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    Windows 7, 4850 and H233H bmid

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Dspr_02, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    I needed to reinstall Vista since it was running for 8 months without a format (hell, that's the longest I went without a format!!!!) so I said to hell with it and put windows 7 on my pc (Specs in siggy).

    Upon installing the drivers and all that crap, I noticed that my Acer H233H 1080p monitor was not being allowed to go to the proper resolution of 1920x1080 and instead getting set to "1920x1080p - Optimized @ 1776x1000" in CCC for my 4850. The resolution being "Optimized" causes stretching to happen so anything that should be perfectly circular, ends up being oval, even the start orb :mad:.

    Now I reinstalled the drivers several times, used driver cleaner etc.

    I do not have these problems with Vista Ultimate 64 or XP 32.

    I was running Windows 7 RC 1 Build 7100 - Ultimate x64.
     
    Dspr_02, Jul 21, 2009
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you let Windows 7 install the drivers, you should try installing the Vista 64 bit drivers that came with the computer.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    my computer is a custom built by me, as in I bought all the individual parts and assembled the pc myself so no drivers came with the PC.
     
    Dspr_02, Jul 21, 2009
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    So, this is a desktop?
     
    kegobeer, Jul 21, 2009
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    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    yea its a desktop (kinda hard to stick a q6600@ 3.6ghz w/ a p5k-e wifi ap and a corsair 850w in a laptop chasis!
     
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    I think you need to go here:

    http://forum.desktopreview.com/

    Since this is a laptop forum, you'll find better support on a desktop forum. However, my earlier statement holds true - use Vista drivers from the hardware manufacturers instead of letting Windows 7 find and install drivers. You also should visit the manufacturer websites and look for Windows 7 drivers.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 21, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which driver did you use?
     
    jackluo923, Jul 21, 2009
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    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    ATI Windows 7 64bit Driver - Catalyst 9.6

    From the start, after the install I disabled all Auto updates.
     
    Dspr_02, Jul 21, 2009
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    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Go into the control panel, delete the 'optimised' profile for your screen, and force 1920x1200@60/59hz.

    Should fix the issue.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Jul 21, 2009
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