Which monitor connector should I use? HDMI (not 2.1) or DisplayPort?

325xle · 2025-03-25T10:48:20-0400

Just bought an Asus ROG computer. G15DK

Here are the relevant specs:

Computer:

Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700G Desktop Processor (8-core/16-thread, 20MB cache, up to 4.6 GHz max boost)

Graphics card : NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 8GB GDDR6 : 3x DP, 1x HDMI

Monitor: ThinkVision P24h-10 Model: 61AEGAR3WW 2560x1440

I am not a gamer. I would only use the computer for streaming Netflix and other sties. If I disable in Windows the discrete GPU card would that reduce fan noise?

If I did not disable the GPU, would I notice a difference in picture quality if I plug the HDMI (not 2.1) cable into the motherboard versus plugging the DP into the GPU? .

If I do disable the card and use DisplayPort into the GPU would I still be able to see my monitor?

I would rather not waste money on a DP cable if there won't be a difference in picture quality for what I am using the computer for.

SlicEnDicE · 2025-03-25T10:58:33-0400

325xle said:
I am not a gamer. I would only use the computer for streaming Netflix and other sties. If I disable in Windows the discrete GPU card would that reduce fan noise?

Maybe, but very unlikely. Streaming video won't use much GPU resources at all.

325xle said:
If I did not disable the GPU, would I notice a difference in picture quality if I plug the HDMI (not 2.1) cable into the motherboard versus plugging the DP into the GPU? .

No

325xle said:
If I do disable the card and use DisplayPort into the GPU would I still be able to see my monitor?

No

If your RTX3050 has a HDMI connector, then use that.

Since this computer has a CPU with integrated graphics also, you could in theory remove the nVidia card entirely and plug the HDMI cable into the motherboard connector. Just make sure in BIOS that the computer prioritize the integrated GPU or you'll get a blank screen.

bobkn · 2025-03-25T11:06:13-0400

The P24h-10 is a 2560 X 1440 @ 60 Hz monitor.

The rear panel HDMI port on the G15DK is supposed to be HDMI 2.0a.

It doesn't matter which interface you use, at those specs.

"If I do disable the card and use DisplayPort into the GPU would I still be able to see my monitor?" No.

I've always used DP, mostly pointlessly.

Gas · 2025-03-25T11:12:29-0400

You just use your discrete GPU, you don't have to disable anything, connect it via the DislpayPort which is the most reliable connection between GPU and monitor you just have to select the DisplayPort input in your monitor settings.

hdmi · 2025-03-25T13:36:29-0400

Gas said:
DislpayPort which is the most reliable connection between GPU and monitor

That is just a false myth.

325xle · 2025-03-25T13:42:57-0400

SlicEnDicE said:
If your RTX3050 has a HDMI connector, then use that.

It does. Would there be a difference in picture quality plugging the HDMI into the GPU vs motherboard?

hdmi · 2025-03-25T13:46:46-0400

325xle said:
I am not a gamer. I would only use the computer for streaming Netflix and other sties. If I disable in Windows the discrete GPU card would that reduce fan noise?

Letting the RTX 3050 handle the video decoding causes the Ryzen 7 5700G to have to work slightly less hard during the video playback. As a result, you can expect the fan noise to be reduced if you leave the discrete GPU card enabled.

badrobot · 2025-03-25T13:53:43-0400

make use of the HDMI port on your GPU.

bobkn · 2025-03-25T13:54:40-0400

325xle said:
It does. Would there be a difference in picture quality plugging the HDMI into the GPU vs motherboard?

Depends on what you're doing. I doubt that you'd notice a difference in streaming Netflix.

The RTX 3050 is much more powerful than the Vega 8 graphics of the 5700G. Even though Vega 8 is supposed to be much better than most Intel integrated graphics (I'm not sure about the latest Intel Core Ultra CPUs).

UserBenchmark: AMD RX Vega 8 (Ryzen iGPU) vs Nvidia RTX 3050

(Userbenchmark is much maligned, but the difference is huge.)

You might have saved a few bucks by getting a model with the same APU (as AMD calls it) with no discrete graphics card. Especially as you're not employing a really high resolution/frame rate. Discrete GPU are desired for 3D gaming, or some kinds of photo or video processing software that use the GPU for acceleration.

I can't imagine not using the 3050. It's nominally a 70W card, and it shouldn't make a lot of fan noise even when highly loaded.

SlicEnDicE · 2025-03-25T13:55:45-0400

325xle said:
It does. Would there be a difference in picture quality plugging the HDMI into the GPU vs motherboard?

