Returning to gaming after a break? Tips for avoiding screen tearing.

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Swift724
Junior Member

01-02-2016, 03:26 AM

I haven't played games seriously since I was a teenager, but I've been playing casually on my laptop lately. I'm considering setting up my own system and thinking about getting the 6600K or R9 390 (or GTX 970). I want a decent gaming rig with good frame rates. My budget only lets me afford a 60Hz display, though I'm worried high FPS might cause screen tearing. Back then it wasn't an issue, so I'm not sure what options exist—should I keep V-Sync active and cap FPS, or should I upgrade to a 144Hz monitor?

Swift724

01-02-2016, 03:26 AM #1

MineaBeef
Junior Member

01-02-2016, 04:09 AM

I believe certain games are more problematic than others, but I don’t mind the glitches unless you’re actively searching for them.

MineaBeef

01-02-2016, 04:09 AM #2

I believe certain games are more problematic than others, but I don’t mind the glitches unless you’re actively searching for them.

Bieber911
Junior Member

01-02-2016, 12:06 PM

Many people say once you hit 144Hz you can't go back, but I've never used it so 60 works for me. Screen tearing isn't really an issue anymore, but if it does and you choose 60Hz, just keep v-sync enabled and you should be okay.

Bieber911

01-02-2016, 12:06 PM #3

doozyy
Junior Member

01-02-2016, 04:51 PM

I would choose a Gsync monitor right away.

doozyy

01-02-2016, 04:51 PM #4

I would choose a Gsync monitor right away.

jellybeansean
Member

164

01-10-2016, 11:01 AM

I rarely rely on V-Sync.

jellybeansean

01-10-2016, 11:01 AM #5

I rarely rely on V-Sync.

Exphius
Member

01-17-2016, 12:13 AM

Typically games limit themselves to around 60 frames per second, but many new titles do that: MGS:V, batman arkham knight, witcher 3.

Exphius

01-17-2016, 12:13 AM #6

Typically games limit themselves to around 60 frames per second, but many new titles do that: MGS:V, batman arkham knight, witcher 3.

jaefrh
Member

180

01-19-2016, 02:05 AM

They lack caps but offer a settings option to adjust your FPS. It generally ranges from 30 to 60 with unlimited limits.

jaefrh

01-19-2016, 02:05 AM #7

They lack caps but offer a settings option to adjust your FPS. It generally ranges from 30 to 60 with unlimited limits.

tezer68
Member

183

01-19-2016, 09:40 AM

Aren't they noticed the PC Master Race game chart??? Those titles don't look good!

tezer68

01-19-2016, 09:40 AM #8

Aren't they noticed the PC Master Race game chart??? Those titles don't look good!

jjsoini
Posting Freak

809

01-20-2016, 01:34 PM

With MGS:V it's limited to 60 FPS (can be unlocked but is hidden inside the game files), Arkham Knight has caps at 30, 60, and 90 FPS, while Witcher 3 allows unlocking the frame rate but keeps the lock active.

jjsoini

01-20-2016, 01:34 PM #9

CatsGoMeow123
Member

158

01-24-2016, 04:41 AM

#10

I haven't seen 144Hz and might never encounter it, but I don’t care about a 60FPS limit—it’s just the 30FPS caps that wear me down. Those are uncommon these days, but developers make mistakes all the time. *cough* Iron Galaxy

CatsGoMeow123

01-24-2016, 04:41 AM #10

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