G-sync explanation please

[Lielshalev]

Hey all
I am currently using 1080ti with a g-sync monitor of asus pg27aq
Gsync is enabled in nvidia control panel.
I’m currently playing 2 games
World of tanks that my gpu producing at 4k more than 60fps , therefore I’m using vsync to prevent tearing cause of the monitor 60hz capability
The second game I’m playing is assassins creed syndicate,
Unfortunately on 4k the ti doesn’t produce over 60 fps there fore I don’t use vsync, and supposedly the gsync should kick in and prevent tearing, but i guess it doesn’t
I do have tearing ,
I’m trying to understand why did i pay extra for gsync and why it doesn’t really works

Thanks ,
Liel

 

[Barty1884]

GSync has to be enabled, in the Nvidia control panel, I believe.

AND, if using GSync, no*need* to use VSync - although it can be beneficial. The variable refresh rate technology should prevent screen tearing.

 

[Lielshalev]

Dude the first thing i said that I enabled it on the nvidia control center !!!!

 

[Barty1884]

:lol: sorry, totally missed that.

What kind of framerate are you actually seeing? I believe both GSync and FreeSync have lower-ends (40FPS, maybe?). Below that, they're ineffective.

 

[Philballer17]

Some games require G-SYNC + VYSNC enabled to prevent tearing because not all games respond the same way. All it is meant to do is sync the monitor refresh rate to the FPS of the GPU.

GSYNC + VSYNC has far less input lag than having VSYNC on alone.
GSYNC by itself provides smoother gameplay below 60fps, than VSYNC alone.

You still gain reduced input lag with GSYNC enabled vs disabled so your money really wasn't wasted.

 

[Lielshalev]

On ACS its range frkm 40-60 fps that’s the excact range of gsync supposed to work below my monitor 60hz:60fps