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Using tv as a second monitor

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  • 19-02-2007 8:08pm
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    srdb20
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭


    Lads any body had any experience using a HDTV as a second monitor, im trying to configure it but it just looks crap

    Its a 26'' samsung
    Dual DVI video Card

    i have a DVI to HDMI cable for the tv as well

    Video card is a nvidia 7800gt


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    Snowbat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Snowbat


    Which model?

    The LE26R72B has a native resolution of 1366 x 768. As usual with LCDs, you need to configure your graphics card to drive it at native resolution for best results. Depending on your driver, this may or may not be possible: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=656928


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    srdb20
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭srdb20


    ye thats similar to the problems im experiencing,

    My model is the LE26R72B, thanks for that, ill fiddle around with it tonight and see if i can get it working properly.

    Im using the latest Nvidia drivers so hopefully i can mess around with it and find the native resolutions, for the TV.

    When you try to stretch it out or scale it it looks terrible man.

    Anybody else have any helpful tips

    Cheers


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    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    1366x768 is normally not possible as it is not a computer resolution however you can force it as a custom resolution.

    Alternatively try 1360x768 or 1368x768 as resolutions and see how they fair.

    I had the LE26R72B at one point just so you know it is not possible to force the 1366x768 over VGA only HDMI & the max supported over VGA is 1360x768 though 1280x720 looked just fine for the most part to me. Only text was a little off running at that resolution but still readable.

    To force custom resolutions open the NV control panel and select "advanced view" from the drop down box if it says "standard view".

    Now go into display and select "manage custom timings" tick the box for
    Treat as HDTV
    Allow modes not exposed by the display

    Now click create & try out the custom resolution.


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    #5
    srdb20
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭srdb20


    Sweet ill give it a go as soon as i get home, looking forward to having a decent setup!

    Thanks 8t8 & Snowbat

    Cheers


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