Some games cause screen tearing despite having Vsync enabled.
Some games cause screen tearing despite having Vsync enabled.
Details outlined below. Main post includes full specifications. Key points: CPU model AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 3.6 GHz with six cores. Cooler selected Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 V2 delivering 64.5 CFM airflow. Motherboard chosen ASRock B450M Steel Legend Micro ATX AM4, running BIOS version 4.60. Memory installed PNY XLR8 16 GB (two 8 GB modules) using DDR4-3200 CL16. Storage setup features HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVMe drive alongside a PNY CS900 1 TB SSD. Graphics card attached is Zotac MINI GeForce GTX 1070 with 8 GB RAM, driver version 531.79. Power supply recommended Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 rated at 650 W and certified 80+ Bronze. Operating system is Microsoft Windows 10 Pro. Wireless adapter TP-Link TL-WN881ND supports 802.11a/b/g/n via PCIe x1. Monitor model LG 24MP400-B offers 24.0" 1920x1080 display at 75 Hz. Keyboard and mouse are Logitech products; mouse is wired, keyboard wired. Recent experience with a used GTX1070 shows stable performance in games like Skyrim SE and Destiny 2, though occasional screen tearing occurs under certain conditions. Settings include Vsync, FPS cap at 75fps, and windowing modes. Monitor supports AMD Freesync but not Gsync; it functions well with previous AMD hardware. Connectivity uses HDMI and D-sub ports. Adjustments made to monitor settings did not eliminate tearing in some titles.
The 1070 enables adaptive sync, though a GPU BIOS or firmware upgrade may be required. Refer to NVIDIA’s driver page for details: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/nv-...pdate-x64/ Alternatively, adjust the settings via the GPU options menu.
Yes, the "Adaptive" setting appears in NVCP's Vsync menu. Should you select it?
When setting a consistent frame rate in a game, aim for 2-3 frames per second less than the display refresh rate. This helps avoid overshooting by 1-3 fps, which can cause tearing.
Adjusted Vsync to adaptive and max frame rate to 72fps on NVCP. All Borderlands titles ran smoothly without screen tearing. Skyrim continued to show screen tearing despite manual Vsync activation in NVCP. Playing D2 still resulted in tearing even after setting Vsync on like in Skyrim. It appears the games behave differently with global settings.