Question Gsync function not working with free sync monitor, please help

[ahiddenmessi2]

I hope some experts can help me.
i have:
ASUS laptop FX505DV
LG monitor 24gn600-b (with freesync premium)
my laptap does not have USB C nor DP. The Gsync option is not showing up while i connected them with a random HDMI cable. So i went to buy a HDMI 2.1 cable today hoping GSync option would show up, but it doesnt. Does anyone have any idea please? I really want to try the gsync option, Thanks a lot.

 

[siaan312]

g-sync over v-sync, as far as I know, only works with display port, and is not guaranteed to work either way.

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

g-sync over v-sync, as far as I know, only works with display port, and is not guaranteed to work either way.

Thanks for your reply.
according to some people on reddit, eg, View: https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/o1leex/need_a_gsync_freesync_expert_gsync_hdmi_freesync/

there was an update which allowed nvidia GPU to use HDMI for freesync.

 

[siaan312]

Thanks for your reply.
according to some people on reddit, eg, View: https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/o1leex/need_a_gsync_freesync_expert_gsync_hdmi_freesync/

there was an update which allowed nvidia GPU to use HDMI for freesync.

I did not know that, but if so, maybe you could try updating the firmware on your monitor?
Also GPU drivers.

 

[KyaraM]

NVIDIA GeForce G-SYNC Gaming Monitors

Search for GeForce G-SYNC gaming monitors.

www.nvidia.com

I cannot find your monitor on the official support list. There is a 27" model, which can only use G-Sync via DP, but not HDMI it seems. You will likely have to try that.

 

[Karadjgne]

G-sync monitors have extra components inside the monitor specifically for g-sync option. Freesync is software driven, based on AMD tech. You can run Freesync on most monitors now and nvidia gpus, but can only use g-sync on a g-sync monitor and nvidia gpu.

Having a monitor listed as Freesync does not mean it's also G-sync.

 

[KyaraM]

G-sync monitors have extra components inside the monitor specifically for g-sync option. Freesync is software driven, based on AMD tech. You can run Freesync on most monitors now and nvidia gpus, but can only use g-sync on a g-sync monitor and nvidia gpu.

Having a monitor listed as Freesync does not mean it's also G-sync.

I think TC means G-sync compatible via adaptive sync. Which is why I posted the list above.

 

[sizzling]

Thanks for your reply.
according to some people on reddit, eg, View: https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/o1leex/need_a_gsync_freesync_expert_gsync_hdmi_freesync/

there was an update which allowed nvidia GPU to use HDMI for freesync.

That points out only where VRR over HDMI 2.1 is available. From what I found online that monitors HDMI is 2.0.

I have a G-Sync compatible LG 27GL83A and HDMI is 2.0 and does not support G-Sync, only DP does. The only device I have that supports G-Sync is a TV with HDMI 2.1 and VRR support (LG C9 OLED).

 

[sizzling]

G-sync monitors have extra components inside the monitor specifically for g-sync option. Freesync is software driven, based on AMD tech. You can run Freesync on most monitors now and nvidia gpus, but can only use g-sync on a g-sync monitor and nvidia gpu.

Having a monitor listed as Freesync does not mean it's also G-sync.

LG have it listed as G-Sync compatible https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-24gn600-b

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Some monitors are G-Sync with built in processor. Other monitors are G-Sync compatible, which don't have the chip. There are Freesync certified monitors. Most Freesync monitors will work with G-sync.

My own monitor is a good example, with being Freesync Premium, and later got G-Sync certification for compatibility.

 

[Karadjgne]

G-SYNC Compatible vs Native G-SYNC [Guide] - Display Ninja

Native G-SYNC implies that the monitor has a dedicated module installed in the monitor while G-SYNC Compatible relies on Adaptive-Sync.

www.displayninja.com

Basically G-sync Compatible means that G-sync 'might' work under specific conditions, but is not guaranteed nor is it the same thing, nvidia just says it will be better than straight up adaptive v-sync.

Every duck must be perfectly in the row, or no g-sync.

