I'm facing a frustrating issue with my setup after getting a new monitor. If I turn off the monitor, I have to restart my PC completely to get the display back on. I've discovered that this problem doesn't happen when I switch to HDMI 1.4 in the monitor's firmware. It seems like it might be a bandwidth issue. I've tested the cable, reinstalled NVIDIA drivers, and checked my power saving settings, but now I can only get a display at 60Hz instead of 360Hz at 1440p. The BIOS works fine, but once in Windows, the problems arise when the display is turned off. Has anyone dealt with this before, and do you have any suggestions to fix it? By the way, updating the monitor firmware appears to have resolved the issue for now.
2 Answers
Sounds like a cable issue to me. I had a similar problem before, and it turned out the cable I was using wasn't compatible with my monitor. I had to buy a specific one that worked perfectly with my settings. Make sure you're using a high-quality HDMI cable, preferably rated for the resolution and refresh rate you're going for.
I've heard that using a gold-plated HDMI cable can make a difference when trying to achieve higher resolutions and refresh rates. If your cable isn't gold-plated or high-speed, it might not support 4K at 120Hz, which could lead to similar issues. It's worth checking out!
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