120hz monitor with laptop help

[DirtyDiaper]

I have a MSi GE70 apache pro, with a Nvidia gtx860m. I would like to hook it up with a 120hz monitor. I will be playing CS:GO and I get about 110-120fps.My laptop has a 60hz monitor, and if I connect it up with a 120hz monitor will It be limited to 60hz? Which cables will I need to get it working? and could you recomment a monitor? My laptop has a 15 pin VGA plug and USB ports.
Thanks!

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Hello,

Your laptop is using HDMI 1.4, which cannot do 1920x1080 at 120 Hz.

 

[DirtyDiaper]

Hello,

Your laptop is using HDMI 1.4, which cannot do 1920x1080 at 120 Hz.

Cant I use an adaptor of some sort?

 

[GlenicoNico]

You have a HDMI out from your laptop, use it. No you will not be limited, use the monitor as your primary/main display, so your external monitor will not set up as an extra monitor. Quite hard to recommend a 120Hz monitor, most of them are sold out. The BenQ XL2420T/2720T is a great choice.

 

[GlenicoNico]

Nevermind, HDMI is not strong enough for 120Hz. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/331322-33-120hz-hdmi

 

[DirtyDiaper]

Nevermind, HDMI is not strong enough for 120Hz. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/331322-33-120hz-hdmi

Is there another cord/adaptor I can use? Ive seen other people do it before but im not quite sure how?

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

No, because you'll still be limited by HDMI 1.4 your laptop is using.

 

[GlenicoNico]

Nope, yes you can use the HDMI to connect to an extra display, but just not at that refresh rate.

 

[DirtyDiaper]

Thanks for all the help! you saved me from buying a new monitor!

 

[GlenicoNico]

Thanks for all the help! you saved me from buying a new monitor!

Glad to help.

 

[Szymon_1]

can i get 100 hz on hdmi 1.4 b on 1024-768 on any 120-140 hz ? monitor