How to Enable AMD FreeSync
October 01, 2026
Want smoother, tear-free gameplay? We show you how to enable AMD FreeSync on your monitor and explain how it helps reduce screen tearing and stuttering for a better gaming experience.
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Transcript
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Burt: Hey everyone, I’m Burt from ViewSonic, and I’m back to answer your questions about your displays. Burt: Screen tearing and stuttering can break your immersion right when it matters most. That’s where AMD FreeSync comes in. You might know this as variable refresh rate, or VRR. It fixes these issues by synchronizing your monitor’s refresh rate to your graphics card’s frame output, so your screen updates only when a new frame is ready. Burt: Let’s get it set up. There are three things you need to do: connect the right cable, enable it in your monitor’s menu, and turn it on in your AMD software.
Super: Step 1: Use HDMI or DisplayPort Burt: Start with your cable. FreeSync works over both HDMI and DisplayPort—but DisplayPort is generally the better choice. It supports a wider range of refresh rates, including the high refresh rates—120Hz, 144Hz, and above. Those are exactly the high refresh rates that FreeSync is designed to take full advantage of. Some monitors even support FreeSync only over DisplayPort, so if you’re not sure which port to use, check your monitor’s manual.
Super: Step 2: Enable in Monitor Menu Burt: Next, open your monitor’s OSD Menu. Go into the “Setup” menu, find the “AMD FreeSync” or “VRR” option and then turn it on. Note: MPRT and PureXP must be turned off for FreeSync to run.
Super: Step 3: Enable in AMD Software Burt: Finally, on your PC, open the AMD Software and turn on AMD FreeSync. That's all it takes.
Burt: So, why does this matter? Without FreeSync, your GPU and monitor often move at different speeds. When they fall out of sync, you get tearing or stuttering. With FreeSync, every frame lands at exactly the right moment for smoother, tear-free gameplay that feels more responsive.
Burt: On a final note, if you’ve followed these steps but don’t see the FreeSync option in your AMD software, your graphics drivers may be outdated. We cover exactly how to update them in our video on screen flickering—check the link in the description below.
Burt: And that’s it! If you found this video to be helpful, please hit “Like” and “Subscribe” and we’ll keep making videos like this. If you want to read more on this topic, go to our online user guides in the description below.
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