Correct me if I'm wrong because I understand that Dislpayport is capable of supporting 144Hz, but it should pass audio through as well. All my DP cables support audio and video. If you do not have a Dislplayport connection on your monitor, (The ASUS does). Or as an alternative connect to your DVI and plug your speakers/headphones to your soundcard/on board audio on your PC. (DVI will not transmit audio.) (HDMI will not support 144Hz.) (DisplayPort supports 144Hz and audio
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