Older 144hz monitor and newer gpu

[T0MMEN]

So i currently have an older monitor, it is 144hz. But from my understanding it can only do 144hz with the DVI cable. The monitor only has 1 hdmi and 1 DVI output. Currently i have a gtx 980 and it has a DVI output, so thats fine. But recently the gpu has acted up a bit. So im thinking ill need an upgrade soon. Do i need an active displayport too DVI adapter? And what is the best kind? A quick google search and i found an adapter for 50$, at that point i can add an extra 100$ and just buy a newer 144hz monitor. What to do?

[Bombastinator]

53 minutes ago, T0MMEN said:

So i currently have an older monitor, it is 144hz. But from my understanding it can only do 144hz with the DVI cable. The monitor only has 1 hdmi and 1 DVI output. Currently i have a gtx 980 and it has a DVI output, so thats fine. But recently the gpu has acted up a bit. So im thinking ill need an upgrade soon. Do i need an active displayport too DVI adapter? And what is the best kind? A quick google search and i found an adapter for 50$, at that point i can add an extra 100$ and just buy a newer 144hz monitor. What to do?

The model of the monitor is important on this one:  for example I have a 144hz monitor from 2013.  It’s a Korean brand called crossover.  It MUST use a true analog video card, so the latest gpu it can work with is a 9xx family card. It also won’t work with win10 without a special driver. 

[porina]

I had a similar situation with an early gen Benq esports display: 1080p 144Hz over dual link DVI, 1080p60 over HDMI. In the end I sold it. If you decide to replace display you can recover some cost that way.

 

I don't have experience with active adapters but it sounds rather messy.

[Glenwing]

If it is a BenQ XL2411 or Acer GN246HL, see here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-connect-to-a-120-hz-display.3268285/

[T0MMEN]

6 hours ago, Bombastinator said:

The model of the monitor is important on this one:  for example I have a 144hz monitor from 2013.  It’s a Korean brand called crossover.  It MUST use a true analog video card, so the latest gpu it can work with is a 9xx family card. It also won’t work with win10 without a special driver. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-GN246HLBbid-Gaming-Monitor-Black/dp/B00IG0Z0HY

 

Acer 24" LED Predator GN246HLB

I think its a 2015 monitor

[Bombastinator]

47 minutes ago, T0MMEN said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-GN246HLBbid-Gaming-Monitor-Black/dp/B00IG0Z0HY

 

Acer 24" LED Predator GN246HLB

I think its a 2015 monitor

 @Glenwing had something to say about that model it seems.

[T0MMEN]

4 minutes ago, Bombastinator said:

 @Glenwing had something to say about that model it seems.

From what i understand i cant use hdmi to get 144hz, and the only active adapter costs more than a new 144hz display.... so yeah

[Bombastinator]

2 hours ago, T0MMEN said:

From what i understand i cant use hdmi to get 144hz, and the only active adapter costs more than a new 144hz display.... so yeah

Yep.  It sucks.  It also might not even work.