Will HDMI to DVI-D support 144hz or 120hz?

[Olemier]

Hello Forum!

This is actually my first ever post here, so I do hope this works out properly. I have an issue I hope somebody has an answer to... I'm looking to buy a 144Hz monitor for my PC. However, my PC's graphics card only supports VGA and HDMI as far as I can tell... I've been told multiple times by other posts that HDMI only supports up to 60Hz for a monitor. My question is this:

If I buy a HDMI to DVI-D cable, will it support the full 144/120hz? Or will the HDMI end eliminate the possibility of that?

Details: This is the monitor I'm buying:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CMeb1f2Ror8CFWMQ7AodTzoANA&Item=N82E16824236313&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-LCD+%2f+LED+Monitors-_-N82E16824236313&ef_id=U7CP-QAABVp0z91J:20140630173815:s

I know my graphics card is lame ... I'm not super game-oriented. I'm an animator. I need a 144Hz monitor to eliminate the possibility of ghosting effects in my finalized animations lol...

Anyway, Thank you all!!! I hope somebody has an answer

 

[Pinhedd]

No it will not. Your display requires a Dual-Link DVI-D connection. HDMI 1.3 can provide the same bandwidth as Dual-Link DVI-D thanks to a higher peak pixel clock but it contains only 3 differential pairs which makes it pin-compatible with Single-Link DVI-D.

 

[bystander]

It's a no go. You are limited by your weakest link with any converter. HDMI pre 2.0, does not support 120hz, and any conversion there after is still limited by the HDMI port.

 

[Pinhedd]

that display has an HDMI input, just use that instead.

EDIT: It won't work for 144Hz, but it may support more than 60

 

[Olemier]

No it will not. Your display requires a Dual-Link DVI-D connection. HDMI 1.3 can provide the same bandwidth as Dual-Link DVI-D thanks to a higher peak pixel clock but it contains only 3 differential pairs which makes it pin-compatible with Single-Link DVI-D.

Ohh Okay.. I understand. Well, Thank you for the help!

 

[bystander]

that display has an HDMI input, just use that instead.

He probably shouldn't by the monitor if he is not going to be able to use its features. He should save money on something he can use, unless he plans to upgrade his PC.