FOR HDR DISPLAY AWESOMENESS

AMD used CES to reveal details on the latest iteration of its FreeSync graphics technology. Where today’s version simply smooths out gameplay and eliminates stutter and tearing, FreeSync 2 is focused squarely on HDR displays – those High Dynamic Range monitors that make supported content look lush with saturated colours, deep blacks, and stunning contrast. We have all the technical details on FreeSync 2, but just know that you’ll need a display that meets FreeSync 2 certification (these monitors should hit retail in Q1 of this year). We also learned that any GPU that currently supports the technology can be upgraded to FreeSync 2 via a driver update. Both versions will be supported going forward, with FreeSync 2 monitors expected to be just a small percentage of the total number of FreeSync displays shipped.