[SOLVED] Poor image quality

J9pop · 03-09-2008, 05:30 PM

I recently bought an HP m8300f PC that had integrated graphics. I installed a geForce 7600GT card with 216 mb of memory. I'm using an HP w2207h monitor. When I use the internet, any picture thumbs appear very grainy and/or fuzzy. but the text on the page is sharp and clear. I've updated the card driver and the monitor driver and I've used MyDisplay on the monitor to get sharper looking thumbs, but nothing I've done has helped. I realize that the 7600 card isn't the best card out there, but I don't play games, so I didn't need a more expensive one. Any thoughts on what I can do the get better thumbs? I am using Windows Vista Home Premium, which was installed on the PC.

dai · 03-09-2008, 05:33 PM

i use a 7600gs and all are crisp and clear
check your resolution settings

J9pop · 03-09-2008, 05:35 PM

I'm using the native resolution of 1680 x 1050.

dai · 03-09-2008, 05:47 PM

check if a lower setting makes any difference

J9pop · 03-10-2008, 03:05 PM

Lower resolutions make it worse.

dai · 03-11-2008, 10:48 AM

can you try another monitor on it

J9pop · 03-12-2008, 08:01 AM

Same problem on my old Gateway 17" monitor.

dai · 03-12-2008, 10:27 AM

uninstall the drivers and reboot tapping f8
choose low resolution mode
when windows finishes rebooting
disable a/virus
install your drivers
reboot the computer
if it's still the same return the card under warranty

J9pop · 03-13-2008, 05:45 AM

Yesterday, I received a Windows automatic update for the graphics card. After installing that update, I now have the problem solved. Therefore, your suggestion about reinstalling the drivers was correct. I'm amazed that the update came through Windows, and that it worked. A Miracle.

dai · 03-13-2008, 05:55 AM

most of the time it is a driver problem

03-09-2008, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
J9pop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Vista Home Premium	[SOLVED] Poor image quality I recently bought an HP m8300f PC that had integrated graphics. I installed a geForce 7600GT card with 216 mb of memory. I'm using an HP w2207h monitor. When I use the internet, any picture thumbs appear very grainy and/or fuzzy. but the text on the page is sharp and clear. I've updated the card driver and the monitor driver and I've used MyDisplay on the monitor to get sharper looking thumbs, but nothing I've done has helped. I realize that the 7600 card isn't the best card out there, but I don't play games, so I didn't need a more expensive one. Any thoughts on what I can do the get better thumbs? I am using Windows Vista Home Premium, which was installed on the PC. Last edited by J9pop; 03-09-2008 at 05:31 PM.

03-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Poor image quality i use a 7600gs and all are crisp and clear check your resolution settings __________________

03-09-2008, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
J9pop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Poor image quality I'm using the native resolution of 1680 x 1050.

03-09-2008, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Poor image quality check if a lower setting makes any difference __________________

03-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
J9pop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Poor image quality Lower resolutions make it worse.

03-11-2008, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Poor image quality can you try another monitor on it __________________

03-12-2008, 08:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
J9pop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Poor image quality Same problem on my old Gateway 17" monitor.

03-12-2008, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Poor image quality uninstall the drivers and reboot tapping f8 choose low resolution mode when windows finishes rebooting disable a/virus install your drivers reboot the computer if it's still the same return the card under warranty __________________

03-13-2008, 05:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
J9pop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Poor image quality Yesterday, I received a Windows automatic update for the graphics card. After installing that update, I now have the problem solved. Therefore, your suggestion about reinstalling the drivers was correct. I'm amazed that the update came through Windows, and that it worked. A Miracle.

03-13-2008, 05:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Poor image quality most of the time it is a driver problem __________________