G-Sync missing from control panel (Can't use new FreeSync support)

[Umenemo]

I have a GTX 1080ti and an MSI G27C 1080p monitor with FreeSync. When I heard about NVIDIA's support of FreeSync on all monitors, I tried to use the feature but found that I have no G-Sync option in the control panel. I got the latest drivers that support the feature, but aren't on what to do to enable it. Would appreciate any help or advice on the topic.
Relevant system spec:
Ryzen 3 1200
Windows 8.1
MSI G27C 27" 1080p 144hz
MSI GTX 1080ti Armor
417.71 NVIDIA Driver

 

[COLGeek]

G-Sync and FreeSync are similar, but different. One is Nvidia and the other AMD, respectively.

You can use either technology, with either brand of GPU like any other display, just without the company specific capability.

 

[dstln]

It's not ALL monitors.

Open NVIDIA control panel > Set up G-SYNC (under display). Do you not see that menu option?

 

[Umenemo]

G-Sync and FreeSync are similar, but different. One is Nvidia and the other AMD, respectively.

You can use either technology, with either brand of GPU like any other display, just without the company specific capability.

They have just added support for FreeSync with their GPUs. From the guides on youtube, I am missing the menu for GSync. Refer to this: https://youtu.be/icJnTUAaB9Y?t=305

 

[Umenemo]

It's not ALL monitors.

Open NVIDIA control panel > Set up G-SYNC (under display). Do you not see that menu option?

Yes, that option is missing. I haven't found any reliable fix for this. Check this recent video: https://youtu.be/icJnTUAaB9Y?t=305

 

[COLGeek]

That is new news. I wonder if Win 10 makes a difference. Also, are you connected via Displayport and did you enable Freesync in the display's menu?

 

[Umenemo]

That is new news. I wonder if Win 10 makes a difference. Also, are you connected via Displayport and did you enable Freesync in the display's menu?

I am using DP, and I tried this with both freesync on and off

 

[Glenwing]

It requires Windows 10.

 

[Umenemo]

It requires Windows 10.

Alright, thanks for clarifying this

 

[jozefmalacky]

It requires Windows 10.

Alright, thanks for clarifying this

Don't get your hopes up, I have Windows 10 and it is still missing. No idea on a solution.

 

[Glenwing]

It requires Windows 10.

Alright, thanks for clarifying this

Don't get your hopes up, I have Windows 10 and it is still missing. No idea on a solution.

The requirements are listed here: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1021857-g-sync-compatible-master-thread/

If you don't meet all of the requirements, the option won't show up.

 

[mikedeklerk]

It requires Windows 10.

Alright, thanks for clarifying this

Don't get your hopes up, I have Windows 10 and it is still missing. No idea on a solution.

Maybe a silly remark, but: I have an MSI Optix MAG341CQ, and it can turn the FreeSync on and off in the monitor's setup itself. I had to turn it on, restart the nvidia control panel, for the G SYNC option to show up. Maybe your monitor has a similar option?