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Intel plans to support FreeSync.

Marine-RX179 said:
OcUK already came out and said that they have put the BenQ Freesync monitor on the shelf and started selling it too soon by mistake (whereas other retailers didn't), but some people simply don't care and like to continue to blame it on AMD for not having driver ready for their own convenience.
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What was been discussed was that when AMD came up with the idea and when it was implemented. Two people gave theories of which both could be correct.

A way to narrow it down was that if it was sat waiting in the driver for when the monitor was released then that would have given one of the theories more credance. If it was not ready then it would have applied the other way around.
 
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Stanners said:
What was been discussed was that when AMD came up with the idea and when it was implemented. Two people gave theories of which both could be correct.

A way to narrow it down was that if it was sat waiting in the driver for when the monitor was released then that would have given one of the theories more credance. If it was not ready then it would have applied the other way around.
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I was replying in regards to your mention of the first Freesync compatable monitor, which was the BenQ.
andybird123 said:
Wrong forum, OCUKers don't do logical. :D
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Oh but they DO do logic, but just not realising they are not doing it on neutral ground :D
 
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Marine-RX179 said:
I was replying in regards to your mention of the first Freesync compatable monitor, which was the BenQ.

Oh but they DO do logic, but just not realising they are not doing it on neutral ground :D
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And to stay on topic, so the monitors were ready but the driver was not is what we are saying?
 
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As has been said, two possible theories have been put forward, either of which could be accurate, we will probably never know.

On the driver readiness issue, in my opinion, which ever way it gets buttered up the driver wasn't ready when the monitors hit the shelves. Personally I don't see how a company can say here you go this idea uses an open standard and then year latter say oh you released monitors too early.
 
Mei said:
im not convince displayport is here to stay lol
so yeh i hope it lives on in another wire...
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Well yes you might find that things all move over to the USB type C in the future, utilizing DisplayPort Alt Mode.
 
bru said:
Well yes you might find that things all move over to the USB type C in the future, utilizing DisplayPort Alt Mode.
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I don't think display port over usb C has the same bandwith as dedicated display port. There are considerably fewer wires in a USB 3 cable in comparison.

USB-C may look like it has near the same number of pins and wires as displayport but it doesn't as far as i am aware. many of the pins are doubled up on the opposite side to make the cable reversible.

Just read that it can be done, but don't expect USB 3 over the cable if you want to use a high resolution monitor with it that needs all of the data channels.
 
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just found this, so it is possible to support all 4 data pairs for Displayport. Just as i mentioned, don't expect usb3 at the same time with a high resolution monitor. I wonder if they will change that in future so the middle usb2.0 pairs can be substituted for usb3.1

There must be some pre negotiation that occurs to decide which pairs do what for data transmit and receive.

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Q: What user benefits are derived from DisplayPort over USB-C?

A: When using DisplayPort over USB-C, the USB Type-C connector becomes the single system connection point for data, full performance AV interface, and power, with such features combined or supported individually. DisplayPort over USB-C enables the USB Type-C connector to support full DisplayPort capability including video resolutions of 5K and beyond. The USB Type-C connector is also reversible, which further simplifies the consumer experience.

Q: Does this mean that with the addition of DisplayPort over USB-C, I can still expect the same USB data and USB Power Delivery capabilities across USB Type-C connector?

A: Yes. DisplayPort, USB data, and USB Power Delivery can all be carried simultaneously through the same USB Type-C connector and cable. This is supported by a standard full-featured USB Type-C cable.

Q: Can DisplayPort over USB-C provide the same level of performance and features as the standard DisplayPort connection?

A: Yes. Just like in standard DisplayPort connectors and cables, DisplayPort over USB-C can take advantage of the four high-speed data lanes in the USB Type-C connector and cable to provide 4K display resolutions and beyond.
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Taken from here.
 
Yeah bru, but when you need all 4 lanes for Displayport for 4k displays etc. then you wont be able to use the same cable for usb3.1. it will just use the middle usb2 pairs.
 
Mauller said:
Yeah bru, but when you need all 4 lanes for Displayport for 4k displays etc. then you wont be able to use the same cable for usb3.1. it will just use the middle usb2 pairs.
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Well the official DisplayPort FAQ seems to disagree with you.
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Q: What user benefits are derived from DisplayPort over USB-C?

A: When using DisplayPort over USB-C, the USB Type-C connector becomes the single system connection point for data, full performance AV interface, and power, with such features combined or supported individually. DisplayPort over USB-C enables the USB Type-C connector to support full DisplayPort capability including video resolutions of 5K and beyond. The USB Type-C connector is also reversible, which further simplifies the consumer experience.

Q: Does this mean that with the addition of DisplayPort over USB-C, I can still expect the same USB data and USB Power Delivery capabilities across USB Type-C connector?

A: Yes. DisplayPort, USB data, and USB Power Delivery can all be carried simultaneously through the same USB Type-C connector and cable. This is supported by a standard full-featured USB Type-C cable.

Q: Can DisplayPort over USB-C provide the same level of performance and features as the standard DisplayPort connection?

A: Yes. Just like in standard DisplayPort connectors and cables, DisplayPort over USB-C can take advantage of the four high-speed data lanes in the USB Type-C connector and cable to provide 4K display resolutions and beyond
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Q: Can DisplayPort over USB-C provide the same level of performance and features as the standard DisplayPort connection?

A: Yes. Just like in standard DisplayPort connectors and cables, DisplayPort over USB-C can take advantage of the four high-speed data lanes in the USB Type-C connector and cable to provide 4K display resolutions and beyond
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Relevant part highlighted.

I said for 4k, but it might also be relevant for 1080p and 1440p at 144hz etc.

yes, you can use usb3.1 at the same time, but only when you don't need to use all 4 data links for displayport.
 
bru said:
Well they say it can, you say it cannot, personally I'll believe them over you. no offense. :)
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It is the case that you cant send two different signals over the same data link. Especially when you need the full data links capacity for sending video. And the other end is expecting a video signal.

It would have been better if the middle lane supported usb3 or two.
 
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