EVGA 8800GT display aspect ratio incorrect??

Sandivar · 05-15-2008, 11:20 AM

Hi,

I just built a new computer and now it seems that my monitor aspect ratio is incorrect. Basically, the edges of the screen seem "squished" horizontally and the middle of the screen seems slightly "stretched" horizontally. It's almost as if it's trying to display a widescreen image on a 4:3 monitor.

Equipment: Video card: EVGA 8800GT, Monitor: Samsung 900NF, OS: Win XP Pro SP3.

Thanks for any suggestions!
Sandi

**emosun** · 05-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Then change the resolution the monitor runs at to a 4:3 resolution. In display properties/setting tab.

Sandivar · 05-15-2008, 06:37 PM

Whoops, I should have said, it is running at 1024 x 768, which IS a 4:3 resolution. That's why I thought I was having a problem.

However, based on your suggestion, I simply tried a few other 4:3 resolutions, such as 1152 x 864, and the problem went away.

I still don't understand WHY 1024 x 768 will not display correctly, but since it is working correctly at 1152 x 864, thanks!

Sandivar

dai · 05-15-2008, 09:58 PM

change it in nview from widescreen to 4x3

Sandivar · 05-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

change it in nview from widescreen to 4x3

I haven't tried this yet, but I will. But, if it is running in widescreen, then wouldn't ALL 4:3 resolutions not work? Some of them seem to work just fine.

**magnethead** · 05-23-2008, 06:40 PM

well it being CRT throws out my native resolution idea... that is strange

**emosun** · 05-23-2008, 06:59 PM

Yea crts can go higher higher and they don't seem to have a stoping point , lol

05-15-2008, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sandivar Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 OS: XP Pro SP3	EVGA 8800GT display aspect ratio incorrect?? Hi, I just built a new computer and now it seems that my monitor aspect ratio is incorrect. Basically, the edges of the screen seem "squished" horizontally and the middle of the screen seems slightly "stretched" horizontally. It's almost as if it's trying to display a widescreen image on a 4:3 monitor. Equipment: Video card: EVGA 8800GT, Monitor: Samsung 900NF, OS: Win XP Pro SP3. Thanks for any suggestions! Sandi

05-15-2008, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,046 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: EVGA 8800GT display aspect ratio incorrect?? Then change the resolution the monitor runs at to a 4:3 resolution. In display properties/setting tab. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

05-15-2008, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sandivar Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 OS: XP Pro SP3	Re: EVGA 8800GT display aspect ratio incorrect?? Whoops, I should have said, it is running at 1024 x 768, which IS a 4:3 resolution. That's why I thought I was having a problem. However, based on your suggestion, I simply tried a few other 4:3 resolutions, such as 1152 x 864, and the problem went away. I still don't understand WHY 1024 x 768 will not display correctly, but since it is working correctly at 1152 x 864, thanks! Sandivar

05-15-2008, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-23-2008, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,046 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: EVGA 8800GT display aspect ratio incorrect?? Yea crts can go higher higher and they don't seem to have a stoping point , lol __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list