screen tearing in game

[imported_MrMax]

im running my new computer, a signifigant upgrade from my old, and when i play World of warcraft i notice some bad screen tearing. i did't notice it with my old computer, and belive me i would''ve. what could be causing this?

my specs-
LG 204wide 20" using DVI-D cable
3ghz prescott
1 gb samsung ddr400
EVGA 6800 128mb
ASUS P4P800 SE
(the DVI cable is from an NEC monitor but i dont think that matters)

-thanks

 

[Thorny]

Try turning on Vsync

 

[bibitob]

I agree, it could be due to Vsync being off. Your PC is strong enough to handle the VSync being off.

 

[lxskllr]

You could also turn up your details or quality settings so you end up close to 60fps. You may still get the occasional tearing but not too often.

 

[imported_MrMax]

But the thing is, my Vsync is on. and how would turning up the quality make it better?

 

[SparkyJJO]

I too get some tearing, especially in COD2 even with vsync on (vsync off makes it worse). Somehow though I think it isn't something that can be fixed. Vsync helped alot though and it doesn't do it too much now. Other games tear as well.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: MrMax
But the thing is, my Vsync is on. and how would turning up the quality make it better?

Ah, I didn't know you had vsync on. Turning up the details though would limit your fps so it was close to 60fps(lcd refresh rate) so it should eliminate tearing. I don't know what the problem is though if you have vsync on.

 

[myocardia]

This is an easy one. I can't believe that nobody else knew the answer to this one. Start by downloading this: DriverCleaner Pro, and follow the directions to remove your video driver. Then, download and install this: nVidia display driver 77.72. That will get rid of your problems.

 

[imported_MrMax]

im assuming that this will remove my current video drivers then re-install new ones? just wanted to makes sure i understand what your telling me to do before i do it. im using omega display drivers right now by the way.