Recently, I bought a Gateway VX1120 CRT monitor, with the intention of running it at a low res with a high refresh rate. The monitor has a max default setting of 2048x1536 @ 80hz, so I would assume that it should be able to do well over 120hz at 640x480, but the max refresh rate that I can set in windows is 85hz, which it can do at 1600x1200. Currently, I'm using this as a second monitor with a 1650x1080 LCD, though I don't think that should be a problem at all, given how it can already run at a different resolution then the LCD (60hz).
I've tried installing RefreshLock, but that doesn't display other other refresh rates either.
Can someone who uses/used a CRT explain this to me?
Recently, I bought a Gateway VX1120 CRT monitor, with the intention of running it at a low res with a high refresh rate. The monitor has a max default setting of 2048x1536 @ 80hz, so I would assume that it should be able to do well over 120hz at 640x480, but the max refresh rate that I can set in windows is 85hz, which it can do at 1600x1200. Currently, I'm using this as a second monitor with a 1650x1080 LCD, though I don't think that should be a problem at all, given how it can already run at a different resolution then the LCD (60hz).
I've tried installing RefreshLock, but that [url=http://puu.sh/4cIFD.png]doesn't display other other refresh rates either.[/url]
Can someone who uses/used a CRT explain this to me?
Apparently you need drivers from Gateway.
Apparently you need drivers from Gateway.
I downloaded and installed the drivers from Gateway, but when I followed the instructions on how to get Windows to recognize them, windows returned that the current drivers (Plug 'n' play) were the most current, and didn't use them. If there's a way to circumvent windows and just use the drivers, that would probably work.
I downloaded and installed the drivers from Gateway, but when I followed the instructions on how to get Windows to recognize them, windows returned that the current drivers (Plug 'n' play) were the most current, and didn't use them. If there's a way to circumvent windows and just use the drivers, that would probably work.
i had to use Catalyst Control Center to get my CRT to go down to 640x480
if youre using an AMD card then you can try that.
i had to use Catalyst Control Center to get my CRT to go down to 640x480
if youre using an AMD card then you can try that.
I'm on a GTX 560 ti, probably should have said that in the OP.
Also, if I use the Nvidia Control Panel, the same default refresh rates and resolutions come up.
I'm on a GTX 560 ti, probably should have said that in the OP.
Also, if I use the Nvidia Control Panel, the same default refresh rates and resolutions come up.
http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU
try adding 800x600 at 120hz with automatic timings and reboot
Would setting a refresh rate/resolution combination which requires too much bandwidth physically damage the monitor, or simply not work?
Edit: Used CRU to add two standard resolutions, then used refreshlock to set to those refresh rates, I noticed no difference, and when I used refreshlock to set the refresh rate to 50hz I still could not notice a difference, pointing towards the monitor simply not changing refresh rates at all.
Edit 2: Used CRU to make a "Detailed resolution", I'm reasonably certain that it works, running in 720x480 @ 140hz, thanks atmo.
Would setting a refresh rate/resolution combination which requires too much bandwidth physically damage the monitor, or simply not work?
Edit: Used CRU to add [url=http://puu.sh/4cKRq.png]two standard resolutions[/url], then used [url=http://puu.sh/4cKUa.png]refreshlock[/url] to set to those refresh rates, I noticed no difference, and when I used refreshlock to set the refresh rate to 50hz I still could not notice a difference, pointing towards the monitor simply not changing refresh rates at all.
Edit 2: Used CRU to make a "Detailed resolution", I'm reasonably certain that it works, running in 720x480 @ 140hz, thanks atmo.
nvidia allows you to set your own custom resolutions and timings, I don't know why you need extra software to get it to work?
nvidia allows you to set your own custom resolutions and timings, I don't know why you need extra software to get it to work?
