Monitor resolution question

Dfran · Posted: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 14:37:52 Post Subject: Monitor resolution question

Sharp aquos 26" HDTVs have DVI in and say they can be used as a pc monitor. The resolution though is 1366x768?? Seems good for tv but not for a monitor. Right? I wanted to get something to watch movies and play games on(5.1), but also use for other apps.

How about widescreen for games?

Thanks! Wink

Spire · Posted: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:08:21 Post Subject:

You can use an application called Powerstrip (its free, google for it).

It allows you to set any custom resolution output for your video card.

THis should allow you to play with resolutions and find the one that works the best for your particular setup.

...and welcome to BigBruin!!!!

Dfran · Posted: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:22:03 Post Subject:

Cool thanks! I'm still limited by that 768 part though right? My 17" monitor is at 1280x1024. It seems like it would be really big, or grainy, for text.

Spire · Posted: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:44:57 Post Subject:

Nope Powerstrip allows any resolution on both sides.

HackaX0rus · Posted: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:13:36 Post Subject:

I have a friend who is really picky about things like resoultiona dn hertz and he set his own in the registry i dunno how he did it but if you want me to ask i can.

Dfran · Posted: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 01:44:24 Post Subject:

Spire · Posted: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 02:24:20 Post Subject:

Powerstrip allows you to set your video card output to match the native resoultion of your new LCD monitor.

Your question makes me think you are thinking about this the wrong direction!!!

There really is only one way to do this, trial and error.

Dfran · Posted: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 04:31:30 Post Subject:

Yeah, not having bought it yet though would be expensive trial and error. I hoped someone who had already tried it could clue me in....
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HackaX0rus · Posted: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:36:58 Post Subject:

best buy then say it didnt work.*

*do not do taht that is a bad idea best buy is a very nice store chain. Rolling Eyes

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:43:20 Post Subject:

I just got a HDTV that supports 1080i and 720p, and I run it in 720p for movies and general web surfing... thats 1280x720 resolution. The screen isn't as tall as I am used to, but it looks great! But, I can still go back to other non-wide screen resolutions in the control panel, and it looks really nice still...