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    screen problems with omega

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by j_stein, Aug 21, 2006.

  1. j_stein

    j_stein Notebook Consultant

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    i just downloaded the new omega drivers, and now when i play games the screen is messed up. hl2 has black bars ala widescreen (not too annoying) but bf2 has black bars on the side, making it a square, and i cant find anything to make it widescreen. is anyone else having this problem? and would the new ati drivers be better than the omega?
     
    j_stein, Aug 21, 2006
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  2. Bhatman

    Bhatman Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you deleted the old ATi drivers? If you dont, it could cause conflict issues.
     
    Bhatman, Aug 21, 2006
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    j_stein Notebook Consultant

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    i havent deleted the old ati, but i had the older omega drivers before, and those had no problems
     
    j_stein, Aug 21, 2006
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    Aivyn Notebook Consultant

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    uninstall all the drivers then install the omegas from scratch. it is the best way to avoid problems.
     
    Aivyn, Aug 21, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    What you're probably running into is the new Omega's scale without changing the aspect, and previously they changed aspect and stretched the picture to fit the screen. It's generally regarded as a Good Thing (tm).
    You should check out http://www.widescreengamingforums.com and see if there's a patch/edit/hack for BF2 that'll make it take advantage of your widescreen LCD.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 21, 2006
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    You can change the option in the CCC. You can make it switch back to stretch mode.
     
    Lysander, Aug 21, 2006
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  7. j_stein

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    alright thanks, i was having trouble finding the option
     
    j_stein, Aug 22, 2006
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