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I recently upgraded to a new computer, basically, I have more RAM, memory, speed etc. I also upgraded from a GeForce FX to an ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro. The graphic change is amazing. WoW used to play at around 10-20 FPS in the cities, now i've gotten it to go as high as 75 fps with 0 lag in cities or BGs.
The issue is though, my eyes feel strained. I've tried everything from adjusting the resolution to disabling/enabling various features. I have my drivers installed and my monitor drivers installed. The text just seems larger than the previous graphics card, and the #'s on stacked items are larger whereas the counter that displays how much gold I have has shrank, as well as my cursor (the gloved hand is now smaller).
Is this natural when going from really crappy graphics to improved graphics? Are my eyes going to be damaged from some unforeseen graphic setting, or is this just normal when you go from crap to good graphics? I've increased the htz (refresh rate) as well.
Did your new computer come with a new screen? If so, try using the old one.
It would also help is we had specifics on what was changed. Complete rundown of the old computer and this new one. Was the old box simply taken away and refitted with certain choice parts?
Did your new computer come with a new screen? If so, try using the old one.
It would also help is we had specifics on what was changed. Complete rundown of the old computer and this new one. Was the old box simply taken away and refitted with certain choice parts?
I just changed the box, the monitor stayed the same. I was running an Intel Pentium 4, 512 MB Ram, 1.19 Ghz with a Sound Blaster Live card and a Geforce FX Graphics card.
I only changed the box (computer) to a Intel Pentium 4, 3.20 Ghz, 1 gig of ram, Sound Blaser Live X-Fi Xtreme Gamer sound card and ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro graphics card. My desktop resolutions is 1152 x 864, but WoW usually runs on that 1024 x 768 (the 2nd one I think) setting.
Do you think it's natural that ones eyes would feel weird after seeing WoW graphics through the same old comp (since WoW came out), then seeing it through the new card?
Do you think it's natural that ones eyes would feel weird after seeing WoW graphics through the same old comp (since WoW came out), then seeing it through the new card?
Possible indeed. I had a similar experience once when jumping from a Geforce 2 MX to a Geforce FX regarding a game of the time then. It is possible the difference in rendering is simply foreign, and your eyes are trying to adjust to what they know it should look like. I'd say give it some time then. If it's the same monitor, as it is, there's no physical difference in rendering. You might want to look up a new one to see if the difference helps (If your current is a CRT, might explain something) but all I can suggest is time and a little patience. And to make sure you've got the drivers set up properly. And possibly see an Optician if it persists
Possible indeed. I had a similar experience once when jumping from a Geforce 2 MX to a Geforce FX regarding a game of the time then. It is possible the difference in rendering is simply foreign, and your eyes are trying to adjust to what they know it should look like. I'd say give it some time then. If it's the same monitor, as it is, there's no physical difference in rendering. You might want to look up a new one to see if the difference helps (If your current is a CRT, might explain something) but all I can suggest is time and a little patience. And to make sure you've got the drivers set up properly. And possibly see an Optician if it persists
Thanks :). Btw, I think it's an LCD monitor/flat screen, a Viewsonic VX900-2, if that helps.
What is the screen refresh rate of your monitor? For CRT (the old type of monitor) the refresh rate should be above 85Hz, for flatscreen panels 60Hz is enough. Set this in the video options of WoW.
Also, try adjusting the UI scale in the video options, a larger (closer to 1) scale may be easier on your eyes.
Cheers,
IRID1UM
Edit: oh, many replies while I was reading and typing :) your resolution should be 1280x1024 at 60Hz for optimal viewing.
What is the screen refresh rate of your monitor? For CRT (the old type of monitor) the refresh rate should be above 85Hz, for flatscreen panels 60Hz is enough. Set this in the video options of WoW.
Also, try adjusting the UI scale in the video options, a larger (closer to 1) scale may be easier on your eyes.
Cheers,
IRID1UM
Edit: oh, many replies while I was reading and typing :) your resolution should be 1280x1024 at 60Hz for optimal viewing.
Alright, i'll try the UI thing :). It's an LCD flat screen w/ 60 hz in-game but I set my desktop to 75hz.
Edit: The UI seems normal, I tried 1280x1024, but the cursor (the gloved hand) got really small, like smaller than the actual icons in the hot bar.
Last edited by TheConfusedCaster; 17-10-2007 at 03:37 PM..
What is the screen refresh rate of your monitor? For CRT (the old type of monitor) the refresh rate should be above 85Hz, for flatscreen panels 60Hz is enough. Set this in the video options of WoW.
Also, try adjusting the UI scale in the video options, a larger (closer to 1) scale may be easier on your eyes.
Cheers,
IRID1UM
Edit: oh, many replies while I was reading and typing :) your resolution should be 1280x1024 at 60Hz for optimal viewing.
Sorry for the double post but it won't let me edit my reply. I got two pics comparing the old and new graphics, the first one is the old way it used to be, the 2nd is the new eye strain, it has enlarged text when counting stacked items and the chat text is very thin instead of bolder like before.
I've noticed with hither Anisotropic Filtering levels the on-screen fonts appear to have higher contrast and look a little bigger. The increased contrast can cause some eye strain if you're sensitive to it. Try turning the AF down or off and see if it gets easier to read.
Also try running WoW in your monitor's native resolution mode (should be written down somewhere) if you aren't already. LCD screens can flicker or distort images, causing additional strain, if the resolution is too low or too high.
I know you said you've changed it a few times but you really want to make sure you're running the native resolution for your monitor, most likely 1280x1024.
Linear Mode
