How to force nvidia to use 1680x1050

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Hi to all!

I am using windows 7 RC x64 (build 7100) and i cant use 1680x1050 res on my monitor. Now i am using 1440x900. It shows me that i can use 1680x1050 res but when i apply, it automatic change to 1600x1200. So how i can force my grafic card to use 1680x1050?

I have nvidia GeForce 8500 GT
GeForce 8500

I am using Samsung SyncMaster 2023NW 20" Widescreen TFT Monitor
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Any help would be appreciated! Thank You!
 
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Try using the Nvidia control panel and select the native resolution setting and use monitors built in scaling, I think you may have to use a DVI cable to get that option though, which is the best option anyway if you have it.

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Thank you for answering but i dont have in nvidia cp "Change flat panel scaling" option. I am using advanced setings!
 

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That is because you are using a VGA connection to your monitor, you will need to use DVI and that will solve your problem.
 

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But in XP its working, only in windows 7 i cant use 1680x1050 res. Is there any other solution? I dont have DVI and my monitor not suport DVI only VGA!
 

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No sorry, everyone that has had this problem also has it working fine on XP and Vista but this is the only know solution for Windows 7 ATM, once you have a DVI cable you will not want to go back anyway, the picture is far superior and is what you should be using anyway unless your Graphics Card doesn't support it.
 

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OK! If not there any other solution i will go back to XP or Vista (probably XP).
Thank You for helping me!
 

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So DVI is not an option for you then?
 

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I dont have DVI! But i think there is other solution coz its working on XP and Vista! I will try to find one. If someone other have other solution please replay to this thread. If i not find til tomorrow i will back to XP or Vista.
 

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No other solution for me? :cry:
OK!
I am now runing XP :huh:
 

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Doesnt your card have a dvi slot?
 

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Have you tried using that "Manage Custom Resolutions" option that shows in your screen shot?
 

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swarfega said:
Doesnt your card have a dvi slot?
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Yes. But my monitor dont have. Only VGA!
Ex_Brit said:
Have you tried using that "Manage Custom Resolutions" option that shows in your screen shot?
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Yes i have tryed that and its same. When i aplyed it back to res 1600x1200 but i want 1680x1050.
 

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ignore....will check...
 

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Alija said:
Yes. But my monitor dont have. Only VGA!

Yes i have tryed that and its same. When i aplyed it back to res 1600x1200 but i want 1680x1050.
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its gotta be related to the 8500.....

ive had no resolution issues with the 3 GFX cards i tried on 7, 9600GSO, 8800GT, GTX260..

have you reseated the card now windows 7 & the Nvidia drivers are installed..??

sometimes if you install a bucket load of S/W onto ''pre-installed'' H/W it may not detect it all properly..




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its a continual ''work in progress''....
Thank you skunksmash for help, but everything its ok, only res is problem. I can change res to 1680x1050 in XP and Vista with no problem, but in Windows 7 is BIG problem for me!

Is there any program can help me to force my card to use 1680x1050 res, or i need to hack somthing to work?
 

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what about using a dvi to vga adapter? doesn't the 8500 have a dvi slot onboard?
 

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hdwalla said:
what about using a dvi to vga adapter? doesn't the 8500 have a dvi slot onboard?
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Hi hdwalla!

My card have DVI and VGA slots but my monitor have only VGA. I will buy this adapter to see is this is going to work.

Thank you for helping me! :geek:
 

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I've got exact same problem with my Samsung Syncmaster 205bw and nvidia 7300 gs card on Windows Seven. DVI or VGA max resolution is 1600 x 1200 and Ican't get native resolution (1680 x1050) for my screen.
 

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jones33 said:
I've got exact same problem with my Samsung Syncmaster 205bw and nvidia 7300 gs card on Windows Seven. DVI or VGA max resolution is 1600 x 1200 and Ican't get native resolution (1680 x1050) for my screen.
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We must report this Bug to nvidia to fix this! ;)
 

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