Question RX 5700XT compatibility with BenQXL2411 144hz monitor

[rileyallan]

I currently use an MSI GTX 960 which uses DVI to run at 144hz. But the RX 5700XT has 3 display ports and 1 HDMI port. The HDMI on my BenQ monitor won't support 144hz. Do I have any solutions like an adapter to run at 144hz or is a new monitor my only solution? Looking to run at 1080p.

 

[rileyallan]

I currently use an MSI GTX 960 which uses DVI to run at 144hz. But the RX 5700XT has 3 display ports and 1 HDMI port. The HDMI on my BenQ monitor won't support 144hz. Do I have any solutions like an adapter to run at 144hz or is a new monitor my only solution? Looking to run at 1080p.

 

[boju]

See section 0 regarding your monitor

How to Connect to a 120+ Hz display

Table of Contents: 0. Acer GN246HL and BenQ XL2411Z-specific instructions 1. Terminology 2. Summary: How to Connect to a 120+ Hz Monitor 2.1. DisplayPort 2.2. DVI 2.3. HDMI 2.4. "Which one should I use?" 3. DisplayPort 3.1. Full-Size DP vs. Mini DP Connectors 3.2. DP Versions and...

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Probably better off buying a new monitor since active DP to DVI adapters can be expensive.

 

[rileyallan]

See section 0 regarding your monitor

How to Connect to a 120+ Hz display

Table of Contents: 0. Acer GN246HL and BenQ XL2411Z-specific instructions 1. Terminology 2. Summary: How to Connect to a 120+ Hz Monitor 2.1. DisplayPort 2.2. DVI 2.3. HDMI 2.4. "Which one should I use?" 3. DisplayPort 3.1. Full-Size DP vs. Mini DP Connectors 3.2. DP Versions and...

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Probably better off buying a new monitor since active DP to DVI adapters can be expensive.

Would an adapter like this be worth the money or would you still suggest a new monitor?

amaozon link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-DVI-Adapter-1920x1200-Black/dp/B004SUO1GM

 

[boju]

I would only suggest adapters Glenwing has mentioned in his display guide.

That startech adapter is only single link. Need dual link.

 

[Glenwing]

Please see section 0 here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

 

[rileyallan]

Please see section 0 here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

would this adapter work for what i'm looking for? https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-c...x1200+-+Black&qid=1566407165&s=gateway&sr=8-1
thanks for your help i'm just sceptical of buying an entire new monitor.

 

[Glenwing]

would this adapter work for what i'm looking for? https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-Active-Adapter-Converter-Black/dp/B00HJZQGVQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=StarTech.com+6+ft+DisplayPort+to+DVI+Active+Adapter+Converter+Cable+-+6ft+(1.8m)+Active+DP+to+DVI+M/M+Cable+for+PC+-+1920x1200+-+Black&qid=1566407165&s=gateway&sr=8-1
thanks for your help i'm just sceptical of buying an entire new monitor.

No, it needs to be a dual-link active adapter.

 

[rileyallan]

No, it needs to be a dual-link active adapter.

I asked elsewhere and someone gave me this reply:

"Do some more research on this, but I think that a passive DisplayPort to DVI adapter/cable will work as the monitor will request DVI from the GPU and the GPU will just output DVI through the DisplayPort socket.

Had a look myself: Per wikipedia dual-mode DisplayPort (allowing DVI output) is mandatory since version 1.3and 5700 XT supports version 1.4. Therefore a passive adapter or cable should work."

Is this correct or should I put the issue to bed and buy a 2060 super card with a DVI port?

 

[drivinfast247]

Will you ever upgrade that monitor?

 

[Glenwing]

I asked elsewhere and someone gave me this reply:

"Do some more research on this, but I think that a passive DisplayPort to DVI adapter/cable will work as the monitor will request DVI from the GPU and the GPU will just output DVI through the DisplayPort socket.

Had a look myself: Per wikipedia dual-mode DisplayPort (allowing DVI output) is mandatory since version 1.3and 5700 XT supports version 1.4. Therefore a passive adapter or cable should work."

Is this correct or should I put the issue to bed and buy a 2060 super card with a DVI port?

Also from the WP page:

Dual-mode limitations
[...]

• Single-link DVI only – Since DisplayPort dual-mode operates by using the pins of the DisplayPort connector to send DVI/HDMI signals, the 20-pin DisplayPort connector can only produce a single-link DVI signal (which uses 19 pins). A dual-link DVI signal uses 25 pins, and is therefore impossible to transmit natively from a DisplayPort connector through a passive adapter. Dual-link DVI signals can only be produced by converting from native DisplayPort output signals with an active conversion device.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort#Dual-mode_limitations