Running 1440x900 on an LCD...

[Project86]

My 6800GT is getting old, and isn't really happy to run at 1680x1050. But it usually gets a good framerate running 1440x900. I tried it briefly today with HL2 and it seemed to look OK, but didn't really have time to mess with it.

Anybody else try this? I guess it's just a matter of how good the scaler is on your monitor.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Project86
I guess it's just a matter of how good the scaler is on your monitor.

You said it. I have a Dell 2407WFP (1920x1200) and I think the scaler is superb. I get better framerates at lower resolutions, but running at a lower res is not what I bought a big monitor for!

 

[superbooga]

Are you sure it's not the video card that's doing the scaling? Anyways, non-native resolutions = free anti-aliasing FTW!

 

[nullpointerus]

Originally posted by: superbooga
Are you sure it's not the video card that's doing the scaling? Anyways, non-native resolutions = free anti-aliasing FTW!

Huh? Non-native resolutions = massive aliasing FTL!

 

[Ichigo]

I would think slightly lower settings at native resolution would look so much smoother and clearer, in my experience.

 

[j511180]

I'm currently playing Stalker at 1440x900 on my 1920x1200 monitor - I think it looks fine. I guess it just depends on how picky you are

 

[mercanucaribe]

HL2 should run at that resolution with a 6800

 

[imported_Imp]

As long as you use the same aspect ratio, scalers today should be ok. My 2407 is being used at 1680x1050 for games, and it looks spectacular. Even 4:3 resolutions look fine. However, doubt anyone will deny that native looks best.