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Samsung Releases FreeSync Firmware Update on four 2018 televisions
If you have bought a 2018 model Samsung UHDTV (Q6FN, Q7FN, Q8FN, Q9FN, NU8000), and would like to make use of FreeSync through a PC or Xbox S or One X, it's now possible. A new firmware is out, bringing Freesync support towards four models.
The firmware update has build number 1103 and is available for the models Q6FN, Q7FN, Q8FN, Q9FN and NU8000. Over time you'll be automatically updated if not then go into the menu and you can force a manual firmware check, which should spot and install v1103.
The new update brings FreeSync support towards these TVs, offering a variable refresh rate, and thus more stutter free + tearing-free gaming experience. These Samsung models have a true 120Hz refresh rate, making this possible, there is one remark though, FreeSync only gets supported at 1920x1080p (Full HD), ergo it is not (yet) working with Ultra HD. Freesync support for Samsung TVs was announced in April. The televisions can show a refresh rate of 120 Hz with the update, although this is only possible at 1080p resolution. The function is not available at 4k. I have yet to check it out myself, but the new update might have brought HDMI 2.1 support as well.
Samsung also further reduced input lag on its 2018 TVs, down to 15ms in the game mode. It is expected to be “less than 7 ms” in VRR mode. In addition, Samsung would implement ‘Fast FRC’ (frame rate compensation), allowing users to use Samsung’s motion compensation system together with a game console for an average of 24ms input lag. Fast FRC is supported by the NU8000 and the 2018 “QLED” LCDs.
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#5549671 Posted on: 05/24/2018 01:45 PM
I really think Nvidia will cash in on Gsync as long as they can. FreeSync will most likely be adopted as the universal choice at some point. Nvidia will then drop Gsync. It would be nice at some point if they worked to combine the two to make something that works wonderfully for all.
They are cashing in on the premium that they charge for Gsync. This will add more pressure.
I really think Nvidia will cash in on Gsync as long as they can. FreeSync will most likely be adopted as the universal choice at some point. Nvidia will then drop Gsync. It would be nice at some point if they worked to combine the two to make something that works wonderfully for all.
They are cashing in on the premium that they charge for Gsync. This will add more pressure.
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#5549678 Posted on: 05/24/2018 02:06 PM
" but the new update might have brought HDMI 2.1 support as well. "
NO
HDMI 2.1 is not supported because it is not HDMI 2.1!
NO 12BIT-16 BIT DEEP COLOER 4:2:0 OR 4:4:4
NO 4K 120HZ
NO full EARC
NO 48Gbps bandwidth
NO
" but the new update might have brought HDMI 2.1 support as well. "
NO
HDMI 2.1 is not supported because it is not HDMI 2.1!
NO 12BIT-16 BIT DEEP COLOER 4:2:0 OR 4:4:4
NO 4K 120HZ
NO full EARC
NO 48Gbps bandwidth
NO
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#5549771 Posted on: 05/24/2018 06:21 PM
is like 2.0+ that is we are giving you something more over 2.0
I wish nvidia would make freeSync possible, that is a shame not to do it.
That would mean kill Gsync i understand.
But still would make the GPU more profitable for everyone.
is like 2.0+ that is we are giving you something more over 2.0
I wish nvidia would make freeSync possible, that is a shame not to do it.
That would mean kill Gsync i understand.
But still would make the GPU more profitable for everyone.
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#5550023 Posted on: 05/25/2018 11:47 AM
Nice move. Even monitors have a much wider choice in Freesync than in G-Sync.
Nice move. Even monitors have a much wider choice in Freesync than in G-Sync.
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As soon as there is a 4K HDR high variable HIGH refresh rate TV for an affordable price I stop using my PC monitor for gaming and get a compatible graphic card for that tv (unless that gpu it's 20-30% worse than the competition).
Variable refresh rate is a one way trip.