been all about specifics, why are you generalizing now? Saying the 980 has no problem driving three screens isn't entirely true.

The 980 is going to struggle @ 1080p with a 144hz monitor. Period. Lets get some examples.

GTA V: The 980 only runs 60-120 fps on max settings @ 1080p - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvR67cT9cMw Dips as low as 40fps

BF1: the 980 is unable to achieve a 144hz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLwhmdQQICs

This is the second thread you have come into thinking you're right and I'm wrong. There is no right or wrong. Get over yourself.

So... Yes OP, the 980 is the lag you speak of. Its not enough card if you're trying to play max settings. Dial them back and it will run smoother depending on the games your playing.

And lets dive deeper!

He speaks of 'lag' when playing overwatch that is a online game. How do we even know the lag he speaks of is GPU related? What servers is he playing on in relation to what country he lives in? Ping, pocket loss, old router? old modem? coaxial interference? dying monitor? is the outlet in his house dying? PSU problems? These things can all contribute to "lag"... Just saying 😛

 

[lakimens]

@PCMasterRace
It can't drive three screens, but that's off-topic.
It's not related to his monitors being off-sync.
If that was the case, he wouldn't be here, because he would just have low fps.
And the 980 CAN run three screens, if you're only gaming on one of them, which is what he said.

 

[PCMasterPacer]

@PCMasterRace
It can't drive three screens, but that's off-topic.
It's not related to his monitors being off-sync.
If that was the case, he wouldn't be here, because he would just have low fps.
And the 980 CAN run three screens, if you're only gaming on one of them, which is what he said.

I provided link proving the 980 can be over taxed with a single 1080p screen.

That argument as already been lost. Thank you come again.

 

[lakimens]

Just because it doesn't get 200Fps, doesn't mean it can't run the game.
This argument is not for this thread and I will ignore you if you post about it.

 

[king3pj]

If you are only seeing this problem with Overwatch it's probably as simple as changing the settings in the game. Overwatch's settings are different than most games in that the resolution settings also have Hz settings built in.

I have a 144Hz 1440p monitor. When I look at my in game resolution settings for Overwatch I have the following options.

2560x1440 24Hz
2560x1440 60Hz
2560x1440 144Hz

The game defaults to 60Hz even though all my other games (except Diablo 3, also from Blizzard) work at 144Hz automatically when my monitor is set to 144Hz in Nvidia control panel. I'm willing to be that this is what is causing the problem for you. Make sure you have the correct monitor and 144Hz selected in the Overwatch settings.

 

[king3pj]

Its not. The 980 can drive 3 screens no problem as you are only gaming on one of them. Desktop work is no effort for the 980.

The problem is the pixel clock having to do different refresh rates.

I don't think having different refresh rates causes any problems as long as each monitor is set to it's proper refresh rate in Nvidia Control Panel. I have a 1440p 60Hz monitor and a 1440p 144Hz G-Sync monitor both hooked to my GTX 1070 by DisplayPort. This hasn't caused any problems for me.

 

[lakimens]

The very different input lags(response time) might be a problem.

 

[Hepodix]

I read everything so far and I appreciate the support, thanks all! A lot of info regarding the 144Hz + 60Hz monitors -issue above. So someone mentioned about using 2nd.GPU for the 60Hz monitors - does the 2nd GPU need to be identical in order to work with the Asus Strix GTX980? I have Gigabyte GTX 560 on my 2nd.computer which I could try utilize in this situation if it works.( I have 2x PCI-x16 slots free)

Also, if the double GPU setup works,is it possible to duplicate the main GPU screen (144Hz) and.TV (60Hz) screen.by using the two cards for each monitor ? Or would it still cause reduced performance for the GTX980? And for the monitor itself? And I've been testing these configs. In overwatch and I use fairly low graphics settings (only model,texture and shadow higher quality than low)

 

[king3pj]

The quality settings aren't the problem. The in game resolution setting needs to be changed from 1920x1080 60Hz to 1920x1080 144Hz.

You should be able to play at max settings as long as you are only gaming on one monitor. Overwatch is not a demanding game.

There is no reason you should need multiple GPUs to run 3 monitors if you are only gaming on one. The different refresh rates don't matter either as long as you set it up properly. As I said, I have a 144Hz and 60Hz monitor hooked to a single GTX 1070 and it doesn't cause any problems.

It's true that TVs have more latency but that will be true whether you get another GPU or not. As far as the GPU is concerned the TV is just another 60Hz monitor. I do not think the TV is causing a problem that would be solved by adding a second GPU.