144 Hz with display port 1080ti

[MasFBailey]

Hi

I am about to purchase a new monitor


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01H07FVBS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

I have read that this monitor does not have display port, and that a dvi adapter is provided

However I am unsure if this will allow me to run at 1440p 144 Hz with a 1080ti

There are many conflicting opinions online and I'm worried I will end up stuck at 60 Hz

Can any one who knows about this pleas shed any light on this for me

Thank you

Tom

 

[Dunlop0078]

You need to use display port to get 1440p 144hz with that monitor. It does have a display port port, not sure if it comes with the cable if not you will need to buy a display port 1.2 cable.

 

[vapour]

No dp and no Gsync for 1080 ti? Bad choice, mate. Get this Gsync DP one instead:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EN5JN5K/?tag=pcp0f-21

More sellers in the by merchant link.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor (£492.72 @ More Computers)
Total: £492.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-07 14:45 GMT+0000

 

[MasFBailey]

Thanks for your answer

Just so I'm clear , my 1080 ti currently has display port ( so I can use 4k on my current monitor at 60hz)

So I can simply connect my current display port cable and it will provide 1440p at 144hz ?


Sorry this is a big investment for me is all so i want to be 100% sure

It DOES have display port on the monitor my mistake

 

[MasFBailey]

VAPOUR, thanks for the reccomendation, does g sync make a big difference ? And I assume this will work at 144hz with the display port too ?


Thanks

 

[Dunlop0078]

Thanks for your answer

Just so I'm clear , my 1080 ti currently has display port ( so I can use 4k on my current monitor at 60hz)

So I can simply connect my current display port cable and it will provide 1440p at 144hz ?


Sorry this is a big investment for me is all so i want to be 100% sure

It DOES have display port on the monitor my mistake

Yes.

 

[vapour]

Yes, dp-dp will not change source frequency as long as you have the right cable. Gsync will eliminate screen tearing and you are already spending 400+ for a non-Gsync, definitely go with Gsync. Some examples:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QU8dnhFZKmM

 

[Dunlop0078]

VAPOUR, thanks for the reccomendation, does g sync make a big difference ? And I assume this will work at 144hz with the display port too ?


Thanks

Depends on the game and the framerate you can achieve and yes. I have a gsync 1440p 165hz monitor and after using gsync I don't think I could go back. However in games where I can regularly get say over 100fps I dont really notice a difference with or without gsync, no noticeable tearing or input lag either way.

I find gsync very helpful with say my modded sykrim. Skyrim freaks out if you run it above 60fps and with my ENB and mods I will sometimes dip itnto the 40s, gsync is very nice in that scenario as dips below 60fps are barley noticeable.

 

[MasFBailey]

Well I have 1080 ti in sli so frames shouldn't fall below 144hz . Mainly this will be used for counter strike and various single player games

I do not use vsync in csgo currently

The monitor vapour recommended comes with g sync however it has an estimated 2 months delivery ( crazy) so I'm torn


From reading up on gsync it's beneficial if frames are lower than 144hz however screen tearing is no huge issue in csgo and my frames are around 400 . In single player the v sync option doesn't bother me ad reactions aren't as necessary as twitch online shooters


I think I might get the Zowie I just hope I don't regret g sync

 

[vapour]

Told you to look into by merchant link, two more sellers have them in stock. More computers is reputable seller as well, but your call.

For example: http://m.morecomputers.com/product.aspx?pid=UM.HX1EE.A01%3e%3eAcer&referer=PCPart

For you 40 FPS issue, what CPU/motherboard/ram do you have?

 

[MasFBailey]

Also on a side note even with my current setup Skyrim hits 40 fps in some areas if it's 1080 1440 or 4k so I think that's just the old but awesome game

 

[MasFBailey]

I'm so sorry vapour I've just checked the link. 2 working days for delivery at same price. You've convinced me partly for g sync partly because it looks awesome .

Thanks for providing that you are a legend


Tom

 

[vapour]

CCL has it too for similar price. Can you list your full rig, 40fps sounds really low.

 

[MasFBailey]

I have an i7770k which I haven't yet overcooked. 16 gb ram and as for the mobo I can't remember the exact model I just remember following sli reccomendations on a post on this site


Tbh I've not yet met a game that it can't handle in 4k

Except Skyrim... but Skyrim

 

[MasFBailey]

With the 40 fps drops in Skyrim I'm not the only one. With about 60 mods etc it's something that I can't fix . In the area around whiterun for example. I do have ugrids at 11 though .

 

[Dunlop0078]

With the 40 fps drops in Skyrim I'm not the only one. With about 60 mods etc it's something that I can't fix . In the area around whiterun for example. I do have ugrids at 11 though .

ugrids at 11? Lol. I think you are pushing it there, no wonder you are in the 40s. I get 60fps rock solid with over 70 mods at 1440p with a 1060, assuming I don't use an ENB. And this is Skyrim Special Edition. I don't go past ugrids 7, just not worth it to me.