Tag Archives: FreeSync

ASRock has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT1B. Both monitors feature a 27-inch IPS screen, QHD/1440p resolution, and a 180Hz refresh rate, making them ideal for gamers, but what sets them apart from each other?  The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and …

AMD introduced FreeSync technology in 2015 as an alternative to Nvidia's G-Sync. Since its inception, FreeSync technology has been updated multiple times and upgraded with additional levels, including a dedicated tier for HDR displays. Recently, it received yet another update, raising the minimum requirements for monitors to be FreeSync certified. …

Late last year, LG announced its most promising gaming monitor to date – the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B, packing a 27-inch OLED panel with 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Now just a few months later, this monitor is available in the UK.  It has taken longer than many of us wanted …

AOC is expanding its Agon line-up of gaming monitors once again. This month, we'll see the new AG275QX and AG275QXN monitors becoming available, a pair of 27-inch QHD displays, with one being a cheaper VA panel option, and the other packing an IPS panel.  Although both monitors look the same, the …

Today is a big day for NZXT, with the company unveiling its first ever pair of gaming monitors. The new NZXT Canvas series of gaming monitors will offer 1440p, high refresh rate gaming in a 27-inch or 32-inch form factor.  The specs between both monitors are the same, so they …

Philips is expanding its premium Momentum 5000 line of gaming monitors. The new Momentum F5800 sports a Nano IPS 4K panel with 144Hz refresh rate, making it a perfect fit for a high-end setup. If you need a little more speed from your monitor, then you can also find the …

Over the weekend, KitGuru was invited to check out the latest gaming monitors hitting the market over the next few months. We covered AOC's new flagship AGON Pro line-up and now, our attention turns to new Philips Momentum gaming displays, designed with console gaming in mind. 

Back in January 2019, Nvidia announced that it would be updating its GPU drivers to support FreeSync displays under the new ‘G-Sync Compatible' initiative. This means that Nvidia GPU users can switch G-Sync on using any adaptive sync display, although there is a verification program in place to highlight the …

As the popularity of ultrawide gaming monitors has continued to grow, so has the number of impressively spec'd displays on the market. This month, Nixeus is adding a new 3440×1440 competitor to its roster, complete with FreeSync, HDR support and a 144Hz refresh rate starting at $499. Nixeus was one …

When choosing the perfect PC gaming monitor, hardcore gamers will be looking for a display that fulfils certain criteria. High refresh rate and low response time is a must-have for competitive gamers these days. The new TUF gaming monitor from Asus provides these features and more. Asus has launched the …

AOC has had quite the year when it comes to gaming monitors, with new high refresh rate, HDR displays being announced consistently over the course of the year. As we enter the final months of 2019, AOC has another AGON series monitor to add to the roster, this time with …

43-inches of 4K, high refresh rate, HDR goodness will be hitting store shelves in just a few weeks.

While most 4K monitors on the market currently target a 27-inch panel size, we know a lot of our readers are after something a bit larger to make better use of all those pixels. Iiyama is filling that void this week with the Prolite XB32, a 32-inch 4K monitor at …

Microsoft has been making much more of an effort to get on the good side of PC gamers in recent years. There were some hurdles along the way, with issues surrounding the Universal Windows App system and the Windows 10 Store but things have been changing for the better in …

This week, AOC is launching a new addition to its gaming monitor lineup- the G2868PQU. A minimalist 28-inch gaming monitor with a 4K ‘HDR-ready' panel and FreeSync. The G2868PQU uses a TN panel that covers 102% of the sRGB colour gamut and 82% of the AdobeRGB gamut. While it is …

AOC is expanding on its gaming monitor offerings this month with the arrival of the CQ32G1- a 31.5″ 1440p monitor complete with a 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support.

RTX 2060, DLSS in Battlefield V and G-Sync compatibility on FreeSync displays are all new features headlining Nvidia's latest driver update.

Today at CES, Leo and Briony stopped by at the Nvidia suite to check out all of the latest hardware. That includes the new super-sized BFGD gaming displays due in February, the recently launched RTX 2060 and finally, RTX for laptops. We have already extensively covered all of the big …

Nvidia is finally opening up its drivers to allow GTX/RTX graphics cards to make use of Adaptive Sync on FreeSync displays.

For day 12 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar we are teaming up with Iiyama to give away a fantastic monitor. The winner of this one will be recieving a Iiyama G-Master monitor with a 27-inch 1440p panel, 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support!

Much as we might all like to own the likes of the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ 27in 4K/144Hz HDR Monitor, at over £2,000, this kind of display is way beyond most budgets. Luckily, the gaming display market has exploded in recent years, so now there is a model to suit pretty …

Despite FreeSync being an open standard, over the years Nvidia GPUs have been locked down to only support G-Sync. It has taken some time, but this week two separate workarounds for this have come to light, allowing Nvidia GPUs and FreeSync to work together for the first time.

It's a curved 32in gaming display that costs less than £300 - is it too good to be true?

Aside from the new Mixed Reality headset launch, Acer had more to show off at IFA today. The company has also announced two new gaming monitors sporting 4K resolution, HDR and a 144Hz refresh rate. Better yet, there is a version for G-Sync and another for FreeSync. First up is …

AOC is a well-known brand in the budget monitor space, offering great displays for a fraction of the price of their rivals. They are continuing this trend with their brand new 31.5” QHD 75Hz FreeSync monitor that is releasing this month. The AOC Q3279VWFD8 bears some resemblance to the Q3279VWF, …

High refresh rate gaming has been swiftly gaining in popularity over the years, but more often than not, making the jump to 144Hz is an expensive endeavour. Fortunately, we are starting to see more budget-friendly options hit the market, including AOC's latest ‘G90' monitor, which sports a 144Hz refresh rate …

It’s a stylish, flicker-free 28in 4K UHD display with a 1ms response time, AMD FreeSync and HDR 10 support.

In April 2017, prior to the Xbox One X's official launch, we learned that the console would in-fact support AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology. This was big news at the time, as typically, features like FreeSync have been reserved for PC gamers only, making the Xbox the first console …

It's a 27in, 1080p and 144Hz monitor with FreeSync. At £290, though, is it just too expensive?

Prior to the Xbox One X's launch in November, Microsoft began talking up some of the console's upcoming features. Firstly, we learned that the Xbox One X will be the first console to support FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, in addition to also supporting native 1440p resolution. Native 1440p support …