Do I need a DisplayPort cable for FreeSync to work?

[dfg666]

I assume not since it's not a 144Hz monitor?

http://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx2457-mhd-2.html

[Sauron]

Yes, freesync only works with displayport. HDMI and other technologies don't support variable refresh rate just yet.

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NEVER MIND, it is actually possible through hdmi in select screens. However, the product page you linked only references dp 1.2a for freesync support so I assume you can't use hdmi on it.

[dfg666]

13 minutes ago, Sauron said:

Yes, freesync only works with displayport. HDMI and other technologies don't support variable refresh rate just yet.

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NEVER MIND, it is actually possible through hdmi in select screens. However, the product page you linked only references dp 1.2a for freesync support so I assume you can't use hdmi on it.

The monitor accepts HDMI and it comes with an HDMI cable I also found this http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-gaming/freesync

AMD FreeSync™ Over HDMI®

But I'll double check to see if I get the option in AMD Drivers and Monitor for FreeSync when using HDMI, if not I'll buy a DisplayPort cable.

[Glenwing]

30 minutes ago, dfg666 said:

I assume not since it's not a 144Hz monitor?

http://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx2457-mhd-2.html

FreeSync over HDMI is supported on some select monitors, but the majority of FreeSync monitors need to use DisplayPort.

[Italian_Stallion]

If I was to buy one of these select few monitors with hdmi enabled freesync would my ps4 utilise it? (Original ps4)

[Glenwing]

51 minutes ago, Italian_Stallion said:

If I was to buy one of these select few monitors with hdmi enabled freesync would my ps4 utilise it? (Original ps4)

No, consoles don't support FreeSync.