1680x1050 native but can I set in game graphics higher

Heffer23

Heffer23

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Hi all,

My screen is a 22" samsung widescreen has a native resolution of 1680x1050, however I'm looking at upgrading my gpu in the next week or so but can't afford a new screen (very happy with monitor so not looking to for some time). The card I get will be able to run good fps at 1920x1080 & was wondering if I could set the in game settings of any game I'm playing (for instance arma II) to this higher setting even though native is lower?
Would it achieve anything, would games look any better on my 1680x1050 at this higher setting if I did it.

Many thanks in advance
 
B*gger
Many thanks... ok, will have to look at new screens then.

Anyone got some recommends for me please. I assume I need 23"-24" then :(

Looking at 19x1080 res
 
There are plenty 21.5" monitor that do FULL HD, why exactly wouldn't you want a bigger monitor though? Most people want a bigger.

If you're hard pressed for desk space do keep in mind that a FULL HD 21.5" is going to be wider than your current 22". (16:10 vs 16:9 aspect ratio)
 
Axeia said:
If you're hard pressed for desk space do keep in mind that a FULL HD 21.5" is going to be wider than your current 22". (16:10 vs 16:9 aspect ratio)
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My screen is 16:10 how is a 21.5" going to be bigger... I'm confused
I thought I had to go bigger, is it purely aspect ratio then, so the screen could be a 19" but still HD with a res of 1920x1080

Here's my screen's spec

NEW SM226BW Windows Vista™ Certified Widescreen Monitors
22in
16:10 (widescreen)
1,680x1,050
2ms
0.282mm
16.7 million
300cd/m2
3,000:1
160/160 degrees
tilt, swivel
DVI-D, D-Sub, RGB, HDCP
55W
514x422x219mm
4.9kg

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*No competitor linking!*
 
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You'll find a comparison if you look for it.

FYI no linking to competitors.

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Link and advice removed because the OP is ungrateful and doesn't appreciate it when it's pointed out that they're blatently breaking the forum rules.

No further help from me :p
 
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Sorry...am still learning the rules

Cheers for info, will take a look & digest


Lol
*No competitor hinting!*

Eh?
 
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Heffer23 said:
My screen is 16:10 how is a 21.5" going to be bigger... I'm confused
I thought I had to go bigger, is it purely aspect ratio then, so the screen could be a 19" but still HD with a res of 1920x1080

Here's my screen's spec

NEW SM226BW Windows Vista™ Certified Widescreen Monitors
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I own a Samsung 226BW 22" monitor, and my girlfriend has a 21.5" BenQ monitor. Because of the aspect ratio, 16:9 is wider than 16:10. Even for a slightly smaller monitor. It takes a bit of getting used to. Both my monitors are 16:10, and her's in 16:9. Overall, it looks weird. But 16:9 is noticeably wider.
 
There are 15" laptops that do 1920x1080. Physical size has little to do with the resolution.

I think you'd end up getting better advice if you just stated what you want besides Full HD. Size, Budget and resolution are usually the deciding factors.
 
Surveyor said:
Link and advice removed because the OP is ungrateful and doesn't appreciate it when it's pointed out that they're blatently breaking the forum rules.

No further help from me :p
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Crikey, give me a chance... I'm not ungrateful just busy with work, 2 kids under 3 & ..... stuff

Surveyor said:
You need to edit your post to remove the link.
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Done... or you may have done it for me, not sure.

Axeia said:
I think you'd end up getting better advice if you just stated what you want besides Full HD. Size, Budget and resolution are usually the deciding factors.
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Jeez, does everyone hate me today ???

Ok, I have a 16:10 but am looking at getting a 1920x1080 HD screen size 24".... around 150 mark
I thank you

Kind regards a VERY grateful forum user who is still learning
 
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