Can't add custom resolutions.

Hak Foo · 08-August-08, 09:31 PM

So my mom's old Viewsonic VX910 blows itself up last night. She picks up a no-name 21.6" 1680x1050 LCD as a replacement.

Now, she used to run the VX910 at 1024x768-- a bit low for a 19" LCD.

But she doesn't like 1680x1050.

The next lowest WS resolution is 1440x900.

She doesn't like that either.

So she does tolerate 1152x864, but it's hopelessly distorted.

Nvidia's drivers supposedly let you set custom resolutions. But either I get "resolution invalid" or "resolution cannot be added".

I was able to expose 1280x720 or something by telling the card that the monitor was a 720p HDTV, but it's not really what I want. Why would it refuse to add resolutions?

OS: Win2000
Card: 8300GS
Drivers: oldish

eascarface · 08-August-08, 09:52 PM

Try Powerstrip. It should let you set any resolution you want.

nemwhaa · 08-August-08, 11:28 PM

Hmm, running at that low of a res will screw the picture over a reasonable time you do know that right?

AntiM · 08-August-08, 11:51 PM

Digital connections can limit your options on some brands. My old 19" Hyundai would only display 3 resolutions with a DVI connector, yet supported all the settings you would expect using the vga connector.

My mom has the same aversion to high res, I set all the fonts and icons to be large. And bought her a solitaire game that will scale up.

08-August-08, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,231	Can't add custom resolutions. So my mom's old Viewsonic VX910 blows itself up last night. She picks up a no-name 21.6" 1680x1050 LCD as a replacement. Now, she used to run the VX910 at 1024x768-- a bit low for a 19" LCD. But she doesn't like 1680x1050. The next lowest WS resolution is 1440x900. She doesn't like that either. So she does tolerate 1152x864, but it's hopelessly distorted. Nvidia's drivers supposedly let you set custom resolutions. But either I get "resolution invalid" or "resolution cannot be added". I was able to expose 1280x720 or something by telling the card that the monitor was a 720p HDTV, but it's not really what I want. Why would it refuse to add resolutions? OS: Win2000 Card: 8300GS Drivers: oldish

08-August-08, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 3,386	Re: Can't add custom resolutions. Try Powerstrip. It should let you set any resolution you want. __________________ In cases of major discrepancies it's always reality that's got it wrong.

08-August-08, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nemwhaa Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Florida. Posts: 224	Re: Can't add custom resolutions. Hmm, running at that low of a res will screw the picture over a reasonable time you do know that right? __________________ Inactive on this site most the time, Love it still.

08-August-08, 11:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: P-"hoe"-nix Posts: 3,951	Re: Can't add custom resolutions. Digital connections can limit your options on some brands. My old 19" Hyundai would only display 3 resolutions with a DVI connector, yet supported all the settings you would expect using the vga connector. My mom has the same aversion to high res, I set all the fonts and icons to be large. And bought her a solitaire game that will scale up. __________________

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