Download & Install Nvidia InspectorLook for the small tool icon or green symbol next to Driver Version. Click to launch Nvidia Profile Inspector.
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Select Profiles at the top and scroll through the long list to find
Sims 3.
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Under
Sync and Refresh, select
Vertical Sync >
Force On(Not pictured, also listed under Sync and Refresh)
Tripple Buffering >
OnFrame Rate Limiter >
60 fps (you may see 60.7 instead and that's fine) *
This number should reflect your own refresh rate.If you expirence screen tearing w/ Inspector; try:
Vertical Sync Tear Control >
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Apply Changes top right corner.