01-17-2017 05:37 AM - last edited 3 weeks ago by ROGBot
01-17-2017 06:14 AM
01-17-2017 06:18 AM
TwoSteps wrote:
Hello.
I use 3x ROG SWIFT PG279Q connected over displayports to a “Gigabyte GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming”-GPU. Pretty straight forward. Well, not really…
I’ve had issues with my screens turning black and then on again, constantly losing signal. It seems to be related to the cable I use. If I use the ones that came in box with the displays the screens work fine, 2560x1440@144Hz. If I use another (correct DP-specs with no current over pin 20) the screens go black – lose signal – and then comes back on again, over and over.
So problem solved huh? Just use the cables that came with the displays? Sure, but I need a cable that is a bit longer. The provided ones are about 2 meters and I need one that is 3 meters. Where do I get one that actually works?
No guessing please, I’ve already tried a bunch of different cables with no luck, and they aren't cheap. What is the difference between the ones that came in box with ROG SWIFT PG279Q and the ones you can buy from any tech store?
Thank you.
01-17-2017 06:42 AM
Crashcourse316 wrote:
I've Attached this to a few previous posts. I literally was having the black flash screen this past weekend playing Gears 4 at 165hz. The issue is like you said, the cable can't handle the data rates and causes the issue. DP 1.2 or higher is required. That is what is being used by most and would top out at about 80% of the cables capability while the monitor is running at 165hz. I need to buy a new cable since the one in the box is either going bad for me or I swapped it on accident at some point with a different cable while rewiring my room. But anyways here's the resolution Display port requirements.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort
01-17-2017 06:44 AM
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01-18-2017 02:09 AM
Crashcourse316 wrote:
lol "Burrito vendor"...I'm going to call all "Mexican food" places that from now on. Never heard of Bandridge but when I google it I don't get a food station for my top find so they are already make a better cable in my books. Since we determined that a 1.2 cable obviously doesn't work right with this monitor at 165hz. we should investigate what Asus has shipped us from the Box. and since they can't tell you due to lack of knowledge we can either find some markings on your cable that came with the unit or disect one of your cables that actually works which would be unfortunate so lets start with the first one.
I wish they would start putting the type of cable in this....They put "USB 3.0" but not the type of HDMI cable or DIsplay port cable which is very relevent now as we can see.
Can you take a look at your in box cable from asus and see if there are any indicators? (if you haven't already that is)