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Radeon Technology Group - Tech update December 2015
The AMD Radeon Technology Group is responsible for everything that is related to Radeon graphics cards and APUs, today shares some new technology enhancements. In this December 2015 update we'll talk HDR, low framerate compensation (LFC), FreeSYnc for HDMI and the move to DisplayPort 1.3 compatibility.
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#5203285 Posted on: 12/08/2015 07:46 PM
Uh, it's kind of the opposite, well it could be the opposite depending on where it goes. The G-Sync module is an FPGA. That's why it's so expensive. The module can be reprogrammed specifically for future hardware support so you don't need a new monitor. AMD has been doing driver based workarounds for problems that the G-Sync module handles natively. This is fine, but there may come a point where AMD can't physically support a specific feature because the scalar in a specific monitor won't support it. In which case you will need a new monitor. G-Sync may not necessarily run into this problem because the module can be completely reprogrammed as necessary.
disagree, how often do you upgrade your Monitor? not nearly as often as the GPU. I rather the changes come from the GPU and drivers, then have to upgrade my monitor every other year... gsync is a fail compared to freesync long term...
Uh, it's kind of the opposite, well it could be the opposite depending on where it goes. The G-Sync module is an FPGA. That's why it's so expensive. The module can be reprogrammed specifically for future hardware support so you don't need a new monitor. AMD has been doing driver based workarounds for problems that the G-Sync module handles natively. This is fine, but there may come a point where AMD can't physically support a specific feature because the scalar in a specific monitor won't support it. In which case you will need a new monitor. G-Sync may not necessarily run into this problem because the module can be completely reprogrammed as necessary.
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#5203303 Posted on: 12/08/2015 09:04 PM
When are we getting 8K OLED screens @144hz with Free-sync? i can't wait
When are we getting 8K OLED screens @144hz with Free-sync? i can't wait
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#5203307 Posted on: 12/08/2015 09:15 PM
If you could afford a good Nvidia gaming video card and a G-Sync screen in the first place, you can also afford to upgrade them when necessary. They aren't for the poor man.
Uh, it's kind of the opposite, well it could be the opposite depending on where it goes. The G-Sync module is an FPGA. That's why it's so expensive. The module can be reprogrammed specifically for future hardware support so you don't need a new monitor. AMD has been doing driver based workarounds for problems that the G-Sync module handles natively. This is fine, but there may come a point where AMD can't physically support a specific feature because the scalar in a specific monitor won't support it. In which case you will need a new monitor. G-Sync may not necessarily run into this problem because the module can be completely reprogrammed as necessary.
If you could afford a good Nvidia gaming video card and a G-Sync screen in the first place, you can also afford to upgrade them when necessary. They aren't for the poor man.
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#5203314 Posted on: 12/08/2015 09:30 PM
Because you think that Nvidia will send you a new modules, or Asus sold it to you, instead of sold you a new fresh monitor ? ...
I dont think, you can reprogramm the FPGA scalar so easely ( its not like flash a firmware in it ) .
With AMD, all new need is a driver update .. and i think Nvidia it is the same for add new features on G-sync....
As for monitor side ( i think to HDR, BT.2020 ) etc .. it still depend of the panel, the electronic and the driver support .
Uh, it's kind of the opposite, well it could be the opposite depending on where it goes. The G-Sync module is an FPGA. That's why it's so expensive. The module can be reprogrammed specifically for future hardware support so you don't need a new monitor. AMD has been doing driver based workarounds for problems that the G-Sync module handles natively. This is fine, but there may come a point where AMD can't physically support a specific feature because the scalar in a specific monitor won't support it. In which case you will need a new monitor. G-Sync may not necessarily run into this problem because the module can be completely reprogrammed as necessary.
Because you think that Nvidia will send you a new modules, or Asus sold it to you, instead of sold you a new fresh monitor ? ...
I dont think, you can reprogramm the FPGA scalar so easely ( its not like flash a firmware in it ) .
With AMD, all new need is a driver update .. and i think Nvidia it is the same for add new features on G-sync....
As for monitor side ( i think to HDR, BT.2020 ) etc .. it still depend of the panel, the electronic and the driver support .
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I mean that's true -- but for the most part all the features announced here for freesync are already available on G-Sync. And I'm sure that Nvidia will have additional features planned for Pascal's release relating to G-Sync. That's the advantage of having the onboard FPGA -- they can just update the module as they go if they find something new and useful to add.
That being said, I think AMD's approach is obviously the more consumer friendly method and hopefully it will keep G-Sync costs in check.
disagree, how often do you upgrade your monitor? not nearly as often as the GPU. I rather the changes come from the GPU and drivers, then have to upgrade (which always means replacement) my monitor every other year... gsync is a fail compared to freesync long term...