Cannot obtain proper resolution

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rotasol

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Hello all, I am new to this forum, and I have a couple issues with my box.

I'll start with this one.

I have a Intel Dual Core, 2.0Ghz CPU, 2GB DDR2 RAM, HIS Radeon 3870HD video card, running Win7, and a 22" LG LW226T monitor.

I am having an issue obtaining the resolution 1680X1050, which is what the monitor wants. However, I cannot find it in either the Catalyst menu, or Display Properties.

I had this same issue on my old XP box, but I did something, whether it was enable or disable something, and I got it to go to 1680X1050, but I forgot what I did :(

Newest drivers have been installed for the card and the monitor.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mike
 
Flaring Afro said:
How is it connected to the monitor? I'm not positive but I don't think vga is capable of that many pixels.
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I'm running my LG W2242T @ 1680x1080 through VGA, it appears it is ;) Update all your Catalyst drivers.



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Oh, you already updated all drivers. I'll look around Catalyst for something for you.
 
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Yes it is capable of reaching 1680x1050. It can reach up to 2560x1600
It has "Ultimate Image Quality" – Performance that rivals high-end HD-DVD and Blu-ray players on displays with resolutions that exceed 1080p and up to 2560x1600.

Try downloading newer drivers for your ATi here: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

Did you install DirectX 10.1? One of most important, what power supply you've got> You need at least 450W and 1GB of RAM:

* PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
* 450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended
* 1GB of system memory recommended
* Installation software requires an optical drive

If that will not help, try putting it into second slot on your GPU, sometimes one of them can be damaged/faulty.

Go through everything on http://ati.amd.com/products/Radeonhd3800/index.html

Maybe try contacting ATi in some way aswell
 
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Yes it recognizes my monitor.

I've tried making my own driver using PowerSplit or w/e it is, and that didn't work.

I have all the newest catalyst and video drivers installed.

I have a 500@ PSU with a dedicatyed 6PIN PCI-e power connector
I have 2GB of RAM


I've been told that its a compatibility issue between VGA and Win7.

Anyone hear this?
 
Hi ! my name is NarrowChi, I think there is a problem with your driver. So you ought to update or install a
compatible driver for your LG monitor.
 
NarrowChi, I have all the latest drivers for my monitor. I got them directly from the LG site, I have tried without them, I have tried with them, I have tried everything. MAking my own driver, b ut no matter what I do, I CANNOT see the 1680X1050 resolution in either the Catalyst Center, OR windows display properties.

I even clicked the "show hidden resolutions" or whatever it is, and this is what I get:

1440X900
1600X1200 <--- doesn't fit on my screen
1920X1080 <--- Out of range for Analog
 
StrangleHold said:
Is your refresh rate set right?
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yes, @ 60hz

Thing is, it's not like it's available to choose, than it not work. The fact is, it's not even an option. The same card, same drivers, I could obtain 1680X1050 on VGA on XP, did the same thing on Win7, and I don't even have an option to use 1680X1050
 
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