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[Solved] Best Monitor Cable for 144Hz: DP, HDMI, or DVI? Connect Computer with Monitor Efficiently

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How can I connect a monitor and PC with HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort so the monitor runs at 144Hz?

Use the monitor’s DisplayPort input, because on the Acer Predator XN253QP HDMI is limited to 60Hz while DisplayPort supports 144Hz [#19380020] Since your computer only has HDMI and DVI-D Dual Link, you need an active HDMI-to-DisplayPort signal converter, not a normal DP-to-HDMI cable [#19380126] HDMI-to-DP cables/adapters usually work in the opposite direction, from DisplayPort source to HDMI display, so they will not solve this setup [#19380126] The forum also noted that the exact monitor and graphics card model matter when checking these limits [#19379956]
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  • #1 19379640
    Astrexiak
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    Recently I found out that my HDMI cable doesn't make me 144hz. I need help connecting the monitor to the computer. The monitor has dp and hdmi inputs, and the computer has hdmi and dvi. How to combine it to be 144hz?
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    Hello, hdmi 1.3 and 1.4 offer 144hz in fullhd quality
    and hdmi 2.0 and 2.1 offer 240hz in fullhd

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    + Please check if your graphics card has HDMI 1.3 or higher

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    All information can be found here- https://pho.net.pl/jak-podlaczyc-144-hz-monitor/
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    From what I have marked out, I have a gtx 1650 card and it has a hdmi 2.0b input
    So should i buy an hdmi cable like this?
    And how it works because I don't know. If I have different inputs in the card than in the housing?
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    if, for example, you have hdmi 1.0 in your graphics card, and 2.0 in your monitor, it's like you have 1.0
    (an analogous bottleneck is when the cable is usb 1.0 and the ports are e.g. 2.0)
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    I just read in the description of the monitor with the maximum Hz after connecting the hdmi to. It's 60hz, so I have to do something to connect it with the dp input because only then it reaches 144hz: /
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    So if I had an adapter for the dp cable, how to connect it to be 144hz? Hdmi from the adapter should be connected to the computer or monitor
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    Astrexiak wrote:
    Recently I found out that my HDMI cable doesn't make me 144hz. I need help connecting the monitor to the computer. The monitor has dp and hdmi inputs, and the computer has hdmi and dvi. How to combine it to be 144hz?

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    Astrexiak wrote:
    I just read in the description of the monitor with the maximum Hz after connecting the hdmi to. It's 60hz, so I have to do something to connect it with the dp input because only then it reaches 144hz: /

    Blah blah blah.

    First, determine WHAT MONITOR YOU HAVE AND THE EXACT GRAPHIC CARD MODEL YOU HAVE.
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    @ sunrise84 Sorry, I was continuing this topic and forgot about such basics as monitor and graphics card model.

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    + Please forgive my curiosity, but what I see You have been conditionally unblocked, for what have you been banned?
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    good easy men
    monitor: ACER 24.5 '' Predator XN253QPbmiprzx UM.KX3EE.P01 144Hz 1ms G-Sync
    graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 OC 4GB GDDR5
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    Astrexiak wrote:
    monitor: ACER 24.5 '' Predator XN253QP

    Refresh rate
    24 Hz to 60 Hz - HDMI
    30 Hz to 144 Hz - DisplayPort

    So you need HDMI cable --- >>>> DP, only the signal waveform is to be set in this order!

    Next, when writing the exact model, I meant the MANUFACTURER, that I read the 1650 from the description.
    Do you have one?
    Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 OC 4GB GDDR5
    https://www.x-kom.pl/p/492147-karta-graficzna...a-gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1650-oc-4gb-gddr5.html
    Astrexiak wrote:
    good easy men

    This is how you can write to your friends in the yard!
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    I mean, it seems to me that it is, but I do not know exactly because I was buying a ready-made meal and it is not exactly written there.
    I can not send the link, I will give the name: Computer ACER Predator Orion 3000 i5-10400F 16GB 512GB SSD GF-GTX 1650 W10 with media expert
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    Best Monitor Cable for 144Hz: DP, HDMI, or DVI? Connect Computer with Monitor Efficiently
    And your mounted card does not have a DP connector?
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    I only have hdmi and dvi-d dual link inputs in the housing
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    Astrexiak wrote:
    HDMI and dvi-d dual link inputs

    Exits.

    So you have to buy an HDMI cable --- >>>> DP.

