Understanding VSYNC and FreeSync
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Is your monitor supported by G-Sync compatible mode? otherwise FreeSync on the monitor won't be doing anything (unless it is one of those Samsung monitors that have their own adaptive sync thingy which works like nVidia's fastsync sort of).
Generally G-Sync on, V-Sync on produces the best results then leave V-Sync off in games.
(You can reduce latency in some games leaving G-Sync in application controlled and using a frame rate limiter).
Generally G-Sync on, V-Sync on produces the best results then leave V-Sync off in games.
(You can reduce latency in some games leaving G-Sync in application controlled and using a frame rate limiter).
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Freesync is for AMD gpu,s and Gsync is Nvidia, this syncs framerates to the monitor
Basically Vsync and Freesync etc basically reduce screen tearing right ?
I'll leave it on ultimate ( in the monitor OSD ) and "ON" in the nvidia control panel
In the nvidia control panel it says " G Sync compatible " or you can turn it to " Fixed refresh "
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Yes.
Vsync also does this but can havd performance hit on fps.
https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/vsync-gsync-freesync-explained/
I'm happy with how it's set-up now so that's good.
When I played CSGO on my old monitor/tv the FPS would be over 300 at all times.
On my new 144hz monitor it stays static at 144fps but is incredibly smooth and responsive.
Why does the FPS get capped ? It's not a problem whatsoever as it's loads better now but just wondering
When I played CSGO on my old monitor/tv the FPS would be over 300 at all times.
On my new 144hz monitor it stays static at 144fps but is incredibly smooth and responsive.
Why does the FPS get capped ? It's not a problem whatsoever as it's loads better now but just wondering
It's probably not set correctly, but it really doesn't matter. As long as you can maintain 144HZ all the time then you really don't need to change anything.
Seems bang on with CSGO and Rocket League. No probs at all with ultimate so far.
If you have a 144hz monitor it will cap out
but to be fair when playing any game as long as you frames are consitant and dont drop massivly then back up you will be fine
my top tip is to turn off a frames counter unless you notice a performance issue it takes your mind from the game especialy on a game like CS when you should be dialed in 100% on the game
G-sync is a specific Nvidia tech. It only works with Nvidia GPU. And monitor manufacture has to pay for using its tech in its hardware through licensing which is why g-sync monitors are expensive.
Freesync is an AMD tech but it is an open standard meaning manufacturer can put that tech in monitor without paying a license fee. Freesync is like an industry standard for variable refresh rate monitor much like OpenGL standard for graphics.
So regardless of what brand GPU you have as long as it supports variable refresh rate, it will work with Freesync give the monitor is Freesync capable.
v-sync is different to free sync. V-sync is really old way of trying to sort out screen tear and artifacting during gaming. If you have Freesync switched on you do not need to have v-sync on as the two tech is not compatible as far as I am aware.
regarding those settings, standard ultimate. they are the strength of variable refresh rate adaptation. Each monitor has different setting and capability. You need to search the net for some reviews on wha the best setting it is for your use case. For instance my AOC G2U has 3 settings - low, medium and strong. My games FPS are over 90, so the timing between each frame is small therefore I need to have the setting at strong as that gives the quickest response. But if I have games only doing 60fps then if I have the setting at strong, the monitor will over shoot the response - causing ghosting. Therefore I need to dial that setting back a bit to medium.
hope the above helps.
lastly to take full advantage of Freesync or Gsync in normal windows application, you should go into video card setting and cap the refresh rate at 1 frame below the maximum Hz of the monitor. So in your case cap it at 143FPS. This ensures the variable refresh rate engine is working all the time to give you that butter smooth graphics. You will notice the difference - by just moving the mouse across the screen.
Freesync is an AMD tech but it is an open standard meaning manufacturer can put that tech in monitor without paying a license fee. Freesync is like an industry standard for variable refresh rate monitor much like OpenGL standard for graphics.
So regardless of what brand GPU you have as long as it supports variable refresh rate, it will work with Freesync give the monitor is Freesync capable.
v-sync is different to free sync. V-sync is really old way of trying to sort out screen tear and artifacting during gaming. If you have Freesync switched on you do not need to have v-sync on as the two tech is not compatible as far as I am aware.
regarding those settings, standard ultimate. they are the strength of variable refresh rate adaptation. Each monitor has different setting and capability. You need to search the net for some reviews on wha the best setting it is for your use case. For instance my AOC G2U has 3 settings - low, medium and strong. My games FPS are over 90, so the timing between each frame is small therefore I need to have the setting at strong as that gives the quickest response. But if I have games only doing 60fps then if I have the setting at strong, the monitor will over shoot the response - causing ghosting. Therefore I need to dial that setting back a bit to medium.
hope the above helps.
lastly to take full advantage of Freesync or Gsync in normal windows application, you should go into video card setting and cap the refresh rate at 1 frame below the maximum Hz of the monitor. So in your case cap it at 143FPS. This ensures the variable refresh rate engine is working all the time to give you that butter smooth graphics. You will notice the difference - by just moving the mouse across the screen.