I got a new laptop with new video card (Nvidia GTX 1050). I installed Sims 3 (some exp. packs too). I got my video card added (per instructions on the forum). Then I checked the fps in the game and it was fluctuating between 150-200 (I think it was high before I added my video card). I went to the Nvidia control panel and added ts3w.exe (I have patch 1.67) and turned on vertical sync. But, that didn't work. Also, before I realized what patch I had, I added ts3.exe and I can't remove it, will it cause problems? I installed Nvidea Inspector (I found the link in the forum), this one:
http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/nvidia-profile-inspector-download.html. When I went to the folder for it on my computer, I pressed on nvidiaInspector.exe and it crashed my computer. Tried again, it did the same. I'm at a loss of what to do now. Any help would be much appreciated.
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http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/nvidia-inspector-download.html or at least one worth trying anyway.
@SimplyJen - can you confirm the difference between the two for us or does the newer one include the original functionality? Are there Win 10 update specific things to account for like the Creators Update? I'm on an AMD card so have to use different tools for this, and an not on Win 10 (sighs...yet).
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If it's really been installed, then it should show up on the Windows built-in Programs and Features control panel where it can be uninstalled.
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@igazor That's the version I usually link to and I believe, it's the version I'm using. Nvidia Inspector / Nvidia Profile Inspector = essentially the same thing. The Nvidia Inspector.exe tool is launched and then from there, you open the Profile Inspector to adjust settings. Just to show what it looks like...
@Robinh4 igazor is Correct, it's an app that's not installed through program files / uninstalled via Windows control panel so you just delete the downloaded applications and file. (can't remember if it extracts into it's own folder)
I'm seeing crash reports from others a year ago using this version apparently related to Pascal cards (10 series NVidia GPUs) & driver version 372.54. Must be something else in the mix to cause this since I have a 10 series card too & my driver is 388.13. Anyways, something is getting caught up and it conflicts resulting to crashing. You shouldn't be concerned that you've done damage to your laptop. Try this version: https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts
It's a direct download for the Profile Inspector.exe alone which is what you use to adjust settings. Those that reported crashing were able to use this version instead with much better results. If that doesn't work... igazor can tell you about rivatuner.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
This .zip extracts to nvidiaProfileInspector.exe, nvidiaProfileInspector.exe.config, and Reference.xml. You want to open nvidiaProfileInspector. Should have a little green icon sitting next to it.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
This should be what you're seeing... Select Profiles at the top and scroll through the long list to find Sims 3.
Under Sync and Refresh, select Vertical Sync > Force On
In windowed mode you may have to add an additional setting. Frame Rate Limiter > 60 fps *This number should reflect your own refresh rate so be sure to double check what yours is.
Apply Changes top right corner.
Track FPS in-game with the cheat fps on. Small text will appear in the corner and it should be capped at whatever your screens refresh rate is. Frame drops are normal but the goal is to not go over that number. *A couple of numbers over for a split second or two is fine. Nvidia Inspector does not require fullscreen mode but if the frames aren't capping, you can try the additional setting under Sync and Refresh setting Frame Rate Limiter to whatever your screens refresh rate is.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
Ok, I'll check in the game to see if it's working. Thanks so much for all your help. Also thanks again @igazor . I'll let you know if it works.
Go ahead and set Frame Rate Limiter > 60 as well for good measure. Actually, you may see 60.7 and that's fine too. For some reason, the Control Panel won't work for everybody but Inspector usually does the trick. Go into the game now and load up a save. Type in the cheat FPS on... small text will appear in the corner and it should be capped at 60. Frame drops are normal but the goal is to not go over that number. *A couple of numbers over for a split second or two is fine.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/