My video card only has one mode for 2048x1536, and that is 60Hz. I would think it would work, but I want to make sure because #1 I know that setting stuff like that (with video cards and monitors) the wrong way can damage hardware. And #2, my video card's software (It's a Nvidia Geforce4 MX) detects that my monitor doesn't support the mode. But I think it might be because it's not a "preset mode" on the monitor. See specs below.
Video Card Spec
2048x1536 resolution at 60MHz
Monitor Spec
Highest preset resolution 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz
Highest addressable resolution* 2048 x 1536 at 80 Hz
Additional Details
(I posted a question like this just alittle bit ago, but the spec was wrong about the video card refresh rate. The only thing I can think of is because it's an 8x AGP but its running at 4x because thats what my MoBo is.)
2006-07-20 16:37:28 · 6 answers · asked by bdb4269 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Think of it like a Speed Limit on the highway.
If the speed limit is 75, there's nothing wrong with going 70.
If your monitor will go 2048*1536 @ 80hz, then 60hz will work just fine.
Although, it might flicker a little and you'll have little tiny icons and printing.
The video will be much more stable at a lower resolution at a higher refresh rate. Compare your options.
2006-07-20 16:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by The Psycho 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes that will work perfectly fine. In fact it will increase the life span of your monitor but will increase potential for lag on demanding movies or games (potentially, but unlikely)
2006-07-20 17:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by PommyTom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, 60Hz is fine with the monitor, the 80Hz is it's maximum.
but wow, you have a powerful video card
2006-07-21 04:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Eng 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will flicker at 60 unless you have a flat panel
2006-07-20 16:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont hurt anything to try. If it doesnt work then it will just revert itself to the previous setting that worked.
2006-07-20 16:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by jayjr1105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can if you have a crt you might see flicker
2006-07-21 05:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