Question about resolutions

[winobobsmith]

I'm upgrading from my crappy old 17" CRT monitor, but I have an old AGP Geforce 6600 (non-GT). Will it be able to do the 1440x900 or 1680x1050 resolutions that 19" and 20" LCD's use?

 

[strangestranger]

depends on the games and settings. for alot of stuff, i would suggest no but for alot of games using medium settings and no AA should get you good results.

i amy be wrong though but the 6600 sin't that new and those res's, espcially the 16 x 10 can take alot of power.

still, it all depends on your expectations.

 

[winobobsmith]

Well, I was just wondering if it was even possible for Windows, not really gaming. I wouldn't want to spend $200 or more on a new monitor and not be able to use it at all.

 

[rab05]

You'll be fine pushing both 1440x900 and 1680x1050 with your 6600.

I've seen the Intel GMA adapters do 1680x1050 on crappy low end systems.

 

[strangestranger]

oh that will be fine for windows and anything else apart from gaming with eye candy.

 

[avim]

I have found from experience that VGA cards deteriorate quickly - after about 2 or 3 years. Old VGA cards (and laptop VGAs - even new ones) don't give good text with my EIZO S2100 LCD 21" display. That's even though they put out the exact 1600x1200 that my display needs.

good luck

avim

 

[winobobsmith]

Thanks guys, I'll go ahead and order the 20" LCD I had my eye on.

 

[avim]

So Which one are you looking at?

Let us know what happens.

Screens are my favorite subject...

avi_m

 

[winobobsmith]

Well, I was going to get a 19" until I saw this great deal on an Acer 20" on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009108

 

[avim]

Make sure your display card outputs 1680x1050 . If not, You will have to buy a new one - if you want sharp text. But that's not so expensive.

That model is one of the new ones - uncharted waters. No user reviews. Write us a review when you get it. :- )

g luck

avi_m