144HZ option now available?

[tkoconnor323]

Hi all.

I purchased a new Acer GN246HL monitor to be able to go to 144HZ, but I cannot seem to get the option to show up.

I am using a Radeon RX470 and connecting via dual link dvi with a displayport to dvi adapter. The monitor says that the graphics card is outputting @>60HZ, but that the DVI is receiving 60HZ. I have tried two different displayport adapters, but neither have been able to pick up the higher refresh rate. Any ideas what the problem could be?

Thanks!

 

[Glenwing]

All standard DisplayPort/HDMI to DVI adapters are Single-Link only, so will be limited to 1080p 60 Hz. True DP to DL-DVI converters are like $100.

Basically you need an actual DVI port to use Dual-Link DVI, adapters can only provide Single-Link. If you have a laptop, or graphics card with no DVI output, do not buy the GN246HL or the XL2411Z, as it will be impossible to get 144 Hz without a $100 DP to DL-DVI converter.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Any ideas what the problem could be?

What's the model name of your Radeon RX470 card?
Doesn't it have DVI output?

 

[austintx1985]

What's the model name of your Radeon RX470 card?
Doesn't it have DVI output?

Both the Sapphire and MSI versions of the RX 470 include at least 1 DVI, so it should be an option.