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Why Is My 144Hz Monitor Running at 60Hz?
A 144Hz monitor locked at 60Hz is usually a cable, port, or settings mismatch you can fix in minutes.
Clear answers for cable, monitor, and refresh-rate compatibility, written to help you decide quickly.
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A 144Hz monitor locked at 60Hz is usually a cable, port, or settings mismatch you can fix in minutes.
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HDMI 2.1 has far more bandwidth than HDMI 2.0, enabling modern 4K high-refresh and 8K modes.
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Dual 4K over USB-C is possible, but it depends on host support, protocol, and docking path.
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A 144Hz monitor locked at 60Hz is usually a cable, port, or settings mismatch you can fix in minutes.
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HDMI 2.1 has far more bandwidth than HDMI 2.0, enabling modern 4K high-refresh and 8K modes.
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Dual 4K over USB-C is possible, but it depends on host support, protocol, and docking path.
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Thunderbolt is usually more predictable for advanced monitor setups, while USB-C varies by implementation.
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DisplayPort supports 240Hz in many scenarios, but the supported resolution depends on the exact DP version.
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Yes, HDMI is backward compatible, but performance is limited by the older HDMI 2.0 endpoint.
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Choose HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4/2.1 based on your exact GPU and monitor ports.
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For 4K 144Hz, both can work, but the best choice depends on exact version support and DSC.
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USB-C can carry 4K 120Hz only when the port and cable support enough display bandwidth.
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Exact HDMI 2.0 refresh-rate limits by resolution, including what changes with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort.