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    Is there a maximum resolution with the VGA port ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Fred82, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. Fred82

    Fred82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I can't drive my 22" Acer (1680X1050) with my old laptop. I thought it was because of its poor video card (sis m760g) but some say that whatever video card I have, I won't be able to drive a 1680X1050 resolution via VGA port (only possible with DVI).

    I'm really unsure of that. Someone can infirm that ?

    Also, I hope to be able to drive the 22" with my new Inspiron 1501 with the ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 with 256MB HyperMemory. Will it works (via VGA)?

    Thanks in advance

    Cheers,
    Fred
     
    Fred82, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should be fine with the integrated 1150. Granted, it won't be as good as DVI/HDMI but it'll work.
     
    coriolis, Aug 23, 2007
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    pro101 Notebook Consultant

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    I have no issues with my 22' Samsung and Inspiron 600m running XP and the onboard ATI Radeon 9000. 1680x1050 works fine over VGA. It's likely your video card.
     
    pro101, Aug 23, 2007
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  4. einhander

    einhander Notebook Deity

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    there's a max resolution for the card.
     
    einhander, Aug 23, 2007
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    (1150) 2048x1536 16M +True Color (32 bit) 85hz

    That is the cards max. VGA I have no idea.
     
    powerpack, Aug 23, 2007
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    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Highest I can go with my CRT and a VGA cable is...

    2048x1536 @75hz
    And thats a limitation of my monitor, not the VGA cable.

    So you're nowhere near the limit yet.
     
    Jalf, Aug 23, 2007
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  7. Fred82

    Fred82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good ! glad to know that everything should work ok.

    Thanks to everyone for the answers... your help is much appreciated !

    Best Regards
    Fred
     
    Fred82, Aug 23, 2007
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