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SimPlumbobGreen
9 years ago
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sims 3 stuttering while panning the camera around

This issue that is occurring is very aggravating, as I have a computer that exceeds the requirements of the game. Whenever I pan my camera around, the game stutters and its very annoying!! I wish my ...
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  • SimPlumbobGreen's avatar
    SimPlumbobGreen
    9 years ago

    @roberta591 Hi! I just recently restored my computer back to factory default. I launched The Sims 3, and so far it's flawless. But I haven't installed any of the Expansion Packs yet. However, it did say that the video card was not recognized when I first launched the game. I checked the GPU activity and The Sims 3 was in there. So should I be worried? The game runs smooth still. 

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roberta591
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9 years ago

@SimPlumbobGreen I recently upgraded my video card and TS3 said my card was not identified and was putting all settings to high and the game runs good - if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you start having problems the with video you may have modify the files on how to enable the game to properly id the video chip. I wouldn't worry about it until it becomes an issue.

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SimPlumbobGreen
9 years ago

@roberta591 I'll take your advice and not try to fix something if it isn't broke. There's still one minor issue. In full screen the game visually tears, like lines going through the screen. Its bearable, and can be fixed by either enabling Vsync through the Nvidia control panel, or running the game in windowed mode. But when I enable Vsync through the control panel, it adds input lag. I don't prefer windowed mode though, so is there any way to remove the visual tearing?

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    roberta591
    Hero (Retired)
    9 years ago

    @SimPlumbobGreen I think that's because of how the game is assigning default settings. Here is a wiki on how to change the game to id your video chip - new graphics chip It's not too bad just follow it through.

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    SimPlumbobGreen
    9 years ago

    @roberta591 I'll definitely be trying this! I'll report back to you the results.

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    SimPlumbobGreen
    9 years ago

    @roberta591 It didn't fix the screen tearing issue. :/ I guess I'll just have to get used to it lol.

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    roberta591
    Hero (Retired)
    9 years ago

    @SimPlumbobGreen Sorry we couldn't find a solution. Some people (a few) have reported problems with high end cards with no solution. Take care

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    SimPlumbobGreen
    9 years ago

    @roberta591 That's okay. Thank you for your patience and help! Glad to hear that my graphics card is high end 🙂 It allows me to play demanding games like GTA V. Take care.

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