The AMD Driver Thread

Overlag · 12 Dec 2016 at 23:48

Swiftz said:
Which version is the last stable one?

16.11.5 doesn't seem to suffer the problem.

maonayze · 13 Dec 2016 at 11:22

MyBrains said:
Im having audio sync issues with ReLive recordings.. happens after about 15 minutes into recording (tried multiple configs, with both AVC and HEVC)..

back to OBS Studio then

Edit.. yep i guess i gotta stick with OBS Studio as i cant change gamma for recording or streaming within the Driver/ReLive.. nice idea, but if they cant get the basics in there from the start then im not interested.

Btw, using the gamma option in Windows doesnt do **** for streaming.

Good job AMD.

Hey come on.....I am sure AMD will get it all sorted and have extra features as things poodle along. It was a massive update to put out and not everyone is going to be sorted first time around. They have come on leaps n bounds with driver support in the last 12 months and to give us those features on top of the fixes and added performance then a few issues is understandable. Don't forget your not running a console with a static configuration. We all got different kit in our machines, so harder to get it spot on right outta the gate.

Boomstick777 · 13 Dec 2016 at 11:23

These new drivers are very nice on trusty R9 270X.

Hopefully get some info on AMD's new cards later today. Been a while since I had a high end AMD card. Come on AMD !

Temujin · 13 Dec 2016 at 15:46

I find it highly unsurprising that people are moaning about this already: how could AMD do such a thing as release a massive driver update without testing it on every single persons bespoke combination of hardware?

You'd almost think that people were paying for these new driver implementations the way they go on about how AMD have wronged them...

MyBrainz · 13 Dec 2016 at 16:10

akaFonzie said:
I find it highly unsurprising that people are moaning about this already: how could AMD do such a thing as release a massive driver update without testing it on every single persons bespoke combination of hardware?

You'd almost think that people were paying for these new driver implementations the way they go on about how AMD have wronged them...

Dude, they removed the contrast, brightness and saturation sliders from the Additional settings, a basic function that has been in drivers since god knows when.. and then AMDMatt seems to think we have to 'Vote' to get them back in there again.. absolutely ridiculous!

AMD add streaming to their ReLive drivers but obviously have NO clue about streaming, because streamers need to tweak brightness and saturation settings to make a better quality for the viewer, again.. ridiculous that they take these options out if you want to use AMD's own ReLive streaming option.

They already took out the gamma slider and expect us to use the Windows option, which is kinda **** poor compared to driver level gamma.

But if you like basic features taken out of drivers then just go buy yourself a console.. i cant do that as the games i play dont come on console.. like Arma 3 and its mods.. Battle Royale, Edict.. i also play DayZ Standalone.. anybody playing these games knows that nighttime is literally that.. pretty much pitch black so gamma is needed for a streamers viewers.

AMD obviously didnt do much homework on streaming when they thought that users might wana use their software to stream.

Maybe they need to steal an employee or 2 from the OBS Dev Team.

Rezident · 13 Dec 2016 at 16:11

akaFonzie said:
I find it highly unsurprising that people are moaning about this already: how could AMD do such a thing as release a massive driver update without testing it on every single persons bespoke combination of hardware?

You'd almost think that people were paying for these new driver implementations the way they go on about how AMD have wronged them...

Assuming they're all real...

Temujin · 13 Dec 2016 at 16:28

MyBrains said:
Dude, they removed the contrast, brightness and saturation sliders from the Additional settings, a basic function that has been in drivers since god knows when.. and then AMDMatt seems to think we have to 'Vote' to get them back in there again.. absolutely ridiculous!

AMD add streaming to their ReLive drivers but obviously have NO clue about streaming, because streamers need to tweak brightness and saturation settings to make a better quality for the viewer, again.. ridiculous that they take these options out if you want to use AMD's own ReLive streaming option.

They already took out the gamma slider and expect us to use the Windows option, which is kinda **** poor compared to driver level gamma.

But if you like basic features taken out of drivers then just go buy yourself a console.. i cant do that as the games i play dont come on console.. like Arma 3 and its mods.. Battle Royale, Edict.. i also play DayZ Standalone.. anybody playing these games knows that nighttime is literally that.. pretty much pitch black so gamma is needed for a streamers viewers.

AMD obviously didnt do much homework on streaming when they thought that users might wana use their software to stream.

Maybe they need to steal an employee or 2 from the OBS Dev Team.

Obviously i understand your frustration on the matter. I can't remember an actual working interaction with the colour/gamma/brightness for a while, that's why i used to use SweetFX. it was annoying, but, it's not like they owe me anything but a working driver. Read what you will as to whether that constitutes working or not =P

Regarding the streaming bit: Again, it's icing on the driver-cake. We all know the first implementations of things from pretty much any hardware vendor is going to be problematic, which is why a lot of people wait until the issues have been ironed out. The things you want may come in as options in later iterations, but i don't think it really constitutes the pitchfork brigade.. I'm not really saying you are one of these personally, it's just a collective observation of general response =]

Phixsator · 13 Dec 2016 at 23:08

So Freesync is broken, as in does not work at all, in Rainbow 6 siege, the division and Fallout 4, but seems to work in Dying Light, Battlefield 1, the nvidia pendulum demo and Skyrim Special edition. This is using the relive driver. Is there anyone else who are using the relive driver that also has fully working freesync in either of those 3 games that bugs out for me? i would love to know if you do.

