AMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144Hz

HardwareAMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144HzWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareAMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144HzWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Minimum requirements forAMDFreeSync have received a refresh, and 1080p gaming monitors and TVs will now have to hit 144Hz or higher. The change means if you want to pick up a screen that prevents tearing using the graphics card tech, you’ll have to opt for a model with a faster refresh rate. Admittedly, most of thebest gaming monitoroptions out there right now support at least 120Hz. Sure, big budget screens are still clutching onto the refresh rate standard, but there are now also plenty ofgaming TVsthat will offer up faster visuals when hooked up to agaming PC. Simply put, display tech has evolved to embrace speed, and these AMD FreeSync minimum requirements changes are a reaction to that. In a newblog post, AMD touches on why future new FreeSync 1080p screens will now require over 144Hz. According to thegraphics cardgiant, “60Hz was considered great for gaming” back when the tech made its debut, but “today, the majority of gaming monitors are 144Hz or higher, which clearly shows the upward refresh rate trend in the industry.” Swipe to scroll horizontallyAMD FreeSync minimum requirements (2024)Header Cell - Column 0NotebooksMonitors and TVsFreeSyncMax. Refresh Rate: 40-60 HzSwipe to scroll horizontally AMD FreeSync minimum requirements (2024)Header Cell - Column 0NotebooksMonitors and TVsFreeSyncMax. Refresh Rate: 40-60 HzIn any case, this change is a sign that companies see 60Hz gaming monitors as a thing of the past. I’d still argue they have their place within the scene today, especially if you’re using a Steam Deck dock or aiming for lower, stable refresh rates on a budget PC. I guess the point is that modern GPUs are powerful enough not to need a helping hand running games at 1080p 60fps without things getting visually messy, serving as a testament to progress rather than a commentary on antiquated refresh rates. Should you buy an AMD FreeSync monitor? (Image credit: Future / Jeremy Laird) When picking up a gaming monitor, features like FreeSync andNvidia’s G-Syncmight not be at the forefront of your mind. However, both are a godsend when it comes combating screen tearing and latency, and FreeSync specifically will cater to players with Radeon graphics cards in their rigs. That’s not to say you can’t use the perk at all if you’ve got a GeForce card, as AMD’s tech will work with “G-Sync compatible screens”, but the results aren’t quite as effective as full blown FreeSync Premium and panels withNvidia’s hardware built in. Deciding which V-Sync alternative to go for depends on your PC’s graphics card and how much you’re willing to pay. Since FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync use chips within compatible screens, you’ll find that the price of said models is generally higher, but often comes as standard with some premium panels like theSamsung Odyssey OLED G9. Chances are that you’re going to end up with some sort of FreeSync or G-Sync compatibility no matter which screen you choose, and elevated tiers of the tech are considered an additional luxury. 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