Problems with resolution in W7

[unfairpear]

I bought a new computer in April. Using my very old monitor I could choose between many resolutions and found one I liked (Can't remember what it was, but it was kinda high). Then a couple of months ago I bought a new monitor. With this monitor (It says its default resolution is 1650*1050) I can only have 1024*768. I really want a better resolution as that one is so annoying. I've downloaded the latest Nvidia drivers for my graphics card and I've gone to the samsung website and downloaded the latest driver for my monitor, the Samsung Syncmaster rz2233.

Now I turn to you guys, do you have any idea how to help me?


Kind regards,
Marcus.


I'm also sorry if I posted this in the wrong sub-forum.

 

[CreepinJesus]

What connection are you using? HDMI, VGA, DVI, etc.?

 

[unfairpear]

What connection are you using? HDMI, VGA, DVI, etc.?

I'm using a DVI connection, its the only socket on the monitor

 

[seavixen32]

What graphics card are you using?

 

[unfairpear]

What graphics card are you using?

I'm using GeForce GT 320

 

[unfairpear]

Things that might help you guys, I've tried customizing a resolution (1680*1050, the native solution for my monitor) but it doesnt work.

Going to the NVIDIA panel trying to find resulotions there;



The higher one, does not fit with the screen, and text gets blurry

Trying to customize one;



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[bilko]

Looking at the spec of your monitor it should run at 1680x1050 120hz 32bit try setting that as a custom size

 

[unfairpear]

Ill try that tomorrow when i get home!

 

[unfairpear]

Tried it, same message as before...

 

[CreepinJesus]

This might be a silly question, but is it plugged in to the right port? Using the dedicated graphics card and not the on-board one?

Also, double check there's only one monitor enabled - if you have two enabled on 'duplicate' mode, the maximum resolution will be restricted to whatever the smallest maximum resolution is.

 

[unfairpear]

This might be a silly question, but is it plugged in to the right port? Using the dedicated graphics card and not the on-board one?

There's only one DVI socket on my computer, so I cant have put it in the wrong one.


Also, double check there's only one monitor enabled - if you have two enabled on 'duplicate' mode, the maximum resolution will be restricted to whatever the smallest maximum resolution is.

How do I do that? I had a multiscreen program installed, but I uninstalled it now. Still shows the same resolutions.

One weird thing though, for some reason I uninstalled the screen and graphics driver and reinstalled them. And when trying to make a custom resolution in the Nvidia control panel, I accidentally put 1650*1050 with 120hz and 32bit color. It worked, although it look weird. I dont get why that resolution would work, but not my native one in 1680*1050?

 

[CreepinJesus]

How do I do that? I had a multiscreen program installed, but I uninstalled it now. Still shows the same resolutions.

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You should be able to right-click on the desktop, then go to Screen Resolution. You can choose monitors and make sure only one is enabled and set as your main monitor. Post a screenshot of that window if you think anything is out of the ordinary...or better still, post one anyway so we can check

 

[unfairpear]

Alright, I'll do that tomorrow morning. But when i checked there earlier there were only the one screen.

 

[unfairpear]

Here's what it looks like:

 

[CreepinJesus]

I see it says "Display device on DVI" - this sounds very generic. Is there a driver for that monitor on a CD or something with it?

 

[unfairpear]

I see it says "Display device on DVI" - this sounds very generic. Is there a driver for that monitor on a CD or something with it?

Yes there is, and I've installed it.

 

[Duzzy]

If you open device manager then under monitors, whats listed (Generic, Samsung...)?

 

[unfairpear]

If you open device manager then under monitors, whats listed (Generic, Samsung...)?

Syncmaster 2233RZ

 

[Duzzy]

I found this on another page.

Solution was : Find an old VGA cable in closet, plug the monitor with it and a vga>dvi adaptor, select good resolution, then replug back with a dvi cable

It was Vista SP1 based but might be worth a try if you have a vga cable and vga to dvi adaptor.

 

[unfairpear]

I dont, but I guess i could buy them if it doesn't cost too much!