problem with new gtx 260 c216/drivers? HELP!

[randomhero1889]

well i just got a new gtx 260 core 216 today, upgrading from an ati x1950pro

my main problem is that with this new card, my monitor(24" sony gdm-fw900) becomes really fuzzy and unclear at high refresh rates at any resolution, and only looks nice and sharp at 60hz(which can be unbearable for me at times, especially with a crt monitor)

im almost 100% sure it has to be something with the video card or drivers, since things were perfectly fine and clear at all resolutions/refresh rates with my ati x1950pro

ive tried 3 different drivers (182.06- came with card, 182.50-latest WHQL, and 185.68-latest beta) and all the same result

anybody have any idea what is wrong, or is this normal with nvidia?

i can provide any other information that may help.

and on a side not, for some reason i do not have access to 1400x900 resolution anymore with this card/drivers like i had with my x1950pro

any help will be much appreciated.

 

[OCGuy]

Why are you trying to access such a low resolution?

What resolution are you using on it?

 

[randomhero1889]

my native resolution i always use is 1920x1200 @85hz

but now with this new card @ 85hz its really fuzzy/blurry compared to before with my x1950pro where it was sharp and clear @85hz

but if i put it @ 60hz, the clarity and sharpness comes back to an adequate level


not being able access 1400x900 isnt really the main problem, but its something i dont really understand

 

[OCGuy]

Interesting...


Can you list all of your specs, including power supply, when you have a chance?

 

[randomhero1889]

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
intel core 2 duo e4400 @ 3.0ghz
2gb G.Skill ddr2 800 ram
Antec smartpower 2.0 500w w/ 36amps psu(although it is borderline enough for it, id imagine it is fine since i was just playing crysis and other graphic heavy games at high rez/settings for extended period of time with no problems)
xfx gtx 260 core 216 (stock)
seagate 160gb ide hdd

 

[OCGuy]

OK the PSU looks fine..


Did you uninstall the ATi drivers and subsequent nV drivers correctly before installing new ones?

 

[zagood]

Sounds like an issue with the signal coming through the cable. I'm assuming you're using a DVI to VGA converter?

Unfortunately I can't think of a simple way around that since your monitor doesn't accept DVI connections. Maybe picking up a cable that's DVI to VGA already? Grasping at straws here.

...or maybe a DVI to BNC cable?

-z