New MSI G27C2 Monitor Caps Out At 120 Hz

[Corgi Boar]

I just received a new monitor today, and I cannot get my PC to recognize the 144 Hz option. I am using the included HDMI cable to go from the monitor to the GPU HDMI port. I seem to see a lot of misinformation about HDMI 2.0b, but I should be able to have the option for 144 Hz if my understanding is correct

Here is a screenshot of my settings I see in my display. 

 

I recently upgraded my graphics card to a 1660. Here is the link 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHQHFCQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

 

I just got a new MSI monitor (1080p, 144 Hz). Here is the link 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074G96MPM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

This monitor has AMD Freesync, but it is supposed to be G-SYNC compatible. 

 

1: How can I get the 144 Hz option to show up

2: How do I turn on G-SYNC when it is not showing up in the NVIDIA Control Panel?

 

Thank you very much to anyone who responds. Have a great day!

 

 

[vampirenight721]

You have to run display port as on alot of msi monitors the hdmi is capped off at 120hz.

[minibois]

1 minute ago, Corgi Boar said:

1: How can I get the 144 Hz option to show up

2: How do I turn on G-SYNC when it is not showing up in the NVIDIA Control Panel?

1. Use Displayport

2. Use Displayport.

 

Your monitor only does 144Hz over Displayport:

Doesn't matter what the type of HDMI does in theory, your monitor still can cap it.

Freesync on Nvidia only works over Displayport too.

[Corgi Boar]

42 minutes ago, minibois said:

1. Use Displayport

2. Use Displayport.

 

Your monitor only does 144Hz over Displayport:

Doesn't matter what the type of HDMI does in theory, your monitor still can cap it.

Freesync on Nvidia only works over Displayport too.

Thank you both for the quick help and visuals. Much appreciated! 

[Corgi Boar]

44 minutes ago, vampirenight721 said:

You have to run display port as on alot of msi monitors the hdmi is capped off at 120hz.

Thank you for the quick help. Much appreciated! 

[vampirenight721]

15 minutes ago, Corgi Boar said:

Thank you for the quick help. Much appreciated! 

Your welcome. I only know this mainly because i own a g24c as a second monitor.