While I certainly like the looks of G-Sync, a software based alternative might not be a bad direction. Some people on here need to chill. Innovation comes in many forms and most, if not all, start small somewhere. FreeSync is interesting and from the demo at CES it wasn't that impressive or smooth to my eyes as G-Sync was. I personally want to see what AMD can offer with FreeSync in current game titles or upcoming titles so we can see a difference.
Have you guys looked into eDP's PSR (Panel Self-Refresh)?
It allows to hold an image in the buffer and gives the GPU a way to force refresh the screen by using the SDP (Secondary Data Packet) sent once per video frame. Laptops using this should all support something like FreeSync (G-Sync lite?).
For the desktops, I did find out that Paradetech does sell DDM-enabled T-Cons. DDM (Direct Drive Monitor) does provide a way to drive LCD screen's over DP without a controller in the screen. I did not find an available screen with this, but will keep you up-to-date.
Look, its been stated time and time again. Proven by the words of AMD's VP of visual computing and display Manufactures. Proven by the actions of AMD when they submitted a request to change the DisplayPort standard. Freesync requires some real changes. It is not a software hack. There is more to it, just as Nvidia said. Nvidia, the ones with the actual product out.
Honest to all goodness, I cannot wait to see Freesync. And I understand that it is exciting but lets wait to see how this plays out instead of letting our imaginations run wild. There is plenty of evidence saying that there will have to be some changes for freesync. And if it gets us to a better gaming experience in the end, whats the problem with it? I am all for it.
But not gonna sit and watch people claim you need nothing to change. Your just letting your imaginations run wild. Its been repeated time and time again that the experts disagree. The request (by AMD) to update the DP standard disagree. Why do we keep going backwards from here?
I am looking forward to this change. I think it is a major step for all of PC gaming. And we are at the very beginning. I am absolutely sure this is only the beginning. Nvidia created Gsync and now AMD is taken this seriously. They are now on board and gonna take another route. But the point is, they are trying to get to the same place. We will get there, i am sure of it.
But remember, this is the beginning. Gsync is still getting improved on, Freesync has some time to come. We dont know which method is better, we cannot possibly compare them. And heck, before the dust settles, we may have something in the middle. You just dont know. We can only imagine. And imaginations are running wild. We have to wait and see.