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dlacourse   03-08-2007 at 08:13:48 AM

I am planning on getting a 19 inch widescreen. The recommended resolution is 1440 x 900. My video card is an EVGA 7900gt. I noticed that 1440 x 900 is not an option in my display properties. Where is the 1440 x 900 setting? Do I have to plug in the widescreen in order to be able to select 1440 x 900? Sorry if this sounds dumb - I'm a newb when it comes to widescreens.
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nvalhalla   03-08-2007 at 09:44:02 AM
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If your monitor doesn't now support that resolution then even if the card is capable of it windows will probably hide it. Check out NVidia's website to see if the resolution is supported.

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MarkG   03-08-2007 at 02:04:38 PM
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Isn't there an option in the control panel to display all resolutions, even if the monitor doesn't support them? That should at least show you whether that resolution is supported on a monitor which does.

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Surferosa   03-08-2007 at 02:30:27 PM
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It will be filtering out the resolutions your curent monitor cant display.

There is an option to display all resolutions available to the card (rather than just the monitor). First though, you need to change the Nvidia Control panel to display in classic view- then the option should be available.

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PC_Side_Line   03-08-2007 at 02:37:57 PM
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IT's pointless to work beyond 1024x768 x 32 bit resolution in video unless u have a business that requires more.

THis is also the best resolution for all games for most ppl.

In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution.

You will experience the best load up times when ur desktop and game res are matched.

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Heyyou27   03-08-2007 at 03:09:54 PM
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IT's pointless to work beyond 1024x768 x 32 bit resolution in video unless u have a business that requires more.

THis is also the best resolution for all games for most ppl.

In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution.

You will experience the best load up times when ur desktop and game res are matched.

Maybe 1024x768 is alright for businesses, but for gaming I'd never be able to tolerate that low-res garbage, especially on an LCD that has a higher native resolution.

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yakyb   03-08-2007 at 03:11:53 PM
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thats absolute bullshit dont listen to him

your 7900gt shouldnt have a problem running at this res

in case you havnt seen it already link

i use a widescreen monitor at 1680x1050 and its awesome im very happy


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In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution



that is also bullshit
its optimised when you run at your screens native resolution for LCDS. no effect on speed just looks slighlty better.

best load times my arse

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jeff_2087   03-08-2007 at 03:17:53 PM
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IT's pointless to work beyond 1024x768 x 32 bit resolution in video unless u have a business that requires more.

THis is also the best resolution for all games for most ppl.

In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution.

You will experience the best load up times when ur desktop and game res are matched.



Totally unfounded- higher resolution than 1024x768 is visibly nicer. Also, the only difference in the load times would be your monitor switching resolutions, which IMO is pretty insignificant.

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sdrawkcaBgoD   03-08-2007 at 03:40:13 PM
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IT's pointless to work beyond 1024x768 x 32 bit resolution in video unless u have a business that requires more.

THis is also the best resolution for all games for most ppl.

In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution.

You will experience the best load up times when ur desktop and game res are matched.



Honestly, what the hell are you talking about? Don't make assumptions about what other people require in their hardware. 1024x768 resolution for gaming? The Xbox 360 and PS3 have higher max resolutions and they still cannot compare with the graphics quality at which I run the majority of my games. And the whole load time thing is an out-and-out fabrication. Seriously, if you don't know what your you're writing about then just don't write.

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eRazor   03-08-2007 at 03:44:35 PM
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IT's pointless to work beyond 1024x768 x 32 bit resolution in video unless u have a business that requires more.

THis is also the best resolution for all games for most ppl.

In addition, your gaming experience is optimized when you match the desktop resolution with the game resolution.

You will experience the best load up times when ur desktop and game res are matched.



You might want to stop clicking on the reply button if all your answers are going to be so ill-informed.

Jeff Foxworthy said it best... "Here's your sign."

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SuperFly03   03-08-2007 at 04:16:18 PM
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Here's your sign."



This kid needs a damn billboard not a just a sign.... 8O

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goldragon_70   03-08-2007 at 06:15:51 PM
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Jeff Foxworthy said it best... "Here's your sign."




????? that's not his catch faze.

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eRazor   03-08-2007 at 07:00:19 PM
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Ok ok... so Bill Engvall coined it. I get those two mixed up all the time :?

(Here's MY sign)

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SuperFly03   03-08-2007 at 07:27:56 PM
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Jeff Foxworthy said it best... "Here's your sign."




????? that's not his catch faze.

May not be his catch phrase but it is a continuing routine of his, and even has a song.

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goldragon_70   03-08-2007 at 07:58:23 PM
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Jeff Foxworthy said it best... "Here's your sign."




????? that's not his catch faze.

May not be his catch phrase but it is a continuing routine of his, and even has a song.

Nope Bill Engvall

Jeff Foxworthy "You might be a redneck if...."

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SuperFly03   03-08-2007 at 10:47:10 PM
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It appears I am incorrect. Thanks for the links.

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goldragon_70   03-10-2007 at 06:25:25 AM
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It appears I am incorrect. Thanks for the links.



No worries. I'm from the south, I can't help but keep up with it.

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SuperFly03   03-10-2007 at 07:37:51 AM
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It appears I am incorrect. Thanks for the links.



No worries. I'm from the south, I can't help but keep up with it.

Same... I just don't get much time for TV :?

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