Office machine with 21" LCD monitor.

[DevilsAdvocate]

I am using onboard video at 1600 * 1000 or something like that. Text is fuzzy, and not as clear as it was at a lower rez. I am using Analog VGA and not DVI. Does that matter? Is it the onboard video? Any ideas?

 

[xtknight]

Definitely the VGA transmitter/connection. Lower resolutions (provided refresh rate is same or less) use less bandwidth and allow for higher quality video. DVI should be crystal clear at all resolutions.

 

[dcr]

What is the native resolution of the monitor?

...and yes, DVI all the way!

 

[Rage187]

use DVI and Clear Type

 

[videopho]

He didn't mention which video card he was using. It could very well be the settings or his was just an old vga card type.
I agree, DVI & Clear type only if possible. Wonder when the next gen monitor could do or use hdmi input.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

It is onboard video. 945G chipset.

 

[Peter]

Nonetheless, you MUST run the display's native resolution. Most likely with a 21" screen, that'll be 1680x1050 for a widescreen or 1600x1200 for a regular 4:3.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
It is onboard video. 945G chipset.

That explains it. What's your pc config? AGP or PCI-E? Get something in the range of $120 or less video card which gives you dvi out and some. Your lcd display deserves a better pict quality.

 

[zephyrprime]

You must sync the monitor if it doesn't do so automatically and you must run at native resolution.

 

[Steve]

Analog should be okay as long as you go with the monitor's native resolution and execute the "Auto Adjust" feature in its OSD. ClearType is a nice benefit on LCDs too.