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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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#5550248 Posted on: 05/26/2018 01:19 AM
Nvidia will come with their own name for the now standard adaptive sync, something like gsync 2 lol.
Nvidia will come with their own name for the now standard adaptive sync, something like gsync 2 lol.
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#5550250 Posted on: 05/26/2018 01:48 AM
It would be good if so. They just need to swallow there pride. It would benefit them in the long run, i'm sure.
Nvidia will come with their own name for the now standard adaptive sync, something like gsync 2 lol.
It would be good if so. They just need to swallow there pride. It would benefit them in the long run, i'm sure.
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#5550318 Posted on: 05/26/2018 11:34 AM
I'd assume it wouldn't be a big problem to add support for that type of G-Sync to Desktop cards either if Nvidia truly wanted to do it and it should be usable with Adaptive Sync monitors that way.
Nvidia will come with their own name for the now standard adaptive sync, something like gsync 2 lol.
G-Sync used in Nvidia-based laptops is basically that already anyhow.I'd assume it wouldn't be a big problem to add support for that type of G-Sync to Desktop cards either if Nvidia truly wanted to do it and it should be usable with Adaptive Sync monitors that way.
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#5550338 Posted on: 05/26/2018 01:49 PM
If it's FreeSync, nVidia just needs to ditch G-Sync and simply adhere to the format, it's free for them to do so.
Anyway, I have a 55" Q6F bought here in Switzerland but no firmware update available yet...
If it's FreeSync, nVidia just needs to ditch G-Sync and simply adhere to the format, it's free for them to do so.
Anyway, I have a 55" Q6F bought here in Switzerland but no firmware update available yet...
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Somewhat pointless since it is only for 1080p.