Samsung 245BW Aspect Ratio Scaling

Dingy · Post by **Dingy** » 30 Jan 2008, 15:12

After much deliberation, I decided to purchase a Samsung 245BW. I have not been disappointed with games that support widescreen, as the monitor works very well, with good colors and excellent response time (haven't seen any ghosting).

I am, however, frustrated with the lack of aspect ratio scaling. My x1900xt has the option to use centered timings, but it seems the monitor wrests control from the card when displaying non-native resolutions and displays them stretched. I would like to display non-natives as letter-boxed within the native, but it doesn't seem to be working correctly. Does anyone have any tips/pointers on how to accomplish this? Do the nVidia drivers correct this problem with this specific monitor with their own version of aspect ratio scaling?

Responses from anyone that has this exact monitor and their experience with getting this function to work correctly (either ATI or nVidia) would be GREATLY appreciated. Tips and tricks are also welcome.

Thanks!

mengzor · Post by **mengzor** » 01 Feb 2008, 00:16

Works fine with my Nvidia Card when i put aspect scaling on (169.04 forceware)

Dont really know what to say (*cough*ATISUCKS*coughcough*)
you ARE using DVI right? because it doesent work with VGA

Mesh · Post by **Mesh** » 01 Feb 2008, 00:53

Works fine with my Nvidia Card when i put aspect scaling on (169.04 forceware)

In case you haven't noticed the multiple threads where it doesn't please pay attention in the future.

Dont really know what to say (*cough*ATISUCKS*coughcough*)

Oh and please mind the 'leave your fanboyism at the door' sign.

Thank you.

Dingy · Post by **Dingy** » 01 Feb 2008, 07:24

Yes, I'm using DVI.

Does this problem also happen with nVidia? What card do you have that works, meng? *edit: still your 7600?

mengzor · Post by **mengzor** » 03 Feb 2008, 13:58

In case you haven't noticed the multiple threads where it doesn't please pay attention in the future.
Oh and please mind the 'leave your fanboyism at the door' sign.
Thank you.

I disregard your comments and substitute my own. Also. Don't post if you have nothing on topic to say.
Thank you.

Yep im on a 7600
ps. Have you installed the monitor drivers? maybe those will help or are the problem.

Dingy · Post by **Dingy** » 14 Feb 2008, 18:45

Bought an 8800GTS and it took care of the issue. Hooray nVidia and aspect ratio scaling!

Serik · Post by **Serik** » 19 Feb 2008, 03:40

[quote]Works fine with my Nvidia Card when i put aspect scaling on (169.04 forceware)

In case you haven't noticed the multiple threads where it doesn't please pay attention in the future.

I searched for other threads and this is the only one that describes aspect ratio issues with the 245BW.

I'm currently using a 245BW and before I sink money into a new rig, I'd like to know if NVIDIA drivers will definitely solve the aspect ratio problem. As it stands, my Radeon 9800pro cannot scale down old games like WarCraft II and StarCraft. If a new NVIDIA card would suffer from the same problem, then the 245BW is irredeemable and must be returned before it's too late!

While some posters report success using NVIDIA scaling controls, others have said it won't work.

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