I will pay $180 to anyone who can solve this problem

[Otayzilla]

I just paid $180 for this new GPU, because I was told by people on this forum that it would solve my screen tearing problems. So naturally I'm willing to paypal that same amount if someone can PLEASE SOLVE THIS. I CANT BELIEVE HOW RIDICULOUS THIS IS.

Over five weeks of research and tests, here are my findings:

Symptoms:
- Literally everything is affected. Games, Youtube, DVDs. I can even draw something in MS Paint, select it all, and move it around, and the tearing will be absolutely atrocious.
- I have tried every possible combination of VSync / Triple Buffering settings within D3DOverride and the Catalyst Control Center. I have tried setting them for all programs or specific ones.
- Fraps says the max frame rate is 40. I also tried to set max frame rate as low as 5 which STILL HAD TEARING
- My usual set up is 2x Monitors with DVI cables @ 60 Hz refresh. I have also tested an HDTV with an HDMI cable.
-Taking video with software such as manycam or fraps, or taking a screenshot, does NOT capture the screen tearing affects (even thought I can easily reproduce CONSTANT screen tearing)

I have a video I took from my phone to show what it looks like. Youtube ruined the quality of the video so I uploaded it to Mediafire. I'm not sure If I'm allowed to post it.

$180 to the first person to post the solution. Oh and if you tell me I need to buy something you better be able to prove it this time, this forum has already mislead me into buying this gpu.

 

[Bestkid]

Ahhh... How everyone is posting their solutions just for $180. :lol:

Maybe I should try that

 

[rndmavis]

Buy a new PC. I accept paypal.

Where is this thread that you were mislead in again?

 

[roon]

a quick view of the gpuz display shows you're using a pci-express 1 connection (max 2.5 gps) whereas a pci-express 2 connection provides twice the bandwidth 5 gps (2.5 x 2).
Possibly a bent pin in the motherboard pci-e slot or your using something in another pci-e which employs a degradation to the slot your using.
This is dependant on your motherboard (which I'm not familiar with) and any other devices such as dual( network ports) on some systems.
can't seem to use my old log on for tom's hardware
good luck

 

[ocmusicjunkie]

Dear god, if I ever REALLY need a response, I guess that offering money does work to help motivate people. I can't even bring myself to read all the details after the first half page... I'm just going to suggest the simple solution I have yet to read.

Try plugging the system into another monitor. Or better yet, into a television via HDMI cable. Is the problem still present?

I would say that if it were me trying to diagnose this on my own computer, I would say the odds are about 50% that it's monitor related, 40% that it's motherboard related, and 10% it's anything outside of that.

 

[nukemaster]

a quick view of the gpuz display shows you're using a pci-express 1 connection (max 2.5 gps) whereas a pci-express 2 connection provides twice the bandwidth 5 gps (2.5 x 2).
Possibly a bent pin in the motherboard pci-e slot or your using something in another pci-e which employs a degradation to the slot your using.
This is dependant on your motherboard (which I'm not familiar with) and any other devices such as dual( network ports) on some systems.
can't seem to use my old log on for tom's hardware
good luck *************@hotmailcom

Newer cards drop the PCI-E link speed when idle. That is normal.

 

[Otayzilla]

Dear god, if I ever REALLY need a response, I guess that offering money does work to help motivate people. I can't even bring myself to read all the details after the first half page... I'm just going to suggest the simple solution I have yet to read.

Try plugging the system into another monitor. Or better yet, into a television via HDMI cable. Is the problem still present?

I would say that if it were me trying to diagnose this on my own computer, I would say the odds are about 50% that it's monitor related, 40% that it's motherboard related, and 10% it's anything outside of that.

Not only did I mention doing this in the original post, but you actually thought that in two pages of responses nobody would have suggested this? You are completely worthless.



