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    Confused about HD tv resolution

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Bob, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Bob

    Bob Notebook Consultant

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    So I hooked my 32 inch bedroom tv (Sony bravia bx32) to my laptop via hdmi. The tv native resolution according to Sony is 768p. I can however set it to 1080p in windows and games but it makes the picture worse than 768p at least in windows. Why is that?

    Would u run it at 768 or 1080p in games?
     
    Bob, Jul 1, 2013
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    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    it will show the max resolution supported by the TV which as you said is 768P.
     
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  3. Bob

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    But when I set 1080 in windows everything gets smaller and in games I get lower fps so seems like it's working
     
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    Is it a plasma?
     
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    No i am very sure it's an lcd

    Also when I choose resolution In windows it recommends 768p and 1080p looks really bad. I can't even read text on it when I set it to 1080
     
    Bob, Jul 1, 2013
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    I doubt that you are running 1080p on a 720p native television, it's probably 1080i. You should always run at the display's native resolution, upscaling or downscaling will always lose a great deal of picture quality. Besides you will get better FPS in games at a lower resolution.
     
    andros_forever, Jul 1, 2013
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