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    How to Set Custom Resolution

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by GizmoSlip, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. GizmoSlip

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    Hey folks,

    I've got an Envy 15 with a 1080p display, but I want to play games at 1366x768 resolution, but it isn't an default resolution on this display for some weird reason. How would I go about adding 1366x768 as an optional resolution for games? Thanks!
     
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    In most games, you can edit a line or two in a text-based config file. For example, in most id Tech 3-based games, in the file config.cfg, you can edit the lines r_customheight and r_customwidth for a custom resolution.
     
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    You're welcome. :D It's too bad it's not simpler than that though. nVidia's sometimes works and sometimes not though, usually available right in control panel though.
     
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    Got it to work. Gaming at that resolution is much better in my opinion than at lower FPS 1080p and too fuzzy resolution at 720p. :) Thanks again!
     
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