Hacked Nvidia drivers make any DisplayPort monitor into a G-Sync monitor (no module required)
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[quote]I was tired about all the marketing behind the G-sync and the need to buy a so expensive G-sync Monitor to use it.
Update #4: Check the updated post for more information
Update #3 : Check the new post to know how G-sync work and which Monitor are compatible
This is a total lie ! You don’t need any G-sync Marketing Monitor, simply because it works behind a software algorithm part that is included in the drivers, but this is something that Nvidia will never tell you.
Here’s my modded drivers 347.25 whql that activate the G-sync, next stop I will release optimized drivers that improve the GPU execution and also DSR on mobile GPU (need to fix some issues). Hopefully will release them before NVIDIA ?.
Enjoy Guys[/quote]
Source: [url]http://gamenab.net/2015/01/24/nvidia-g-sync-hack-working-on-every-monitor/[/url]
My DisplayPort cable comes in tomorrow but I'm really excited for this.
[editline]30th January 2015[/editline]
Video evidence
[video=youtube;E4iVt6LbEIE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4iVt6LbEIE[/video]
[editline]30th January 2015[/editline]
[video=youtube;AR_0GGaqB-I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_0GGaqB-I[/video]
yet another reason why vendor exclusive shit is bullshit
Glad I didn't buy into it. G-Sync monitors are crazy expensive.
[quote]Basically, what NVIDIA is trying to force you to do is to buy their Module license while using VESA Adaptive-Sync Technology !.
Let’s be more clear. CUDA was made to force the developers to work on a NVIDIA GPU instead of an AMD GPU. The reason is that, if CUDA was capable to be used more widely, like DirectCompute or OpenCL, CUDA will certainly work better on AMD GPU. This is not good for NVIDIA, and the same goes for PhysX that could work on AMD GPU (actually working on CPU and NVIDIA GPU only).
NVIDIA wants to dominate the GPU segment and they are ready to close everything they made and this is not good at all. Always lying to their customers and to the developers.
The main problem here is that NVIDIA doesn’t like standard, so they always make licenses for each of their products and win a lot of Royalties.[/quote]
Wow, Nvidia. Seriously?
[QUOTE=Korova;47042551]Wow, Nvidia. Seriously?[/QUOTE]
honestly I am surprised nvidia hasn't been sued for anti-competitive practices yet
Would this technology work with 144hz monitors?
[QUOTE=DanTehMan;47042592]Would this technology work with 144hz monitors?[/QUOTE]
Since it's basically a hack that tricks your system into thinking you have the module, I don't see why not.
[QUOTE]Let’s be more clear. CUDA was made to force the developers to work on a NVIDIA GPU instead of an AMD GPU. The reason is that, if CUDA was capable to be used more widely, like DirectCompute or OpenCL, [b]CUDA will certainly work better on AMD GPU[/b]. This is not good for NVIDIA, and the same goes for PhysX that could work on AMD GPU (actually working on CPU and NVIDIA GPU only).[/QUOTE]
UHHHHHH, is there some kind of backing for this or did this person literally just claim that nvidia software would work on better on AMD hardware with no proof or basis other than their own imagination?
so what does g-sync even do
[QUOTE=Wii60;47042628]so what does g-sync even do[/QUOTE]
Essentially, it's a very fancy vsync.
[QUOTE=Wii60;47042628]so what does g-sync even do[/QUOTE]
Instead of your GPU waiting for Vblank of the monitor to send the new screen buffer, the GPU sends an it as fast as possible, and the monitor changes screen buffer when it arrives.
[QUOTE=Wii60;47042628]so what does g-sync even do[/QUOTE]
Nvidia Branded software interconnect thingy. I'd imagine Gsync monitors have a tiny chip that says "yup.. it's nvidia alright" and your GPU looks for it.
Edit: Oh, like right ok.
Normal monitors refresh at a constant speed, at a constant interval. 60hz would be every 16.6hz or something. Gsync and adaptive sync basically trigger refreshes when the GPU renders a new frame, instead of the frame waiting for the next refresh. This means no tearing and no input lag because the frame rendered on the gpu is sent to the monitor the moment it is ready instead of when the next refresh happens.
Wait, did I say something dumb?