 

[KyaraM]

G-SYNC Compatible vs Native G-SYNC [Guide] - Display Ninja

Native G-SYNC implies that the monitor has a dedicated module installed in the monitor while G-SYNC Compatible relies on Adaptive-Sync.

www.displayninja.com

Basically G-sync Compatible means that G-sync 'might' work under specific conditions, but is not guaranteed nor is it the same thing, nvidia just says it will be better than straight up adaptive v-sync.

Every duck must be perfectly in the row, or no g-sync.

But aren't they also testing screens heavily before awarding the "G-Sync Compatible" label? One would think with that that it should work... thankfully, for me with my own g-sync compatible monitor, everything went smoothly. It's working quite well.

 

[Karadjgne]

Assuming the label is actually nvidia certified. Its no different to 80+ ratings on psu's, there's plenty out there that say g-sync compatible that might very well be, but not be officially certified.

If you read through the explanation (display ninja is very highly regarded) if it's off by a measly 10Hz on the range, it doesn't work. Native and many g-sync compatible monitors are plug and play, no worries, but I'm guessing that there will be some that require adjustments to get it to work. Kinda like how xmp doesn't always work for Ryzens, sometimes requires manual settings.

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

LG have it listed as G-Sync compatible https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-24gn600-b

yeahh, according to the website, i should be able to use gsync

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

Some monitors are G-Sync with built in processor. Other monitors are G-Sync compatible, which don't have the chip. There are Freesync certified monitors. Most Freesync monitors will work with G-sync.

My own monitor is a good example, with being Freesync Premium, and later got G-Sync certification for compatibility.

thanks. does that mean there might be a nvidia update in the future which would make me able to use gsync?

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

But aren't they also testing screens heavily before awarding the "G-Sync Compatible" label? One would think with that that it should work... thankfully, for me with my own g-sync compatible monitor, everything went smoothly. It's working quite well.

thats cool. i cant afford a real gsync monitor so i am using a freesync one like this.

 

[KyaraM]

thats cool. i cant afford a real gsync monitor so i am using a freesync one like this.

G-Sync Compatible = Freesync. Doesn't change the fact that you need true DP for it, as stated on Nvidia's website, though. Which you can't get with a HDMI laptop that can't do HDMI 2.1, either.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

G-Sync Compatible = Freesync. Doesn't change the fact that you need true DP for it, as stated on Nvidia's website, though. Which you can't get with a HDMI laptop that can't do HDMI 2.1, either.

^^This

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

G-Sync Compatible = Freesync. Doesn't change the fact that you need true DP for it, as stated on Nvidia's website, though. Which you can't get with a HDMI laptop that can't do HDMI 2.1, either.

Not even with an adapter right?

 

[KyaraM]

Not even with an adapter right?

No, hence true DP.

 

[ahiddenmessi2]

No, hence true DP.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

But aren't they also testing screens heavily before awarding the "G-Sync Compatible" label? One would think with that that it should work... thankfully, for me with my own g-sync compatible monitor, everything went smoothly. It's working quite well.

The whole 'G-sync' compatible is a bit of a misnomer, IMO. My own monitor was only certified as 'Compatible' a few months back. Didn't stop it from working before certification though! Similarly, I've not had a single issue with it, and love that it can sync my high FPS/hz. Soooooo smooth

 

[KyaraM]

The whole 'G-sync' compatible is a bit of a misnomer, IMO. My own monitor was only certified as 'Compatible' a few months back. Didn't stop it from working before certification though! Similarly, I've not had a single issue with it, and love that it can sync my high FPS/hz. Soooooo smooth

I mean, the label just guarantees you that it does work. It can of course still work without the label, but you need to try to know for sure.

 

[Karadjgne]

That's what I meant about the 'Compatible' label. There is no guarantee. There are companies out there that will blatantly lie about stuff, Compatible being one, 80+ being another. You can be pretty sure LG has sent a monitor to nvidia and gotten it Certified as Compatible, but lesser or back shelf brands are questionable. Nvidia can't sue, because there's no patent or copywrite infringement, the monitor company can say it's Compatible, all nvidia can do is say it's not Certified Compatible. You can only go by nvidia's list for any truth to the matter.