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Acer XB271HU cannot do 165hz

Bluuz
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got my new xb271hu today and it does up to 144hz fine, but whenever i try to set the refresh rate any higher, the screen goes dark, I see white flashes for about 15 seconds, and then it reverts back to 144hz. 

Does this mean it's a dud? It'd be quite irritating considering they advertise 165hz on the box. 

 

should mention i have a 780 ti with latest drivers.

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Yeah I would rma it if I was you. Or refund for replacement.

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48 minutes ago, Bluuz said:

got my new xb271hu today and it does up to 144hz fine, but whenever i try to set the refresh rate any higher, the screen goes dark, I see white flashes for about 15 seconds, and then it reverts back to 144hz. 

Does this mean it's a dud? It'd be quite irritating considering they advertise 165hz on the box. 

 

should mention i have a 780 ti with latest drivers.

It may be a bad cable. Are you using the included DisplayPort cable?

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1 minute ago, Glenwing said:

It may be a bad cable. Are you using the included DisplayPort cable?

Yes, I am using the included display port cable.

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