vesa | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:56:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png vesa | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 VESA updates Adaptive-Sync standard for emerging gaming monitors with Dual-Mode https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/vesa-updates-adaptive-sync-standard-for-emerging-gaming-monitors-with-dual-mode/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/vesa-updates-adaptive-sync-standard-for-emerging-gaming-monitors-with-dual-mode/#respond Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:30:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=642346 VESA has recently announced an update to its Adaptive-Sync Display compliance test specification (CTS). The latest version, Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a, includes new testing processes and a logo for new “Dual-Mode” gaming monitors, which offer multiple native refresh rates. With this optional “Dual Mode” testing and logo, display OEMs with eligible hardware can certify their displays …

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VESA has recently announced an update to its Adaptive-Sync Display compliance test specification (CTS). The latest version, Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a, includes new testing processes and a logo for new “Dual-Mode” gaming monitors, which offer multiple native refresh rates.

With this optional “Dual Mode” testing and logo, display OEMs with eligible hardware can certify their displays at two sets of resolution and refresh rates, such as 4K/144Hz and 1080p/280Hz. The Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a update does not alter any testing requirements, so products previously certified to the v1.1 standard are still valid.

Furthermore, the new Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a standard allows display OEMs to obtain a higher AdaptiveSync Display refresh rate certification for displays that offer an “overclocked” or faster mode option not set by default in the factory configuration. In such cases, the overclocked mode must support Adaptive-Sync-enabled GPUs in a non-proprietary way, and the display must pass all of the stringent Adaptive-Sync Display compliance tests in both the factory default mode and the overclocking mode.

All requirements of the Adaptive-Sync Display CTS must be met at both tested resolutions, including a minimum of 144Hz at maximum resolution and a minimum of 1080p vertical resolution when tested in the reduced resolution/maximum refresh rate mode. This includes refresh rate, flicker, G2G response time (including limits on overshoot and undershoot to ensure high-quality images), video frame drop, and video frame rate jitter.

The new testing processes don't apply to the VESA Certified MediaSync Display programme.

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ECS Liva One H610 Review – Impressively compact https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/general-purpose-pc/leo-waldock/ecs-liva-one-h610-review-impressively-compact/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/general-purpose-pc/leo-waldock/ecs-liva-one-h610-review-impressively-compact/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=614823 It's a tiny barebones PC from ECS - but what does Leo makes of it?

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The ECS Liva One H610 takes KitGuru away from our usual beat of high performance hardware. Instead of a huge Thermaltake case or a Gigabyte PCI Express Gen 5 SSD, or even a £6000 Intel Xeon CPU, we are today looking at a barebones PC that is tiny, cheap and low-powered. That should come as a welcome change from £1,000 graphics cards so break out the Intel Core i3 CPU and strap on your SODIMMs memory, it's time for a tiddler.

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:41 Leo’s plan
03:05 VRM’s and setup
04:57 Ports and connectors
05:38 The barebones and costs
06:00 Putting a PC inside the Liva
08:07 How long did it take? A look at BIOS
09:30 leo explains and runs some tests
12:28 Who is this for? a few details
14:36 Leo's final thoughts

Main Features:

Dominant Powerhouse
LIVA One H610 / B660 with the brand-new LGA1700 Socket design supports customers adopting CPUs from Core, Pentium to Celeron easily. It also upgrades your device to an unprecedented level and helps to tackle everything effortlessly in a day.

Galloping Speed
LIVA One H610 / B660 features up to WLAN 802.11ax and delivers unprecedented connection quality and much greater efficiency of data transmission.

Triple Productivity
Effectiveness matters when you consider setting up a workplace. With HDMI, DisplayPort and D-Sub interfaces in a compact body, you can easily boost up your productivity by taking good advantage of arranging three at the same time.

Type-C Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1 Type-C retains all of the functional benefits that form the basis for the most popular interconnects of computing devices, and features reversible plug orientation and cable direction to transfer files at incredible speed up to 10 Gbps.

Stunning Images
4K resolution at 60fps gives four times as many pixels as the commonly used 1920 x 1080 resolution presenting much more vivid and clear visuals at a glance. It allows you to sense the spectacular experiences while enjoying a visual feast.

Maximum Storehouse
LIVA One H610 / B660 features M.2 2280 SATA / PCIe interface for SSD expansion, SATA for an alternative 2.5-inch HDD & SSD. It facilitates scalability and flexibility while the customers plan to have a tailor-made configuration to satisfy different needs.

