Need to find video card capable of 1440 x 900 Resolution

John Johnson · 02-06-2007, 07:05 PM

Hi:

I have a 5 year old computer that I have been in the process of upgrading. I presently have a Nvidia Riva TNT2 Model 64 Pro 32 MB SDRAM AGP video card that has a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768.

My computer is a HP Pavilion 7955 with Intel Pent 4 at 1.5 gigs with 1.25 gig of SDRAM. Operating system Windows XP.

I just purchased a ViewSonic 19" widescreen HD monitor that requires a resolution setting of 1440 x 900.

Are there updated downloads for new drivers that will cure this problem or do I need to purchase another video card?

If I need a new card, what will get me to where I need to be at a resonable cost?

Please help, I'm lost on this one. When I have checked websites regarding various video cards I have received conflicting information.

Thank You So Much!!!!

**TheMatt** · 02-06-2007, 08:36 PM

Hi John,

Most modern video cards support that resolution, and newer NVIDIA video cards can add custom resolutions. First check that your current card can support higher resolutions, I remember that those cards had higher resolutions. Try the new monitor with the card, as it might detect the new resolution as well.

02-06-2007, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
John Johnson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Need to find video card capable of 1440 x 900 Resolution Hi: I have a 5 year old computer that I have been in the process of upgrading. I presently have a Nvidia Riva TNT2 Model 64 Pro 32 MB SDRAM AGP video card that has a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768. My computer is a HP Pavilion 7955 with Intel Pent 4 at 1.5 gigs with 1.25 gig of SDRAM. Operating system Windows XP. I just purchased a ViewSonic 19" widescreen HD monitor that requires a resolution setting of 1440 x 900. Are there updated downloads for new drivers that will cure this problem or do I need to purchase another video card? If I need a new card, what will get me to where I need to be at a resonable cost? Please help, I'm lost on this one. When I have checked websites regarding various video cards I have received conflicting information. Thank You So Much!!!!

02-06-2007, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
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