Too much highlight in FPSs

[RichH]

Hi guys, this is quite a small problem really but if anyone has any suggestions they would be appreciated.

I just got a new card (6870), although i think I had this problem on my old card, i just played less FPSs as the card was not as capable.

The problem is highlights from sun, fire, electric light, etc on dark objects is far too pronounced.

For example, a person standing in a dark room next to a fire would have a yellow outline, rather than a gentle orange glow around the edges.

I have noticed this on Modern Warfare 1&2, Half Life 2 and Homefront.

I am using the latest drivers (I think anyway, i downloaded them though steam).

Is there a simple setting that will fix this, or is it perhaps that i am playing mainy older games?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Orcvader]

Honestly I had a bunch of problems with updating through Steam (It even messed up my friend's entire Windows install ), it's best to update the drivers through AMD: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

Got any screenshots you can show us?

 

[d_brennen]

Sounds like contrast. Reset your monitor and CCC colour settings. Unless we are talking Battlefield 3, which has fubar contrast by design

 

[RichH]

Thanks guys.

Yep I took a couple of screen shots last night, I'll post them when i get home.

I have never changed the CCC settings, but i'll try that as weel when i get home.