I would love to test some Adaptive Sync monitors

PCM2 · 11 Jan 2015 at 16:14

Does anybody have a FreeSync-compatible AMD GPU they could give me? OK it was worth a shot.

On a serious note, when is the AMD 390x due for release? I haven't been keeping up with the latest GPU news as you can tell. I was happily going about my business with my Nvidia GPU and secondary Radeon 270X for some AMD-specific testing. But now Adaptive Sync monitors are upon us and I don't have a GPU that will work at all with the technology.

Aurhinius · 11 Jan 2015 at 16:31

Perhaps Matt can get you a press sample at least to do a review :-)

Orangey · 11 Jan 2015 at 16:49

AMD are rumoured to have something of a stop-gap coming Q1/2 called Caribbean Islands. This would be different to the Pirate Islands big boys coming later.

+1 to ask Matt for loot

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/member.php?u=62007

Mei · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:10

I thought that was a link to new cards, but it took me to matts profile, you can imagine my disappointment!

I think part of PCM2's concern is that (please correct me) he takes a lot longer than most doing a review as he uses it for a month or so, which result in excellent reviews but maybe problematic loaning extra stuff for that long

still I hope its sorted out we need GOOD reviews of these new screens

humbug · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:10

PCM2 said:
Does anybody have a FreeSync-compatible AMD GPU they could give me? OK it was worth a shot.

On a serious note, when is the AMD 390x due for release? I haven't been keeping up with the latest GPU news as you can tell. I was happily going about my business with my Nvidia GPU and secondary Radeon 270X for some AMD-specific testing. But now Adaptive Sync monitors are upon us and I don't have a GPU that will work at all with the technology.

Buy a used 260X and sell it on again once done testing, you'll only lose a tenner.

+1 for bugging Matt on spilling the beans on new GPU's

Gregster · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:14

I look forward to your review PCM but as far as when launch for the 390X, only the guys at AMD know this and I doubt even Matt knows.

Kaapstad · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:19

Gregster said:
I look forward to your review PCM but as far as when launch for the 390X, only the guys at AMD know this and I doubt even Matt knows.

With G-Sync and A-Sync can you just turn it off so it does not interfere with benchmark results.

PCM2 · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:19

Thanks guys! I'm sure I will be able to get hold of something suitable. Mei is right, I do generally like to spend a fair bit of time getting to know a monitor. Doing a nice leisurely review. Nothing I hate more than those rushed ones where I am testing but not really enjoying the monitor. This is especially the case when I am testing something new and a bit different, such as FreeSync.

Orangey · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:37

For an amazing site like yours I'm sure AMD could cough up a 290X. They gave one to Frosty just for whinging.

Tonester0011 · 11 Jan 2015 at 17:52

Orangey said:
For an amazing site like yours I'm sure AMD could cough up a 290X. They gave one to Frosty just for whinging.

Two wasn't it?

Mei · 11 Jan 2015 at 18:18

Dirk Diggler · 11 Jan 2015 at 18:58

Kaapstad said:
With G-Sync and A-Sync can you just turn it off so it does not interfere with benchmark results.

In the case with G-Sync, the answer for me was no. I have to benchmark on my secondary monitor.

Silent_Scone · 11 Jan 2015 at 19:50

String said:
In the case with G-Sync, the answer for me was no. I have to benchmark on my secondary monitor.

Works fine here simply turning it off in CP.

Dirk Diggler · 11 Jan 2015 at 20:01

Silent_Scone said:
Works fine here simply turning it off in CP.

Yea, I've some sort of anomally going on with the driver. If I change settings they just revert when I close the NVCP. I have to run it as administrator to make it work, but G-Sync still seems to cap the FPS.

PCM2 · 15 Jan 2015 at 07:55

Well guys, I thank you all for your support on this thread. And especially the guys who posted with relevant @ tags on Twitter.

Unfortunately it seems AMD don't care if monitors using their technology get proper, thorough and informative reviews in the near future.

~Mike~ · 15 Jan 2015 at 08:04

Well that's a shame, AMD have missed a golden opportunity here. Shot themselves in the foot.
We did try.

Freddie1980 · 15 Jan 2015 at 08:07

PCM2 said:
Well guys, I thank you all for your support on this thread. And especially the guys who posted with relevant @ tags on Twitter.

Unfortunately it seems AMD don't care if monitors using their technology get proper, thorough and informative reviews in the near future.

OCUK come on and sponsor this man before Sca........i mean your competitor does!

PCM2 · 15 Jan 2015 at 08:59

Hehe.

I should also have said "monitors supporting their technology". Don't want to upset anybody with FreeSync vs Adaptive-Sync semantics.

Apache14 · 15 Jan 2015 at 09:08

PCM2 said:
Hehe.

I should also have said "monitors supporting their technogy". Don't want to upset anybody with FreeSync vs Adaptive-Sync semantics.

Hahah ...

To be honest id just like a solid availability date & price for 1 or two of the monitors, or confirmation on that "upgrade" for the monitor OCUK is already selling.

If OCUK put a price and an estimated shipping date online (as long as the price wasn't stupid for the size/res/refresh rate) id pre order the next day

jkb · 15 Jan 2015 at 09:18

I hope you get something organised PCM2, I don't know a lot about monitors but I trust your reviews and I am feeling that upgrade itch