All G-Sync and FreeSync monitors. Out and upcoming.

[borderdeal]

Double post

 

[borderdeal]

I love it. It is a beautiful monitor. I like it way better than my old 23" 1080p monitor. With this one I can have 4 screen open at the same time and it is roughly the same as 4 24" monitors.

It is a great monitor for work and 4k games look really nice. I am having issues with CF though. I am getting weird artifacts when trying to use CF. If I use only one card it is ok but as soon as I have both cards and have CF I get weird artifacts (like if the memory was bad on the cards) But each alone work fine no artifacts or anything.

It might be my motherboard. I have an Asus P8P67 Pro or I might be missing something ion the Catalyst console but so far I am not happy with CF lol. Last multi card system I used was back in the Voodoo cards days

 

[alcoholbob]

"Benq BL3201PH" should be added to the list of available Freesync monitors.

Since March 2015 they have been shipping with Freesync firmware.

 

[stuff_me_good]

How about adding this to the upcoming freesync category. TFT Central, Acer 35” Ultra-wide Predator XZ350CU With FreeSync and 144Hz

 

[Irenicus]

Apparently hp is releasing an updated version of their 1440p 32" monitor.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/hp-envy-32-media-display,30265.html

http://store.hp.com/us/en/ContentVi...ame=Envy32-media-display&jumpid=va_ifqc17bt2p


has freesync, no word on the vrr range, but it looks pretty nice and is set to retail for 499.99.


Great price. There was word that the previous non freesync version from last year suffered from pwm flickering, not sure if this new variant has the same issues or not. Also no word on panel type, not sure if it's using a VA panel or ips.

 

[biostud]

Apparently hp is releasing an updated version of their 1440p 32" monitor.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/hp-envy-32-media-display,30265.html

http://store.hp.com/us/en/ContentVi...ame=Envy32-media-display&jumpid=va_ifqc17bt2p


has freesync, no word on the vrr range, but it looks pretty nice and is set to retail for 499.99.


Great price. There was word that the previous non freesync version from last year suffered from pwm flickering, not sure if this new variant has the same issues or not. Also no word on panel type, not sure if it's using a VA panel or ips.

Now if you could get one without the speakers, it would be my next monitor.

 

[showb1z]

More news on the AOC G2460PF. Launch was a bust with overdrive not working properly and a 48-144 freesync range instead of the 30-160 that was announced.

AOC representative confirmed overdrive will be fixed and the freesync range will be 35-144 with a new driver by the end of the week.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=28674009&postcount=235

Looks like a good option to get freesync on a budget.

 

[linkgoron]

Two new AOC freesync monitors (although not very exciting IMO):

http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2460vq6
Specification:-
- Monitor Size: 24"
- Screen Format: 16:9
- Brightness: 250 (typ) cd/m (typ)
- Contrast Ratio Dynamic: 200,000,000:1 (DCR)
- Contrast Ratio Typical: 1000:1
- Viewing Angle: 170 /160 (CR 10)
- Response Time: 1 ms
- Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080@ 60-75 Hz
- Recommend Resolution: 1920 x 1080@60-75 Hz
- Colors: 16.7M
- HDCP compatible: Yes
- Inputs: Analogue, HDMI & DisplayPort
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 565.4 x 411.6 x 219.3 mm
- Freesync Supported range: 35-75
- Blue Light Technology
- Flicker Free Technology
- Stereo Speakers (2x2W)

http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2260vwq6
Specification:-
- Monitor Size: 21.5"
- Visible Screen Size: 54.6 cm
- Screen Format: 16:9
- Brightness: 250 (typ) cd/m (typ)
- Contrast Ratio Dynamic: 200,000,000:1 (DCR)
- Contrast Ratio Typical: 1000:1
- Viewing Angle: 170 /160 (CR 10)
- Response Time: 1 ms
- Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080@ 60-75 Hz
- Recommend Resolution: 1920 x 1080@60-75 Hz
- Colors: 16.7M
- HDCP compatible: Yes
- Inputs: Analogue, HDMI & DisplayPort
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 511.8 x 376.95 x 185 mm
- Freesync Supported range 35-75.
- Blue Light Technology
- Flicker Free Technology

 

[showb1z]

Depends on price really. These should be very cheap. The more people get access to adaptive sync tech, the better.
Thanks to DP 1.2a you can get it at all price points and in many different types of panels now, not just displays catered to the enthusiast gaming crowd.

 

[linkgoron]

Depends on price really. These should be very cheap. The more people get access to adaptive sync tech, the better.
Thanks to DP 1.2a you can get it at all price points and in many different types of panels now, not just displays catered to the enthusiast gaming crowd.

at Overclockers.co.uk they cost 100 pounds (for the 22) and 130 pounds (for the 24) including VAT, which are about 150$ and 200$ respectively.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-035-AO
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-034-AO

 

[Erenhardt]

It's half the price of Ultrawide 29' LG Freesync. I'm now thorn. Too many options!

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-128-LG&groupid=17&catid=948

Is Ultrawide worth the premium?

 

[3DVagabond]

It's half the price of Ultrawide 29' LG Freesync. I'm now thorn. Too many options!

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-128-LG&groupid=17&catid=948

Is Ultrawide worth the premium?

The LG is IPS. It's going to have better image quality. You just want to make sure that they fixed the issue with the LG that overdrive wasn't working with AMD cards when it was released.

