Screen resolution help
Blackbird Rush - 16/2/12 at 07:05 PM
Hi , i'm after a bit of help from those in the know.
I have upgraded to a new pc monitor which has a max resolution of 1600x900, however my onboard graphics (dell pc prob about 6 years old) wont do this
resolution (it will do higher?) the max i can get in the correct ratio is 1280x768 which is a bit too blurry for my liking.
Presumably the easy answer is to get a separate graphics card, but how do i know it will work with this resolution, or as its a current card will this
be a standard option?
I also have a laptop which i will use the same new monitor on as an external screen this too i have the same issue but it being a laptop changing the
graphics card is not really an option.... any ideas apart from change the monitor for a different one 
Appologies for being a PC numpty if this is obvious to others 
Ash
PSpirine - 16/2/12 at 07:21 PM
Most dedicated graphics cards will happily support that resolution. Different story if you want to play games, do intensive CAD or watch HD movies on
it. Although the computer will be as much a stumbling block for these intensive activities as the graphics card.
By most, I mean pretty much anything with 64mb or more onboard memory, which you can pick up for less than a tenner used on ebay.
All you need to do is check what port you need - a quick google of your PC model or motherboard will reveal the layout (if you can't figure out
which one is which), whether it's AGP or PCI or PCI-e (doubt it's the latter if it's an oldie computer).
As for the laptop, it might support it with its integrated graphics depending on what era it's from.
PSpirine - 16/2/12 at 07:22 PM
Just remembered, try downloading the latest integrated Intel graphics drivers, I know on my 5 year old Dell (approx) doing that revealed a lot more of
the more modern resolution modes!
cerbera - 16/2/12 at 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by PSpirine
try downloading the latest integrated Intel graphics drivers
That's the first thing I would try 
HTH
Blackbird Rush - 16/2/12 at 07:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by PSpirine
Most dedicated graphics cards will happily support that resolution.
All you need to do is check what port you need
Ok thats good news, not sure on the port type, will check, other than its a low profile one so will need a card with LP back plates.
quote:
try downloading the latest integrated Intel graphics drivers
Tried that and it said something like you cant mess with this please contact the manufacturer......
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As for the laptop, it might support it with its integrated graphics depending on what era it's from.
Laptop is a Toshiba Tecra A9 probably 4 years old, where to i find the integrated graphics settings?
stevebubs - 16/2/12 at 09:04 PM
Laptop: http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Drivers-and-Utilities/Which-Model-Tecra-A9-do-I-have-to-Download-Drivers/td-p/56567