I am looking at purchasing a new monitor for my computer. I am looking at buying a CRT monitor which only has VGA and BNC connectors. It has a maximum resolution of 2048x1536.
My computer has an nVidia 7900GS. Its maximum resolution is reported as 2560x1600, which is larger. However, since I will be using a DVI->VGA converter, I want to be sure that that the video card will be able to put that resolution out over a single analog connection, and not require dual-link DVI.
Any help would be appreciated!
2007-08-20 16:17:39 · 4 answers · asked by Ickypoopy 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
I dont mean that I want the monitor to match the same resolution as the video card. I want to be sure that the video card can output the monitor's maximum resolution over its analog outputs (using DVI->VGA converter)
2007-08-20 16:31:17 · update #1
There shouldn't be any issue running that high of a resolution over analog as long as the cable is well shielded. The only issue in running that resolution would be that the signal generates too much interference over the cable and the display doesn't sync well enough.
Also, make sure that whatever resolution you send to the monitor that the monitor is capable of handling. Most new monitors simply won't display out-of-range signals. Assuming this monitor is new enough, then if the mode is out-of-range, it should give you a black screen. Of course, if you get a black screen, it's kind of hard to configure your computer. So, be sure that you test the resolution and refresh rate before you commit.
If you're concerned that the monitor won't work, see if you can take the computer there and hook it up to a demo monitor to test. Alternatively, buy it from a place that gives a 30 day money back guarantee so if it doesn't perform as expected, you can return it.
2007-08-20 21:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by commorancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a clean signal then you should be fine.
Dual link is for DVI-D (digital) only, due to the bandwidth limitation of the DVI standard. There is no such thing as a dual link DVI-A (analog)
I have run into slight jitter problems before at 1600 by 1200, where the monitor has a hard time sampling the signal at the right point, but things should have improved a bit.
If you do get jitter, make sure the refresh rate is set as low as possible. LCDs do not flicker so a low refresh rate is not a problem. Open up Notepad and fill the screen with H characters, then press the Auto Setup button on the monitor.
If you still have some slight jitter it might be fixed if you ditch the cable and get a quality DVI-A to VGA cable. Losing the extra dongle and connection may help the signal quality a bit.
2007-08-21 02:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that can happen. If the Monitor's max resolution is 2048x1536 as you say, there is no way that I can think of to get it to show a higher resolution. The monitor would just say "Out of Range" and then show a black screen.
Ok. Now I understand what you asked. According to what I know, the answer is yes. The only downside of this would be that the graphics card won't work as well as it would in the low resolution environments. However, this is true for any graphics card, so whatever.
Anyhow, it will work even if it is the VGA converter.
But why don't you just want to buy an LCD screen?
2007-08-20 16:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by bourbon91c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be undemanding, 1600 x 1200 is incredibly stable. pass to - administration Panel / visual attraction and personalisation / Personalisation / show settings as quickly as you have set it to the max selection and you're particular you have wisely put in the drivers then this is as much as you're able to do. you're on the max. resoultion possible
2016-12-12 08:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