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    How to connect 4k laptop to a 120hz 1080p monitor?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lomboy13, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. lomboy13

    lomboy13 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have a Sager NP8658S Laptop, which has one HDMI port and 2 mini Displayports. It also has a Nvidia GTX 980M graphics card.

    My monitor is a Acer GD235HZ. It is a 1080p 120hz 3D capable monitor. It holds a DVI and an HDMI input. I do not wish to use 3D, though.

    My question: how exactly can I use my 120hz monitor as a display for my laptop?

    I've tried using a normal HDMI cable that came with my Xbox One but it can only do 60hz.

    Thank you.
     
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  2. TBoneSan

    TBoneSan Laptop Fiend

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    You need to use the DP.. they you can go beyond 60hz
     
    TBoneSan, Jan 25, 2016
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    lomboy13 Newbie

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    I forgot to mention that there is only an HDMI and a DVI input on my monitor. How would I convert the mini Displayport to work with my 120hz monitor?
     
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    A little bit of maths here:

    2560x1600x60 = 245760000
    1920x1080x120 = 248832000

    Looks about right.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 25, 2016
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