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    M11x Graphics Tear

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mounja, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. Mounja

    Mounja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    I have had a look around the forums before posting this but I seem to be getting some Tearing of my graphics in games i.e when a still object is there then i turn left or right it tears the it a little bit.

    Has anyone had this issue ? I will post a video asap .. just thought if someone else has had this first.
     
    Mounja, Mar 21, 2010
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  2. abusedbunny

    abusedbunny Notebook Consultant

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    its called screen tearing happens in all games where the framerate is higher than the screens refresh rate. turn on vsync to fix it, but prepare for a performance hit
     
    abusedbunny, Mar 21, 2010
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    smelly cat Notebook Guru

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    Indeed there is nothing wrong with your system. Graphical tearing is a well known annoyance in gaming and can happen on any computer.
     
    smelly cat, Mar 21, 2010
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  4. Mounja

    Mounja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys i put Vsync on :) and it seems to fix the issue :)

    I dont know why i didnt think of it :)
     
    Mounja, Mar 21, 2010
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