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Trying to force screen tearing

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  • BenQ
  • Eizo
  • LCD Monitor
  • Monitors
  • Graphics
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November 18, 2013 9:57:55 AM

Hi all,

I know this is a slightly odd request. I recently received a review sample of Eizo's new FORIS FG2421 monitor, and am trying to compare it to my current BenQ RL2450HT.
The big selling point of the Eizo is that it eliminates screen tearing and flicker. However, my problem is that I've never experienced these issues with my set-up, so I can't really make a valid comparison!
I'd like to try and force some screen tearing on the BenQ, and compare the same situation on the Eizo. Does anyone have any suggestions?

For reference, I don't have a lot of games that would cause screen tearing. Installed atm are WoW, Skyrim, Diablo, Starcraft 2 and Bioshock Infinite.

PC specs:
CPU: AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8320 Black Edition 3.50GHz
GPU: Sapphire HD 7950
RAM: 16GB DDR3

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November 18, 2013 10:25:26 AM

I would use Bioshock Infinite or Skyrim. Set the graphics settings and resolution as low as they will go, and set the game's frame refresh rate to as high as it will go, enter the game(s) and spin the camera rapidly or move erratically. Screen tearing is caused by the GPU rendering frames faster than the screen can keep up with, and the screen attempting to load two or more frames simultaneously. By moving the camera around, the tearing should become noticeable.
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