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    No GSYNC with Advanced Optimus

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DaReference5754, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. DaReference5754

    DaReference5754 Notebook Geek

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    I installed a new graphics driver today and have awesome performance.
    However, when in Adv. Optimus mode I cant get GSYNC to work, I get tearing, it only works with "Nvidia GPU only". I activated Gsync in the control panel.
    I think it worked before. Do I need to roll back the driver?
     
    DaReference5754, Dec 21, 2021
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    G-Sync only works in dGPU mode - always has. Some laptops like the Lenovo Legion support FreeSync in Optimus mode, which is functionally the same thing.
     
    saturnotaku, Dec 21, 2021
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    DaReference5754 Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I know that, but isnt this the purpose of ADVANCED Optimus? I mean, when I start a game, it switches to dGP mode, or?
    I just did a partial fix. When I open the game in windowed mode, Gsync works. Still strange...
     
    DaReference5754, Dec 21, 2021
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