IlRoberto
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Monitor and high resolutions (1024x768)
Hi all,
I have an old 14" monitor. The type is 7133D (it has no brand but I found out that Acer had this type of 14" monitors).
The problem is I bought a game and it requires a resolution of 1024x768. I have a Diamond Stealth II S220 and it is more than capable of delivering high res (1024x768). However, when I start my game the screen goes blurry. I tried to set the resolution of the monitor myself to 1024x768 and this gives the same effect. An unpleasant screen with lines all over the place.
So it seems I am stuck at 800x600, but my graphics card can handle more and alos the monotor because it can handle 1024x768 as well!
I checked the Acer site and I could only find drivers for 7133S type, not the 7133D type.
Now I also know that in the past, with another graphics card (an even older card than the S220), I got my monitor to display 1024x768, so I am puzzled why I cannot set my monitor again to 1024? Could this be with some frequency discrepancy between the card and the monitor?
Best regards,
Robby
I have an old 14" monitor. The type is 7133D (it has no brand but I found out that Acer had this type of 14" monitors).
The problem is I bought a game and it requires a resolution of 1024x768. I have a Diamond Stealth II S220 and it is more than capable of delivering high res (1024x768). However, when I start my game the screen goes blurry. I tried to set the resolution of the monitor myself to 1024x768 and this gives the same effect. An unpleasant screen with lines all over the place.
So it seems I am stuck at 800x600, but my graphics card can handle more and alos the monotor because it can handle 1024x768 as well!
I checked the Acer site and I could only find drivers for 7133S type, not the 7133D type.
Now I also know that in the past, with another graphics card (an even older card than the S220), I got my monitor to display 1024x768, so I am puzzled why I cannot set my monitor again to 1024? Could this be with some frequency discrepancy between the card and the monitor?
Best regards,
Robby
If you know the monitor's done 1024x768 then it's definitely a refresh rate thing. Set it low as Wakeup suggest and see what happens.
ASKER
Hi,
Thanks for the info! I am looking for a setting about the refresh rate of the monitor but the monitor is installed as "default monitor" in my WinMe, because I have no specific drivers for it (on the Acer site, they only have for the 7133S)
I cannot find such setting for refresh rate (can you specify where to look?)
Indeed the monitor gave me 1024 in the past...
Best regards,
Robby
Thanks for the info! I am looking for a setting about the refresh rate of the monitor but the monitor is installed as "default monitor" in my WinMe, because I have no specific drivers for it (on the Acer site, they only have for the 7133S)
I cannot find such setting for refresh rate (can you specify where to look?)
Indeed the monitor gave me 1024 in the past...
Best regards,
Robby
I've never seen a 14" display that did 1024x768. The images are just too small to be useful. I suppose some of this type were made but they would be extremely rare and certainly NOT something you'd get from Acer.
Get a NEW display that does support 1024x768. In general, most 17" displays do this at a reasonably high refresh rate.
Get a NEW display that does support 1024x768. In general, most 17" displays do this at a reasonably high refresh rate.
I've seen old IBM 14" monitors do 1024X768. Not a pleasant sight.
You may have succeeded before using 1024X768 interlaced. I'm not sure newer cards support this resolution and interlaced operation. You may need a newer monitor.
Regards
/RID
You may have succeeded before using 1024X768 interlaced. I'm not sure newer cards support this resolution and interlaced operation. You may need a newer monitor.
Regards
/RID
ASKER
Hi Rid,
Indeed, it is not a pleasant sight, 1024 on a 14", but it works ;)
Best regards,
Robby
Indeed, it is not a pleasant sight, 1024 on a 14", but it works ;)
Best regards,
Robby
robby,
IF you go into your display properties....And select monitor and maybe advanced settings, you may come up with the refresh rate. I am not sure what OS you are running. Let us know and we may be able to get more specific on how to get to the refresh rate.
IF you go into your display properties....And select monitor and maybe advanced settings, you may come up with the refresh rate. I am not sure what OS you are running. Let us know and we may be able to get more specific on how to get to the refresh rate.
ASKER
Hi Wakeup,
I have gone under the advanced settings but I cannot find the refresh rate setting (OS is Win Me).
Best regards,
Robby
I have gone under the advanced settings but I cannot find the refresh rate setting (OS is Win Me).
Best regards,
Robby
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ASKER
Hi,
Thanks, the drivers are correct but is indeed an issue with the refresh rates. I know the monitor did 1024 in the past but with this card, the refresh rate is indeed probably to high for the monitor.
Thanks for your help!
Best regards,
Robby
Thanks, the drivers are correct but is indeed an issue with the refresh rates. I know the monitor did 1024 in the past but with this card, the refresh rate is indeed probably to high for the monitor.
Thanks for your help!
Best regards,
Robby
no prob roberto. I hope you get that resolved.
Either the monitor does not support 1024x768, or try changing the refresh rate to as low a number as possible. try 60mhz...And 1024x768....see what you get. If not either the video card ram is bad or as I stated earlier monitor doesnt work at that res...