jqsolara
asked on
Want to increase lcd monitor quality
i picked up some 32" HDTC LCD TV at circuity city today for my computer. It was only $650.00. It was a great deal and Im primarily going to use it for playing world of warcraft on my computer. The quality is fairly good. It uses a VGA connection, which goes directly from my en600GT video card on my pc to the 32" monitor. My question is is there any way to get a different connect in between that would increase the quality. something like a DVI cable? thanks.
ASKER
hey dude, thanks for the response.
well this is the monitor i bought for cheaper in the store... http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetailReview.do?oid=143562&pageno=1&sortAction=1&sortby=2&order=D&JSESSIONID=F3qTK9dzMLR2Dr4TQSB79wJHGR0TG5!-1104277443!1161292307044
well this is the monitor i bought for cheaper in the store... http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetailReview.do?oid=143562&pageno=1&sortAction=1&sortby=2&order=D&JSESSIONID=F3qTK9dzMLR2Dr4TQSB79wJHGR0TG5!-1104277443!1161292307044
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
How do I run it in native 1366x768 ?
ASKER
Ok sorry that was a silly question.
i'm having difficulty right now, because my monitor that's selected won't let me go up that high. if i click the other monitor icon in the display settings, i can choose that resolution. i'm not sure how to switch to that monitor though.
hard to explain
i'm having difficulty right now, because my monitor that's selected won't let me go up that high. if i click the other monitor icon in the display settings, i can choose that resolution. i'm not sure how to switch to that monitor though.
hard to explain
ASKER
Ok I switched the monitor to the other one, and the colors are all weird running on the native resolution.
I'm not sure really why they're both the same card, yet they don't have the same resolution options.
Downloading drivers for other card to see if this helps.
I'm not sure really why they're both the same card, yet they don't have the same resolution options.
Downloading drivers for other card to see if this helps.
ASKER
stupid monitor is being recognized as a Plug and Play and I can't update the driver to an nvidia one. :(
ASKER
Ok, if I uncheck "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor", the primary monitor no longer has 1360 x 768 resolution availability. I have to have the #2 monitor attached and windows extended to it in order to run the native resolution.
The problem is that if you use the displays in that mode you can only use display settings that work for both monitors. Works great for identical or similar monitors, the TV is a bit different. You need to install the 'Dual View' option for the nView software from nvidia. This will allow you to setup each monitor with its own settings.
You can get the latest nView here and also read about what it will do,
http://www.nvidia.com/object/feature_nview.html
Once you install dual view the system treats each monitor independantly for all settings, color adjustments, resolution and refresh rates etc. You can access the Install Dual View option from the nvidia icon on the taskbar after installing nview.
There is also a monitor config and optimization wizard from the display properties that may help you smooth out your settings.
One thing I am not certain of is how well dual view works for 3d gaming.
You can get the latest nView here and also read about what it will do,
http://www.nvidia.com/object/feature_nview.html
Once you install dual view the system treats each monitor independantly for all settings, color adjustments, resolution and refresh rates etc. You can access the Install Dual View option from the nvidia icon on the taskbar after installing nview.
There is also a monitor config and optimization wizard from the display properties that may help you smooth out your settings.
One thing I am not certain of is how well dual view works for 3d gaming.
ASKER
kode99, can you help me find a good HDMI/DVI cable on Fry's Electronic's outpost.com? I want to try and pick one up today rather than orderering and waiting past the weekend.
Rather depends on the length you need. For a shorter cable say 6 foot and under a midrange cable would probably be fine. If you need longer then it would be wise to invent in something a bit higher end.
Here's what I can see online for frys,
http://shop3.outpost.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=HDMI+DVI&cat=
For a short cable maybe the PPA one for $30, I would avoid the real cheap $15 one. If the cost is not a concern go for the higher end cables like the Pure A/V 4 foot cable for $79.00.
Monster cables are good also, though I did not see a DVI/HDMI cable. I would also recommend getting a cable and not using an adapter + cable combo.
With a long cable you are more subject to interference which I why I suggest going with better cables for anything over 6 feet.
Were you able to get the dual view setup going to resolve the resolution issue? Things should work out reasonable well with just the VGA, DVI may be a bit cleaner but I don't expect a really dramatic change unless you are having a interference problem.
Here's what I can see online for frys,
http://shop3.outpost.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=HDMI+DVI&cat=
For a short cable maybe the PPA one for $30, I would avoid the real cheap $15 one. If the cost is not a concern go for the higher end cables like the Pure A/V 4 foot cable for $79.00.
Monster cables are good also, though I did not see a DVI/HDMI cable. I would also recommend getting a cable and not using an adapter + cable combo.
With a long cable you are more subject to interference which I why I suggest going with better cables for anything over 6 feet.
Were you able to get the dual view setup going to resolve the resolution issue? Things should work out reasonable well with just the VGA, DVI may be a bit cleaner but I don't expect a really dramatic change unless you are having a interference problem.
ASKER
Well I cot a DVI to HDMI cord for 50 bucks and it's a night mare setting up. Resolution changes are different. It doesn't look better, I did the nvidia tv connecter setup and its making me choose either duel setup or clone setup, and it's real difficult going through these settings. I don tthink its worth the hassle keeping this thing for computer usage since its only barely descent to look at when a games in full screen mode.
Anything else someone recommend for a computer monitor as far as a $700 budget goes?
Anything else someone recommend for a computer monitor as far as a $700 budget goes?
If your primary need is for use as a monitor stay away from ANY TV type unit. There are a few monitors that have tuners built in that are okay but anything that is primarily a TV has crap display for computer use. Most TV units just are too low of resolution for the screen size so you get blocky images.
I got one of the new Samsung wide screen LCD's and it is quite nice. No TV though I think it does take s-video in.
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4786879?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I think if you go wih Acer or Benq you can get some big panels for pretty low prices also.
This is probably about the biggest for your price range. I'm not a acer fan but a lot of people do seem to be happy with them. Acer and Benq seem to have some pretty low price points.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009089
I got one of the new Samsung wide screen LCD's and it is quite nice. No TV though I think it does take s-video in.
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4786879?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I think if you go wih Acer or Benq you can get some big panels for pretty low prices also.
This is probably about the biggest for your price range. I'm not a acer fan but a lot of people do seem to be happy with them. Acer and Benq seem to have some pretty low price points.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009089
If there isn't a DVI on the TV then you wouldn't see a benefit from putting it on a DVI on your video card and still hooking it to a VGA connection on the TV.