[SOLVED] Need help with monitor and gpu

[Kentelope]

So I made my brand new pc today with my MSI RX5700 Mech and I didn't realize it only had 3x display ports and 1x HDMI . I use a Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor.

- https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/PmyFf7/acer-monitor-umfg6aab01

What do I need to buy in order to make the display work?

 

[qazihashmi74]

1x HDMI cable and connect it to the GPU and monitor. You don't need to but an expensive one.

 

[Kentelope]

1x HDMI cable and connect it to the GPU and monitor. You don't need to but an expensive one.

Will it support 144hz?

and something like this? https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-1-Pack/dp/B014I8SSD0

or https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dynex-dynex-0-9m-3-ft-hdmi-cable-dx-sf115-dx-sf115/10238212

 

[qazihashmi74]

Yes, the one on amazon is HDMI 2.0 so it supports up to 240hz at 1080p. The one at bestbuy is also HDMI 2.0 but it's only 3 feet long. It's your choice. For more info:
https://www.hackint0sh.org/what-cables-support-144hz/

 

[DSzymborski]

I do not believe this monitor supports 144 Hz over HDMI. Unfortunately, proper DP to DL DVI adapters are quite expensive.

 

[qazihashmi74]

I do not believe this monitor supports 144 Hz over HDMI. Unfortunately, proper DP to DL DVI adapters are quite expensive.

I don't get it, monitors don't have different refresh rates over different cables. The monitor supports a max of 144hz at 1080p so it will need a cable that also supports the same or higher refresh rate at 1080p to work to its limit.

 

[DSzymborski]

I don't get it, monitors don't have different refresh rates over different cables. The monitor supports a max of 144hz at 1080p so it will need a cable that also supports the same or higher refresh rate at 1080p to work to its limit.

Of course they do. HDMI 1.0 and HDMI 1.2. 144 Hz over HDMI wasn't supported until 1.4b and that's only if the monitor is specifically designed to support 144 Hz over 1.4b, which most don't.

We keep a curated list of monitors that support at least 120 Hz over HDMI. See section 7.1.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

 

[qazihashmi74]

Of course they do. HDMI 1.0 and HDMI 1.2. 144 Hz over HDMI wasn't supported until 1.4b and that's only if the monitor is specifically designed to support 144 Hz over 1.4b, which most don't.

We keep a curated list of monitors that support at least 120 Hz over HDMI. See section 7.1.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

Oh, so you are saying the monitor may or does not support HDMI 2.0.

 

[DSzymborski]

Oh, so you are saying the monitor may or does not support HDMI 2.0.

It's 1.4a, but most importantly, this specific monitor does not suport more than 60 Hz over 1080p.

This monitor comes up so much that it and similar BenQ monitor get their own section. It's the very first section since so many people have this issue with these two monitors.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

 

[Kentelope]

It's 1.4a, but most importantly, this specific monitor does not suport more than 60 Hz over 1080p.

This monitor comes up so much that it and similar BenQ monitor get their own section. It's the very first section since so many people have this issue with these two monitors.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

Damn... maybe I shouldn't have cheaped out on my 144hz monitor :l - was the cheapest one and bought it a year ago.

Might just buy a new monitor and sell this one to a friend or something.

 

[DSzymborski]

Damn... maybe I shouldn't have cheaped out on my 144hz monitor :l - was the cheapest one and bought it a year ago.

Might just buy a new monitor and sell this one to a friend or something.

Honestly, it's not a bad idea. Sadly, there are a lot of older 144 Hz monitors without DP ports and they usually get sold at steep discounts and people don't always realize some of these things.

 

[Kentelope]

Honestly, it's not a bad idea. Sadly, there are a lot of older 144 Hz monitors without DP ports and they usually get sold at steep discounts and people don't always realize some of these things.

Well thanks for your input, seems like I'll be getting a new one. another whole in my wallet

This monitor seems to be quite popular and with good reviews, probably get this one.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075D1B4SV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1