Odyssey G95C not allowing for 240Hz with 5120x1440 resolution.

[Sil3nce96]

I just purchased the G9 and with a DP 2.1 cable, it doesn't let me do 240Hz using the 5120x1400 resolution. I can do 120Hz that way. If I go back to 3840x1080 (which it shows as recommended) I can do 240Hz, but then everything on the screen is distorted.

I've tried everything, but nothing seems to work. I'm using a PC, latest drivers for everything. I tried to change the settings on the monitor, the best I could get was to go from 60Hz to 120Hz.

Anyone got any suggestions or solutions perhaps, it'd be greatly appreciated!!

[ddaniel51]

What GPU are you using to drive the monitor?

Did you read page 20, 41 and 42 of your user manual?

[Sil3nce96]

I have 2 1080. I read the manual, and that didn't help. It's weird as 240Hz works, on 1080, but not 1440p.

[ddaniel51 · Accepted solution]

Driving 3840x1080 @ 240 or 5120 x 1440 @ 120 seems doable for the 1080's but, 5120 x 1440 @ 240 is beyond the 1080's ability.

It's either be happy with 5120 x 1440 @ 120 or start shopping to replace your 7 year old GPU.

Newer GPUs use a PCIE Gen 4/5 interface which means an upgrade for the motherboard also.

Bandwidth requirements is a harsh mistress when it comes to feeding new high performance monitors.

[Samsung_Moderator]

Hello @Sil3nce96! Thank you for reaching out! @ddaniel51 is correct unfortunately the 1080's will not support this resolution and refresh rate combo.