My benq xl2411z can only get 60hz and I have a EVGA gtx 1070 with an HDMI 2.0 cable

[wyattwoodcock]

I am using an EVGA gtx 1070 with the benq xl2411z and it wont allow me to go to 144 hz. Any help???

 

[XxDarkMarioxX]

You need to be using an displayport or DVI for it to have 144hz because your hdmi cable only gose up to 60hz

 

[Glenwing]

See section 0 here:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3675170/connect-120-display-construction.html