millerhighlife 1 Posted December 24, 2010 Well, FINALLY, I just finished building my computer, and installed windows 7 ult, and Arma C.O Specs Case Cooler master 932 Cpu: i-7 950 mobo: p6x58d-e asus ram: 6 gigs 1600mhz Video: evga 580 black ops edition monitor: samsung p2350 1920x180 2ms r.t Anyone with a similar rig (bangtail) wanna tell me there video settings so I dont have to fart around with them. I would like detailed description of settings, as I'm getting a good fps but I'm getting awful screen tearing, what is causing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armapaddy 10 Posted December 24, 2010 You should probably post your current settings as well as your hardware. I think enabling vsync and reducing view distance are most likely to reduce it (though i'm sure you have tried that). I get it with a 32" Samsung TV but not with my 20" LG tv/moniter, but i'm guessing your moniter isn't the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enad 11 Posted December 25, 2010 I got a similar system, no noticeable screen tearing even with Vysnc off. I can see it sometimes on the map desert but its hardly noticeable, maybe turn on Vsync? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mosh 0 Posted December 25, 2010 Common mistake of new computer builds is View Distance set way too high... Could that be it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infam0us 10 Posted December 25, 2010 Enable V-Sync? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soul_assassin 1750 Posted December 25, 2010 SpecsCase Cooler master 932 Cpu: i-7 950 mobo: p6x58d-e asus ram: 6 gigs 1600mhz Video: evga 580 black ops edition monitor: samsung p2350 1920x180 2ms r.t I dont know about the hardware but based on ur case I would say definately all Very High :p Also I have to say it would be pretty difficult to play with such a weird resolution :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infam0us 10 Posted December 25, 2010 I'm sure he just missed out a zero ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soul_assassin 1750 Posted December 25, 2010 :p + :D = sarcasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infam0us 10 Posted December 25, 2010 Its Christmas, I could'nt be harsh even if I tried :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johncage 30 Posted December 25, 2010 set the refresh rate in game to be higher than that of your video setting refresh rate. enabling vsync makes the game feel sluggish from my experience, but it will remove screen tearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerhighlife 1 Posted December 25, 2010 thanks guys I have a vd of about 5,000, Ill keep fn with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enad 11 Posted December 25, 2010 I think 3500 is enough for most maps. Turn on Vsync and tell us if that was the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steakslim 1 Posted December 25, 2010 yeah short of flying, 3500 is more than enough when on the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerhighlife 1 Posted December 28, 2010 Ok, yeah of course v-sync works, But should i exchange my samsung for an lg, I hve a i7950 and an evga 580, but i shouldnt have to run v sync if the monitor is the issue. I get good frame rate, but even for a a extra 5 frames ith vsync off (correct) wouldnt it be worth the exchange? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerhighlife 1 Posted December 28, 2010 set the refresh rate in game to be higher than that of your video setting refresh rate. enabling vsync makes the game feel sluggish from my experience, but it will remove screen tearing. how do I do this, I cant find any thing to change the refresh rate in game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primarch 10 Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) how do I do this, I cant find any thing to change the refresh rate in game? The V-sync is vertical synchronization which means that when your GPU and CPU aren't in synchronization, you'll have screen tearing. This happens when your PC can run the game in more FPS than your screen can show as refresh rate or Hz which leads to screen tearing as the GPU and CPU are trying to show a different picture on your screen. V-sync limits your FPS to your screen refresh rate so you won't get screen tearing and your PC will run more silent and calmer as it won't be using the maximum potential processing power. However, if you do not get ALL THE TIME in any situation possible, do not use V-Sync if you get mouse lag and/or other delays. TL;DR for lazy people, V-sync prevents screen tearing. Edited December 29, 2010 by Primarch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavtheworld 10 Posted December 30, 2010 V-sync's entire purpose is pretty much to stop screen tearing, and make sure your GPU isn't working harder than it needs to of course. I mean if you're on a 60Hz monitor you only need 60fps, there's no point in having any more cause you can't even see them, and also the image will start to tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon86 13 Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) Biggest problem with vsync is when you drop below 60 fps you drop down to 30 fps effective. Go below that you get 20 fps. edit: if you want the fps AND no tearing you can try the direct3d overrider tool to force triple buffering. I dont know if it works, the game seems a bit smoother with vsync and tribuff than with just vsync. but that might be my imagination, you cant see vsync effects with fraps. nvidia control panel also has a tribuff option, that used to be just for opengl, dont know if it works for direct3d yet. Edited December 30, 2010 by Leon86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
