I live in Aus, and I was thinking it might be a good idea to buy the 3D vision kit now, and wait until the prices are more competitive to buy the monitor, or perhaps wait until more 120Hz monitors are brought out and buy one of them if less problems are reported.
Long story short, I was thinking I could use one of my old CRT monitors. I have an Acer 77C (this is the best one, the other is a 800x600)
A web page i came across by googleing "Acer 77c" told me that is works at 120Hz, and at 1280x1024. I have tried connecting it to my computer, however, but I only get the options up to 85Hz. I plugged it back into my old computer, and went into display options. I forced it to show the "uncompatible" settings for refresh rate, selected 120Hz, and hitting apply. At this point the monitor went blank, and then a little message came up "out of range".
I am guessing this monitor is not capable of anything higher than 85Hz, is this correct?
Looks like I might have to put in the extra cash and get the 2233RZ now too unless someone has an idea on how to get this to work.
I am using - Windows 7 RC 32-bit, Geforece 260GTX, core i7 920 processor, and 6GB DDR3 RAM.
I live in Aus, and I was thinking it might be a good idea to buy the 3D vision kit now, and wait until the prices are more competitive to buy the monitor, or perhaps wait until more 120Hz monitors are brought out and buy one of them if less problems are reported.
Long story short, I was thinking I could use one of my old CRT monitors. I have an Acer 77C (this is the best one, the other is a 800x600)
A web page i came across by googleing "Acer 77c" told me that is works at 120Hz, and at 1280x1024. I have tried connecting it to my computer, however, but I only get the options up to 85Hz. I plugged it back into my old computer, and went into display options. I forced it to show the "uncompatible" settings for refresh rate, selected 120Hz, and hitting apply. At this point the monitor went blank, and then a little message came up "out of range".
I am guessing this monitor is not capable of anything higher than 85Hz, is this correct?
Looks like I might have to put in the extra cash and get the 2233RZ now too unless someone has an idea on how to get this to work.
I am using - Windows 7 RC 32-bit, Geforece 260GTX, core i7 920 processor, and 6GB DDR3 RAM.
Thanks for any suggestions, Nick
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
If you want to step into 3D on a budget I recommend getting the Zalman Trimon 22" monitor (ZM-220W). It costs less then a 22" 120Hz display and comes with glasses. I've been using this for a while and I am very happy.
If you want to step into 3D on a budget I recommend getting the Zalman Trimon 22" monitor (ZM-220W). It costs less then a 22" 120Hz display and comes with glasses. I've been using this for a while and I am very happy.
I got the driver, but i can still only get 85Hz. I'm not too keen on the Zalman monitor, as it is only $200 less than the nVidia set, which I would prefer.
Looks like i might be buying the nVidia 3D vision set soon then :P
I got the driver, but i can still only get 85Hz. I'm not too keen on the Zalman monitor, as it is only $200 less than the nVidia set, which I would prefer.
Looks like i might be buying the nVidia 3D vision set soon then :P
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
Model: 77C
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Sync Type: Seperate
H Freq/ V Freq: 30-72 Khz / 50-120 Hz
Tube Size: 17
Max Resolution 1280 x 1024 / 67.0 Hz
Max Sync Rate (V x H) 120.0 Hz x 72.0 KHz
Video Bandwidth 110.0 MHz
Factory Preset Resolution Modes 1280 x 1024 / 70.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 640 x 400 / 60.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 60.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 60.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 72.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 75.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 85.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 70.0 Hz
Looking at those specs, you are pretty constrained by a very low pixel clock (bandwidth) and H Freq max at 110MHz and 72KHz respectively. For comparison mine is 400MHz and 120KHz. However, you will notice the factory resolution presets only go up to 85Hz refresh. They apparently did not consider some could use more than 85Hz so they didnt bother to include higher presets your monitor can do. Given your specs, you should be able to achieve:
1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz
1024 x 768 @ ~90 Hz
800 x 600 @ ~110 Hz
I have tried pushing the monitor to resolutions that support <100 Hz. You will get the effect, but it is not comfortable for long. I would either live with 800 x 600 or get another monitor. You should be able to find a monitor with significantly better specs almost for free nowdays. Corps are literally throwing away CRTs now.
You may need to inch the refresh rate up or down with the custom resolution thingy until you find one your monitor will accept. I ran another monitor at 104 Hz for a long time because it was the highest I could get it to accept. GL.
Factory Preset Resolution Modes 1280 x 1024 / 70.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 640 x 400 / 60.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 60.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 60.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 72.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 75.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 85.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 70.0 Hz
Looking at those specs, you are pretty constrained by a very low pixel clock (bandwidth) and H Freq max at 110MHz and 72KHz respectively. For comparison mine is 400MHz and 120KHz. However, you will notice the factory resolution presets only go up to 85Hz refresh. They apparently did not consider some could use more than 85Hz so they didnt bother to include higher presets your monitor can do. Given your specs, you should be able to achieve:
1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz
1024 x 768 @ ~90 Hz
800 x 600 @ ~110 Hz
I have tried pushing the monitor to resolutions that support <100 Hz. You will get the effect, but it is not comfortable for long. I would either live with 800 x 600 or get another monitor. You should be able to find a monitor with significantly better specs almost for free nowdays. Corps are literally throwing away CRTs now.
