144 hz and 60hz monitor. 144hz monitor stuck at 60hz

DreamerStark

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Mar 21, 2017
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Hi guys,
I just set up a dual monitor for my cpu. One is 144 hz benq xl2411 monitor connected to my 1060 msi 3gb gpu using dvi dual link and another old 60hz acer monitor connected to my gpu using hdmi.
However I am unable to change my 144hz monitor to 144hz refresh rate. Choices stuck at 60hz under the display adapter settings. Any resolutions for this? It works fine at 144hz when I plugged out my 60hz monitor.

Looking to play overwatch at 144hz either with the 60hz screen duplicated or having other application on.
 
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I have a 970 and run 2x 60hz (DVI-I and VGA) monitors and a 144hz monitor (DVI-D) without issue. The problem is probably the HDMI connector, if you can use both DVI or get an HDMI to DVI cable and try it. Or if possible use the Display ports.

Also, check the specs of the GPU, some have strange connector restrictions for using multiple monitors.

Branjo

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I have a 970 and run 2x 60hz (DVI-I and VGA) monitors and a 144hz monitor (DVI-D) without issue. The problem is probably the HDMI connector, if you can use both DVI or get an HDMI to DVI cable and try it. Or if possible use the Display ports.

Also, check the specs of the GPU, some have strange connector restrictions for using multiple monitors.
 
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