Yesterday I got my new laptop (a Dell G5) and installed the Sims 3 on it. However, when I'm playing there's a horizontal line about 2/3 down the screen (maybe that's what you call screen tearing, I'm not sure). I turned vsync on, deleted all my mods, started a fresh save with only the base game and I think I also got it to recognise my card, but I'm not sure if I should add the "with Max-Q design" part (I didn't).
dxdiag, if necessary:
https://pastebin.com/d8GyYHQw
Thanks in advance.
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I believe Nvidia web direct started listing laptop driver updates so you could go there too. Make sure you choose laptop driver
Edit: vsync is on in the control panel as well, I found it.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
It helps with not only FPS, but smoother gameplay too according to her. You will need to keep this tool open in the background when you play the game in order for it to work. You can also set this to start up with Windows. Set frame rate to your refresh rate (60) application level medium. I've never used it before but you should be able to look up how to use it via Google search.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Hmm very odd. have you checked the fps in game?
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Have you tried redirecting the laptop's video signal to an external monitor display, just to see if it makes any difference? Your laptop model should have an HDMI port available.
EDIT: set the resolution to 1080p and now it works perfectly. Problem is, I'm moving abroad next week so I won't have a monitor anymore and the game is unplayable at 1080p on a 15 inch screen.
I will keep trying though, thanks anyway
This is not exactly a fix but if you don't experience screen tearing in windowed mode, you can try Windowed Borderless Gaming. It's a tool to run in the background with windowed mode to make it appear as fullscreen. Instructions can be found on the site under the Manual tab.
S3 simblr: http://simplysimming.tumblr.com/
S4 simblr: http://simlogic.tumblr.com/