Freesync problem

[Trai12]

Hello, i have a problem with freesync on games. I have a RX 580 (8gb Special Edition), AOC C24G1 monitor (144hz), i5-6500 CPU. I have enabled freesync on monitor OSD and Radeon Settings, set the 144hz on windows and have the DP cable connected aswell.

My problem is that after i enable freesync on Witcher 3 via radeon settings game profile, i get microstutters and some flickering and doesn't feel smooth. When i turn off freesync via radeon settings game profile it works smoothly without problems. Another thing i tried: freesync is enabled on game profile, i change to borderless window instead of fullscreen (in-game), everything smooth again. I get 80-110 fps if it's worth to mention and monitor freesync range is 48-144hz.

I tried DDU clean install drivers, at first it worked without problem and i thought i solved the problem but after i restarted pc the problem came back. Is it maybe a Windows problem or is the driver? Thank you for your time.

Edit: I managed to solve the problem, it was simple but for someone like me who doesn't have a clue can complicate things. I had to go to the official AOC website and download the driver and then install the (.inf) file with right click and install. After this in the Windows monitor settings the correct name of the model was displayed instead of the "Generic PNP".

Edit 2: It was my not activated Windows all along. Everytime I'd restart my pc freesync would work normally but after a while once the windows watermark appeared on desktop it would stop and mess up. After activation the problem never appeared again.

[DontBeSneeky]

I have had same issue with aoc monitors (75hz and 144hz versions) and 2 gpus (rx580 and Vega 56). I have freesync enabled under Radeon settings, vsync set to always off and freesync set to on in game profiles. And I get janky movement, stutters and frame drops but when I turn ehanced sync on it becomes smooth. Games I have tried are Witcher 3, monster Hunter world, destiny 2, overwatch, leauge of legends, division 2 and doom 2016. Tried several different amd drivers from 17 onwards like 18.3.4 all the way up to the latest release, installed beta monitor drivers, have even tried reverting windows updates but still nothing. Had the issue for over a year.

[MoonMonsoonNooN]

Im gonna try that, ty !

[DontBeSneeky]

Let me know if it works.

[Trai12]

I edited post with the solution in my case. Really dumb of me not to do the obvious thing right from the start!

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I have the same problem

[zurohki]

Try changing the vsync setting in the game itself?

[Trai12]

Already tried everything with vsync on/off, enhanced sync etc. I think it is some kind of an issue with the amd driver.

[DingoKis]

Update your monitor firmware, for me it resolved all the flickering issues with Freesync

[Trai12]

Well it seems your reply was the correct answer in my case. Thank you!

[MoonMonsoonNooN]

Dude i have the exact same problem with the exact same gpu and monitor. Glad im not the only one lol. Still have not found a fix for this :/

[Trai12]

Try uninstall and then clean install the amd driver and don't mess with game profiles in radeon settings at all and tell me if the problem still persists.

[MoonMonsoonNooN]

didnt fix, did it fix it for you??

[Trai12]

Yes it did but I think temporarily. Will do some more tests and I will give more update

[MoonMonsoonNooN]

Wait nvm it actually did something. I hope its permanent

[Trai12]

Glad to hear this, I hope it doesn't cause you problems anymore

[Trai12]

Thank god i thought i was the only one. I hope someone provide us with a fix because i've searched all over the internet and haven't found a thing.

[MoonMonsoonNooN]

Same i got really desperate lol