NV already here, this will take at least a year and only if people update scalers (AMD will face same as NV here). Also Gsync is a hardware solution that fixes all problems unlike freesync which is a solution by a company that can't afford R&D for the real deal (how will latency be and will AMD's drivers be good?). At $100 on debut, gsync will be much cheaper when integrated rather than an add-on. Also I don't think monitor makers will pass up a chance to label something a "NEW" feature and charge you to get it. Why would they bother changing out stuff immediately without a financial benefit. No different than we saw with the ridiculous fees for installing gsync at some places.
"which definitely adds value to the product lineup"
I agree...And they will charge you for this. Probably a $100...LOL.
Biggest thing to note here, you depend on AMD drivers and they can't afford to fix the last model's drivers. Also it will cost you a new card and monitor just like NV so why not buy the real thing with an end to end fix? Already have an AMD card that works with displayport? The same can be said on NV's side and a much bigger share of the market supports gsync on the card already as NV owns 65% share vs. AMD 35%.
If NV is smart they'll support it in a driver they won't release until forced to (this is just plain good business). I'd fire any manager that didn't push that idea. You spent R&D on gsync so ride it until forced out of it and attempt to kill the crap way to solve this (freesync is "FREE" for a reason, it's second rate). Proprietary is good when it's better as long as it's pretty affordable. I'd easily hand over $100 today to get out of tearing, jutter, lag/stutter...Don't forget new monitors with gsync built in will be removing a chip by default not being replaced after so you're already taking some of the $100 off just by not replacing the chip. Also don't forget SCALER tech has to be updated to support freesync (which is why it's not in any desktop monitor, they have been slow to update scalers), so raise your hand if you think that R&D is free...Nobody.
Why did NV create the FPGA? Because the one in the monitors right now can't get the job done. We had problems that couldn't be fixed currently so NV solved it with a card. That isn't nefarious it's called DOING YOUR JOB. Your experience is better with GSYNC than without. If you created something (anything) today, would you give it away free? Are you evil for charging?...LOL. Don't start a business, you've already failed before starting as business is in business to make money, period.
What this article should say is Gsync monitors will be popping up all over shortly, NOT freesync. They'd be here already if NV hadn't ran into silicon problems or maybe tough to do anyway, so how well do you think AMD will handle an "issue" that pops up? 2yrs and phase 3 again? You can downrate me for saying it but this is a fact we've seen play out over the last 2yrs. No denying this.
Considering after you remove the chip it's probably $50 including it in a monitor, I'll take the real solution and count on NV vs AMD drivers. Love AMD or not, you're not paying attention if you think AMD's drivers are not an issue. Phase 3. Nuff said.
And for people who rant on NV proprietary stuff. It's the reason freesync was checked into for desktops, and a software solution isn't the WHOLE answer to the problem. How free is it if you have to buy the same crap as anyone on Gsync side? Actually no cables on NV side, you already have them and need new everything on AMD side. Open stuff is great unless it's worse. I'm guessing integrated gsync will be under $50, but I'm being cautious here.
AMD=new card or cpu+monitor (as no desktop monitors have the tech)+AMD drivers (?)
NV=new card+monitor+nv drivers.
Difference about $50 on integrated stuff (or less) and we all know the driver story...I'll gladly pay a premium today for something I live with for 5+ years. Don't forget if AMD is pushing something that doesn't make them a dime...Well, it doesn't make them a dime. You can't do R&D without making some dimes
Which is why drivers are going into phase 3 for 2yr old tech (no dimes), why retail 290/290x had issues (had to crank the fans on 290 and 290x ref had throttle issues), enduro has issues, gave up cpu race, etc etc... It shouldn't take you two years to support your product properly. We'll probably be on DX12 before AMD fixes their dx9/10 driver support, or maybe they'll never get it fixed.
You all should be crying for AMD to CHARGE for any product they have or are involved in (and I mean a GOOD price so they can PROFIT). Anyone not crying for AMD to make money hasn't looked at their 10yr summary of finances. You can't win any war losing ~7Billion over 10yrs and ~2Bil debt. They have to earn ~225mil just to pay interest on the debt before they make a dime. I can't understand people who chant "amd is awesome giving us free crap"...Yeah all the way to bankruptcy. Your free products, cheap product chants etc are killing AMD. You should want BOTH sides making money so the war can go on forever.
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