Computer Type: Desktop
GPU: AMD 5700 XT
CPU: RYZEN 7 3700X 8 CORE 16 THREADS
Motherboard: msi b550m pro-vc wifi BIOS Version: Stock
RAM: 16GB
PSU: 750 PSU
Case: ThermalTake MicroATX
Operating System & Version: WINDOWS 10 HOME 19045
GPU Drivers: Driver Only 23.7.1
Chipset Drivers: AMD B550 CHIPSET DRIVERS VERSION 5.05.16.529
Background Applications: DISCORD, STEAM, UBISOFT CONNECT, EPIC GAMES LAUNCHER, GOG, RAZER CENTRAL, XBOX APP, LOGITECH GHUB, PHONE LINK
Description of Original Problem: I've been trying to figure out how to use freesync without adrenaline software.
Troubleshooting: I've tried searching around online and everyone keeps saying that it is enabled automatically, but that does not seem to be the case. I can tell when Freesync is activating from the OSD on my monitor and comparing it with a FPS counter. There was a setting I saw in Windows 10 about variable refresh rate, but enabling it doesn't seem to do anything. I've also confirmed that Freesync is enabled in the monitor settings itself.
Why can't you just download Adrenaline software?
Adrenaline causes system stability issues with driver timeouts that I don't really experience with the driver only install. I have done somethings that helped mitigate it, but the system seems to crash eventually with adrenaline.
In that case, I can't help you since I don't even own a free sync monitor.
That's okay. Thank you for taking time to comment on my post. Hopefully more people will come along to help me find a resolution.
If your monitor supports FS you can always turn it on from there. Make sure you're using the DisplayPort input for best results.
I can confirm that Freesync is enabled on my monitor and I'm using Displayport, but Freesync is not being activated. I can tell from the OSD overlay that measures my refresh rate.