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The 4k 120hz tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion about what it actually takes to drive 4K resolution at 120Hz and where that capability breaks down. A recurring theme is HDMI cabling and labeling: Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) cables sold as HDMI 2.1 will carry picture and sound on an HDMI 2.0 TV, but they cannot add 4K at 120Hz, VRR, or other HDMI 2.1-class features the display's own ports do not support. The practical takeaway for members connecting a gaming PC, console, or streaming box is that the display and its inputs, not just the cable, determine whether 4K 120Hz is achievable.
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    Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables Work With HDMI 2.0 TVs Up to 4K/60

    An Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, the 48Gbps cable sold as an "HDMI 2.1 cable", works with an HDMI 2.0 TV. It carries picture and sound normally. What it cannot do is add 4K at 120Hz, VRR, or other HDMI 2.1-class features that the TV's own ports don't support. A recent MakeUseOf piece titled "HDMI...