I've noticed it since i got my lcd, always thought it was due to your graphics card outputting more frames per second then your monitor's refresh rate. So my assumption was that v-sync just synced the frames your graphics card to the refresh rate on your monitor?

Well on sony sz34gp notebook atm and nvidia control panel is allowing me to a)use nvidia scaling b) use nvidia scaling with fixed aspect ratio c)use display built in scaling d) do not scale.

I'm not sure if that's what you mean by 1:1 pixel mapping but option d) looks like it would do that.

Are you sure about that? Because I do quite a lot of powerpoint presentations and most lcd projectors still use the standard dsub vga inputs. I'm sure the scaling works as advertised.

Your graphics driver (mine is nvidia) should have an option to let you adjust flat panel scaling. Set it to use scaling with a fixed aspect ratio or set it to not scale to maintain the 4:3 aspect ratio. You won't be able to get a 1680x1050 field of vision even though you may be able to set the native res to that because the game simply wasn't programmed for widescreen.

Just right click on the desktop and there should be an option to open the nvidia control panel and from there pick the change flat panel scaling option. If you don't have that option, download the forceware drivers from the interweb and install. Using the fixed aspect ratio you will get black bars running down the side to the left or right. Last I checked on widescreengamingforum.com, for warcraft 3 there is no FOV widescreen fix.

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Jul 20 2007, 02:00 PM

Actually, you can apply post processing effects to your picture to improve the picture quality. Especially on low res stuff, just doing something as simple as blend will improve the viewing experience by leaps and bounds.

Widescreen movies are meant to be watched in widescreen. If you're switching from a 4:3 display, you'll notice how much diffence it makes in the size of the picture.

Not true. I run a dual monitor setup and you don't necessarily clone the desktops. I normally have a movie/game running on the primary display and have non essential stuff like vista widgets, messenger, firefox, i-tunes running on my secondary display. Yes having an extended desktop rawks. For work it's even better, excel on one screen, word on another, etc.. really improves productivity. It's so easy to set up a dual monitor extended desktop as well, all done in the driver, which even has a wizard for idiots!

In terms of having a game run over 2 desktops and have some added functionality, it all depends on whether the application supports it or not. I would say even then, I can't see it adding much to my enjoyment of a game.

edit: to keep within topic, this is the widescreen thread after all, i have a total of 1680+1280 pixel width to clutter up my desktop with

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Aug 5 2007, 07:38 PM

If you stick at a low resolution, it will look worse the larger monitor. I personally would not be able to stand gaming at a widescreen equivalent of 800x600 on say a 20" monitor.

Similarly, the increase in the size of the monitor from 20.1" to 22" without an increase in the resolution of 1680x1050 would mean that it's a decrease in quality because presumably you would notice the pixels. For some people this is noticeable for others, it is not.

Your viewing distance also determines how noticeable the pixels are and if you sit closer to your monitor you'll notice it. And that's it really. What's all this rubbish about tn panels and crap. It doesn't matter. What you do is - you go to a shop, look at a monitor, and make a decision for yourself on whether the picture is good enough for you and whether you can afford it or not...

It will look fine.

Since you're too lazy to play around...

Display-->Change flat panel scaling-->do not scale

It's all the same... just play around with it..

Dude, it depends on the source you're watching.. some dvds preserve the theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1, while some are 1.85:1, if you wanted no black bars then you would have to get monitors with those aspect ratios.

One thing for sure is that you won't notice the difference between 2ms and 5ms. Heck I hardly notice any difference when comparing with my older 15ms monitor and i have my monitors side by side.

This widescreen thread has gone from being a thread about widescreen monitors to a thread about "HELP I don't know how to use the dell website"

If you went back through this thread you would realise that this question has been asked many times although not necessarily in relation to DOTA

What are you doing fingering your screen in the first place?

Actually, they're talking about glossy lcd panels.

My sony x-brite still seems to give off really vibrant colours compared to non glossy displays even though it's nearly 3 years old now.

However the disadvantage is that because of the glossy surface, if you have a badly placed monitor or light source from the back, it tends to reflect. Also more noticeable on black desktop backgrounds.



This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Sep 2 2007, 01:52 PM

This shouldn't be a forum for samsung and dell panel fanbois.

Actually viewsonic for certain models has a zero dead pixel guarantee which is quite hard to find among all the other manufacturers which might be something you might want to consider when buying a new lcd screen. Although, don't take me for my word find out from the salesperson/website whether that particular model is covered by the warranty.

As for that actual model itself, you will have to look up the reviews for it.

I'm personally using a viewsonic 2025wm and i'm happy with the performance (but planning an upgrade soon).