 

[Gryz]

It's half the price of Ultrawide 29' LG Freesync.
... Is Ultrawide worth the premium?

29 Inch for an ultra-wide is too small, imho. Compared to a 27" 16:9 monitor. You gain a little in diameter and width. But the height of a 29" 21:9 is considerably lower than a 27" 16:9. Imho it makes the screen feel very cramped and tiny. You should realize that.

If you're not sure, just cut out 2 pieces of cardbord, one for a 29" 21:9 and one for a 27" 16:9. That should give you a feel for what you'll be getting.
This tool can tell you all you need to know about sizes (in inches and cm).
https://www.sven.de/dpi/

Imho 21:9 monitors are only worth pursuing when they are at least 34" diameter. I have a 27" 16:9 monitor now, and I would not go back to something smaller (in height).

 

[Erenhardt]

I can get LG Electronics Ultrawide 29UM67-P 29" 2560x1080 for for 310 EUR

or AOC G2460VQ6, 24" 1920x1080 for 190 EUR

Both seem to be 48-75Hz Freesync monitors. LG is IPS and AOC is TN. LG is ultrawide with slim bezel, but costs 120EUR more.

I'm now using 1920x1080 21.5" Samsung Syncmaster S22C300

144hz is no go, it is insanely expensive and my hardware will never be able to deliver those framerates. I would rather increase settings than be doing 3 digits fps.

It is almost impossible to have a hands on experience before buying here.

 

[3DVagabond]

Can you get this in Poland or somewhere else in the EU?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a

This is a premium 144Hz 24" gaming monitor at a reasonable price.

 

[showb1z]

No, importing that display isn't feasible. Shipping + VAT kill the value, better off buying within the EU.

The AOC G2460PF is "re-releasing" within the next couple weeks though, it has similar characteristics, 35-144 freesync range. Comes at ~€260.
AOC did a full recall so it's only listed in a few shops now, should be widely available again soon.
http://geizhals.eu/aoc-g2460pf-a1318972.html

If the PCM review of the revision is favorable I might go for that.

I also think 29" for an ultrawide is too small. Though it has the benefit of being IPS of course.

 

[tential]

Can you get this in Poland or somewhere else in the EU?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a

This is a premium 144Hz 24" gaming monitor at a reasonable price.

Review is super nice. I hope they make a 1440p model. All the import models are the ones I'm interested in. Name brand models are way too expensive for what I'm getting.

 

[linkgoron]

The g2460PF is available at newegg "in stock" for 270$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160273

The g2770 as well, for 360$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160274

Both, with the new drivers, should have a freesync range of 35-144.

 

[Erenhardt]

I bit the bullet and ordered LG 29UM67.
Overclocked freesync range to 32Hz:

I may try to go lower, but am afraid of loosing current setting

 

[evilspoons]

I want one of these 34" ultrawides so bad, but I can't decide on AMD vs NVIDIA for my next graphics card upgrade and I absolutely need to have Freesync/G-Sync in whatever I buy next. It'd be nice if NVIDIA just committed to supporting DP Adaptive Sync already. Bah.

 

[the unknown]

I want one of these 34" ultrawides so bad, but I can't decide on AMD vs NVIDIA for my next graphics card upgrade and I absolutely need to have Freesync/G-Sync in whatever I buy next. It'd be nice if NVIDIA just committed to supporting DP Adaptive Sync already. Bah.

Well if you are gaming I would suggest r9 390 + freesync. You just get more bang for your buck.

 

[tential]

I want one of these 34" ultrawides so bad, but I can't decide on AMD vs NVIDIA for my next graphics card upgrade and I absolutely need to have Freesync/G-Sync in whatever I buy next. It'd be nice if NVIDIA just committed to supporting DP Adaptive Sync already. Bah.

If nvidia did, I'd have bought a 980ti. Yesterday. But I can't use it on any of the panels I want to so it's not worth it. Freesync has more options and by the end of next year it may be 5 times more options. Gsync has to go. It's part of the reason I'm waiting. I'm praying gsync falls off.

Otherwise though. 390+ freesync is your best bang for buck. Especially since the 390 will do better at higher resolutions. That chip really had stupid longevity who would have guessed.

 

[linkgoron]

Samsung s24e370dl now in stock

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824022308

 

[dmoney1980]

can someone here school me on freesync range? Is it hard-coded into the monitor itself, or strictly through drivers / software?

 

[Gryz]

can someone here school me on freesync range? Is it hard-coded into the monitor itself, or strictly through drivers / software?

The problem with FreeSync (compared to G-Sync) is the lack of memory inside the monitor.

This is a problem when there is a large interval (> 25ms) between two frames. What you want to do in that case, is repeat the previous frame. So you'll show the same frame two times, e.g for a combined 2x15ms=30ms. That way you can display a frame longer than the max holdtime of the panel.

If you want to do that when you have the last frame in memory inside the monitor, it is no problem to do that at the last moment. With FreeSync, there is no frame stored inside the monitor. So the videocard has to resend it. The problem there is that sending a frame is *not* instantaneously. Depending on resolution, it can take ~5 ms to transport the frame over the DP-cable from the first bit to the last bit. So the videocard needs to make an educated guess if it is necessary to send a frame twice. This is kinda impossible. Therefor, at low framerates (= large interframe gaps), G-Sync is doing better than FreeSync.

The fact that FreeSync can't do low fps as well as G-Sync is a result of this. It's not hardcoded or part of any protocol. It's just a limitation because lack of memory.