Problems with new 960

[Ericmopar]

I beleive cause HDMI can transfer more data faster. Wider bandwidth?

Actually the two cable types have switched back and forth with technology improvements. Dual link DVI can carry a lot of data, but so can the HDMI cables designed for 4k monitors.
At this point it's moot, unless you are running multi monitor setups. (or something like G-Sync.)

I've used both on my setup and the differences are so minor, that I suspect it's variations in the actual circuitry on the boards.
I've stuck with DVI only because I have bottom facing ports on my monitor and the HDMI was occasionally falling out, whereas the DVI has screws to make it more secure.

[peterhayes]

Bob
HDMI is not as fast as "displayport" 1.2.
HDMI = DVI with sound that's the only difference.
pH

[Haystack]

Forgive me for bumping this topic, but how is the GTX 960 performing for you Buzz? Are you able to max out all of the settings for TS2016 with it?

[buzz456]

Yep.

[plethaus]

DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort are functionally identical as far as PCs are concerned (unless getting into very high refresh rate 144hz+ monitors.)

The only thing that affects the "washed out" look would be the "Output dynamic range" setting in the "Change resolution" section of Nvidia Control Panel.

[buzz456]

My color problem went away when I changed the setting in the NVIDIA Control Panel to use NVIDIA settings. The reason I am using a HDMI cable is because that is the high performance plug available on my Acer S230HL monitor.

[dejoh]

Thanks Buzz. That made a distinct difference. Any other tips for the best quality on my GTX 970 PCI Express 3.0 card?

[buzz456]

Thanks Buzz. That made a distinct difference. Any other tips for the best quality on my GTX 970 PCI Express 3.0 card?

Look back at Edwin's suggestions for settings. That where I ended up.

[artimrj]

The settings for my 970 were defaulted to Edwin's settings. I have no problems maxing out TS2016 or Trainz.

[buzz456]

What's Trainz??

[robbit]

The settings for my 970 were defaulted to Edwin's settings. I have no problems maxing out TS2016 or Trainz.

What are those settings or where can I find them I have the 970 as well and max everything out with no problem but would like to see if I can tweak it any more

[buzz456]

In the NVIDIA control panel under resolution. If you don't know where to find it just right click on your desk top.

NVIDIA control panel.jpg

[trev123]

That screen has a few more option than when you are using a DVI cable. Strange how that setting on your computer wasn't the right setting, as mine was. I have never touched that setting even after putting a new card in 6 months a go.