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    Set a higher Screen Resolution (X3100)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by wawaka, May 12, 2008.

  1. wawaka

    wawaka Newbie

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    Hi..

    I'm trying to set a higher resolution on this laptop but when I check

    Right-click on desktop > Properties > Settings

    1280x800 is already the highest option there... can I set it any higher?

    The VidCard is a Intel 965 X3100.
    Running on Win XP SP2.

    Thanks alot.
     
    wawaka, May 12, 2008
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Guess that's the highest resolution for your screen :)
    Welcome to NBR! :D
    On a side note, you should also get XP SP3 ;)
     
    Prasad, May 12, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If you want more space then go into the Advanced settings and, on the Monitor tab, deselect "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display". That should enable a greater range of resolutions on the monitor slider.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 12, 2008
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  4. wawaka

    wawaka Newbie

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    @john, Oh didn't know that such option exists. If I uncheck that, is there a possibility that I'll get problems, software/hardware..
     
    wawaka, May 13, 2008
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  5. Dienekes

    Dienekes Notebook Guru

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    your computer may just blow up/melt/ never work again.

    altho i really doubt your monitor has any higher settings than that it it doesnt show up in control panel. regardless

    sounds like a standard res for all notebooks atm (ecept gamers obviously).
     
    Dienekes, May 13, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    No , you won`t have problems. You`ll just get to select more resolution options,which may not maintain the aspect ratio of the monitor,providing stretched images...
     
    eleron911, May 13, 2008
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