Fear Problem - Max res only 1024x768

[Avman]

I'm having a problem with screen resolutions - the game only gives me 3 choices (640x480, 800x600 & 1024x768) and I know my system can handle 1280x1024 but I can't find a way to set that resolution in the game. I'm curious if anyone else has this problem or knows how to fix it?

 

[jumpmaster]

What monitor are you using. If your monitors maximum resolution is 1024x768 then you can't go any higher.

 

[Avman]

It's an LD90+ - 1280x1024 19" LCD

 

[jumpmaster]

Have you tried installing the latest patch?

 

[Avman]

yep - even re-installed the game.

 

[rumcooler]

Do you have the latest monitor drivers?

 

[Avman]

Yep -5/05 from Hyundai/Imagequest - All drivers are up to date.

Hardware wise I know what I'm doing - I just can't figure out why the game won't recognize the correct settings.

 

[rumcooler]

"Cocuments and SettingsAll UsersDocumentsMonolith ProductionsFEARsettings.cfg"

"ScreenWidth" "1280"
"ScreenHeight" "1024"
Try to force it and see if it works.

 

[Avman]

Yep - Forcing it works and as long as I don't change any other settings it stays that way. But as soon as I go into the "Display" menu it changes back to 1024x768 and doesn't offer 1280x1024.

 

[rumcooler]

Sorry don't know what else. I'll do some research! :?

Try this a little more info
http://www.tweakguides.com/FEAR_7.html

 

[rumcooler]

The game officially supports only 4:3 aspect ratio displays as stated on the box. 1280 x 1024 is a 5:4 ratio display and the closest you will get to it is 1280 x 960.

 

[jonojace]

Ahhhhh jealous of you guys, my pc actually takes a crap on it self, and then sets alight when it tries to play FEAR.

 

[Avman]

I know how you feel - A couple of years ago I finally decided that I was sick and tired of slow, so it was time to start investing...thankfully I've been able to support my ever worsening hardware habit. My latest habit is a 7900gt thats now volt modded and running 24/7 at 651/1800 and it can still play games at 700/1800!!! 8O

 

[sandmannight]

not a fear problem....your problem..