[QUOTE=Wii60;47042628]so what does g-sync even do[/QUOTE]
Linus!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fghQh0Y4oA4[/media]
It's pretty much a case of "you have to see it in person to [I]really[/I] see it".
This guy is using a laptop where the display is connected with eDP (embedded DisplayPort), which supports adaptive vsync, as a powersaving feature on laptops.
This is not free G-Sync on all screens with DisplayPort on them that support VBLANK. This is adaptive refresh rate on the laptops that support it, at best.
Nvidia's drivers can already do adaptive frame rate on laptops that support the functionality.
[QUOTE=nikomo;47042728]This guy is using a laptop where the display is connected with eDP (embedded DisplayPort), which supports adaptive vsync, as a powersaving feature on laptops.
This is not free G-Sync on all screens with DisplayPort on them that support VBLANK. This is adaptive refresh rate on the laptops that support it, at best.
Nvidia's drivers can already do adaptive frame rate on laptops that support the functionality.[/QUOTE]
It works on monitors with DisplayPort too. The video is just being demoed on a laptop.
That blog looks like it was written by a 13 year old.
[QUOTE=Korova;47042776]It works on monitors with DisplayPort too. The video is just being demoed on a laptop.[/QUOTE]
I just had another look around sources.
The guy who was making claims at first was full of shit, that's why I remembered something was bullshit about this.
But appears that it's actually real, at least in some form.
[url]http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Mobile-G-Sync-Confirmed-and-Tested-Leaked-Alpha-Driver[/url]
The article in the OP is a shit source though.
I'm going to try this.
Btw when you enable g-sync (or adaptive v-sync) in the nvidia control panel, you should disable the v-sync option in games right?
[QUOTE=Elspin;47042604]UHHHHHH, is there some kind of backing for this or did this person literally just claim that nvidia software would work on better on AMD hardware with no proof or basis other than their own imagination?[/QUOTE]
Glad I wasn't the only one who was thinking that.
I considered posting about it, and how the whole thing feels like an anti-Nvidia smear (regardless of the truth of some of the arguments), but I decided against it.
Damn, my recently purchased monitor doesn't have DisplayPort, only dual link DVI
Anyone try this yet?
[QUOTE=Hellsten;47042858]I'm going to try this.
Btw when you enable g-sync (or adaptive v-sync) in the nvidia control panel, you should disable the v-sync option in games right?[/QUOTE]
Yes, since the ingame vsync locks the frame rate, making g-sync useless.
I was definitely interested in G-Sync when I first saw the demo for it. It made screen tearing so much more noticeable to me.
[QUOTE=Elspin;47042604]UHHHHHH, is there some kind of backing for this or did this person literally just claim that nvidia software would work on better on AMD hardware with no proof or basis other than their own imagination?[/QUOTE]
It's just bullshit. Besides, with the existance of OpenCL, I am kind of skeptical as to why people would want to practice the use of CUDA, considering the lock-in.
[QUOTE=mastersrp;47043125]It's just bullshit. Besides, with the existance of OpenCL, I am kind of skeptical as to why people would want to practice the use of CUDA, considering the lock-in.[/QUOTE]
NVIDIA makes special hardware for use with it for use by engineers, basically insanely powerful work stations for computation. Known a few engineers who have them but not sure how popular they are on a wide scale
[url]http://www.nvidia.ca/object/tesla-supercomputing-solutions.html[/url]
[QUOTE=mastersrp;47043125]It's just bullshit. Besides, with the existance of OpenCL, I am kind of skeptical as to why people would want to practice the use of CUDA, considering the lock-in.[/QUOTE]
Because it's fast? CUDA isn't tailored to be open to all, it's tailored to their cards for optimal performance.
[QUOTE=Sam Za Nemesis;47042807]Funny how many flops nvidia is dropping lately, reminds me of the gold old Fermi days[/QUOTE]
lol, nvidia has had the best sales in years thanks to the 9xx.
Nvidia are cunts. I am definitely never spending a fucking dime on one of their products again.
I have a GTX 760 but I don't see G-sync in my control panel, yet I read that any card after 650 should have it?
Almost bought into this, was just waiting for the prices to go down so this is great news
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