Specification:

  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • CPU: LGA1700 socket, support Intel 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium and Celeron processors Supports CPU up to 65W
  • Memory: Dual-channel SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz max, up to 64 GB
  • LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi: M.2 2230 Key E, CNVi/PCIe wireless card supports 802.11ax, 2×2
  • Video Output: 2x DP 1.4 ports, 1x HDMI 2.0 port, 1x D-Sub/RS232 port (optional) (max. 3 Displays)
  • Front Panel
    • 1x Power button
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Type-C
    • 1x Combo jack
    • 1x Mic-In
  • Rear Panel
    • 1x Kensington lock
    • 1x DC-in
    • 2x DP 1.4 ports
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 port
    • 1x VGA/RS232 port (optional)
    • 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 2x USB 2.0 ports
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 ports
  • Power Adapter: 19V, 120W power adapter
  • OS Support: Windows 11
  • Dimensions: 205mm (H) x 176mm (D) x 33mm (W)

Test system:

Our test system uses the following components:

  • CPU: Intel Core i3-12300
  • Memory: Corsair Vengeance SODIMM DDR4 2400
  • SSD: 500GB Sabrent Rocket 4.0

In our video we show CInebench R23, 3D Mark Fire Strike and AIDA64 Memory benchmarks however we are not including the charts from those tests in this written review. The reason is that the results you see clearly depend on your selected CPU, memory and SSD, and even the integrated graphics are a variable. Most budget LGA 1700 CPUs use Intel UHD 730 graphics however some CPUs, such as the Core i5-13500T, come with Intel UHD 770 graphics. This IGP has more Execution Units that run at a slightly higher clock speed. While it is impossible to definitively show the performance of the ECS Liva One H610, we can state that it is not suitable for gamers but can also say it is pleasingly snappy and responsive in day-to-day tasks.

Closing Thoughts

The ECS Liva One H610 barebones is powered by a combination of a sub-65W Intel LGA 1700 desktop CPU, DDR4 SODIMMs memory and an SSD using either an M.2 or SATA interface. This gives you a fair amount of scope when you select your hardware and also pushes you towards using cheaper components. In our video we assembled the PC in just under five minutes which is hilariously fast.

It is clear that a low power Windows PC faces strong competition from your smartphone, iPad, laptop, games console and TV but despite that we can see this ECS barebones fills a useful niche. You can build a home PC for under £500 and then attach a proper keyboard and screen which make life considerably easier when you want to read a news site, watch videos, order from Amazon or bid on eBay auctions.

We don't yet have a buy-link but you will be able to buy the ECS Liva One H610 barebones for £210 inc VAT.

Pros:

  • Tiny form factor.
  • Good selection of I/O ports and connectors.
  • Low power draw.
  • Support for Intel 12th and 13th Gen CPUs up to 65 watts.
  • The BIOS is limited, much like a laptop, so set-up is simple.

Cons:

  • Choice of components is limited by 120W power.
  • Cooling fan gets noisy under load.
  • Wi-Fi has no antennae and connection speed tops out at 10MB/sec.
  • DDR4 SODIMMs memory might hold you back.

KitGuru says: The ECS Liva One H610 barebones uses a desktop CPU with laptop RAM to deliver a tiny Windows 11 PC.

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VESA introduces AdaptiveSync and MediaSync VRR standards for monitors https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/joao-silva/vesa-introduces-adaptivesync-and-mediasync-vrr-standards-for-monitors/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/joao-silva/vesa-introduces-adaptivesync-and-mediasync-vrr-standards-for-monitors/#respond Tue, 03 May 2022 14:30:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=559019 VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, has publicly announced the first open standards for variable refresh rate displays. There will be two standards, AdaptiveSync and MediaSync, which will help users make an informed choice when buying their next display. To be eligible for these certifications, displays will have to abide by the VESA Adaptive-Sync Display …

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VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, has publicly announced the first open standards for variable refresh rate displays. There will be two standards, AdaptiveSync and MediaSync, which will help users make an informed choice when buying their next display.

To be eligible for these certifications, displays will have to abide by the VESA Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification (Adaptive-Sync Display CTS), consisting of over 50 test criteria and an automated testing methodology and performance mandates. Moreover, the display must also pass all VESA DisplayPort compliance tests to be qualified.

