FreeSync
FreeSync technology is solution that eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latency. This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience.
•• Off: Disable FreeSync.
•• Standard Engine: Enable the basic FreeSync functions of the AMD graphics card.
•• Ultimate Engine: Enable the FreeSync feature with a higher screen frame rate. Screen tearing (abnormal sync between the screen and content) is reduced in this mode. Note that screen flickering may occur during game play.
When enable FreeSync function, please use maximum screen refresh rate for optimal freesync effect. The refresh rate setting method please refer to Q & A → How can I change the frequency?
――When using the FreeSync function, use the HDMI/DP cable provided by the monitor manufacturer. ――This function is not available for USB
If you use the FreeSync function while playing a game, the following symptoms may occur:
•• The screen may flicker depending on the type of graphics card, the game option settings, or the
video being played. Try the following actions: decrease the game setting values, change the current FreeSync mode to Standard Engine, or visit the AMD website to check your graphics driver’s version and update it with the latest one.
•• While you are using the FreeSync function, the screen may flicker due to variation of the output frequency from the graphics card.
•• The response rate during the game may fluctuate depending on the resolution. A higher resolution generally decreases the response rate.
•• The sound quality of the monitor may be degraded.
――If you encounter any issues when using the function, contact the Samsung Service Center.
The models in the Graphic Cards list supports FreeSync
FreeSync can only be used with specific AMD graphics card models. Refer to the following list for supported graphics cards:
Make sure to install the latest official graphics drivers from AMD that support FreeSync.
――For additional AMD graphics card models that support the FreeSync feature, visit the official AMD website. ――Select FreeSync Off if you are using a graphics card from a different manufacturer.
•• AMD Radeon R9 | 300 Series (Not include 370 / 370X) | •• AMD Radeon R9 290 | |||
•• AMD Radeon R9 Fury X | •• AMD Radeon R9 285 | ||||
•• AMD Radeon R7 360 | •• AMD Radeon R7 | 260X | |||
•• | AMD Radeon R9 | 295X2 | •• | AMD Radeon R7 | 260 |
•• | AMD Radeon R9 | 290X | •• | AMD Radeon RX 400 Series | |
How do you enable FreeSync?
1Set FreeSync to Standard Engine or Ultimate Engine in the OSD menu.
2Enable FreeSync in AMD Radeon Settings:
The "AMD FreeSync" feature should be set to "On". Select to "On" if not already enabled.
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