Dual 144Hz Low Profile Workstation GPU needed (Not Gaming)

[TantrumusMaximus]

HELP!!

I am going bonkers trying to find a simple dual DP low profile GPU for my corp desktop at work to support 144Hz driving (2) 24" monitors.

Any help is appreciated....

So far I was looking at this but it's not clear if it drives 144hz.

http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Produ...dJ6W9He6CuHXNgxNMfoddHUFc6odVlcsvgaAlmb8P8HAQ

Thanks. Need to order this today if possible!

 

[therealnickdanger]

Yes.

You didn't mention a specific resolution, but I assume 1080p. The item you linked to uses DisplayPort 1.2, so it will have no problems driving any available 144Hz display. Any graphics card with a DVI + DP port would work as well, it doesn't have to be just DP. You might find one that uses GDDR5 instead of GDDR3...

 

[96Firebird]

Yes, that card will work.

Out of simple curiosity, why are you looking to drive 2 monitors at 144Hz if it isn't for gaming?

 

[TantrumusMaximus]

TY

Yes thanks just 24" 1080p I forgot that part. I was under the assumption if a spec says 4K @ 60Hz that 1080p would support 144Hz.... is that a proper assumption?

 

[TantrumusMaximus]

@96Firebird

The most common thing people forget is how awesome the mouse pointer moves on the desktop with 144hz. More than just gaming benefits from the 144hz refresh.

I have 2 extra 144Hz monitors (go figure right) and got used to this at home on my gamer box that any time I'm moving a mouse @ 60hz just feels crippling. I love the snappiness of 144hz mouse movement yes even on the desktop. Its the first thing I fell in love with the moment I got my first 144hz monitor.

 

[therealnickdanger]

It's usually best not to assume anything when it comes to this sort of thing. Just stick to the facts and you'll be safe:

1. The DisplayPort version supports the resolution and refresh you want.
2. The graphics card supports the resolution and refresh you want.

I'm with you 100%. I've got and older workstation with a NVIDIA Quadro connected to a CRT that does 1280x1024 at 140Hz. I do some basic ArchiCAD work on it and it's just so smooth that it is almost as good as hand drafting.

 

[TantrumusMaximus]

Thanks thats good advice.

I also use Blender a lot (3D modelling app) and moving vertices feels so much better on 3D with 144hz like you mentioned with ArchiCAD.

I ended up picking up the card I linked off Amazon sounds like it will do the job. Has the right ports and does 4K @ 60 so I'm pretty sure it can muster the 144 @ 1080. I haven't been able to find any matrix out there that lists this kind of stuff even the wikis dont seem to have a good matrix.

 

[96Firebird]

Reason I am asking is because a lot of times the clocks will not downclock to idle speeds if running at 144Hz, but will downclock to lower speeds if running at 120Hz. This is at normal desktop use. Since you said you'll be using Blender, it probably won't matter since your card will be working either way.

 

[thesmokingman]

I won't run 144hz on the desktop. Do not want my gpus running max memory clocks for no good reason. That said, I can hardly tell the difference (maybe I'm clutching at straws) between the other refresh rates. I want to say there is a difference because yar I have 144hz panels! Am I right?

 

[JoeRambo]

120Hz is currently the sweet spot for desktop. Set to 144Hz and cards stop downclocking (at least used to stop).

STILL, 120hz is night and day from 60hz, while vs 144hz there is 99% chance that you won't be able to notice the difference in desktop apps.