NVIDIA has released a new firmware update (version 1.1.4) for monitors that support G-SYNC Pulsar, aiming to improve performance and solve some issues that appeared during gameplay.
This update focuses on improving the experience in situations where frame rates are not stable, especially when FPS drops below ideal levels.
Firmware Update Improves Performance Below 90 FPS
Since its launch in early 2026, G-SYNC Pulsar has attracted attention for offering very clear motion, comparable to over 1000 Hz motion clarity, thanks to its variable backlight strobing technology.
However, users noticed that performance was not as strong when frame rates dropped below 90 FPS.
The new firmware 1.1.4 addresses this problem by removing inverse ghosting, which could appear at lower refresh rates. The update also fixes the built-in FPS indicator on some monitors, which previously showed incorrect readings at those same frame rate levels.
NVIDIA developer Jacob Freeman also highlighted the update in a post: “New G-SYNC Pulsar monitor firmware updates are available now, improvements when under 90 FPS and adds a fixed 60Hz strobing mode (for games locked to 60 Hz).”
One of the most important additions in this update is the new “Fixed 60Hz Strobing” mode.
Although G-SYNC Pulsar works best at high refresh rates, many classic games and some console titles run at 60 FPS. This new mode allows Pulsar’s motion clarity technology to work at a fixed 60 Hz, helping reduce motion blur even in older games.
The firmware update is currently available for the following monitors:
- Acer Predator XB273U F5
- AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2
- ASUS ROG STRIX Pulsar XG27AQNGV
- MSI MPG 272QRF X36
Updating the firmware is also simple. Thanks to new upgradeable modules, users only need to connect the monitor using USB and install the update through a compatible browser such as Chrome or Edge. The process takes around 10 minutes to complete.