Anyway, an update:

After getting a new GPU and a new PSU and a completely new hard drive with nothing but the most recent drivers and fresh OS installed, the problem still occurs on all forms of media including videos, gifs, games, etc. Not only that, but I also found an old computer from 5 years ago and discovered that it also has the same screen tearing. Completely seperate parts, different OS entirely, and different monitors. The only explanation is that my room is a vortex that causes screen tearing to all computers regardless of the hardware / software.

 

[nukemaster]

Very messed up. I mean Windows XP has that as an issue with many programs, but this is just ridiculous with a new computer. It is not like yo even have anything else to try.

I honestly have never seem anything like it(the the exception to a store brand TV that did it.).

 

[redeemer]

Obviously Spam

 

[dingo07]

use better cables

 

[jacobsta811]

If you are serious and not just trolling that a totally different computer has similar issues, it would have to be something external to the computer - either a strong RF or magnetic field, or really dirty power. You could test those by essentially putting your computer in a faraday cage - wrap everything in aluminum foil temporarily (including the case, all cables, and the entire monitor including the front of the monitor, stick your head under the foil to see) and running it from a UPS not plugged into the wall.
Although I would think you would have to be like right under a TV transmitter to see something like that, and wouldn't you know that ?

 

[darksparten]

If you live in a cheap/old accommodation then you may just be getting bad power and therefore your stuff isn't operating correctly.


Get a portable generator, and plug your computer into that and see what happens. If problems continue, it's not power, but if they stop, you need a better source of power, how you can get that is beyond me(unless you're willing to keep that generator...)

 

[nukemaster]

I would sooner bring the system to a friends place.

Most cheap generators do not put out a nice sine wave, they tend to have some kind of modified square wave.

 

[roon]

Newer cards drop the PCI-E link speed when idle. That is normal.

but did anyone have him or her run the test from that page to see if the card is just idled down.
Didn't notice if anyone advised this person to click the litte icon next to pici-e connection to see ig the card does kick up to full speed.
I actually assumed they might have done this there is just so much to read here

 

[RussK1]

I would sooner bring the system to a friends place.

Most cheap generators do not put out a nice sine wave, they tend to have some kind of modified square wave.

Took the words out of my mouth... thus is wise to invest in a nice UPS.

APC makes some nice ones that produce a true sine wave.

 

[nukemaster]

I ran a 5870 @ x1 speeds and it did not do that. The card functions fine outside of games(even some games would be fine) at that kind of speed.
I do not think it is even possible for this to happen due to bandwidth limitations.

I also have a GTX 650 ti, that runs at pci-e 1.1 when in media center with none of this.

The OP also has another computer doing the same thing.

 

[Otayzilla]

Its much worse now than it was last week. The tearing is no longer semi-consistently in one place. Instead, its rolling down the screen like a waterfall.

Oh and I didnt try that ridiculous tinfoil thing. I dont even have that much tin foil.

I tried plugging in a few different places in my house and there was no change. I really doubt my house has bad power.

 

[darksparten]

Its much worse now than it was last week. The tearing is no longer semi-consistently in one place. Instead, its rolling down the screen like a waterfall.

Oh and I didnt try that ridiculous tinfoil thing. I dont even have that much tin foil.

I tried plugging in a few different places in my house and there was no change. I really doubt my house has bad power.

If this is an upgrade from an OEM as you imply maybe remove the graphics card and try to run off your integrated graphics?

 

[helz IT]

Its much worse now than it was last week. The tearing is no longer semi-consistently in one place. Instead, its rolling down the screen like a waterfall.

Oh and I didnt try that ridiculous tinfoil thing. I dont even have that much tin foil.

I tried plugging in a few different places in my house and there was no change. I really doubt my house has bad power.

If it really happened to another computer, than its clearly something to do with your location. Take your computer to someone else's house or work and test it out. If its not your power, than maybe the government is trying out a new microwave weapon on you. You might want to invest in that tinfoil after all.

 

[determinologyz]

This thread has went from someone asking for help to something else and my opinion its way to long.