1280x1024 vs. 1024x768

Syxx_Killer · 03-15-07, 09:44 AM

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

). Is there really a point to running games in 1280x1024 other than the monitor not having to switch resolutions between the desktop and game?

SUBMAN1 · 03-15-07, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

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

). 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

Syxx_Killer · 03-15-07, 10:04 AM

I'm quite sure. There is no difference.

SUBMAN1 · 03-15-07, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

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

Bertgang · 03-15-07, 06:24 PM

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.

Kazuaki Shimazaki II · 03-15-07, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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

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.

kiwi_2005 · 03-15-07, 11:14 PM

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

Syxx_Killer · 03-16-07, 08:01 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Kazuaki Shimazaki II

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.

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.

Dowly · 03-16-07, 08:24 AM

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.

Captain Nemo · 03-16-07, 09:08 AM

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

SUBMAN1 · 03-16-07, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

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

Syxx_Killer · 03-16-07, 08:23 PM

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.

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.

03-15-07, 09:44 AM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	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 ). Is there really a point to running games in 1280x1024 other than the monitor not having to switch resolutions between the desktop and game?

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	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 __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

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Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I'm quite sure. There is no difference.

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Bertgang Sparky Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Italy Posts: 158 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	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.

03-16-07, 08:23 PM	#12
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	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. 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.