The AdaptiveSync Display certification will be important for gaming displays as it will ensure that users will play games with significantly higher refresh rates and low latency. As for the MediaSync Display standard, it's awarded to displays that can playback any media without jitter. The following table shows the detailed criteria needed to meet the two new VESA display standards:

Test AdaptiveSync MediaSync
Adaptive-Sync operation maximum refresh rate range ≥ 144Hz ≥ 60Hz
Adaptive-Sync operation minimum refresh rate range ≤ 60Hz ≤ 48Hz
Testing that the Overdrive factory-default setting does not result in excessive Overshoot/Undershoot ≤ 20% overshoot and
≤ 15% undershoot
(on any of the 16 test cases)
≤ 20% overshoot and
≤ 15% undershoot
(on any of the 16 test cases)
Limit in the average of 20 G2G tests from a five × five matrix with factory-default overdrive ≤ 5ms average over the 20 tests N/A
Flicker(max) on low-variability refresh rate tests -50dB -50dB
Flicker(max) with high-variability refresh rate tests -50dB Test is not performed as a logo performance tier mandate
If SuccessiveFrameDuration IncreaseTolerance is present, the minimum duration for variable 8.5ms 1ms
If SuccessiveFrameDuration DecreaseTolerance is present, the minimum duration for variable 9.75ms 1ms
Video frame-to-frame jitter duration for 23.976- to 60-Hz video frame rates ±0.5ms ±0.5 ms

Unlike MediaSync, the AdaptiveSync Display certification will have performance tiers to inform users about the maximum refresh rate, such as AdaptiveSync Display 144 or 240. The LG UltraGear 27GP950 and 27GP850 monitors are the first to receive the new VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification, but the manufacturer plans to launch more during 2022.

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KitGuru says: When buying a new laptop, monitor, or TV, will you be paying attention to see if it has one of the new VESA certifications?

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VESA announces DisplayHDR True Black 600 specification https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/vesa-announces-displayhdr-true-black-600-specification/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/vesa-announces-displayhdr-true-black-600-specification/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:27:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=530178 While DisplayHDR 2000 may not exist, VESA has been working on bringing other HDR standards to the PC market. Today, VESA launched the DisplayHDR True Black 600 specification and standard, with ASUS being the first laptop maker to adopt it with new OLED display models. The new DisplayHDR True Black 600 tier offers higher luminance …

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While DisplayHDR 2000 may not exist, VESA has been working on bringing other HDR standards to the PC market. Today, VESA launched the DisplayHDR True Black 600 specification and standard, with ASUS being the first laptop maker to adopt it with new OLED display models.

The new DisplayHDR True Black 600 tier offers higher luminance than the existing DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black 400 and 500 tiers. True Black allows for up to 100x deeper black levels and greater dynamic range compared to DisplayHDR 1000's performance tier. The new DisplayHDR True Black 600 level requires a 20 percent increase in luminance over the True Black 500 tier, resulting in a noticeably brighter display without sacrificing the core benefits of an OLED display.

ASUS is the first to launch laptops supporting DisplayHDR True Black 600, including new ProArt Studiobook, Zenbook and Vivobook laptops. You can learn more about those laptops, their specifications and pricing, HERE.

Speaking on the new standard, Roland Wooster, chairman of the VESA task group responsible for DisplayHDR, and the association's representative from Intel, said: “VESA continues to update our DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black standards with substantially tighter performance metrics to reflect new developments in HDR technology.”

While Asus is the first to announce new laptops supporting this display standard specification, other vendors are expected to follow soon.

KitGuru Says: If this spec is anything to go by, we're going to see some very impressive laptop displays in the coming months. 

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VESA confirms DisplayHDR 2000 doesn’t exist https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/vesa-confirms-displayhdr-2000-doesnt-exist/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/vesa-confirms-displayhdr-2000-doesnt-exist/#respond Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:36:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=512252 Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen two monitors listed at Chinese retail sites advertised with a ‘DisplayHDR 2000' logo. At the time, it was assumed that a higher tier was being added to the VESA HDR certification programme, but as it turns out, the logo is fake. In a statement released this afternoon, …

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Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen two monitors listed at Chinese retail sites advertised with a ‘DisplayHDR 2000' logo. At the time, it was assumed that a higher tier was being added to the VESA HDR certification programme, but as it turns out, the logo is fake.

In a statement released this afternoon, VESA confirmed that “DisplayHDR 2000” certification does not exist yet, with DisplayHDR 1000 remaining as the highest tier offered. The logo used to advertise these monitors at retail was also fake.

“There is no “DisplayHDR 2000″ tier in the VESA DisplayHDR specification and logo program at this time”, VESA said. “VESA has no knowledge of the origins of the DisplayHDR 2000 logo currently posted on these display listings on the Taobao website. However, VESA takes any misuse of our trademarks and logos seriously. VESA does not endorse the use of this logo unless and until a DisplayHDR 2000 tier has been officially announced by VESA”.

VESA publicly lists all of its certified monitors. As of now, the updated Samsung Odyssey G9 and the Acer's upcoming 49-inch Mini LED display are not certified.

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KitGuru Says: This is an unfortunate turn of events, but perhaps we'll see VESA expand its HDR certification another time.

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Acer planning a 49-inch Mini LED monitor to rival Samsung Odyssey G9 https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/acer-planning-a-49-inch-mini-led-monitor-to-rival-samsung-odyssey-g9/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/acer-planning-a-49-inch-mini-led-monitor-to-rival-samsung-odyssey-g9/#respond Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:44:55 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=512072 It looks like the Samsung Odyssey G9 already has some competition. A new curved gaming monitor from Acer has been listed at a Chinese retailer, and as per the product description, it will have specs to match Samsung's improved Odyssey G9 display.  According to a Taobao listing (via TFT Central), the Acer EI491CRG9 is a 49-inch …

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It looks like the Samsung Odyssey G9 already has some competition. A new curved gaming monitor from Acer has been listed at a Chinese retailer, and as per the product description, it will have specs to match Samsung's improved Odyssey G9 display. 

According to a Taobao listing (via TFT Central), the Acer EI491CRG9 is a 49-inch monitor with a 1000R curvature, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms G2G response time, and 5120×1440 resolution. This 32:9 curved VA panel features a 4000:1 contrast ratio and 2000nits of peak brightness, allowing the monitor to cover 95% of the DCI-P3 spectrum. The panel is listed with 1.07b colours, which usually means it has a 10-bit colour depth, but the listing shows 12-bit. It is unclear if this is a typo or if there's something going on in the LUT that we are unaware of.

Like the Samsung Odyssey G9, the Acer EI491CRG9 is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible and supports AMD FreeSync. It's also certified by VESA as DisplayHDR 2000 capable and uses Mini LED technology, featuring 2048 local dimming zones.

The back of the monitor has 2x HDMI ports, 2x DisplayPorts, and a pair of 3W speakers. There's also a 3.5mm jack to connect a headset and 2x USB-A 3.0 ports for devices. The ergonomic capabilities of the included stand seem to be limited to height adjustment, but there's support for VESA 75x75mm monitor arms. The monitor is listed at ¥14,999 (£1662) with an expected release date in mid-June.

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KitGuru says: It looks like we're going to see a small wave of DisplayHDR 2000 monitors in the coming months. Are any of you planning on upgrading your monitor soon? Will you be waiting for the Samsung Odyssey G9 or Acer's equivalent before upgrading? 

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Next-gen Samsung Odyssey G9 could be the first DisplayHDR 2000 gaming monitor https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/next-gen-samsung-odyssey-g9-could-be-the-first-displayhdr-2000-gaming-monitor/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/next-gen-samsung-odyssey-g9-could-be-the-first-displayhdr-2000-gaming-monitor/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:24:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=511450 There has been a huge rise in the number of HDR-capable gaming monitors over the last couple of years. Up to this point, the highest-ranking HDR monitors support VESA's DisplayHDR 1000 standard, but soon, we may see the first DisplayHDR 2000 monitor, with Samsung leading the pack.  According to a new listing on the Chinese …

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There has been a huge rise in the number of HDR-capable gaming monitors over the last couple of years. Up to this point, the highest-ranking HDR monitors support VESA's DisplayHDR 1000 standard, but soon, we may see the first DisplayHDR 2000 monitor, with Samsung leading the pack. 

According to a new listing on the Chinese website ‘Taobao‘ (via VideoCardz), Samsung is preparing to launch a new Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor with improved specifications. Those specs include a 49-inch VA panel with 5120×1440 resolution, 1000R curvature and a 240Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, there is new Mini LED backlighting technology with 2048 dimming zones, allowing for an increased contrast ratio of 4000:1 and DisplayHDR 2000 certification. Essentially what this means is that the monitor will be capable of 2000 nits of peak brightness, which can greatly improve HDR content.

VESA has not announced DisplayHDR 2000 certification itself yet, but if this listing proves accurate, then we should see an announcement soon once the first monitors are close to launch. Currently, the new Samsung Odyssey G9 is expected to launch around June 2021.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: It is great to see gaming monitors catching up to TVs with improved HDR support. Are any of you hoping to upgrade to a HDR gaming display this year? 

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VESA releases updated DisplayPort “Alt Mode” https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/christopher-nohall/vesa-releases-updated-displayport-alt-mode/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/christopher-nohall/vesa-releases-updated-displayport-alt-mode/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:17 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=464664 Video Electronics Standards Association – or VESA for short – has announced the specifications of DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0, that enables all the latest capabilities of DisplayPort through a USB Type-C connector, including “beyond-8K resolution and higher refresh rates, along with USB data delivery”. On April 29 VESA announced that it has released version 2.0 of the DisplayPort …

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Video Electronics Standards Association – or VESA for short – has announced the specifications of DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0, that enables all the latest capabilities of DisplayPort through a USB Type-C connector, including beyond-8K resolution and higher refresh rates, along with USB data delivery”.

On April 29 VESA announced that it has released version 2.0 of the DisplayPort Alternate Mode. The short explanation is that a USB Type-C connector will be able to utilise all the features of the DisplayPort 2.0 standard. In slightly more technical terms it means that a USB-C connector will be able to transmit up to 80 Gigabits per second (Gbps) of DisplayPort video data.

Image credit: Vesa

“VESA’s updated DisplayPort Alt Mode spec includes a number of under-the-hood developments—including updates to interface discovery and configuration as well as power management—to ensure seamless integration with the USB4 specification,” said Craig Wiley VESA board member and DisplayPort Alt Mode sub-group leader. Craig also added that this major undertaking has been in the making for several years.

VESA anticipates that products with DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 will appear on the market during 2021.

KitGuru says: It will be nice to have “one cable to rule them all”. Hopefully the amount of cables needed in day-to-day life will continue to be reduced.

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VESA launches new 8KDP cable spec with High Bit Rate 3 support https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/vesa-launches-new-8kdp-cable-spec-with-high-bit-rate-3-support/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/vesa-launches-new-8kdp-cable-spec-with-high-bit-rate-3-support/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:31:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=359772 Ultra-HD and 4K displays are finally starting to come to the forefront for PC gamers but 8K seems to be just around the corner. This week, VESA published its new DP8K cable specification, with support for DisplayPort High Bit Rate 3. HBR3 is the highest bit rate supported by DisplayPort 1.4 and it can deliver …

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Ultra-HD and 4K displays are finally starting to come to the forefront for PC gamers but 8K seems to be just around the corner. This week, VESA published its new DP8K cable specification, with support for DisplayPort High Bit Rate 3.

HBR3 is the highest bit rate supported by DisplayPort 1.4 and it can deliver up to 8.1Gbps bandwidth per lane. This means DP8K cables will be able to support 8K at 60Hz over one cable, though this additional bandwidth will also benefit those looking to run multiple 4K displays at once.

James Choate, compliance program manager for VESA, noted that since launching High Bit Rate 3 certification over a year ago, “more than 20 DisplayPort devices have undergone HBR3 certification”. Now, with 8KDP certified DisplayPort cables making their way to the market, “a single-port solution for 8K displays is finally attainable”.

DP8K will be the standard for a little while, in the meantime, VESA will be working on the next generation DisplayPort standard, with the goal of doubling the data rate. VESA expects to publish an update on this within the next 18 months.

KitGuru Says: While the core focus here is 8K resolution, these higher bit rate cables will be beneficial in other areas too. 4K/144Hz is going to be easier to drive, as will higher resolution VR/AR headsets when they eventually start coming out. With that in mind, this can only be a good thing for the future while we wait for the next full version of DisplayPort.

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VESA develops certification system to help define HDR quality https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/damien-cox/vesa-develops-certification-system-to-help-define-hdr-quality/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/damien-cox/vesa-develops-certification-system-to-help-define-hdr-quality/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:14:50 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=357665 Narrowing the choice of displays has always been a difficult process, with customers having to factor in resolution, refresh rate, size for its relative pixel-per-inch and many other nitty gritty details that lead to the optimal experience. To lighten the load, VESA has attempted to give a clearer definition of the latest tech, High Dynamic …

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Narrowing the choice of displays has always been a difficult process, with customers having to factor in resolution, refresh rate, size for its relative pixel-per-inch and many other nitty gritty details that lead to the optimal experience. To lighten the load, VESA has attempted to give a clearer definition of the latest tech, High Dynamic Range (HDR), by creating a standard it calls DisplayHDR.

For a while, HDR was simply a blanket term provided for new technology to entice customers into making a purchase without the company disclosing where on the spectrum its version of HDR fell. Of course, all HDR is above the standard, but it becomes difficult to tell value for money without companies disclosing their method of testing and where its quality falls.

“HDR logos and brands abound, but until now, there has been no open standard with a fully transparent testing methodology. Since HDR performance details are typically not provided, consumers are unable to obtain meaningful performance information. With DisplayHDR, VESA aims to alleviate this problem,” Vesa explains.

VESA collaborated with other industry professionals from over two dozen established companies from many different fields, including displays, graphics cards, CPUs and many more. It’s initial 1.0 version of DisplayHDR only factors in the standard LCD panels, before planning to expand to the newer OLED technology when it gains traction.

DisplayHDR 1.0 is comprised of three unique categories, spanning DisplayHDR 400 as its lower end baseline to its midrange DisplayHDR 600 and high-end DisplayHDR 1000. These are built using a pre-established set of parameters that distinguish the quality for each display and take the complicated research out of the consumer’s hands.

Among other factors, luminance rating seems to be one of the most important and perhaps the namesake for each certification. The baseline requires 400 nits, the midrange 600 and, of course, the high-end sits with a requirement of 1000 nits.

“First, 400 nits is 50 percent brighter than typical SDR laptop displays,” VESA’s chairman Roland Wooster explains the reasoning behind the importance of luminance in DisplayHDR 1.0. “Second, the bit depth requirement is true 8-bit, whereas the vast majority of SDR panels are only 6-bit with dithering to simulate 8-bit video. Finally, the DisplayHDR 400 spec requires HDR10 support and global dimming at a minimum.

“With this tiered specification, ranging from baseline to high-end HDR performance levels, PC makers will finally have consistent, measurable HDR performance parameters. Also, when buying a new PC, consumers will be able to view an HDR rating number that is meaningful and will reflect actual performance.”

KitGuru Says: Of course, the purchase of a monitor is a lot more complicated than HDR quality alone, but VESA does help clarify things a bit for customers. Do you like VESA’s new DisplayHDR classification system?

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First commercial 8K ultra-HD displays may hit the market in 2018 https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/anton-shilov/first-commercial-8k-ultra-hd-displays-may-hit-the-market-in-2018/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/anton-shilov/first-commercial-8k-ultra-hd-displays-may-hit-the-market-in-2018/#comments Wed, 20 May 2015 22:54:44 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=250384 Tens of millions of 4K ultra-high-definition televisions have already been sold to consumers even despite of the fact that UHD content is rare and mainstream TV channels will not support ultra HD resolutions any time soon. The same thing is going happen to the successor of 4K UHD TV-sets, 8K UHD televisions, which will arrive …

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Tens of millions of 4K ultra-high-definition televisions have already been sold to consumers even despite of the fact that UHD content is rare and mainstream TV channels will not support ultra HD resolutions any time soon. The same thing is going happen to the successor of 4K UHD TV-sets, 8K UHD televisions, which will arrive to the market in 2018, according to an analyst.

Manufacturers of TV-sets introduce all-new resolutions every six years, according to Yoonsung Chung, director of large-area displays & FPD materials analysis in the DisplaySearch Korea office. TV producers first introduced high-definition TVs in 2000, whereas full-HD televisions emerged in 2005-2006 timeframe. The first ultra-high-def TVs showed up in 2011-2012. Once a resolution is introduced to the market, it continues to gain momentum for around six years. Then, a new, higher resolution replaces it, the analyst said.

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A Sharp 8K UHD TV-set. Image by Hermitage Akihabara.

Mr. Chung expects the first 8K TVs to be introduced in 2018, when NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai, Japan Broadcasting Corp.) starts commercial broadcasting in 7680*4320 resolution and with advanced multi-channel audio. In 2018 NHK will be the only company in the world to broadcast in 8K super hi-vision format, but 8K UHD TVs will be available not only in Japan, but all around the world simply because industry players need another driver, like 8K, to stimulate the market.

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In fact, a lot of technologies required for 8K ultra-high-def displays and TVs already exist. VESA’s DisplayPort 1.3 and embedded DisplayPort 1.4 interconnections already support future 8K*4K (7680*4320) displays. Industry-standard HEVC codec for UHD video fully supports 8K resolutions. Leading makers of LCD panels are also experimenting with super hi-vision resolutions and will likely introduce their first commercial devices even ahead of 2018. However, to really make 8K content widespread, faster Internet channels, better video processors and higher-capacity optical discs will be required.

Researchers from NHK believe that 8K ultra-high-definition video format is the final 2D format as the 7680*4320 resolution (and similar resolution) is the highest 2D resolution that the human eye can process. According to scientists, all the future video formats after 8K should be stereoscopic.

According to DisplaySearch, around 19 million of UHD TV were shipped in 2014. The market tracker expects sales of ultra-high-def televisions to at least double in 2015, reaching 15 per cent market share for the whole year.

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KitGuru Says: Thanks to various Chinese brands, 4K UHDTVs are rapidly becoming commodity. Therefore, it remains to be seen how leading makers of TVs stimulate demand for newer UHDTVs going forward… Launching 8K UHDTVs should be aligned with content makers and not all of them are ready for such extreme resolutions.

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VESA’s new eDP 1.4a standard enables 8K UHD embedded displays https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/vesas-new-edp-1-4a-standard-opens-doors-to-8k-uhd-embedded-displays/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/vesas-new-edp-1-4a-standard-opens-doors-to-8k-uhd-embedded-displays/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:41:58 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=234835 The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday published the Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) standard version 1.4a. The new standard allows to build ultra-high-definition panels for embedded applications with up to 8K*4K (7680*4320) resolutions. The new eDP 1.4a standard also supports AdaptiveSync technology. The eDP v1.4a standard leverages the VESA DisplayPort (DP) standard v1.3, published in …

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The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday published the Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) standard version 1.4a. The new standard allows to build ultra-high-definition panels for embedded applications with up to 8K*4K (7680*4320) resolutions. The new eDP 1.4a standard also supports AdaptiveSync technology.

The eDP v1.4a standard leverages the VESA DisplayPort (DP) standard v1.3, published in September 2014, as a base specification. The new audio/video technology increases maximum link bandwidth to 32.4Gb/s, with each of four lanes running at a link rate of 8.1Gb/s/lane. The increased bandwidth enables higher resolution displays, without the use of compression, which will be useful for next-generation laptop computers with UHD screens. The latest embedded DisplayPort 1.4a standard also adds support for the 4:2:0 pixel structure, a video format commonly used on consumer digital television interfaces, which enables support for future 8K*4K (7680*4320) displays. Finally, DisplayPort 1.4a supports HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which will allow to watch content that requires new-gen HDCP copyright protection technology.

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An entirely new feature in the eDP v1.4a is “Multi-SST Operation,” or MSO, which supports a new type of display architecture is called “Segmented Panel Display.” Segmented Panel Display is designed to enable thinner, lighter and lower-cost panels that use less power. MSO allows the four high-speed eDP data lanes within the eDP interface to be divided up between either two or four independent panel segments. For lower resolutions, two lanes can be utilized to support two panel segments. This panel segmentation enables a higher level of integration on high-resolution displays; each segment can contain a separate timing controller with integrated source drivers.

“The Multi-SST Architecture enables greater design flexibility and power savings in new LCD panel technologies for embedded high resolution displays,” said Bong-Hyun You, vice president of Samsung Display. “Samsung proposed this feature in order to permit panel makers to make even broader usage of the eDP interface in advanced panels, as well as reduce panel thickness, reduce power draw, and reduce cost.”

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eDP 1.4a also features refined Panel Self Refresh (PSR) technology that was introduced in the eDP 1.4. The update version allows graphics adapters to update only the portion of the display that has changed since the video frame update, further saving system power.

It is anticipated that eDP 1.4a will be used within systems by 2016.

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KitGuru Says: At present very few notebooks feature 4K UHD displays. It will be very interesting to see how many notebooks will feature 4K UHD screens in 2016.

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VESA unveils DisplayPort 1.3 spec, adds support for 8K resolution, 4K at 120Hz https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/anton-shilov/vesa-publishes-displayport-1-3-spec-adds-support-for-8k-resolution-4k-at-120hz/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/anton-shilov/vesa-publishes-displayport-1-3-spec-adds-support-for-8k-resolution-4k-at-120hz/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:00:13 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=211742 The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday released the DisplayPort 1.3 standard. The new audio/video specification increases maximum link bandwidth to 32.4Gb/s, with each of four lanes running at a link rate of 8.1Gb/s/lane. The new standard will support new resolutions and modes, which enables to connect various sources to future monitors with ultra-high-definition …

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The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday released the DisplayPort 1.3 standard. The new audio/video specification increases maximum link bandwidth to 32.4Gb/s, with each of four lanes running at a link rate of 8.1Gb/s/lane. The new standard will support new resolutions and modes, which enables to connect various sources to future monitors with ultra-high-definition resolutions.

The increased bandwidth enables higher resolution monitors, including recently announced 5K displays (with resolutions of 5120*2880) using a single DisplayPort cable, without the use of compression. It will also enable higher resolutions when driving multiple monitors through a single connection using DisplayPort’s Multi-Stream feature, such as the use of two 4K (3840*2160) UHD monitors, when using VESA Coordinated Video Timing. Finally, the new DisplayPort 1.3 standard also adds support for the 4:2:0 pixel structure, a video format commonly used on consumer digital television interfaces, which enables support for future 8K*4K (7680*4320) displays. In addition, DisplayPort 1.3 supports HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which will allow to watch content that requires new-gen HDCP copyright protection technology.

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With its higher 8.1 Gbps per-lane link rate, DisplayPort 1.3 can support a single UHD monitor with 60Hz refresh and 24-bit color over two lanes, while assigning the remaining two lanes to increase capacity for alternate data types, such as SuperSpeed USB data as allowed in DockPort. DisplayPort is the A/V transport standard used by DockPort, Thunderbolt™ and other wired and wireless multi-function interface standards.

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“While becoming a mainstream video standard, DisplayPort continues to be at the cutting edge of A/V transport,” said Alan Kobayashi, the head of VESA board of directors. “These new enhancements to DisplayPort will facilitate both higher resolution displays, as well as easier integration of DisplayPort into multi-protocol data transports, which will satisfy consumer’s desire for simplicity and ease-of-use.”

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KitGuru Says: It remains to be seen when graphics cards and new-generation DP1.3-supporting monitors emerge on the market. It is logical to expect GPUs with DP 1.3 to hit the market sometime next year along with new UHD displays. However, keeping in mind that by far not all monitors support ultra-high-definition resolutions, mass adoption of DisplayPort 1.3 will take some time.

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VESA adds Adaptive Sync technology to DisplayPort standard https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/vesa-adds-adaptive-sync-technology-to-displayport-standard/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/vesa-adds-adaptive-sync-technology-to-displayport-standard/#comments Mon, 12 May 2014 21:14:58 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=192628 The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday announced that the future implementations of the DisplayPort 1.2a standards will feature Adaptive Sync technology that is supposed to synchronize refresh rates of displays with actual frame-rate that is displayed. The feature will make games and video run much smoother than currently. Computer monitors normally refresh their …

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The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday announced that the future implementations of the DisplayPort 1.2a standards will feature Adaptive Sync technology that is supposed to synchronize refresh rates of displays with actual frame-rate that is displayed. The feature will make games and video run much smoother than currently.

Computer monitors normally refresh their displays at a fixed frame rate. However, content – such as movies or video games – is displayed at different rates. Movies are mastered to be showcased at 25fps, whereas games are rendered at variable speed all the time depending on the complexity of each scene and performance of personal computers. If a display’s refresh rate and a computer’s render rate are not synchronized, visual artifacts – tearing or stuttering – can be seen by the user.

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DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync enables the display to dynamically match a GPU’s rendering rate, on a frame-by-frame basis, to produce a smoother, low latency, gaming experience. In addition, the Adaptive-Sync can reduce refresh rate of a display during simple tasks like web surfing or playing back video to reduce performance and make experience smoother.

Adaptive-Sync is a new, yet proven and widely adopted technology. The feature has been a standard component of VESA’s embedded DisplayPort (eDP) spec since 2009, so many building blocks of displays as well as graphics processing units already support it. The technology will now be incorporated into DisplayPort 1.2a specification.

Nvidia Corp. made a lot of headlines last year when it announced its proprietary G-Sync technology that is supposed to synchronize display’s refresh rate with the speed of rendering in video games to provide smooth gaming experience. However, it looks like Nvidia G-Sync may never become a massively adopted technology now that VESA has announced its Adaptive-Sync, which is not proprietary and is already supported by numerous display components.

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“Adaptive-Sync delivers clearly visible advantages to the user for gaming and live video, and contributes to the development of sleeker mobile system designs by reducing battery power requirements,” said Bill Lempesis, VESA Executive Director. “VESA has developed a test specification to certify Adaptive-Sync compliance. Systems that pass Adaptive-Sync compliance testing will be allowed to feature the official Adaptive-Sync logo on their packaging, informing consumers which DisplayPort-certified displays and video sources offer Adaptive-Sync.”

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KitGuru Says: It will take some time before Adaptive-Sync technology will get support by displays. Technically, it should be supported by virtually all graphics processing units that are on the market right now (since they support eDP technology), so once the displays are available, it should be possible to enjoy smooth games and video even on current personal computers. Still, at present it is not clear for which graphics processors will AMD and Nvidia will actually activate the Adaptive-Sync.

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Antec ISK 110 VESA Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/antec-isk-110-vesa-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/antec-isk-110-vesa-case-review/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:18:45 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=125071 Today we are going to look at the Antec ISK 110 VESA which is a small form factor PC case that can be attached to the back of your monitor to save space.  It's designed to be as compact as possible, only supporting the smallest components.  This makes it ideal for those looking to build …

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Today we are going to look at the Antec ISK 110 VESA which is a small form factor PC case that can be attached to the back of your monitor to save space.  It's designed to be as compact as possible, only supporting the smallest components.  This makes it ideal for those looking to build an office system or perhaps a basic home desktop.

We know Antec best for producing affordable gaming PC cases like the One, Three Hundred and Nine Hundred.  That said, the company have a large range of cases which cater to all audiences, so it's not surprising that they have designed a small form factor model like this.  We look forward to seeing how Antec have managed to make room for all the necessary components in such a small chassis.

Specification

  • Case Type: Small Form Factor
  • Drive Bays: 2x 2.5″ internal drive bays
  • Front Ports: 4x USB 2.0, headphone, microphone
  • PSU: 90-watt adapter (external)
  • Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX
  • Dimensions (Without Vesa): 222 mm x 78.6 mm x 212 mm (HxWxD)
  • Dimensions: (With Vesa): 225.9 mm x 85 mm x 212 mm (HxWxD)
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