Vista - Stupid question...

I bought a GeForce GTX260 and so far it's amazing. But I've been told that the resolution on the computer is based on the graphics card. The highest mine goes to is 1440x900. I've seen some go 1900xsome number. Is it possible to get my resolution higher or does my graphics card not allow that?

Hi xxsomethingxx,

The maximum resolution is governed by your monitor and not your graphics card. LCD/TFT monitors have a native resolution, and are best run at this setting. They can also be run at other resolutions, but never higher than the native resolution. Note that you may experience a deterioration in image quality at none-native settings. CRT monitors, on the other hand, can be run at a number of resolutions without loss of image quality, however these too have a native resolution. They also have a maximum resolution.

Ok, thanks. That cleared a lot up.

Yes, as Dwarf pointed out it depends on your monitor.

Sounds like you have a 19" LCD.

19" widescreen LCD's usually are 1440x900.
20/22" widescree are usually 1680x1050.
24" widescreens are usually 1920x1080.

Yes, sir. That's exactly the kind of answer I was looking for.

Thanks a ton everyone.

There are no stupid questions...( well..maybe ) there will always be others wondering the same question..

there are no stupid questions, just the ones that aren't asked.

someone here had that in there Sig once..

how you LOVING that new GTX260, great huh. It tears it up!

Hi Gunther,

That would be me.