Suggestions for dual monitor setup problems please!

[Mr_Sun_]

So I just got two 144hz monitors (Acer GN246HL Bbid 24-Inch) and was planning on getting a dual 144hz experience.

Turns out that I was too stupid to realize that these monitors do not have any displayports. The only options are: Dual-Link DVI, VGA and HDMI

 

So right now I have one of them going through DVI-D and the other one through HDMI.

 

Any suggestions on how I can get both of them running at 144hz?

 

I've looked into some DIV-D to displayport adapters but non of them seems like they can deliver 144hz at 1080p. But if there is one that I did not find, I'd be happy to get one, if the price is not too ridiculous.

 

Thanks so much and have a great day!

[Dujith]

Were missing 1 bit of info: What GPU do you have and what ports does it have?

[Mr_Sun_]

3 minutes ago, Dujith said:

Were missing 1 bit of info: What GPU do you have and what ports does it have?

Oh right! I have the MSI 1080 AERO 8G. And it has: 1 X DL-DVI-D, 1 X HDMI 2.0, and 3 X DisplayPort 1.4.

[KenjiUmino]

8 minutes ago, Mr_Sun_ said:

Oh right! I have the MSI 1080 AERO 8G. And it has: 1 X DL-DVI-D, 1 X HDMI 2.0, and 3 X DisplayPort 1.4.

AFAIK dual link DVI can do 1080p @ 144 HZ - also if the HDMI inputs on the monitor are HDMI 2.0 then this input should support it as well. 

[Mr_Sun_]

13 minutes ago, KenjiUmino said:

AFAIK dual link DVI can do 1080p @ 144 HZ - also if the HDMI inputs on the monitor are HDMI 2.0 then this input should support it as well. 

The thing is that the monitor does not have HDMI 2.0.

[Spicedaddy]

I think you're gonna need a DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter. They're active adapters, so cost more...

 

[Mr_Sun_]

5 minutes ago, Sugadaddy said:

I think you're gonna need a DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter. They're active adapters, so cost more...

 

Hmmm. May I ask for a specific product you would suggest? Don't want to get the wrong one.

For some active adapters I looked up, the reviews either say they only support 1080p 60hz or 120hz. Maybe I'm just looking at the wrong place...

[EunSoo]

6 hours ago, Mr_Sun_ said:

Hmmm. May I ask for a specific product you would suggest? Don't want to get the wrong one.

For some active adapters I looked up, the reviews either say they only support 1080p 60hz or 120hz. Maybe I'm just looking at the wrong place...

On 1/26/2017 at 10:38 PM, Glenwing said:

Active Adapters (Dual-Link DVI)

 

 

A more complex active adapter is required to convert DisplayPort to a full Dual-Link DVI connection. Please note that DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI active adapters can be somewhat unreliable, so these should only be considered as a last resort.

DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI active adapter dongle (use with DVI cable):   Amazon US (1)   Amazon US (2)   Amazon US (3)
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI active adapter dongle (use with DVI cable):   Amazon US (1)   Amazon US (2)