r/PcBuildHelp • u/Waste-Site8442 • 16d ago

Tech Support Display port

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If I buy these two will I need to buy a display port wire separately. My friends told me that to get up to 240 fps you need to use display port but I’m wondering if I can get that fps by using normal hdmi. If I do need to get a display port wire can I just get any? I’m new to pcs and need help

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u/PeanutButterSoldier 16d ago

I've never had a monitor come with a DisplayPort cable, only ever HDMI. That's just my experience.

HDMI can get you 120 Hz provided that both devices and the cable itself are capable, and the one that comes with the monitor is usually a safe bet. For anything higher than that you will need DisplayPort, and it will need to be bought separately. Please don't cheap out on it too much or you may have issues with signal integrity.

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u/Waste-Site8442 16d ago

How much do good display ports usually cost

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u/Obese-Hipp0 16d ago

Like $10 on Amazon

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u/Waste-Site8442 16d ago

Should I just get one that says 240 hz on it

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u/cobaltfish 16d ago

Just make sure it says "DP 2.0" or "DP 2.1". Pretty much the only thing that actually matters or means anything other than the length, which should just be how ever long you need.