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Noobzie   05-04-2007 at 05:34:09 AM

it's just a question i have in mind..... i'm currently using 1280x1024 as my default resolution... but whenever i play games, i feel like the fps is better at 1024x768 resolution. so, my question is will it wear out the monitor/graphics card faster if i keep changing resolution? my definition of changing resolution is on normal dektop i use 1280x1024 but in games i use 1024x768... Any comments would be appreciated....

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Sheepish   05-04-2007 at 06:06:28 AM
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Changing resolution will not wear out any part of your computer, however if the monitor is LCD/TFT with an optimal resolution of 1280x1024 there is a notable decrease in image quality running at 1024x768. Not only because there are less lines but because the 768 lines are stretched onto 1024.

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sirheck   05-04-2007 at 07:52:04 AM
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You will get better fps at lower resolutions because of less stress on the gpu. (generally).

No you shouldnt hurt any thing.
It is usually desireable to run the res. at your monitors native res.

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Noobzie   05-04-2007 at 03:38:43 PM
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thanks to both of you for your reply. for your info, my monitor's native resolution is 1280x1024 at 60hz.... this question just popped out in my head because i wanted to be sure that i don't wear out any components of my computer quicker than it should be...... thanks again....

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