Display issues

[djjamieg]

Hi Guys

Im having a real problem try to setup up a dual monitor setup in extended mode.

Im assuming when I switch the refresh and resolution go way to high.

I have a gigabyte GTS 250 graphics card.

Is there any software that any one knows about to enable locking of refresh rates so I can reslove this????????????????

 

[Jonathan_King]

Hello djjamieg,

Unfortunately, some video cards have a maximum capability in that area, that only allows a certain refresh rate for a given resolution.

For example, my video card supports 85 hertz in 1024x768, but only 74 hertz in 1152x864.

With dual monitors, sometimes the resolutions and refresh rates can decrease.

 

[djjamieg]

I really cant figure this out mate.

I can clone each display in 1024x768 but not extend onto the 2nd monitor.

Last time this happened the refresh rate was 85Hz.

Is there no way I can globally keep my system locked at 60Hz so the extended display will work.

Also do you have any ideas I could try, I've tried all the obvious ones i can think of.

Thanks Jonathan

 

[Jonathan_King]

I'd say try to find an updated driver for your video card.

 

[djjamieg]

I have the feburary update for graphics card so thats not an issue.

My monitors are advent X19W's if that helps

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try uninstalling the driver in Device Manager, and rebooting.

Then let Windows install the drivers it finds.

 

[djjamieg]

I've also done that via a clean install on windows 7 yesterday.

I have tried the common/novice things to do...........