Just a headsup: the tool reads your existing vBIOS, patches in the new UEFI GOP, then flashes it, which lets it work with any card: it patched my 1080 Ti FTW3 just fine.
It did, however, cause a system hang on my first attempt while still gathering info about my system. Probably related to having been in and out of sleep for about 3 weeks straight... power management so fun... Second try went flawlessly, so I recommend people reboot their computers before running the tool, for good measure
The x64 version tells me an update for my GTX 960 is needed, but it doesn't update after going through the process. Probably because I have modified my BIOS to reduce voltages to 1.075V and increase the boost clock a bit. Oh well, my 4K DP monitor is fine.
They will never support Freesync, its their competition and its "free"sync. They want you to pay the "G" premium after buying their card. Its like asking Mercedes to have an option for an BMW engine.
It really, really isn't - that analogy is deeply flawed. It's more like asking them to let you use the same damn fuel as every other car, but you can't because it doesn't have the right "special ingredients".
Nvidia already support the underlying Freesync technology - it's what they insist on calling G-Sync in laptops and puts the lie to their claims that the experience is somehow inferior and/or impossible to achieve with their cards.
At some point, implementing VESA adaptive sync on monitors will be so cheap that they'll all support it. Nvidia will have to give up on this eventually.
We are already seeing TV's get firmware updates to support Freesync. I suspect by end of 2019 pretty much any monitor or TV will support VESA adaptive sync.
Hopefully, with the way GPU releases have slowed down it would suck if VESA AS does become widespread and NVidia still won't support it for whatever reason... It's made a mess out of the display market but GPUs have almost turned into just as much of a long term investment for the user.
Freesync is an implementation of an open standard that doesn't add $200 onto the price of a mid-range monitor. Nvidia could support this tomorrow if they weren't out to stiff their customers twice over for the GSync tax.
The fact that GSync is now only just getting HDR shows the issues with proprietary technologies.
I have the same opinion. I have a 1080 Ti, but I think it's absolutely stupid NVIDIA doesn't support Freesync. I have no interest in buying a G-Sync monitor, because then I've a) spent a bunch of money to line NVIDIA's pockets and b) locked myself in to NVIDIA cards for the life of the monitor. No thanks.
My Palit JetStream GTX1060 3GB with the updated vBIOS still has a blank screen until Windows 10 starts with UEFI boot - it's fine with legacy boot though I can't then use Secure Boot. I have a Dell P2715Q 4K monitor connected with DisplayPort.
The most dissapointing bit is there seems to be nothing between 27" and 65" supporting G-Sync + HDR. I already have a 27" 144hz monitor and I don't see the point of 4k at such size. I'd much rather have a 43" or so monitor with 4k, g-sync, hdr, 144hz than a 65" one - those BFG TV are just too large for desktop use IMO...
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ZeDestructor - Saturday, June 9, 2018 - link
Just a headsup: the tool reads your existing vBIOS, patches in the new UEFI GOP, then flashes it, which lets it work with any card: it patched my 1080 Ti FTW3 just fine.It did, however, cause a system hang on my first attempt while still gathering info about my system. Probably related to having been in and out of sleep for about 3 weeks straight... power management so fun... Second try went flawlessly, so I recommend people reboot their computers before running the tool, for good measure
ozzuneoj86 - Sunday, June 10, 2018 - link
I probably would have had a stroke if my system froze during any part of the BIOS update process on a 1080 Ti...Death666Angel - Saturday, June 9, 2018 - link
The x64 version tells me an update for my GTX 960 is needed, but it doesn't update after going through the process. Probably because I have modified my BIOS to reduce voltages to 1.075V and increase the boost clock a bit. Oh well, my 4K DP monitor is fine.JTWrenn - Saturday, June 9, 2018 - link
And they still don't support Freesync and I still hate them for it....even when I grudgingly buy their cards because they are better for gaming.Apple Troll Master - Saturday, June 9, 2018 - link
They will never support Freesync, its their competition and its "free"sync. They want you to pay the "G" premium after buying their card. Its like asking Mercedes to have an option for an BMW engine.Spunjji - Sunday, June 10, 2018 - link
It really, really isn't - that analogy is deeply flawed. It's more like asking them to let you use the same damn fuel as every other car, but you can't because it doesn't have the right "special ingredients".Nvidia already support the underlying Freesync technology - it's what they insist on calling G-Sync in laptops and puts the lie to their claims that the experience is somehow inferior and/or impossible to achieve with their cards.
Flunk - Sunday, June 10, 2018 - link
At some point, implementing VESA adaptive sync on monitors will be so cheap that they'll all support it. Nvidia will have to give up on this eventually.Ket_MANIAC - Sunday, June 10, 2018 - link
G-Sync is a joke. And it will remain that way, no matter the number of BFG Displays NVidia launches. Its for rich kids with deep papa pockets.FreckledTrout - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
We are already seeing TV's get firmware updates to support Freesync. I suspect by end of 2019 pretty much any monitor or TV will support VESA adaptive sync.Impulses - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
Hopefully, with the way GPU releases have slowed down it would suck if VESA AS does become widespread and NVidia still won't support it for whatever reason... It's made a mess out of the display market but GPUs have almost turned into just as much of a long term investment for the user.psychobriggsy - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
Freesync is an implementation of an open standard that doesn't add $200 onto the price of a mid-range monitor. Nvidia could support this tomorrow if they weren't out to stiff their customers twice over for the GSync tax.The fact that GSync is now only just getting HDR shows the issues with proprietary technologies.
piroroadkill - Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - link
I have the same opinion. I have a 1080 Ti, but I think it's absolutely stupid NVIDIA doesn't support Freesync. I have no interest in buying a G-Sync monitor, because then I've a) spent a bunch of money to line NVIDIA's pockets and b) locked myself in to NVIDIA cards for the life of the monitor. No thanks.brookheather - Sunday, June 10, 2018 - link
My Palit JetStream GTX1060 3GB with the updated vBIOS still has a blank screen until Windows 10 starts with UEFI boot - it's fine with legacy boot though I can't then use Secure Boot. I have a Dell P2715Q 4K monitor connected with DisplayPort.xchaotic - Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - link
The most dissapointing bit is there seems to be nothing between 27" and 65" supporting G-Sync + HDR.I already have a 27" 144hz monitor and I don't see the point of 4k at such size.
I'd much rather have a 43" or so monitor with 4k, g-sync, hdr, 144hz than a 65" one - those BFG TV are just too large for desktop use IMO...
haukionkannel - Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - link
Yep 36”-42” would be good for 4K at this moment. Hopefully in future 10” is good for 4k and 24” for 8K...