Final update: new cable works, so either USB-c to dp1.4 or HDMI 4k144hz works to resolve issues with the monitor if the normal HDMI output somehow causes weird colors to appear.
I had a quick look thinking the same thing, but quickly realized it was a rabbit hole I could spend hours in. I've ordered a usb-c cable to 4k/144hz HDMI cable now.
Will try that out and return the DP 1.4 one if it does (sorry mother earth).
Update:
The USB-C to DisplayPort cable works. 144hz, 4k, no artifacts.
Only issue now is that I thought I had more than 1 DisplayPort input with my monitor pg38uq, but I don't.
I just ordered the PNY 4080 Verto GPU which only has one HDMI out...
Looking up the specifications it says that the HDMI output only supports up to UHD 4K resolution at 60 Hz, so despite it being a 2.1 output it doesn't support all the 2.1 features. It may effectively be operating at 2.0 specification.
I would...
Lenovo Thinkbook 15 G4 IAP
Yes, yes and I have trivex. I switched to Essilor lenses about 7 years ago. It's like having 8k IPS glasses when I previously was using HD TN ones.
But like I said in my OP:
with my desktop GPU via HDMI, no...
Thanks for the tips. I tried multiple settings in addition to those you suggested. I think the issue lies in the laptop, not the monitor.
Maybe I'm missing a driver or something. I'll update if I manage to fix the issue, for the next person...
So I got a new 4k ips monitor (asus pg38uq).
Using my personal desktop with a RX 6600 GPU, I have no issues via HDMI or DP. It's a great work/gaming hybrid, and jumping from the benq pd3200u is a noticeable upgrade.
However, when I hook up my...