Hey folks, I recently built a new computer and set up a system with a decent monitor connected via DisplayPort and a fancy 4K OLED Samsung TV using HDMI 2.1. I got a long HDMI cable to enjoy gaming on the TV, but I'm having a frustrating issue where the TV often drops the connection to the computer while playing games. I usually have to reboot my computer to regain the signal.
In my display settings, my monitor is set as screen 1 and the TV as screen 2. To get the game to launch on the TV, I often have to disconnect the DisplayPort cable from my graphics card completely. If you need any more details, feel free to ask! Thanks for any help in advance!
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Your issue might stem from the quality of your HDMI cable, especially if it's a lengthy one. If the cable is over 25 feet, that could be pushing the limits of signal strength. I recommend trying a VESA certified HDMI cable, and if you still need it long, consider using an active optical HDMI cable.
I doubt that's the issue. I have a decent quality long cable and it works just fine.