Just Cause 4’s gameplay exhibits visual elements in discrete segments and clusters.
Just Cause 4’s gameplay exhibits visual elements in discrete segments and clusters.
I'm struggling to articulate exactly what’s happening, but the game—even when set to maximum graphics (ultra) with all settings enabled on my RX580 8GB—runs flawlessly without any slowdowns at 1080p. However, the gameplay screen consistently displays a scattering of dots across the entire display.
It’s difficult to explain precisely, but let me try to describe it:
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I'm hoping this conveys the issue. The entire image appears distorted, filled with these dots—as if they're forming the foundation of the frame. It’s reminiscent of the square dots you would see on an older CRT television when viewing it closely. This exact effect is occurring with my Dell S2218H Monitor, paired with an RX580 (using the latest drivers).
When I connect my PS4 Pro to this same monitor, games like GTA 5 display beautifully with sharp, clear visuals. I anticipated similar results on my PC, but with Just Cause 4, the game looks like a crude animation. I see distinct squares and dots in grassy areas; character hair appears bizarre with white speckles when sunlight hits it, resembling an elderly man’s hair.
I am unable to utilize AMD FreeSync with this monitor, as it indicates that FreeSync is not supported.
Could you please advise on how to resolve this? I desire a smooth, high-quality experience similar to what I receive from my PS4 Pro, rather than this problematic display issue which makes my graphics card seem inadequate.
Thank you for your assistance.
When you get near the television, you might notice small points—these are really individual pixels. They’re more noticeable on displays with a resolution of 1080p than on higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, as they are larger. Occasionally, these visible pixels can be imperfections introduced by a problematic graphics driver or a malfunctioning screen.
A single screenshot isn’t enough to illustrate my issue. I attempted to capture the problem using my phone's camera, but it simply displayed a regular image—no dots were visible. I’m puzzled; could this be related to my monitor's lack of FreeSync? My Dell S2218H doesn’t support FreeSync, though it does have a 60Hz refresh rate. I suspect the dots might be an effect of FreeSync, but I’m uncertain. My graphics card, an RX580, indicates FREESYNC 2 compatibility, and I’ve considered purchasing a monitor with a 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync within my budget. However, in India, electronics are generally expensive, and even with a discount, the monitor I want would cost approximately $240 USD—still beyond my reach. Amazingly, the same monitor is available for only $99 on Amazon Global. If it were priced that low in my country, I would have purchased it long ago. Unfortunately, third-world nations often involve significant taxes and inflated prices, and sellers frequently claim it’s a new product when it has been available for years.
Regarding the problem at hand, is it due to my monitor’s failure to implement FreeSync? Additionally, I sometimes experience tearing in games with water effects, which is frustrating. With an RX580 and 8GB of VRAM, I struggle to achieve top-tier graphics performance in 1080p. Despite using all ultra settings, I regularly maintain above 90 FPS at stock speeds, but this monitor is significantly hindering my GPU’s capabilities, making it seem like a much less powerful card!
Please advise me; all my drivers and BIOS are up to date. Thank you in advance, DM!~
Displays offer both rapid and sluggish update rates across their spectrum. When screen distortions occur when the frame rate decreases below a monitor's minimum refresh speed, it’s typically due to FreeSync failing to synchronize frames at that rate.
However, I haven't encountered instances of FreeSync-equipped monitors experiencing widespread pixel flaws. Without observing the issue directly, I can’t definitively determine its origin.
If you haven't already, consider reinstalling your graphics card driver using a thorough removal method – deleting the previous driver entirely is recommended. This can help identify whether a damaged driver is responsible.
Alternatively, test your video cable and monitor by exchanging them with another device or borrowing one from a colleague to see if the problem persists.
My graphics card is utilizing DirectX 12, and my display doesn't support variable refresh rate technology. My monitor’s model number is Dell S2218H, and this lack of free sync compatibility may be contributing to the issue. I plan to share an image shortly!