LtMatt · 14 Dec 2016 at 08:12

Nexus18 said:
Are you guys working on fixing the ping/network issues too?

Yup.

Chewie · 14 Dec 2016 at 19:18

Phixsator said:
So Freesync is broken, as in does not work at all, in Rainbow 6 siege, the division and Fallout 4, but seems to work in Dying Light, Battlefield 1, the nvidia pendulum demo and Skyrim Special edition. This is using the relive driver. Is there anyone else who are using the relive driver that also has fully working freesync in either of those 3 games that bugs out for me? i would love to know if you do.

I can confirm that on my Fury/Asus MG279G combo Freesync does not work on The Division for me, no matter what settings/tweaks I try.

Phixsator · 14 Dec 2016 at 21:38

Chewie said:
I can confirm that on my Fury/Asus MG279G combo Freesync does not work on The Division for me, no matter what settings/tweaks I try.

Thanks for sharing bud.. Now anyone else?

TheRealDeal · 14 Dec 2016 at 22:00

Chewie said:
I can confirm that on my Fury/Asus MG279G combo Freesync does not work on The Division for me, no matter what settings/tweaks I try.

Have you tried after the latest Division patch. It also added dx12 today and it runs great for anyone wanting to try it.

TonyTurbo78 · 14 Dec 2016 at 22:04

yep, Freesync working for me on the new Division DX12 patch...but im on the previous driver now as the new Relive one was giving me nothing but lockups and system crashes.

Chewie · 14 Dec 2016 at 22:28

Launched the game just once in DX12 yeah, to try, still no Freesync working.

Phixsator · 14 Dec 2016 at 22:31

Chewie said:
Launched the game just once in DX12 yeah, to try, still no Freesync working.

Me neither.. No freesync on the 16.12.1 relive driver. Its almost like some sort of profile has gone wonkey cause i know for a fact that freesync works for me in rainbow six siege if i downgrade to the 16.9.2 driver. Wouldnt be surprise if it also was the case for The Division. Also tested Farcry 4 just to be sure that the uplay launcher wasnt doing anything to prevent freesync and it isnt. Freesync is working fine in FC4.

Chewie · 14 Dec 2016 at 23:50

Just playing the newly released Space Hulk: Deathwing, same result. No freesync.

@AMDMatt: what's going on, it's one of the best gaming feature you've introduced since the past 10 years and it is often broken/so hard to get working. So disappointed and frustrated...

shankly1985 · 15 Dec 2016 at 00:17

Guys some engines need the frame rate locked down use either Frame rate target control FRTC or msi afterburner failing that enable vsync.

I found couple of games that refused to play nice with Freesync mostly source engine games.

I take it when you guys saying Freesync not working you getting screen tear?

Chewie · 15 Dec 2016 at 00:48

No, I mean not working as the refresh rate of my monitor does not vary at all even though I'm within its Freesync range.
So it is clear that nothing is happening and that from some reason Freesync is not active/not working. I can also definitely feel the difference in "smoothness" when tha game runs around 40-50fps compared to the same in-game situation where Freesync would be on.

Phixsator · 15 Dec 2016 at 09:37

Chewie said:
No, I mean not working as the refresh rate of my monitor does not vary at all even though I'm within its Freesync range.
So it is clear that nothing is happening and that from some reason Freesync is not active/not working. I can also definitely feel the difference in "smoothness" when tha game runs around 40-50fps compared to the same in-game situation where Freesync would be on.

Exactly this. Ive been trying to get people to understand this issue for some time now but are always met with the same, "just enable vsync or use a frame limiter*". That is not the point, the point is freesync is not active at all when within freesync range of the monitor and the experience is choppy and stutter filled.

*i mean no offense to you shankly, its just getting to the point now that hearing this is very annoying

EDIT: Ive just downloaded and installed the latest win10 iso from microsoft and with the auto installed drivers, freesync seems to work in every title i test. The second relive(16.12.1) is installed freesync breaks in R6-siege and division(those i have tested for now). The OS is as clean and untampered with as it can possibly be. So this must be a driver issue.

shankly1985 · 15 Dec 2016 at 13:22

Phixsator said:
Exactly this. Ive been trying to get people to understand this issue for some time now but are always met with the same, "just enable vsync or use a frame limiter*". That is not the point, the point is freesync is not active at all when within freesync range of the monitor and the experience is choppy and stutter filled.

*i mean no offense to you shankly, its just getting to the point now that hearing this is very annoying

None taken

I guessing with The Division you have tried FRTC etc? I dont have the game installed anymore to test myself.