Hitman_ActualNow it's all on the manufacturers to produce their monitors with the capability.

SvarogWhich sucks...

Why can't they make something that's between the two ends of the cable so it can be used on all DisplayPort Monitors.

erockerIf there's a demand, someone will eventually sell it.

Hitman_ActualThats the thing, Nvidia did the foot work already and created their own logic board/Gsync so the manufacturers didn't have to do the work.

it will be interesting to see what happens down the road.

erockerFrom what I've read the implementations are different. I just hope the results are similar.

Hitman_Actualyah when AMD countered with "freesync" after the G-sync unveiling Nvidia responded saying that there is a lot more to G-sync then what VR standard driven freesync is doing.
We'll see what happens.

Hitman_Actualyah when AMD countered with "freesync" after the G-sync unveiling Nvidia responded saying that there is a lot more to G-sync then what VR standard driven freesync is doing.

GhostRyderBut of course they are going to say that, I mean you wouldn't want your new device to sound likes its been out done by something that is counted as "Free". But in reality the G-Sync module is probably going to be better (even if it turns out to be slightly). Its just going to come down to how close freesync is to G-Sync as to whether its going to be worth it to buy the G-Sync monitor.

Will be interesting to see the monitor list of support.

Hitman_ActualYah well see, It's still boils down to the manufacturers to make monitors capable of VR. The standard doesn't mean anything until we see that.

TechReportQ: How are DisplayPort™ Adaptive-Sync and Project FreeSync different?
A: DisplayPort™ Adaptive-Sync is an ingredient DisplayPort™ feature that enables real-time adjustment of monitor refresh rates required by technologies like Project FreeSync. Project FreeSync is a unique AMD hardware/software solution that utilizes DisplayPort™ Adaptive-Sync protocols to enable user-facing benefits: smooth, tearing-free and low-latency gameplay and video.

Hitman_Actualyah when AMD countered with "freesync" after the G-sync unveiling Nvidia responded saying that there is a lot more to G-sync then what VR standard driven freesync is doing.
We'll see what happens.

Tom Petersen interviewHowever, Petersen quickly pointed out an important detail about AMD's "free sync" demo: it was conducted on laptop systems. Laptops, he explained, have a different display architecture than desktops, with a more direct interface between the GPU and the LCD panel, generally based on standards like LVDS or eDP (embedded DisplayPort). Desktop monitors use other interfaces, like HDMI and DisplayPort, and typically have a scaler chip situated in the path between the GPU and the panel. As a result, a feature like variable refresh is nearly impossible to implement on a desktop monitor as things now stand.
That, Petersen explained, is why Nvidia decided to create its G-Sync module, which replaces the scaler ASIC with logic of Nvidia's own creation. To his knowledge, no scaler ASIC with variable refresh capability exists—and if it did, he said, "we would know." Nvidia's intent in building the G-Sync module was to enable this capability and thus to nudge the industry in the right direction.

Tom PetersenRight now our module is LVDS

VESAVESA is constantly evaluating new methods and technologies that add value to both the end user and our OEM member companies. Adaptive-Sync delivers clearly visible advantages to the user for gaming and live video, and contributes to the development of sleeker mobile system designs by reducing battery power requirements, ”said Bill Lempesis, VESA Executive Director. “VESA has developed a test specification to certify Adaptive-Sync compliance. Systems that pass Adaptive-Sync compliance testing will be allowed to feature the official Adaptive-Sync logo on their packaging, informing consumers which DisplayPort-certified displays and video sources offer Adaptive-Sync.”
Implementation of DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync is offered to VESA members without any license fee.

XzibitDisplay Port Adaptive-Sync doesn't look like its limited to Full Screen 3D mode like G-Sync. Now that is officially standard it wont be limited to single monitor use like G-Sync.

CoD511Could you clarify what you mean by full-screen 3D mode, if you could? A bit bamboozled by your meaning :p If you meant limited to 144Hz capable monitors, then that one would be a no, it isn't and can be used on any monitor. There was a demo with G-sync on a ASUS 4K, 60hz monitor at CES by Nvidia to demonstrate as such.

Hitman_ActualWe shall see.. there are a lot of steps involved to actually get adoption.. In the meantime G-Sync works today

erockerIt does, and I gotta say, it's pretty damn awesome.. You just can't seem to buy the kits anywhere.. and they only work with Nvidia cards. This technology is something everyone should experience. So, again I hope it's done right. :)

XzibitG-Sync only works in fullscreen 3D mode. Doesn't work in 2D or window 3D mode.

pr0n InspectorBut the entire desktop has been a 3D surface since Vista...

Guru3DOkay, we slowly get to the point where we will install the monitor and drivers. Right now there are some requirements for G-Sync:

• Windows 7/8.1 Desktop PC.
• GeForce GPU – GTX 650 Ti Boost or Higher with DisplayPort Connector (we used a GTX 760 for G-SYNC testing.)
• DisplayPort 1.2 cable (our press sample is DP1.2 compatible.)
• Full-screen mode applications (games must be run in full-screen mode to use G-SYNC.)
• Quality gaming mouse (6400dpi, 1000Hz polling) and/or a quality game controller.

You'll notice that I highlighted a line there, yes games and thus application will need to be run in full screen mode. So windowed G-Sync as it stands will not work. This has to do with the NV control panel being profile based, and these profiles do not work in a windowed mode. For our tests I'll be using a rather normal GeForce GTX 760.

CoD511The flood of monitors should hopefully come with G-sync very soon, the first one I know of is being released in the UK in two weeks. I can see most other 1080p 144hz monitors like that AOC one being released being anything but right behind it. The ROG Swift a little longer perhaps but sometime in Q2...

XzibitG-Sync only works in fullscreen 3D mode. Doesn't work in 2D or window 3D mode.

There are few AMD cards, which already support this technology, but unfortunately you won’t find a single monitor which is DisplayPort 1.2a compatible.

So how will users get FreeSync working on their systems?

To use Project FreeSync, users will require: a monitor compatible with DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync, a compatible AMD Radeon GPU with a DisplayPort connection, and a compatible AMD Catalyst graphics driver. AMD will release a compatible graphics driver to coincide with the introduction of the first DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync monitors.