I was able to set all that in my nvidia control panel. If your monitor has a pretty decent tube you can attempt to run a high refresh rate and high resolution. I'm currently able to get 1440x900@120hz here. Gl man
I was able to set all that in my nvidia control panel. If your monitor has a pretty decent tube you can attempt to run a high refresh rate and high resolution. I'm currently able to get 1440x900@120hz here. Gl man
I'm assuming the reason why I needed to use 3rd party software was that this monitor had no default settings which involved a high refresh rate, all the 3rd party software did is write to the driver that a given resolution/refresh rate was "safe", which made the option come up in windows, nvidia control panel, etc. I've managed to go up to 160hz @720x480, after using a TFT panel with 20ms input lag, it's wonderful.
I'm assuming the reason why I needed to use 3rd party software was that this monitor had no default settings which involved a high refresh rate, all the 3rd party software did is write to the driver that a given resolution/refresh rate was "safe", which made the option come up in windows, nvidia control panel, etc. I've managed to go up to 160hz @720x480, after using a TFT panel with 20ms input lag, it's wonderful.
nvidia control panel has options for custom resolutions though, you don't need 3rd party software at all
http://puu.sh/4dcLh.jpg
nvidia control panel has options for custom resolutions though, you don't need 3rd party software at all
http://puu.sh/4dcLh.jpg
What would happen if you force a monitor outside on its ability, like pushing a 85Hz to 120hz? I have one I don't care about and I would try it, but I don't want to break anything else or start a fire.
What would happen if you force a monitor outside on its ability, like pushing a 85Hz to 120hz? I have one I don't care about and I would try it, but I don't want to break anything else or start a fire.
atmohttp://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU
try adding 800x600 at 120hz with automatic timings and reboot
do this.
ToastyX is a genius.
FzeroWhat would happen if you force a monitor outside on its ability, like pushing a 85Hz to 120hz? I have one I don't care about and I would try it, but I don't want to break anything else or start a fire.
monitor just turns off and goes "can't display"
it's not as dangerous as you think.
[quote=atmo]http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU
try adding 800x600 at 120hz with automatic timings and reboot[/quote]
do this.
ToastyX is a genius.
[quote=Fzero]What would happen if you force a monitor outside on its ability, like pushing a 85Hz to 120hz? I have one I don't care about and I would try it, but I don't want to break anything else or start a fire.[/quote]
monitor just turns off and goes "can't display"
it's not as dangerous as you think.
WaldoI'm assuming the reason why I needed to use 3rd party software was that this monitor had no default settings which involved a high refresh rate, all the 3rd party software did is write to the driver that a given resolution/refresh rate was "safe", which made the option come up in windows, nvidia control panel, etc. I've managed to go up to 160hz @720x480, after using a TFT panel with 20ms input lag, it's wonderful.
This is exactly what you can do with nvidia by default.....
[quote=Waldo]I'm assuming the reason why I needed to use 3rd party software was that this monitor had no default settings which involved a high refresh rate, all the 3rd party software did is write to the driver that a given resolution/refresh rate was "safe", which made the option come up in windows, nvidia control panel, etc. I've managed to go up to 160hz @720x480, after using a TFT panel with 20ms input lag, it's wonderful.[/quote]
This is exactly what you can do with nvidia by default.....
Oh, I entirely missed that menu. Well, thanks for pointing that out, should be helpful.
Oh, I entirely missed that menu. Well, thanks for pointing that out, should be helpful.
dunno if anyone else has this problem
every time i shut down my computer and power it back up, my crt goes back a default 'plug-n-play' in my monitor settings and i lose all my osd settings and my resolution settings.
it fixes itself when i go to screen resolution and detect it but it's kinda annoying having to do that every time i play tf2
viewsonic p95+ is my monitor
dunno if anyone else has this problem
every time i shut down my computer and power it back up, my crt goes back a default 'plug-n-play' in my monitor settings and i lose all my osd settings and my resolution settings.
it fixes itself when i go to screen resolution and detect it but it's kinda annoying having to do that every time i play tf2
viewsonic p95+ is my monitor