Using the “older graphics cards are better” approach, I picked up a MSI Gaming GeForce GT 710 for my desktop. I am still getting eyestrain from it, though not as bad as other cards (the 1060 GTX was bad and I now have an Intel Arc B580 I am testing against the GT 710 to determine which one will work for me/not cause this strain). I have the following settings in place for the GT 710: * For resolution, using the Nvidia control panel, set to use Nvidia settings, 8 bit, and Limited RGB * Using the HDMI port (I have tested with the VGA port) * Removed the ICC profile for my Dell SE2422HX in case the Color shifting of the ICC profile could cause problems (happy to add this back in if needed) * I tried to turn off dithering via Color Control but the GT 710 is not listed (maybe because it’s older) so unsure how to disable dithering What am I missing with my GT 710 that could be causing these vestibular migraines? Of note, I can use my work laptop without issues on the same monitor but only if it’s connected to a Dell 3100 docking station that uses DisplayLink. I would love to know specifics of what DisplayLink blocks vs. the GT 710 (or any other video card for that matter). Thank you in advance for any insights.

@"WhisperingWind"#p42040 I appreciate all this knowledge sharing no matter where placed!

@"cofisc"#p42077 whats the rest of your pc specs

@"jordan"#p42081 i3 9100f with azus gtx 650 ti , dell p2422h ips panel on vga port

Best Settings for Nvidia GT 710

Dizzy

Using the “older graphics cards are better” approach, I picked up a MSI Gaming GeForce GT 710 for my desktop.

I am still getting eyestrain from it, though not as bad as other cards (the 1060 GTX was bad and I now have an Intel Arc B580 I am testing against the GT 710 to determine which one will work for me/not cause this strain).

I have the following settings in place for the GT 710:

For resolution, using the Nvidia control panel, set to use Nvidia settings, 8 bit, and Limited RGB
Using the HDMI port (I have tested with the VGA port)
Removed the ICC profile for my Dell SE2422HX in case the Color shifting of the ICC profile could cause problems (happy to add this back in if needed)
I tried to turn off dithering via Color Control but the GT 710 is not listed (maybe because it’s older) so unsure how to disable dithering

What am I missing with my GT 710 that could be causing these vestibular migraines?

Of note, I can use my work laptop without issues on the same monitor but only if it’s connected to a Dell 3100 docking station that uses DisplayLink. I would love to know specifics of what DisplayLink blocks vs. the GT 710 (or any other video card for that matter).

Thank you in advance for any insights.

simplex

Not sure Limited more comfortable than Full, at least in Limited nvidia use output ditheting

Check LED lights around you, and try to replace them

WhisperingWind

simplex

I don't want to sound unfounded, but I've heard that older NVidia graphics cards flashed with newer BIOS versions are less comfortable to use. However, I have no evidence to support this.

simplex

WhisperingWind newer BIOS versions are less comfortable to use

I got not same but close: gtx1060 with new (rtx30+ era) drivers not calm as with old

Perhabs, devs introduce new code features and force all devices to use it

brjdenis

WhisperingWind I can confirm this. If @Dizzy has the "newer" 710 it is using Kepler 2.0 architectures. I purchased many of this type and they are not good. An original Quadro K600 or K420 is better.

WhisperingWind

simplex

Oops! Sorry about that, I meant to reply to Dizzy in my previous post, but I must have accidentally clicked on your name instead. 🙂

Dizzy

WhisperingWind I appreciate all this knowledge sharing no matter where placed!

cofisc

i recommend you to buy a used geforce gt 6 series like gtx 650 ti , gt 610 … it worked to me , zero eye strain

jordan

cofisc whats the rest of your pc specs

brjdenis

@Dizzy is your card this one: https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GT-710-2GD3-LP/Specification ?

cofisc

jordan i3 9100f with azus gtx 650 ti , dell p2422h ips panel on vga port

Dizzy

brjdenis I believe that is it. Time to setup a return:

MSI Gaming GeForce GT 710 2GB GDRR3 64-bit HDCP Support DirectX 12 OpenGL 4.5 Single Fan Low Profile Graphics Card (GT 710 2GD3 LP)

brjdenis

Dizzy Yes, according to https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/msi-gt-710-low-profile-2-gb.b4101, this is using the Kepler 2.0 architecture. Tried many of those, didn't work for my eyes. My suggestion would be to go with Quadro K420. It is using the Kepler architecture and it works best for my eyes (and Windows 7) and is also a low profile card. A Fermi architecture card also is good (Quadro 600 for example), but I found them to heat up a lot and causing fan noise.

Which OS are you using, Windows 10, 11…?