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Soroax
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I have an acer nitro 5 and I'm getting the MSI - Optix MAG240VC 23.6" my acer nitro doesn't have a display port only a hdmi will this work for 144hz, if not what do I need? Thanks!

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1 minute ago, Soroax said:

MAG240VC

HDMI is useable but

Manual of the monitor:

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HDMI: 1920 x 1080 (Up to 120Hz)

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HDMI.

Your laptop has HDMI 2.0, your display has HDMI 1.4.

1.4 supports up to 1080p 144Hz, HDMI 2.0 even 240Hz.. But HDMI 1.4 is on your display, which supports the resolution+refresh rate.

 

EDIT:, oh wait, it mentions a little lower its HDMI 1.4 port only supports 120Hz.. What a bunch of.. Not great stuff.

Perhaps the USB Type C ports supports displayport-mode as well..? That could possibly work at 144Hz.

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2 hours ago, minibois said:

HDMI.

Your laptop has HDMI 2.0, your display has HDMI 1.4.

1.4 supports up to 1080p 144Hz, HDMI 2.0 even 240Hz.. But HDMI 1.4 is on your display, which supports the resolution+refresh rate.

 

EDIT:, oh wait, it mentions a little lower its HDMI 1.4 port only supports 120Hz.. What a bunch of.. Not great stuff.

Perhaps the USB Type C ports supports displayport-mode as well..? That could possibly work at 144Hz.

Is there any adapter I can get to plug a display port in my computer?

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8 hours ago, Soroax said:

Is there any adapter I can get to plug a display port in my computer?

CHeck if your USB Type C port has a Displayport logo besides it, like this:

devices-stack.jpg

If it does, you might be able to use a USB Type C to Displayport cable, be sure to check it (the cable) supports 144Hz though.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-More-Gray/dp/B075V27G2R/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=type+c+displayport&qid=1570605472&sr=8-3

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