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I have a question about refresh rates:
Right now I'm using an LG700S monitor with has a max refresh rate of 1280x1024 at 60hz......... but i like my desktop resolution at 800x600. Can I safely take the refresh rate to 75hz or 85hz at an 800x600 setting?......... or do i have to stay at 60hz regardless?
Thanks
My old latop had a maximum of 1024x768 60mhz max refresh rate. The monitor was simply Multiple Monitors on my Mobility M3 graphics card, which was a crappy graphics card anyway. If you have a good video driver, and you really want a higher refresh rate.. I personally would risk it, but don't hold me responsable if anything goes wrong! :p
Oh btw, is it a "17 monitor? Im not 100% certain but with larger screens i think that you actually can compensate a lower screen area for a higher refresh rate, but as i said, dont hold me to that.
I'm not sure about Win9x/ME, but in Win2000 or XP go to Display Properties>Setting and set your resolution, then click the Advanced button, go to the Monitor tab and make sure that the "Only display refresh rates that the monitor can support" checkbox is checked. Then all the refresh rates that are displayed in the drop down list are safe to use.
hey thanks guys.
Sparks.... i am using XP, and you are exactly right. I can achieve 85hz at 800x600 safely. I noticed the difference right away.
And thanks 104456, i went to the LG website but could not come up with a graphic like that.
As an aside, I am looking to buy a 19" Viewsonic G90FB......... unless someone can tell me that this is a bad monitor for some reason.
You guys rock!
Cheers!
Viewsonic is pretty high quality. Just watch out for companies like ProView and Samtron. ProView monitors have a tendency to short out after a few months.
IMHO you simply cannot go wrong with ViewSonic. As a more affordable alternative, I've personally had really good luck with Samsung products.
Good Luck! :D
Glad you got it sorted.
I guess ebay is going to have another monitor for sale soon is it 10% of for VDr members? :D :D
It's worth mentioning that installing the latest monitor drivers can be worthwhile. I got my Iiyama monitors up from 85 to 100Hz (at 1280 x 1024) by installing the latest drivers.
For really top-class monitors look at Iiyama or Mitsubishi.
sure Sparks, rub it in LOL! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im.../2003/06/4.gif
As for my LG.... bidding starts at $1 hehe http://66.227.101.70/otn/happy/11zwinky.gif
Hey DragonFire, I love your smilies :D Where did you get them and how do you post them into VDr?
Do a search for a program called GetSmile. There is a free version available, or buy if you like. It contains hundreds of smilies, and you can collect any others you find on the internet. Any board or email that supports IMG tagging lets you just drag and drop into your messages. Kinda spices up things a bit because there is one for every possible occasion! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im.../2003/06/3.gif
Thanks much :)
Hi I just read this post and prompted by sparky I upgraded my monitor drivers and hey presto I now have available 100 instead of 85 as my max refresh rate enjoying it right now. Thanks for the prompt, I have a Mitsubishi monitor very good.BTW sparky the kitten has now become a cat and following on another post I decided to clean my keyboard gave it a good wash and used daughters hairdryer to effect rapid moisture removal then left on a bed for sun to finish drying. Came back later to find above mentioned wet and dirty cat using keyboard as bed, so back to the wash room, and yes it still works.
I've had very good performance from several KDS monitors. On my main PC, i use the 19" Visual Sensations VS-190i and luv it. ;)
KDS also have a nice 3 year warranty with the first year having a cross ship program if something goes wrong. And all you need do is pack the bad one in the box the exchange comes in and call Airborne express to come pick it up at "their" expense.:cool: Only had to do this with one unit,but that was because of poor handling by an Office Depot clerk(as it turned out). Also agree on using drivers from Mfr. instead of generic Windoze ones. Also agree with staying clear of Proview. Very limited warranty and you'd be lucky if it lasted for even "that" short time...:rolleyes: