Determine the necessary adjustments for true HDR playback.
Determine the necessary adjustments for true HDR playback.
Hey everyone. Today I own a new monitor. It officially supports freesync and works as a g-sync unofficially, plus it’s got HDR 400 certification. Sure, it isn’t the top-tier HDR option, but my TV had it, so I figured why not opt for the more affordable version. Now, before I dive in, I’m sharing this monitor: And here’s my question. It looks like I can turn on HDR in Windows itself, in games, and separately for both Windows and games. But when I enable it in Windows, the OS switches to HDR mode, which means I can’t adjust settings like contrast or color temperature anymore. Also, enabling it in Windows makes the text a bit blurrier, though the colors seem more vivid. When I turn HDR off in Windows, I can still enable it in some games I’ve tried. But when I do, the OS doesn’t switch to HDR mode, so I can still change the settings. For now, I found the best balance for Red Dead Redemption 2: HDR off in Windows, HDR on in games, and just a slight boost of contrast through the in-game overlay. Since I’m new to using HDR on Windows monitors, I was wondering if I’m doing everything right. What should I do to get the most out of my screen? Should I enable HDR in both Windows and games, only in games, just in Windows, or something else entirely? Thanks a lot for your help. Cheers, Mara p.s My setup is: ryzen 1800X GeForce RTX 2070 32gb ram win 10 64 And I connected my monitor via DP instead of HDMI.
Just whatever works best. It was mentioned some time ago that the HDR in Windows was fixed. At the time, when I tried it on an entry-level high-end Sony Bravia TV, HDR in Windows didn't function properly at all. Once enabled, everything on the desktop appeared overly bright, and in games like ME Andromeda, it frequently caused crashes.
The bottom line is, Microsoft has no reason to claim they are the founders of the PC Gaming Alliance, since their focus seems to be solely on console gaming.
That said, it seems you've discovered the most effective method for making settings adjustments, similar to what was discussed regarding RDR2, so it's best to continue with that approach now. If Microsoft ever changes their stance or you encounter a display issue...
Just whatever works best. It was mentioned some time ago that the HDR feature in Windows was resolved. At the time I was testing it on a mid-range high-end Sony Bravia TV, HDR in Windows didn't function properly at all. After enabling it, everything on the desktop appeared overly bright, and in games like ME Andromeda, it frequently caused crashes.
In short, Microsoft doesn’t seem to have any reason to claim leadership in PC gaming, especially since they appear focused mainly on console titles.
That said, it seems you’ve discovered an effective method for adjusting settings as you mentioned regarding RDR2. It might be wise to continue using that approach until there’s more widespread support. If Microsoft ever changes their stance or a display offers better HDR options or compatibility, things could improve.
When dealing with HDR in games, keep in mind it’s still emerging and its adoption may have been delayed by the pandemic. At this point, experimenting with various settings across different games is advisable. This is particularly important for entry-level HDR options that aren’t widely recognized yet.