Video card resolution and widescreen monitors

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 14 Feb 2006, 18:56

Hello!

I just recently bough a new video card (EVGA 7800GS OC SC AGP... Still waiting for it in the mail).

I now strongly think about buying a widescreen monitor (the Benq FB202W) with a native resolution of 1680x1050.

The problem is, I looked at the resolution chart for the 7800GS and it does not state this resolution in the chart... Does this mean that the 7800GS in not compatible with the widescreen monitor???

I am new to this whole widescreen scene. I searched for an answer on the net but didn't find anything.

Can you point me to the right direction?

Thank you very much in advance. :D

tvuk · Post by **tvuk** » 14 Feb 2006, 19:11

Every graphics card you can buy at the moment supports the 1680x1050 resolution, so don't worry.

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 14 Feb 2006, 19:55

Even if this resolution is not on the resolution chart of the card manufacturer?

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 14 Feb 2006, 20:08

And i was of course referring to the Benq FP202W... Not the FB202W... :oops:

Post by **ctrlsteef** » 14 Feb 2006, 20:36

I really can't imagine a 7800 series card doesn't support 1680 x 1050.
Don't worry about it. It really is supported.

Nice screen btw, i have it and it's the bomb. 8)

MSIC · Post by **MSIC** » 14 Feb 2006, 21:02

One issue that i found recently, trying to get games to work at a particular resolution, is that you can add a particular resolution to nVidia drivers (and presumably ATI ones too) to tell it to work at a particular resolution.
My 6800 automatically detected and worked at 1680 x 1050, but I told it also to do 1280 x 800 as an option.

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 14 Feb 2006, 21:28

Thank you for your reply, ctrlsteef.

BTW, I just read your review of the FP202W. You mentioned that the power supply was doing some noise. Is it that bad? I watch a lot of movies on my computer and I usually try to keep the level of noise that my machine is doing as low as possible...

If this screen is making noise, I might consider another one...

Post by **ctrlsteef** » 14 Feb 2006, 21:55

Thank you for your reply, ctrlsteef.

BTW, I just read your review of the FP202W. You mentioned that the power supply was doing some noise. Is it that bad? I watch a lot of movies on my computer and I usually try to keep the level of noise that my machine is doing as low as possible...

If this screen is making noise, I might consider another one...

It's not really noticable as it was before but i can still hear is.
But i believe this is a problem only i have. I heard of some other people that also have this screen who have no problems with this at all.

Road|(ill · Post by **Road|(ill** » 16 Feb 2006, 03:40

I have a BFG 7800GS OC
and it supports high res on the vga port only.
the manual says it only supports 1600 x 1200 on the dvi port(not dual link) on the BFG.
I'm running a 24" hp widescreen crt and it'll drive it all the way up to
2304 x 1440 @80 Hz
i'm running it at 2048 x 1280 @85 right now and it plays ut2004 at
around 75 to 85 fps

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 16 Feb 2006, 20:56

Hum...

Is it that bad to plug a widescreen monitor thru VGA? Do you see a great image difference with a DVI connection?

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 16 Feb 2006, 21:46

Whoa!!! :shock:

I just checked the manufacturer webpage for my card and it says "Resolution & Refresh: 1600 x 1200 Max Digital"

Does it mean that I cannot have a 1680x1050 resolution with the DVI port at all???

ImmortalZ · Post by **ImmortalZ** » 16 Feb 2006, 22:02

1680x1050 should be possible since it has less pixels than 1600x1200.

yolip · Post by **yolip** » 16 Feb 2006, 23:05

ctrlsteef, can you tell me if the quality of the image on the FP202W is also great when using only VGA? Do you notice any lack of sharpness? Do you see any difference than when you are using DVI?

Thank you very much!!! :D

Jimmie 48 · Post by **Jimmie 48** » 17 Feb 2006, 01:13

well i dont know if this helps guys but i just bought a Samsung LN-R238W LCD HDTV with a native resolution of 1360x768 and i was worried because it didnt have a DVI input like my sony LCD. it only had a VGA hook up for the PC.I have to tell ya the picture is just as good as my Sony if not better,i was really surprised.It has an awesome picture on it,crisp and clear.

Post by **BongoTrumman** » 17 Feb 2006, 01:24

I would say most people wonÃ‚Â´t see any difference between vga and dvi input on regular monitors. When it comes to more hitech stuff it will be a more visual difference.

Post by **ctrlsteef** » 17 Feb 2006, 09:00

ctrlsteef, can you tell me if the quality of the image on the FP202W is also great when using only VGA? Do you notice any lack of sharpness? Do you see any difference than when you are using DVI?

Thank you very much!!! :D

Well, the fact is i have connected another pc to my Benq yesterday, even before reading this post. :lol:
The picture looks really good if you ask me. Not really different from dvi. The only thing different is the brighteness. but that can be adjusted. :D

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