Horizontal line on screen?

Since the tearing continues then instead of Inspector, @chesterbigbird recommended RTSS Rivetuner to someone else with tearing issues. It seemed to do the trick for them. Download HERE

It helps with not only FPS, but smoother gameplay too according to her. You will need to keep this tool open in the background when you play the game in order for it to work. You can also set this to start up with Windows. Set frame rate to your refresh rate (60) application level medium. I've never used it before but you should be able to look up how to use it via Google search.

Thank you :) Unfortunately I won't be able to test it out until tomorrow but I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

RTSS is a good program for keeping the fps locked and also minimizing screen tearing which is what i think you have. :)

Thank God I’m not the only one having this issue. The line on my screen happens when I move the camera fast or spin my Sims around in cas. I got a new laptop after Christmas and I saw the line, I just ignored it thinking there was an issue with the installation. But then I took that laptop back (it was falling apart- manufacturing issues) and I got a new one. I still have this issue, I have NVIDIA geforce gtx. I wouldn’t worry about it, I’ve adapted to ignore it by now. Your laptop should be fine to download any new packs, I’ve downloaded 4 packs while having this problem. Hope this helps!
edit: I just realised that you are using the Sims 3, whereas I’m using the Sims 4

@Amylsims - You may want to post about this on the TS4 Tech section of the forum if you haven't already, as you may have noted this is the wrong section. But TS4 is newer and, unlike TS3, it has its own functional fps limiter built in. You may be able to live with the screen tear appearing periodically, but it could be a symptom of a more serious problem if your fps rates are not staying capped as well.

@Amylsims I really should be the last person to give advice in this thread but you should really check the FPS in game, just to make sure it stays capped. (I could leave it uncapped too and the line would disappear but there's a reason why my laptop fans sound like they are preparing for takeoff if I do)

"dorcsyful;c-16639149" wrote:
@SimplyJen I thought I heard about a larger UI mod somewhere once, but I guess that must have been for TS4. :/ Anyway, I'm planning to get an external monitor and keyboard to make work easier once I save up enough money for that so worst case scenario is I won't be able to play until then.

Sims 4 UI can be altered within the options file but Sims 3 doesn't have that in the options file nor has there been a mod. I wonder if it would be possible to mod.

Can you please post a pic of what you are seeing? Does this line only happen with the game or is it there all the time?

It's only in the game. I couldn't screenshot it since it only appears if the camera is moving (I don't mean dragging around like crazy, just barely moving the mouse.

Go to the dell web, search your make and model laptop and make sure all your drivers are updated. Usually when you buy a new computer all your drivers will need updating

I believe Nvidia web direct started listing laptop driver updates so you could go there too. Make sure you choose laptop driver