No

SlicEnDicE · 2025-03-25T14:01:59-0400

Only real difference between HDMI and DP is the max bandwidth supported and even then it completely depends on which version of protocol the plug and cable supports. It's a digital signal, so either you see a pic or you don't. At 1440p 60Hz 8bit color depth (16777216 colors) it makes absolutely no difference if you choose HDMI or DP. If you go 4k @240Hz 10bit colors (billions of colors) then the connection type and standard matters. Also then the cable will cost a fortune.

325xle · 2025-03-25T14:02:42-0400

SlicEnDicE said:
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bobkn said:
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Gas said:
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hdmi said:
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325xle said:
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The user of the computer has hyperacusis. It is a disorder that causes extremely sensitive hearing. That is why I want minimal fan noise. A little bit of additional fan noise would be acceptable if the picture quality was better.

I was under the impression that discrete GPUs have their own fan. That is why I was considering disabling it.

Would that change any of the answers?

SlicEnDicE · 2025-03-25T14:05:19-0400

325xle said:
The user of the computer has hyperacusis. It is a disorder that causes extremely sensitive hearing. That is why I want minimal fan noise. A little bit of additional fan noise would be acceptable if the picture quality was better.

Would that change any of the answers?

No

bobkn · 2025-03-25T14:16:37-0400

325xle said:
The user of the computer has hyperacusis. It is a disorder that causes extremely sensitive hearing. That is why I want minimal fan noise. A little bit of additional fan noise would be acceptable if the picture quality was better.

I was under the impression that discrete GPUs have their own fan. That is why I was considering disabling it.

Would that change any of the answers?

The 3050 exists as a fanless version, but I doubt that you have one.

The CPU also has a cooling fan. If the integrated graphics are used, I wonder whether the CPU fan speeds up audibly?

There are silent PCs. Maybe you should have bought one.

SlicEnDicE · 2025-03-25T14:32:06-0400

Yes there exists completely silent/fanless PCs. Since this device is only going to be used for streaming, the hardware requirements are a non issue. Best of all, they're small too and some of them can even be tucked away behind the display if it has support for VESA mounts. I did not check what this monitor chosen supports though...

bobkn · 2025-03-25T16:12:46-0400

SlicEnDicE said:
Yes there exists completely silent/fanless PCs. Since this device is only going to be used for streaming, the hardware requirements are a non issue. Best of all, they're small too and some of them can even be tucked away behind the display if it has support for VESA mounts. I did not check what this monitor chosen supports though...

file:///C:/Users/bobkn/Downloads/34908-EXR8LE61AEGAT3UK.pdf

100 X 100mm VESA mount.

siliconbeaver · 2025-03-25T16:41:23-0400

DP is for gamer.
HDMI is for home entertainment.

So, your choice should be HDMI.

325xle said:
I am not a gamer.

hdmi · 2025-03-25T19:44:03-0400

bobkn said:
Even though Vega 8 is supposed to be much better than most Intel integrated graphics (I'm not sure about the latest Intel Core Ultra CPUs).

Nope.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/ppw8tt/comment/hd9l7np

hdmi · 2025-03-25T20:49:09-0400

siliconbeaver said:
DP is for gamer.
HDMI is for home entertainment.

So, your choice should be HDMI.

That is just another false myth. My Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024) laptop has HDMI 2.1 with Fixed Rate Link (FRL). It basically means that the HDMI port on it is far more suitable for gaming than the RTX 4060 itself.

kokolevel said:
The choice between HDMI (not 2.1) and DisplayPort largely depends on your specific needs and the capabilities of your devices. Here's a concise breakdown:

Resolution and Refresh Rates:

HDMI (not 2.1): Generally supports up to 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 120Hz, depending on the version.

DisplayPort: Typically offers higher bandwidth, allowing up to 4K at 60Hz or even higher, making it ideal for gaming or professional applications.

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR):

DisplayPort: Has better compatibility with VRR technologies like FreeSync and G-Sync, important for gaming.

HDMI (not 2.1): Might support FreeSync, but with limited capability compared to DisplayPort.

Device Compatibility:

HDMI: Universally compatible with most TVs, monitors, and multimedia devices.

DisplayPort: Commonly found on monitors and PCs, often better suited for high-performance setups.

Audio Support:

Both support audio, but HDMI is generally more common for setups requiring home theater connections.

With HDMI 2.0a, the Intel Iris Xe of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 can output 4K at 60Hz perfectly fine, though. As for "better compatibility with VRR technologies", the Sony PlayStation 5 doesn't actually even have DisplayPort, yet, despite that, it does support VRR on my Sony Bravia XR-55X90J TV via HDMI 2.1. Just sayin'...

abactuon · 2025-03-25T20:51:48-0400

Your monitor can even be connected via USB-C.
Use an Nvidia and DP cable.
Just don't buy the cheapest cable.

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