How do I set the correct resolution?

TheBigCheese · 15 Nov 2008 at 19:59

Hi guys

Had a little project going today to put the main computer in with the 40" 1080p TV.

All gone well except for the maximum resolution I seem to be able to get from it is 1360x768 which seems rather odd

and rather fustrating when trying to play blu-ray discs etc.

The TV is a Sony W2000, with a signal coming from an Nvidia 8800GTX, does anyone have any idea how I can get it up to 1920x1080?

Many thanks in advance

alex24 · 15 Nov 2008 at 20:36

Have you tried forcing the resolution from nvidia control panel? do check that the tv definitely can take it, should be in the manual. What connection are you using? If you're using VGA it might not give you the full resolution, you'll need to do DVI-HDMI. Sorry if this all seems obvious!

mogwai · 15 Nov 2008 at 21:54

Try downloading a program called Powerstrip which allows custom resolutions to be set.

TheBigCheese · 16 Nov 2008 at 23:24

Thanks for the posts guys

After reading your post alex, I double checked the TV manual and as it turns out the maximum resolution it could display is 1360x768 over VGA, which I was a bit surprised about.

So I went out today and picked up a DVI-HDMI covertor and it works great, currently using the screen in 1920x1080 and it's fantastic.

Thanks for the help

, and let that be a lesson to me to RTFB! :rolleyes:

alex24 · 17 Nov 2008 at 01:01

No probs, glad to know i'm not speaking out my behind! ;-)