"igazor;c-17112077" wrote:
If you have not already done so, you will need to cap the frame rates for that GTX 1050 card. Unlike more modern games, TS3 has no functional built-in fps limiter and a 1050 is powerful enough to run too high on those. The usual tool to use would be the Nvidia Control Panel to set up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69) or TS3w.exe (with the "w" for Patch 1.67) to arrange vertical sync. If that's not enough to lock things in or if gameplay in windowed mode is required, then we add Nvidia Inspector which would be a separate download, and explicitly set the frame rate cap to the refresh rate of your monitor. Most are 60 Hz, so that would be 60 fps, some can run higher.
See this post, under the spoilers, for some excellent screenshots of the two tools.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16540301/#Comment_16540301
Runaway fps rates can lead to graphics glitches, poor performance, lag, screen tears, and can ultimately damage your card. To check the fps rates you are actually getting in-game, ctrl+shift+C to bring up the cheats console and type fps on (enter). As you play and move the game camera around, the displayed rate should never rise above 60 fps (or whatever the refresh rate of your monitor actually is). To switch the numeric display off, cheats panel again and fps off (enter).
If you still get screen tears when the fps capping is in place and verified, you may want to try switching off Win 10's Game Mode and perhaps try Windowed Borderless Gaming as sometimes that method of play works out better especially on Win 10 systems.
https://westechsolutions.net/sites/WindowedBorderlessGaming
"igazor;c-17112216" wrote:
Sounds like some progress, then. Are the screen tears any different/better in windowed vs. full screen mode? Was Windowed Borderless no help with those?
I guess the next thing to look at would be your resolution, is it the native one for your screen? And might your Nvidia drivers be in need of an update already?
"igazor;c-17112077" wrote:
If you have not already done so, you will need to cap the frame rates for that GTX 1050 card. Unlike more modern games, TS3 has no functional built-in fps limiter and a 1050 is powerful enough to run too high on those. The usual tool to use would be the Nvidia Control Panel to set up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69) or TS3w.exe (with the "w" for Patch 1.67) to arrange vertical sync. If that's not enough to lock things in or if gameplay in windowed mode is required, then we add Nvidia Inspector which would be a separate download, and explicitly set the frame rate cap to the refresh rate of your monitor. Most are 60 Hz, so that would be 60 fps, some can run higher.
"fatbat21;c-17112700" wrote:"igazor;c-17112216" wrote:
Sounds like some progress, then. Are the screen tears any different/better in windowed vs. full screen mode? Was Windowed Borderless no help with those?
I guess the next thing to look at would be your resolution, is it the native one for your screen? And might your Nvidia drivers be in need of an update already?
I tried windows mode before, and it just made the game look bad such a big decrease in resolution. And is the tearing still bad for my card now? Or is it safe to play now that fps are limited. Also shouldn’t it be able to be closer to 60? Isn’t 30 kinda low for a computer like this?
"Rhiannon58;c-17113083" wrote:"igazor;c-17112077" wrote:
If you have not already done so, you will need to cap the frame rates for that GTX 1050 card. Unlike more modern games, TS3 has no functional built-in fps limiter and a 1050 is powerful enough to run too high on those. The usual tool to use would be the Nvidia Control Panel to set up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69) or TS3w.exe (with the "w" for Patch 1.67) to arrange vertical sync. If that's not enough to lock things in or if gameplay in windowed mode is required, then we add Nvidia Inspector which would be a separate download, and explicitly set the frame rate cap to the refresh rate of your monitor. Most are 60 Hz, so that would be 60 fps, some can run higher.
I'm noticing some graphical glitches playing TS3 on my brand new computer. The video card is a GeForce RTX 2080.
I have gone into the Nvidia Control panel and am working with the profile for TS3. You mentioned to "arrange the vertical sync". I have a number of options here. What should I change it to from "use global setting"?
"igazor;c-17113212" wrote:"Rhiannon58;c-17113083" wrote:"igazor;c-17112077" wrote:
If you have not already done so, you will need to cap the frame rates for that GTX 1050 card. Unlike more modern games, TS3 has no functional built-in fps limiter and a 1050 is powerful enough to run too high on those. The usual tool to use would be the Nvidia Control Panel to set up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69) or TS3w.exe (with the "w" for Patch 1.67) to arrange vertical sync. If that's not enough to lock things in or if gameplay in windowed mode is required, then we add Nvidia Inspector which would be a separate download, and explicitly set the frame rate cap to the refresh rate of your monitor. Most are 60 Hz, so that would be 60 fps, some can run higher.
I'm noticing some graphical glitches playing TS3 on my brand new computer. The video card is a GeForce RTX 2080.
I have gone into the Nvidia Control panel and am working with the profile for TS3. You mentioned to "arrange the vertical sync". I have a number of options here. What should I change it to from "use global setting"?
I get lost a bit too easily here as I have AMD cards myself, not Nvidia, so I don't know exactly which setting we are talking about. Perhaps @SimplyJen can assist better?
