2007-06-18 04:13:53 · 10 answers · asked by fluffy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Possibly you will need a new graphics card with higher resolution and video memory.Try all the possible resolutions in your old card.If the new monitor is digital go for a card with DVI output for more clear and sharp pictures.
2007-06-18 04:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Joby G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the new scrren will support upto 1680 x 1050, then you can probably get away with just running it at a lower resolution.
If you have to have 1680 x 1050 & your current VGA card cannot achieve this resolution, then you will need to purchase a higher spec card.
If your motherboard has built in VGA & that is what you are currently using, then you should just need to insert the new card & disable the built in VGA within the BIOS setup ( the bit where it says HIT DELETE TO ENTER SETUP ) when you power on your system.
If you are not using a built in VGA card, you may need to remove the current AGP card & replace it with your new one.
Either way you'll need to updatethe drivers on your system to match the new VGA card
2007-06-18 04:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by sparkymarksquire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, PC resolution has the standard aspect ratio of 16:12 and the widescreen aspect ratio of 16:10. 1280x1024 would be 16:12 and 1680x1050 would be 16:10.
To answer your question, any recent video card should be able to run 1680x1050 without any problems. Older cards can do so as well. It really depends what video card you have. So basically, your first step is to plug your new screen, see if the resolution works, if not then you will have to buy a new video card or run at a lower resolution (1440x900). Also, if you play games, make sure you select appropriate widescreen resolutions.
2007-06-18 04:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by dli2k3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To add to what "dli2k3 said. Your new monitor will most likely come with the software that is required to allow your vid card to run at the monitors resident resolution, which in your case will be 1680 x1050 or 16 x 10.
2007-06-18 04:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 2d huge type is the style of horizontal lines. 1024 lines would be extraordinarily greater advantageous than 768. there is not any longer an incredible sort of perceived distinction between 1280 and 1366 pixels. i could decide for the 1280 x 1024.
2016-09-28 00:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a pretty high res you are changing to so you would need a decent card. Not top of the line, but a 256mb card would prolly do fine. Looking at $75-$125 if you do your shopping for either a Geforce or ATI card.
2007-06-18 04:21:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jake M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your video card ultimately decides what resolution you can display at. But keep in mind it will not display higher resolutions that the monitor that is currently plugged cannot be displayed.
Basically try it with your new monitor and if it does not go up high enough then you need a new video card.
2007-06-18 04:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a video card to increase your video ram. 256MB should be plenty for the new screen.
2007-06-18 04:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn;t "need" to run at that resolution, that's probably a max resolution that the screen can support...
If you want to run at that resolution then you need to upgrade your video hardware..
2007-06-18 04:19:10 · answer #9 · answered by newton3010 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to change you graphic/video card.
2007-06-18 04:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by bannie_boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