Hi,

 

I just typed a rather lengthy description of my image tearing problems with my 5100MP but when I went to submit it, I was notified my session had expired and everything was lost.  GGRRRR!!!  So to quickly summarize:

 

Has anyone had semi-fast to fast motion image tearing problems when using any of the 5100MP RGB inputs (VGA IN, M1/VGA cable or BNC)?  It is very apparent when trying to watch a DVD on my HTPC or viewing the output of my HD cable box.  The same signal looks perfect when using either of the 5100MP component inputs (the standard Component input or the M1/Component cable).

 

I bought the 5100MP to replace my 3200MP which has no problem viewing the same RGB signals.  I thought the 5100MP might be more sensitive to my cable lengths, my RGB signal switchers or a power issue, but I have since ruled out all of those.  I have connected it to four different computers (even a Dell D600), used multiple cables and different UPS/surge protectors.  And no, it has nothing to do with the Vertical Sync settings on my computers.  The exact same signal viewed via RGB with image tears looks perfect when converted and fed into either of the component inputs.

 

I sincerely doubt the 3200MP has better syncing hardware than the 5100MP or that it would only be applied to the component inputs but not the RGB inputs.  But before I contact Dell about potentially swapping it, I would like to know if this is "just how it works" or if I truly have a problematic unit.

 

Thanks in advance for any information!