New laptop, resolution limited to 1366x768. Any way to increase this?


  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    New laptop, resolution limited to 1366x768. Any way to increase this?


    So the laptop in question is a 15,9" ASUS K53SV (I think, not 100% on the exact numbers/lettering) with an i7 2630, with integrated graphics chip AND a Geforce 540m. I suspect that the reason why I cannot increase my desktop resolution further is because that integrated chip insists on running instead of the dedicated GPU. Through Nvidea's control panel I have set the 540 to the preffered card, but this only seems to be applied on applications. I think I confirmed that by accessing advanced settings through the screen resolution menu, which clearly lists that integrated chip and not the 540.

    I also think it is questionable that my actual screen would not be able to support anything higher, since my 3 year old mid-range 15,9" HP laptop seemed to have no problem at all reaching 1680. If that is the case, I would definately be dissapointed.

    Thoughts?
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  2. Posts : 429
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    on that laptop, you are limited to 1366x768 .. you could hook it up to a external monitor.
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  3. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Bah, crap.

    Workable for home, but I'll have to deal with it in school I guess. Really boggles my mind how resolutions could still be limited like that.
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