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henning_bravo
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 Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject: Graphics card resolution support |
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Hello!
Is it only the graphics card that effect if a screen resolution is supported? (Only talking about hardware).
I have a computer that is about two years old. I know want to buy a screen with the resolution 1680x1050.
The graphics card I have now is older and do not support that resolution. But if I buy a new graphics card, can I be sure of that the resolution will work (if the graphics card support it)? |
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hcintra
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I am not sure I get your question, but if you are asking if your computer configuration can stop you from using a screen resolution that is supported by BOTH your graphic card and your monitor (sensitive specs being horizontal sync and vertical refresh ranges), answer is NO, AFAIK. |
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henning_bravo
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| hcintra wrote: | | I am not sure I get your question |
Sorry if I was unclear...
I'm just wondering since my computer is two years old if stuff like motherboard can make a differance.
Or can I be sure to get the resolution I want if I buy a new graphics card? |
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hcintra
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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| To my knowledge, your monitor is the only other element that can stop you from getting all your new card delivers, your motherboard just have offer a compatible connection slot, AGP or PCI express being the most common (the second newer and better). Run lspci to check what you have. |
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henning_bravo
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| hcintra wrote: | | To my knowledge, your monitor is the only other element that can stop you from getting all your new card delivers, your motherboard just have offer a compatible connection slot, AGP or PCI express being the most common (the second newer and better). Run lspci to check what you have. |
Ok, thanks! |
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