Need a PCI card that will do 1600x1200 @ 65Hz

Waterhouse

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I have a nice big old 21" monitor that I love to run at its full 1600x1200 res. But it only does 65Hz at that res. Looking for a cheapie PCI video card to use in my docking station. Most do 60Hz but that fries my eyes. And then they jump to 70Hz, which my monitor won't buy. And of course I can't find the spec on mfg's web sites - they just give the max rate. I tried a TNT2 card that I found on eBay, but no 65Hz. Any recommendations (or want to sell me one)?

Any leads appreciated...
 

BFG10K

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This isn't really a video card issue, it's a configuration issue. The easiest way to get custom refresh rates is to use tools such as RivaTuner or ReForce and use them to force refresh rates that you want to use.
 

Pete

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Does a 5Hz increase really make a difference? I suggest finding a Matrox card and using a tool like BFG suggested to customize your dislpay settings to allow for a 65Hz refresh. With a TNT2, I suspect it's not so much the low refresh rate but the poor signal quality that's bothering you. Get a Matrox card if you want good 2D at that high a resolution.
 

bunnyfubbles

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Yeah, I want to know how much of a difference 5Hz makes... I can somewhat tell a difference between 60 and 70 Hz but to me they both aren't that great at all.