Yesterday I got my new laptop (a Dell G5) and installed the Sims 3 on it. However, when I'm playing there's a horizontal line about 2/3 down the screen (maybe that's what you call screen tearing, I'm not sure). I turned vsync on, deleted all my mods, started a fresh save with only the base game and I think I also got it to recognise my card, but I'm not sure if I should add the "with Max-Q design" part (I didn't).dxdiag, if necessary:https://pastebin.com/d8GyYHQwThanks in advance. :)

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 HEREIt 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.

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SimplyJen
Seasoned Ace
8 years ago
"dorcsyful;c-16637226" wrote:
@SimplyJen I tried Windowed Borderless a few days ago. It worked perfectly, but the resolution was still a problem. Reading the text at 1080p is a serious strain on my eyes and if I put it to a lower resolution the window itself is smaller too, which I'd also like to avoid.
That's a bummer and I really wish there was a way to alter the UI scale with Sims 3 but I haven't found a way.
dorcsyful99
Rising Veteran
8 years ago
@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.
SimplyJen
Seasoned Ace
8 years ago
"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.

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