Stop tearing without using VSync?

[thewanted]

Hi all,

My R9 290 is fantastic in BF4 @ 1440p Ultra, but the tearing is annoying me.

I don't want to use vsync because it creates input lag. If I got a second 290, would the tearing disappear because my average FPS would be higher than my 60Hz refresh rate, or would I need to limit the FPS?

Thanks

 

[thewanted]

A very good trick i use to stop screen tear and reduce mouse lag is as follows,

Enable V-Sync
If you're refresh rate is 60hz cap your fps at 59fps.

I haven't tried this yet in BF4 but it worked a charm in Bf3. No screen tear and very minimal lag that you get with v-sync.

I think the command in console was something like gametime.maxvariablefps 59 but it might have changed in Bf4.

I'll give that a try, thanks!

Tearing would be even worst if you added a second 290 as your FPS would be even higher...

That's kinda what I figured

I thought the tearing was particularly bad because my average FPS is just under 60. Turns out, more isn't always better.