Troubleshooting nvidia g sync compatible freesync monitors: (Windows)

G sync compatibility mode on nvidia gpus is a feature that was introduced on Windows 10, but, as with any new function, there are some issues.
Namely, some users have issues with nvidia g sync compatible freesync monitors and today we’re going to show you how to fix them.

  • Many users reported that their freesync monitors aren’t compatible with GeForce graphics cards.
  • You can fix the nvidia g sync compatible freesync monitors issue by installing the drivers.
  • Changing the refresh rate of your monitor will also solve the issue in no time.
  • If your drivers are up to date, then the issue might be caused by your monitor.

Change the refresh rate

  1. Select the Monitor tab.
    Select the Monitor tab.
  2. Select Advanced Settings from the drop-down list.
  3. In the Advanced Settings window, click the Refresh Rate tab.
  4. Select the desired refresh rate from the drop-down list.
  5. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.

Change the refresh rate of your monitor

  1. If you are using a G-Sync monitor, check that the monitor’s refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.
  2. Open your monitor’s settings menu.
    Open your monitor's settings menu.
  3. Go to the Sync setting.
  4. Change the refresh rate to 60 Hz.

Try using the Nvidia control panel

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, enter control panel in the text field, and click on the relevant search result.
  2. Navigate to the System and Security option in the Control Panel, and click on the System option.
    Navigate to the System and Security option in the Control Panel, and click on the System option.
  3. Then, click on the Display option.
  4. Select the Nvidia control panel and click on the Open button.
  5. Select the G-sync option and ensure that the G-sync feature is enabled.

Change Freesync Settings

  1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app and choose Display.
  2. Now, click the Advanced display settings option.
  3. Next, select the FreeSync option.
  4. Next, toggle the Enable FreeSync option to the On position.
  5. Additionally, you can also change the refresh rate through the drop-down menu.
    Additionally, you can also change the refresh rate through the drop-down menu.

Run the monitor’s manufacturer’s software

  1. To do this, right-click the monitor’s desktop icon and select Run as administrator
  2. Make sure the monitor is plugged into your system
    Make sure the monitor is plugged into your system
  3. Verify that the monitor is still connected to your PC
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