1680 x 1050 - Vid Card, no gaming

[SlowSpyder]

What is the lowest end video card that supports that res? No gaming what so ever, just need to be able to display a Windows desktop. My buddy has an FX5200, he says it won't do it (I thought it would?). Any other suggestions? DVI would be nice too.

Thanks

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Any card.

His will do it if it were connected to a monitor that supported that resolution.

 

[vhx]

Hmm, I am sure I have seen people with a FX5200 that had that res. Probably will work as long as the cable was single link DVI. If its dual link DVI cable then you will need a diff card.

Did your friend update his video drivers, add the monitors INF file, or try forcing the resolution using power strip or the NVIDIA control panel? I get a few calls about people who can't get that res with an FX5200, but I also get some calls where people can. I am guessing it's hit or miss with low end cards.

 

[SlowSpyder]

I know he updated the vid card drivers, I suggested that as well. I told him to install the monitor drivers. He said he tried to force the res, but the the screen went blank.

 

[pnad]

Thanks guys.

The FX5200 spec sheet says no-go on 1680x1050.

quote: "DVI support for compatibility with nextgeneration flat panel displays with resolutions up to and including 1600×1200"
"http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20040109440047.html

Updated drivers and tried forcing it with the nvidia control panel and I just get a blank screen.

The only gaming is my son's Zoo Tycoon but we do watch movies on it quite a bit.

Edit: Acer 22" AL2216WBD if it matters.

 

[aka1nas]

I'm pretty sure that any current card will support it. I'd pick up the cheapest Geforce 7xxx series card you can find and give it a try.

 

[sindows]

Try setting the refresh rate to 60 if you haven't already. All I know is that my lcd supports 75hz if its at a lower resolution but at higher ones, its restricted to 60 for some reason.

 

[bonhimself]

im using an fx5200 on a 22" wide RIGHT NOW. 1680x1050 now\ problem....but DVI doesnt work. regular is just fine though.

 

[yacoub]

I'd go with a cheap ATi card for better image quality since you're not getting an 8000 series NVidia GPU.
Maybe an X1600 or something. Should handle 1680x1050 desktop just fine.

edit: even this should handle it
http://labs.anandtech.com/alllinks.php?pfilter=4970

 

[pnad]

Originally posted by: bonhimself
im using an fx5200 on a 22" wide RIGHT NOW. 1680x1050 now\ problem....but DVI doesnt work. regular is just fine though.

I haven't tried VGA. I will give that a shot and see if vga vs dvi is worth the extra resolution.

 

[Skeeedunt]

You guys are aiming way too high... won't any $30 card support this?

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: Skeeedunt
You guys are aiming way too high... won't any $30 card support this?

FREETECH PX6200TD-128M GeForce 6200 128MB 128-bit DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

NOTE: This card is made by Leadtek. Ordered one for my father, it came in the similar Leadtek packaging as my 6600GT did back in the day.