windows vista + high res

agnes · 2 May 2007 at 19:24

hey guys

is there a way to get windows vista to allow me to push my res up from 1900x1200 to 2048x1536. ive unlocked it and its only allowed me to get to 1900x1200 with my 21" crt, which is strange.

anyone know a way around this?

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marc2003 · 2 May 2007 at 19:27

i doubt the problem is with vista itself but more likely the gfx drivers? i don't actually know for sure though, just guessing.

agnes · 2 May 2007 at 20:28

there perfectly up to date. most unusual issue ive ever seen tbh lol

i got it working a while back, but how is the question i cant answer

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skanky · 2 May 2007 at 22:04

silly question, but does your monitor actually support that res?

agnes · 2 May 2007 at 22:06

yes, 21" goes up to 2048x1536, not many people know this and disagree, but it does, end of lol.

xp does it fine when i unlock it, but cant see why vista is stopped at 1920x1200 when i unlock resolutions

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iCraig · 3 May 2007 at 09:57

Why would you want a 21" monitor to have that res?

Surely it looks ridiculously small? If you want it bigger, get a 24" or a 30" TFT.

agnes · 3 May 2007 at 13:00

iCraig said:
Why would you want a 21" monitor to have that res?

Surely it looks ridiculously small? If you want it bigger, get a 24" or a 30" TFT.

i have perfect eye's (trying to to brag or anything) and i much rather the smallest resolution possible for maximum work surface.

i hate running 1600x1200, a firefox window takes like 70% of my surface area... gets very stupid.

and i dont have a half a grand to chuck away atm. and i love my CRT

i shall be migrateing onto my other 150 raptor and installing windows xp tonight and shall run dual boot until i get it sorted.

anyone got any ideas at all, let me know

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csmager · 3 May 2007 at 14:41

agnes said:
i have perfect eye's (trying to to brag or anything) and i much rather the smallest resolution possible for maximum work surface.

I'm the same. I use a laptop, mostly - and usually go for Dell, as they let you choose your screens (amongst other things!)

I currently have a 15.4" Widescreen with a res of 1920x1200 - usually reserved for 24" monitors and above. Most people who look at it ask how the hell I can read anything.

ShakenNstirred · 3 May 2007 at 17:20

what make of 21in CRT is it?

Peve · 3 May 2007 at 18:02

How much Video Memory does your gfx card have because if you are running aero you will need a fair amount of Video Memory.

agnes · 3 May 2007 at 18:43

in my sig, all system specs there.

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