NVIDIA Open Up Support for Adaptive-sync/FreeSync for Future Native G-sync Module Screens

[tommybhoy]

Straight off the bat, it's future screens, but Nv are getting there, soon it'll be any gpu any monitor=VRR.

NVIDIA confirmed for us that future G-sync module screens can be capable of supporting both HDMI-VRR and adaptive-sync for HDMI and DisplayPort, as the XB273 X’s specs had suggested. A firmware update is being made to the v1 and v2 G-sync hardware modules for future use which allows these new features.

That means that in the future a display featuring an NVIDIA G-sync module could work with compatible games consoles for HDMI-VRR. It could also work with any graphics card based on the adaptive-sync standard over HDMI and DisplayPort. This means that you would be able to use a Native G-sync screen (with module) from an AMD graphics card for VRR! So if you have an AMD graphics card, you could still enjoy the VRR experience and other additional benefits that the G-sync module brings even from a Native G-sync screen, which was previously out of reach to those users.

This new firmware is being used now for future Native G-sync screens, and the Acer Predator XB273 X is the first we’ve seen advertised with these new features. We confirmed with NVIDIA that it will NOT be possible to update firmware to any existing Native G-sync screen, or request updates to allow your current G-sync screen to be updated so that it would work with AMD graphics cards. The new firmware will only be applied to future G-sync module displays.

https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/n...sync-for-future-native-g-sync-module-screens/

 

[tommybhoy]

Nvidia will probably have an exclusivity contract when using any G-Sync branding for advertising use that prohibits any other vrr branding in tandem, they wont need to pay monitor makers anything.

 

[tommybhoy]

AMD/Nv can't lock anyone to anything regarding VRR over HDMI 2.1, you either support HDMI 2.1 or not???

 

[tommybhoy]

VRR over 2.1 is optional apparently. Plenty of wiggle room there!

I mean in context with AMD/Nv can't lock you into their own AS implementation if Samsung/LG/whoever states 2.1 VRR support laid out in their specifications- it would have to work on any gpu with 2.1 VRR support.

Bottom line imo it's insane the confusion regarding AS compatability and we know what it is.

 

[tommybhoy]

I'm sure if nVidia can they certainly will

I reckon they'll give it a good go!!

Hope not

if they want to support 3rd party devices that are made to the HDMI 2.1 spec as per the standard with VRR then their GPUs would have to support the full specification.

If a TV has VRR support over HDMI 2.1 than any GPU that supports VRR over HDMI 2.1 will be able to connect to it and use that feature.

Yes, that's my take on it, once some of us get past the brand venom, it'll be good.