how to set 144Hz configuration on sapphire 7970?

JazzzyMouse

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Hi,

I was recently given the VG278HE 144Hz monitor as a gift and am running a Sapphire HD 7970 Vapor-X.

I tried changing my Hz from 60Hz to 144Hz however I don't even get the option to do this. I know this is definitely possible because there are people that run this.

Connection: DVI

Almost pulling my hair out!
 

myzack

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Verify that your DVI cable is a Dual link. This is required for running at 120Hz and above. See Wikipedia for a picture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface, but it should have all 24 pins besides the big ground pin.



 

JazzzyMouse

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Thanks for the response. I was using a DVI-I single link and have switch to the DVI-D Dual link. However I'm still not able to change the Hz. It just says use hardware default setting.

Is there anything I may have to manually change?

Cheers

 

JazzzyMouse

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This is exactly how I've been trying to change the Hz. However still not able to.

 

JazzzyMouse

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I have. When i connect the DVI to the other DVI port there is no connection. So it must be connected to the right one.

I literally finished the build around 2 hours ago, Would there be something I need to manually change?


UPDATE - Issue has been fixed. Drivers not installed properly. Thank you to all that helped.
 

mamba238

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Hello there, I think your the best person to talked to...I have a Asus VG248QE monitor and I'm very interested in purchasing the Sapphire Vapor - X 7970 GHZ Edition...... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202001 ... My questions to you is, On which DVI port you connected? Did you had any problems afterwards? Please reply me, for I need your situation.
 

JazzyMouse

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Hi Mate.

It's quite simple after all. Make sure you use the Dual Link DVI-D cable and use the top DVI connection on the 7970. its quite easy to see. It's actually be the one that has more connection holes than the other DVI connection.

Hope that answers your question!?
 

mamba238

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Yes it does, thanks alot