1280x1024 vs. 1024x768
 

I've had my new 17" LCD monitor for a bit over a month now. It's native resolution is 1280x1024. However, when playing games I can't tell a difference between 1280x1024 or 1024x768. They look the same to me. The only way I would notice a game set with a resolution of 1280x1024 is the performance. I get better performance out of my video card when running games in 1024x768 (obviously :88)). Is there really a point to running games in 1280x1024 other than the monitor not having to switch resolutions between the desktop and game?

Are you sure? LCD's look fuzzy and terrible on resolutions that are not native. How could you not see that? The lack of sharpness.

-S

I'm quite sure. There is no difference.

Well, if you are happy with it, then by all means, don't waste the vid card HP and use it!.

Personally, I am picky about it and I usually notice it right off.

-S

My usual resolution is the lower possible, simply because I like larger icons and text files easy to read.

Can't say for LCD, but on traditional monitors 1024x768 seems the best standard setting for most of my needings.

Maybe his card automatically does some sharpening onto the picture in that mode? You can't get rid of the interpolation, but if you use sharpening correctly, you might be able to give an illusion of sharpness without being too blocky.

WHat's important is what he sees.

You should see a difference at 1280x1024 my lcd at this res shows up better sharpness & detail compared to 1024x768 - test the res with a first person shooter game

I have tried it with Oblivion and Rome: Total War. Both of them honestly look the same to me. :88)

I've got an Abit Radeon RX700-Pro. It is PCI-Ex with 256MB. Don't know if any of that helps. I can run Oblivion with large textures really good when running it in 1024x768. It's not so good when run in 1280x1024.:lol::dead:

I have a 17'' LCD too running on 1280x1024. I see definite change in games that run on 1024x768, the picture is slightly fuzzy and the text isnt so sharp as with the native resolution. My card is GF7800GTX.

I have a Dell 17" monitor which came with the computer. When I set it up and first booted it the desktop resolution was set at 1024x768 which was a bit fuzzy. I increased it to 1280x1024 and the picture is sharp. I play SHIII which drops the resolution back to 1024x768 but I don't notice the same fuzziness that I had with the desktop, perhaps its just my eyesight though.

Nemo

By the way, you can force 1280x1024 in SH3

These replies got me curious. I never really thought about it, and this is the first monitor of mine with a native resolution greater than 800x600. :oops: I did run Oblivion in 1280x1024. I ran it in that resolution and I could notice better looking graphics. However, my video card didn't like it too much. There were some noticeable hiccups. I like to run Oblivion on large textures. It runs pretty good with large textures in 1024x768. Now that I notice the difference, I still must use 1024x768 for my video card's sake. :damn: