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Samsung 34" Odyssey G5 WQHD refresh rate issues

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On 2/5/2023 at 2:04 AM, CommanderAlex said:

That could definitely be the issue. I know the monitors I've purchased came with HDMI/DisplayPort cables so I've never had this issue before.

 

Definitely though, the cable can have an effect if it only supports an older version.

All fixed, got an 8K cable, only 1m long too and now the monitor flies along at 165hz. 

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I need help with my monitor, I have had it for a while and just remembered it has a great refresh rate.  My problem is windows only allows me to set it to 60hz.  I found online that you need to set the refresh rate on the monitor itself, so i went to do that and it only gives me an option of 100hz.

 

I am running a GTX 3070 8mb card, so I assume its good enough.  

 

Does the cable make a difference to the refresh rate?  HDMI / Display port etc.  

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39 minutes ago, Rob Matthews said:

Does the cable make a difference to the refresh rate?  HDMI / Display port etc.  

Yes, HDMI or DisplayPort has their own versions that support a maximum refresh rate and resolution. 

 

You may have to try DisplayPort as it sounds like you're using HDMI.

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currently at work so will have a look what I'm using when i get home - I have a 2nd monitor and I "think" one is DP, the other HDMI, if the 34" is HDMI then i'll swap the cables and see what that does. Thanks

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currently at work so will have a look what I'm using when i get home - I have a 2nd monitor and I "think" one is DP, the other HDMI, if the 34" is HDMI then i'll swap the cables and see what that does. Thanks

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On 2/3/2023 at 11:05 PM, CommanderAlex said:

No problem. Just be sure to use the quote button in the bottom left corner of a post so those that replied can see you replied back. 

I think I solved it - i'm using a cheap display port cable so it doesn't support the higher freq at the superwide resolution.  New cable ordered 1.4 so will see tomorrow if it works

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23 minutes ago, Rob Matthews said:

I think I solved it - i'm using a cheap display port cable so it doesn't support the higher freq at the superwide resolution.  New cable ordered 1.4 so will see tomorrow if it works

That could definitely be the issue. I know the monitors I've purchased came with HDMI/DisplayPort cables so I've never had this issue before.

 

Definitely though, the cable can have an effect if it only supports an older version.

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On 2/5/2023 at 2:04 AM, CommanderAlex said:

That could definitely be the issue. I know the monitors I've purchased came with HDMI/DisplayPort cables so I've never had this issue before.

 

Definitely though, the cable can have an effect if it only supports an older version.

All fixed, got an 8K cable, only 1m long too and now the monitor flies along at 165hz. 

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