Hey guys,
Thanks for all the help im getting so far. This has still been a mystery for me. I did notice i'm using a DVI to VGA adapter, because my XFX nvidia 9600GT is DVI only and i dont have a DVI cable (yet). I tried searching for
drivers on the XFX page but couldnt find any, and doubt they'll be any different from the ones nvidia offer.
As to your suggestions;
-Everything is updated by windows update
-Yes, i did notice i put up the wrong number but that was after i tried the correct resolution and i just wanted to make a screenshot real quick

. So it's back to the drawing board(s) indeed.
Ill try a DVI cable.