Monitor won't go above 60hz (using displayport/dvi adapter)

[iLegalTaco]

I recently built a new pc and i've had pretty much no problems except for the monitor was being kind of a pain. I didn't know i needed a display port or dvi cable at first so i ordered those and It still doesn't work. My dvi port won't show the monitor for some reason so i just have it plugged into a display port on my aorus gtx 1080 ti which i think should work perfectly fine but any time i try a resolution above 60hz it turns black and says no signal. also i thought the cable they sent with the monitor might be defective so i purchased another one and both had the same response.
I've got an acer g246hl
Other parts are
aorus Gtx 1080ti xtreme
EVGA 1000 GQ, 80+ GOLD 1000W
aorus z370 gaming 5 mobo
if you want me to list anything else that might help tell me

 

[superninja12]

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/AU/content/model/UM.FG6SA.A01

1) look at the specs, the max refresh rate is 60hz
2) a resolution above 60hz??? dont you mean refresh rate?

if u want more than 60hz you will need a new monitor.

 

[maestro0428]

Hes right. You are going to need a higher refresh lcd if you want to see more fps.

 

[iLegalTaco]

I guess that is a good point i bought it on amazon and it says 144hz i think thats the same monitor https://www.amazon.com/Acer-GN246HL-Bbid-24-Inch-Display/dp/B00KO4518I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517099851&sr=8-2&keywords=acer+gn246hl

 

[superninja12]

that is a 144hz monitor bro : https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.FG6AA.B01

you made a typo hahaha.

1)you need to use a displayport cable
2) push the buttons on the monitor to enable 144hz
3) enable 144hz in windows

 

[Glenwing]

that is a 144hz monitor bro : https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.FG6AA.B01

you made a typo hahaha.

1)you need to use a displayport cable
2) push the buttons on the monitor to enable 144hz
3) enable 144hz in windows

The GN246HL doesn't have DisplayPort.

That monitor requires Dual-Link DVI.

 

[superninja12]

that is a 144hz monitor bro : https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.FG6AA.B01

you made a typo hahaha.

1)you need to use a displayport cable
2) push the buttons on the monitor to enable 144hz
3) enable 144hz in windows

The GN246HL doesn't have DisplayPort.

That monitor requires Dual-Link DVI.

sharp as a knife.

 

[iLegalTaco]

that is a 144hz monitor bro : https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.FG6AA.B01

you made a typo hahaha.

1)you need to use a displayport cable
2) push the buttons on the monitor to enable 144hz
3) enable 144hz in windows

I physically can't enable it idk why I switch it to 144hz or 120hz and it turns black and switches back to 60hz
im honestly thinking the monitor is defective

 

[superninja12]

is the cable plugged into your graphics card?

 

[Glenwing]

that is a 144hz monitor bro : https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.FG6AA.B01

you made a typo hahaha.

1)you need to use a displayport cable
2) push the buttons on the monitor to enable 144hz
3) enable 144hz in windows

I physically can't enable it idk why I switch it to 144hz or 120hz and it turns black and switches back to 60hz
im honestly thinking the monitor is defective

All conventional DisplayPort to DVI adapters are Single-Link DVI only. 1080p 120+ Hz requires Dual-Link DVI. The only way to get a Dual-Link DVI connection is by connecting from an actual DVI port, or a specialized Dual-Link active adapter. Normal adapters from DP or HDMI will be limited to 60 Hz.

The adapters you would need for DL-DVI are around $100, so it would be better to return the monitor and get one that has a DisplayPort input.