GTX 1070 wont give me 144hz option

[moshos_9]

So I just bought a new gpu (Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 1070), along with a new monitor: Acer Predator z35. This is a 144hz monitor with the ability to overclock to 200hz, however I just installed the new 1070 and its current drivers and it wont allow me to change from 60hz to 144hz.

I have checked the nvidia control panel as well as windows display settings, and they both only provide the option to change from 60hz to 85hz and 100hz, however whenever I chose either 85 or 100 I get no signal, so the only current working one is 60hz. I have reinstalled my gpu drivers twice now, using DDU for clean installs and am also using a brand new display port cable.

I cannot find any other settings in my monitors menu to change to 144hz...does anyone have any idea what could be causing this problem?!

 

[bishopi5]

The monitor itself might be in 60hz mode? Try a DVI cable see if it changes

 

[bystander]

What cable are you using?

The monitor doesn't support DVI, and HDMI is likely limited to 60hz. You'll need a DP cable.

 

[bishopi5]

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

 

[moshos_9]

There is no DVI port on the monitor, only DP and hdmi and as I stated I am using a DP cable

 

[bystander]

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

Well, DVI isn't an option (the monitor doesn't have a DVI port), and I don't believe 144hz is possible, even with HDMI 2.0, so DP is the only option for 144hz.

 

[SkyNetRising]

You have to use Display Port or DVI dual link cable. Anything other can not output 144Hz.

Nvidia Control Panel also has option to create custom resolutions. Try that.

 

[bishopi5]

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

Well, DVI isn't an option (the monitor doesn't have a DVI port), and I don't believe 144hz is possible, even with HDMI 2.0, so DP is the only option for 144hz.

Did you really just say 144hz is not possible on DVI????

Did not realise this monitor lacked DVI port ! Way of the future, i lean towards my first answer, is the monitor itself in 60hz Mode?

 

[bystander]

A poor quality DP cable might be an issue, that's about all I can think of. Didn't the monitor come with a DP cable?

 

[moshos_9]

You have to use Display Port or DVI dual link cable. Anything other can not output 144Hz.

Nvidia Control Panel also has option to create custom resolutions. Try that.

I tried a custom input and when I tried to test the 144hz, i get no signal and takes me back to 60hz

 

[moshos_9]

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

Well, DVI isn't an option (the monitor doesn't have a DVI port), and I don't believe 144hz is possible, even with HDMI 2.0, so DP is the only option for 144hz.

Did you really just say 144hz is not possible on DVI????

Did not realise this monitor lacked DVI port ! Way of the future, i lean towards my first answer, is the monitor itself in 60hz Mode?

the monitor itself may be in 60hz mode however i have no idea how to change it. Ive checked all the settings on the monitor and read the manual no help at all

 

[bystander]

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

Well, DVI isn't an option (the monitor doesn't have a DVI port), and I don't believe 144hz is possible, even with HDMI 2.0, so DP is the only option for 144hz.

Did you really just say 144hz is not possible on DVI????

Did not realise this monitor lacked DVI port ! Way of the future, i lean towards my first answer, is the monitor itself in 60hz Mode?

1st of all, I didn't say that. I said I didn't believe HDMI 2.0 could, but at 1440p, DVI doesn't support it either.

 

[bishopi5]

Ah is that why they remove them now? not the future? higher then 1080p has no 144hz support from DVI? learn something new everyday

What cable are you using?

He mentioned, a brand new DP cable

Well, DVI isn't an option (the monitor doesn't have a DVI port), and I don't believe 144hz is possible, even with HDMI 2.0, so DP is the only option for 144hz.

Did you really just say 144hz is not possible on DVI????

Did not realise this monitor lacked DVI port ! Way of the future, i lean towards my first answer, is the monitor itself in 60hz Mode?

the monitor itself may be in 60hz mode however i have no idea how to change it. Ive checked all the settings on the monitor and read the manual no help at all

I only mentioned as my benq 144hz has modes from 60 80 100 120 144 etc, but VERY easily accessible and visible, If you are having trouble finding it i would say it's just the 1 mode

 

[moshos_9]

I cannot find a setting to change it. I can only see 60hz, 85hz and 100hz while 60hz is the only one that provides signal....

 

[bishopi5]

Literally the only other option is the cable itself, as mentioned above, it could be faulty

 

[bystander]

You mentioned that you used a brand new DP cable, is it the one that came with the monitor? If not, try the one that came with the monitor.

 

[bystander]

And just to be sure, as there are people who post here that make this mistake, are you plugging it into the new GPU, or the motherboard? It has to be plugged into the new GPU.

 

[moshos_9]

You mentioned that you used a brand new DP cable, is it the one that came with the monitor? If not, try the one that came with the monitor.

No I bought it from MSY this morning with my new gpu. I do not have the original cable that came with the monitor as I bought it second hand

---Yes, I am plugged into the gpu

 

[BringerOfTea]

https://us-store.acer.com/35-predator-curved-gaming-monitor-z35-bmiphz#_ga=2.255236936.1790178419.1494488066-780427290.1481803262

So this is the one you got second hand?

From what you are describing it sounds like its this one https://us-store.acer.com/34-predator-curved-gaming-monitor-x34-bmiphz

 

[MYELbe]

Maybe simply defective monitor? unlikely but I would just ask for a new one if possible. You def. want that 144hz for sure and if it doesn't display it, you are in right to ask a new one..

 

[amyellow]

Cuz the monitor is only 60 - 100 Hz.