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    Downsizing resolution from 1680x1050

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Harleyquin07, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. Harleyquin07

    Harleyquin07 エミヤ

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    I'm well aware that the laptop in my signature is not capable of playing the latest games at native resolution with most of the details on so I plan to downsize the resolution to 1280 (1440x900 is pushing it a bit).

    However 1280 has a couple of options i.e. 768 or 800. I can't remember which one has the same aspect ratio as my native resolution. I don't really want to play games with black bars on both sides or with a stretched out image either. Quick answer from the experts please?
     
    Harleyquin07, Dec 16, 2007
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  2. Apollo13

    Apollo13 100% 16:10 Screens

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    1280x800 is the same aspect ratio as 1680x1050 (1.6 to 1).
     
    Apollo13, Dec 16, 2007
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    1280x800 is the 16:10 ratio.
     
    B2TheEYo, Dec 16, 2007
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  4. Harleyquin07

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    Thanks for the replies!
     
    Harleyquin07, Dec 16, 2007
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  5. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    1280x800. WXGA. Which is why it's one of the resolution options when buying laptops in the first place. :)
     
    scythie, Dec 16, 2007
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    Reason why I asked was because the guide to screens in one of the forums mentioned 1280x768 as well as 1280x800 as WXGA resolutions. For peace of mind I therefore made this thread so that I wouldn't screw up resolution changes for games I play in the future.
     
    Harleyquin07, Dec 16, 2007
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  7. eleron911

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    Desktop resolution can be whatever you like it to be. I run mine on 1920x1200 , but I don`t game at that resolution. Anyhow,when i`m tired I lower the resolution to 1600x1200, to make text even larger ,without the hastle or running larger screen mode....
     
    eleron911, Dec 16, 2007
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  8. Soulburner

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    1600x1200 is 4:3 and will be skewed to fit on a 16:10 aspect screen.

    16:10 (Widescreen)

    1280x800
    1440x900
    1680x1050
    1920x1200
    2560x1600
     
    Soulburner, Dec 16, 2007
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  9. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    Easy way to answer that

    1680/ 1050= 1.6 800 x 1.6= 1280
     
    The Forerunner, Dec 16, 2007
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