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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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#5549642 Posted on: 05/24/2018 12:40 PM
Yep it could. I have 2 LG OLEDs and would love them to have a freesync firmware update.
This could be a big thing for FreeSync if others follow. 
Yep it could. I have 2 LG OLEDs and would love them to have a freesync firmware update.
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#5549650 Posted on: 05/24/2018 12:58 PM
Big format game displays are going to be a big thing for PC users. Nvidia need to get their act together and make Gsync free. Otherwise Freesync will continue to gain more traction and its going to hurt Nvidia when users take into account both the GPU and display when buying or upgrading.
Big format game displays are going to be a big thing for PC users. Nvidia need to get their act together and make Gsync free. Otherwise Freesync will continue to gain more traction and its going to hurt Nvidia when users take into account both the GPU and display when buying or upgrading.
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#5549659 Posted on: 05/24/2018 01:22 PM
Don't forget Nvidia would also have to open source it as well. I think that ship has sailed. Since both MS and Intel have adopted Freesync/VRR/Adaptive Sync depending on what you want to call it. Freesync built into Xbox. Intel igpu will be AMD.
Big format game displays are going to be a big thing for PC users. Nvidia need to get their act together and make Gsync free. Otherwise Freesync will continue to gain more traction and its going to hurt Nvidia when users take into account both the GPU and display when buying or upgrading.
Don't forget Nvidia would also have to open source it as well. I think that ship has sailed. Since both MS and Intel have adopted Freesync/VRR/Adaptive Sync depending on what you want to call it. Freesync built into Xbox. Intel igpu will be AMD.
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#5549665 Posted on: 05/24/2018 01:34 PM
Wow that's a really good and cool move!
Sadly, Nvidia will not open up or make Gsync open source. I'd be very surprised but that's actually bad for their business. They'd rather risk less sales than giving it all away, locking you down with your purchases either with having a BFG display first, or more likely, a Nvidia GPU before you get the other one. That's what they already did with Gsync monitors, and it has worked for them so far as it seems. That competition will only land if the next console generation (both XB and PS!) supports Freesync, THEN they really have a problem, and then they still can just say they support both Gsync and Freesync, not opening up anything at all. Because technically they can support both without even doing much work, and that's what looks the most likely to me.
Wow that's a really good and cool move!
Sadly, Nvidia will not open up or make Gsync open source. I'd be very surprised but that's actually bad for their business. They'd rather risk less sales than giving it all away, locking you down with your purchases either with having a BFG display first, or more likely, a Nvidia GPU before you get the other one. That's what they already did with Gsync monitors, and it has worked for them so far as it seems. That competition will only land if the next console generation (both XB and PS!) supports Freesync, THEN they really have a problem, and then they still can just say they support both Gsync and Freesync, not opening up anything at all. Because technically they can support both without even doing much work, and that's what looks the most likely to me.
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This could be a big thing for FreeSync if others follow.