Jump to content

G-Sync or FreeSync

Retrivius
By Retrivius
in Displays
 Share
Posted
1 minute ago, EdgeLord said:

G-Sync vs FreeSync for the future. I'd like to use it for a long time.

They're pretty much the same besides the cost. Decide what graphics card you want and then take whichever sync fits with that, don't decide based on G-Sync or FreeSync first.

Forum Rules   |   Guide to Display Cables / Adapters

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8934468
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'd say G-Sync because the new AMD GPU is rumored to be multi-GPU and we all know how much support multi-gpu support gets nowadays. I say this because the top of the line AMD card that can use the capabilities of FreeSync isn't as great as what the new 10 series that Nvidia has... I hope I don't sound like an idiot here. im new... dont hurt me.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8934475
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
On ‎11‎/‎27‎/‎2016 at 6:04 PM, EdgeLord said:

G-Sync vs FreeSync for the future. I'd like to use it for a long time.

Why either? Why not a non-G-sync or Freesync?

ASUS Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570**AMD Ryzen 5800X**16G Corsair Vengence RGB 3600Mhz **ASUS Strix RX6700XT OC**Corsair H150i RGB Platinum AIO**Samsung 2-2TB 970 EVO Plus m.2**2-860 2 1/2 EVO 1Tb SSD's**Creative Sound Blaster Z**Corsair HX1200i PSU w/Black sleeved corsair Cables**Corsair 5000D Airflow**BenQ XL2730Z 1440p 144Hz 27"**BenQ XL2720Z 27"**Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Keyboard**Roccat Kave 5.1 Gaming headset,Roccat Kone Pure Black Gaming mouse**Windows 10 PRO

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8941190
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
6 minutes ago, EdgeLord said:

I get a lot of tearing on my current monitor because I go quality>performance for single player games so I don't max out frame rate.

Both card mentioned should get at least 40-50fps maxed out settings on most game even the most intensive games so I would really bother that much but still Freesync is cheaper

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8948067
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I have heard that Freesync is the better technology(...?) and the cost is way below G-sync

If you play casual/slightly old games (I.E. cs:go, the old dead space games, Call of Duties, etc. etc.) where you can hit high frames easily i would just go for freesync w/ a nice amd card honestly

Shipping sucks

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8948084
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
Just now, EdgeLord said:

RX 480 is better at DX12 and Vulcan. I'd like to keep using it for a while. I've just never used AMD Gaming Evolved and some people say it's shit.

AMD isnt shit but I dislike AMD's Raptr software and honestly by the time DX12 and Vulkan become widely supported where it would matter Nvidia would have released Volta which is supposed to support async compute and will destroy current gen gpu's.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8948092
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 hour ago, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

AMD isnt shit but I dislike AMD's Raptr software and honestly by the time DX12 and Vulkan become widely supported where it would matter Nvidia would have released Volta which is supposed to support async compute and will destroy current gen gpu's.

The raptr software is actually dead. It is not even in the installer package anymore. Just as a side note. Still I like my amd Freesync setup a lot. Especially considering price to performance when you factor in gpu and monitor. 

PC: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 || Noctua NH-U12S SE2 || 32GB DDR5 6000 CL32  || 
|| Powercolor RX 9070 Reaper || Asus B650E-I  || WD 850X 2TB ||  Corsair SF600 || Intertech IM 1 |||
Peripherals: Sennheiser PC  360 G4ME || AOC CQ27G2U || Viewsonic PX701HD || Keychron V1 || Logitech G303 Shroud Edition||| Laptop: XPS 13 2in1 7390 || Steam Deck 256 GB (64GB Version) ||| Cameras: Fujifilm XH-1 || Fujifilm X100T

 

 

Elite 110 build log (update:05/15/2018)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8948269
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
39 minutes ago, mapegl said:

The raptr software is actually dead. It is not even in the installer package anymore. Just as a side note. Still I like my amd Freesync setup a lot. Especially considering price to performance when you factor in gpu and monitor. 

GPU price difference between the 1060 and the 480 are negligible at best. Freesync and gsync are similar. An there is no real benefit of one over the other. I might be in the minority but one of the reasons I like Nvidia is that they have a software package that can handle drivers easily and Hassel free as compared to amd and the puke that is raptr. Bleh

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8948424
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
5 hours ago, CantThinkOfAUserName said:

GPU price difference between the 1060 and the 480 are negligible at best. Freesync and gsync are similar. An there is no real benefit of one over the other. I might be in the minority but one of the reasons I like Nvidia is that they have a software package that can handle drivers easily and Hassel free as compared to amd and the puke that is raptr. Bleh

Dude I hear ya. All I say (and that is true) is that a gpu and monitor combo for adaptive refresh rates is cheaper from amd. everything else (in my book) is mostly preference while the question about additional software .... Well I guess Nvidia wins for the most part, although personally I don't care. I just want working drivers, done. ?

PC: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 || Noctua NH-U12S SE2 || 32GB DDR5 6000 CL32  || 
|| Powercolor RX 9070 Reaper || Asus B650E-I  || WD 850X 2TB ||  Corsair SF600 || Intertech IM 1 |||
Peripherals: Sennheiser PC  360 G4ME || AOC CQ27G2U || Viewsonic PX701HD || Keychron V1 || Logitech G303 Shroud Edition||| Laptop: XPS 13 2in1 7390 || Steam Deck 256 GB (64GB Version) ||| Cameras: Fujifilm XH-1 || Fujifilm X100T

 

 

Elite 110 build log (update:05/15/2018)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8949299
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
On 11/28/2016 at 9:58 PM, EdgeLord said:

Deciding between GTX 1060 and RX 480 I would go with the RX 480 but I've never used AMD's equivalent to Geforce Experience and I've heard that it was worse.

Crimson is good, imo more straigt forward that geforce experience

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8951032
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Gsync.

 

It's much safer bet to plan with nvidia cards for the future. Plus I think freesync is using more limited range based on the monitors. Often they come working from 48 Hz which is just way too high for the minimum imho. Gsync will work with anything you throw at it.

MB: Asus Z97-A | CPU: i7-4790k | GPU: MSI GTX 780 Ti Gejmink 3G | Memory: Σ32GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black | SSD: Samsung EVO 850 250GB | HDD: Σ2TB WD Blues | PSU: Seasonic 750W 80+ Silver | Case: Antec P182 | Cooling: Noctua NH-C14, all case fans Noctua | Monitors: Asus ROG Swift PG279Q + 2x Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA | Soundcard: Asus Xonar Essence STX | Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-A900 (closed) & Hifiman HE-350 (open) | Speakers: M-Audio BX5a Deluxe | Mic: M-Audio Producer | Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 rip midclick Logitech G502 | Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 (Cherry MX Blue)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8952070
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If your in the price range/budget of a RX480 and needs a screen to match its probably the combo to go..as the G-sync monitors are more costly, personally i see little freesync stuff in Norway and not as much at the higher end of the spectrum so i had to go G-sync monitor and Nvidia card.. But i would love to try AMD in the future. probably not going to happen soon tho :(

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/698319-g-sync-or-freesync/#findComment-8952160
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Displays

×