Gaming Monitors

I have an MSI G27c2. For some reason, it keeps making crackling or popping noises frequently. It doesn't have a speaker so I'm sure it's the frame or panel. I've bought it 2 weeks ago and I've had this problem since 7 days ago. It makes noise even when I turned it off and removed the power and...

How do I utilize the 144hz on my monitor with my laptop that does not have a display port but only an HDMI port? Is there an adapter I can get and if so which one do I get?