My monitor was stuck at 60Hz over HDMI, and the cable I'd had for years was the reason
I should've just used the cable included in the box.
A year ago, the author upgraded to the Alienware AW2725DF OLED monitor and was eager to game at 360Hz, despite not using the included accessories. They connected their old HDMI cable to the new monitor, despite knowing it would limit the refresh rate to 100Hz. However, the cursor became sluggish, and upon checking Display Settings, they discovered the monitor was stuck at 60Hz.
The issue was traced back to the ancient HDMI cable, which couldn't support the required bandwidth for higher resolutions and refresh rates. The author needed a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable rated for 18Gbps to achieve the full 100Hz on their AW3423DW. They later discovered that their newer monitor, the AW3425DW, had HDMI 2.1 ports, which required an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable rated for 48Gbps.
The article highlights the importance of using appropriate cables for higher refresh rates and advises checking the cable's bandwidth rating to ensure it supports the desired refresh rate.
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