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    https://allegro.pl/oferta/konwerter-sygnalu-h..._unit_id=af0cf5ce-b771-4ad3-ad5b-c4460ed0f61f

    There are also HDMI - DP cables but they work the other way from DP to HDMI!
    And you need from HDMI to DP.
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    XDDDDDDDDDD I just realized something, from what I remember in gtx 16xx there is no dvi
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    I looked at these cards and it is possible I have a Palit GeForce GTX 1650 StormX 4GB GDDR5
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    a, so it's such a raisin

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    The fact is, the dvi is a digital connector, so it might be
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    ok thanks for your help
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    ok thanks for your help

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    I close. I am buying this converter
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✨ To achieve a 144Hz refresh rate when connecting a monitor to a computer, it is essential to use the correct cable type. The user discovered that their HDMI cable does not support 144Hz, as HDMI 1.0 only allows up to 60Hz, while HDMI 1.3 and higher can support 144Hz at Full HD. The monitor in question, an ACER Predator XN253QPbmiprzx, requires a DisplayPort (DP) connection for 144Hz. The user has a GTX 1650 graphics card, which has HDMI 2.0b but lacks a DP output. Therefore, a recommended solution is to use an HDMI to DP signal converter or adapter to connect the monitor to the computer, ensuring the correct configuration for optimal performance.
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TL;DR: On Acer XN253QP, HDMI tops at 60 Hz; DisplayPort delivers 144 Hz. "HDMI

DP only works in this order!" To get 144 Hz from a GTX 1650 with only HDMI/DVI, use an active HDMI‑to‑DisplayPort converter and a DP cable. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020] Why it matters: It shows HDMI‑only GPU owners how to unlock 144 Hz on DP‑only 144 Hz monitors.

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What cable do I need for 144 Hz on an Acer XN253QP?

Feed the monitor’s DisplayPort input. If your GPU has DP, use a DP‑to‑DP cable. If your GPU only has HDMI/DVI, use an active HDMI‑to‑DisplayPort converter, then a DP cable to the monitor. Passive DP‑to‑HDMI cables won’t work in this direction. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380126]

Will HDMI 2.0b on a GTX 1650 give 144 Hz on this monitor?

No. This Acer’s HDMI input is limited to 60 Hz. Its DisplayPort input supports 30–144 Hz. So even with HDMI 2.0b on the GPU, you won’t see 144 Hz via HDMI on this model. Use DisplayPort for 144 Hz. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020]

How do I connect an HDMI‑only GPU to the DP‑only 144 Hz input?

  1. Connect your GPU’s HDMI output to an active HDMI→DisplayPort converter.
  2. Run a DP cable from the converter to the monitor’s DisplayPort input.
  3. In Windows/NVIDIA Control Panel, select 1920×1080 at 144 Hz. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380126]

Can a DP‑to‑HDMI cable work from my GPUs HDMI to the monitors DP?

No. DP‑to‑HDMI cables carry a DP‑source signal to an HDMI display. You have an HDMI source and a DP display. You need an active HDMI→DisplayPort converter. Using the wrong‑direction cable usually yields no picture. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380126]

My tower shows only HDMI and DVI‑D. Do I even have DisplayPort?

Check the GPU’s rear I/O. In the thread case, the chassis exposed HDMI and DVI‑D only. Some GTX 1650 variants omit DP. If yours lacks DP, plan on an active HDMI→DP converter to reach 144 Hz on this monitor. [Elektroda, Astrexiak, post #19380097]

Why does my new HDMI cable still show 60 Hz?

Because the monitor’s HDMI input is capped at 60 Hz. Cable versions cannot bypass a device limit. The same monitor’s DisplayPort input allows 30–144 Hz. To see 144 Hz, switch the signal path to DisplayPort. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020]

When using an adapter, which side gets HDMI and which gets DP?

Connect the PC’s HDMI to the adapter input, then adapter DP out to the monitor’s DP. “HDMI → DP only works in this order!” If you reverse the path, it won’t sync to 144 Hz. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020]

Will DVI‑D Dual Link help me reach 144 Hz on this monitor?

No. Your Acer Predator XN253QP exposes only HDMI and DisplayPort. It lacks any DVI input. DVI‑D from the GPU cannot connect directly here. Use DisplayPort via cable or an active HDMI→DP converter. [Elektroda, Astrexiak, post #19379640]

Do mismatched HDMI/DP versions bottleneck my refresh rate?

Yes. The chain runs at the lowest supported standard in the link. If a device or cable supports an older version, that becomes your limit. Plan the connection around the weakest element’s capability. [Elektroda, Pawel13741, post #19379830]

What exact models are discussed in this thread?

Monitor: Acer 24.5" Predator XN253QPbmiprzx (XN253QP). GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 OC 4GB GDDR5. The user provided these identifiers for the setup. [Elektroda, Astrexiak, post #19380012]

After connecting correctly, how do I enable 144 Hz?

Open Windows Display settings or NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the Acer monitor. Set resolution to 1920×1080. Choose 144 Hz for refresh rate. Ensure you are on the DisplayPort input, which supports 30–144 Hz. HDMI remains at 60 Hz. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020]

Is 144 Hz noticeably smoother than 60 Hz?

Yes. 144 Hz delivers 2.4× as many frames as 60 Hz. Motion clarity improves, and input feels faster. On this Acer, you must use DisplayPort to access 144 Hz. [Elektroda, sunrise84, post #19380020]
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