You may need to inch the refresh rate up or down with the custom resolution thingy until you find one your monitor will accept. I ran another monitor at 104 Hz for a long time because it was the highest I could get it to accept. GL.
Thanks
I didnt think anyone was paying attention to this thread any more so I didnt post, but I recently managed to work out that 800x600 does work at 110Hz if I play around enough in the NVIDIA control panel.
I ordered the glasses last night and i imagine they will get here on monday... After I trial it (and get sick of using a CRT :P) I'll probably buy the LCD monitor.
I didnt think anyone was paying attention to this thread any more so I didnt post, but I recently managed to work out that 800x600 does work at 110Hz if I play around enough in the NVIDIA control panel.
I ordered the glasses last night and i imagine they will get here on monday... After I trial it (and get sick of using a CRT :P) I'll probably buy the LCD monitor.
Thanks
Nick
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
Long story short, I was thinking I could use one of my old CRT monitors. I have an Acer 77C (this is the best one, the other is a 800x600)
A web page i came across by googleing "Acer 77c" told me that is works at 120Hz, and at 1280x1024. I have tried connecting it to my computer, however, but I only get the options up to 85Hz. I plugged it back into my old computer, and went into display options. I forced it to show the "uncompatible" settings for refresh rate, selected 120Hz, and hitting apply. At this point the monitor went blank, and then a little message came up "out of range".
I am guessing this monitor is not capable of anything higher than 85Hz, is this correct?
Looks like I might have to put in the extra cash and get the 2233RZ now too unless someone has an idea on how to get this to work.
I am using - Windows 7 RC 32-bit, Geforece 260GTX, core i7 920 processor, and 6GB DDR3 RAM.
Thanks for any suggestions, Nick
Long story short, I was thinking I could use one of my old CRT monitors. I have an Acer 77C (this is the best one, the other is a 800x600)
A web page i came across by googleing "Acer 77c" told me that is works at 120Hz, and at 1280x1024. I have tried connecting it to my computer, however, but I only get the options up to 85Hz. I plugged it back into my old computer, and went into display options. I forced it to show the "uncompatible" settings for refresh rate, selected 120Hz, and hitting apply. At this point the monitor went blank, and then a little message came up "out of range".
I am guessing this monitor is not capable of anything higher than 85Hz, is this correct?
Looks like I might have to put in the extra cash and get the 2233RZ now too unless someone has an idea on how to get this to work.
I am using - Windows 7 RC 32-bit, Geforece 260GTX, core i7 920 processor, and 6GB DDR3 RAM.
Thanks for any suggestions, Nick
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
<b>Memory:</b> 6GB DDR3 RAM (Kingston) <b>Graphics:</b> GTX 260 (216 cores, physX); EVGA GTX 480 SC
<b>OS:</b> Win7 Home Premium 64-bit / Vista Home Premium 64-bit
<b>Hard Disks:</b> 750GB + 500GB <b>Tower:</b> Antec 'Twelve Hundred' Gaming Tower
<b>Monitors:</b> 24" ACER GD245HQbd 120Hz 1920*1080 + 22" widescreen LCD 1680x1050
http://bit.ly/Bluesteel
check my blog - cybereality.com
Looks like i might be buying the nVidia 3D vision set soon then :P
Looks like i might be buying the nVidia 3D vision set soon then :P
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
<b>Memory:</b> 6GB DDR3 RAM (Kingston) <b>Graphics:</b> GTX 260 (216 cores, physX); EVGA GTX 480 SC
<b>OS:</b> Win7 Home Premium 64-bit / Vista Home Premium 64-bit
<b>Hard Disks:</b> 750GB + 500GB <b>Tower:</b> Antec 'Twelve Hundred' Gaming Tower
<b>Monitors:</b> 24" ACER GD245HQbd 120Hz 1920*1080 + 22" widescreen LCD 1680x1050
http://bit.ly/Bluesteel
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Sync Type: Seperate
H Freq/ V Freq: 30-72 Khz / 50-120 Hz
Tube Size: 17
Max Resolution 1280 x 1024 / 67.0 Hz
Max Sync Rate (V x H) 120.0 Hz x 72.0 KHz
Video Bandwidth 110.0 MHz
Factory Preset Resolution Modes 1280 x 1024 / 70.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 640 x 400 / 60.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 60.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 60.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 72.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 75.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 85.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 70.0 Hz
Looking at those specs, you are pretty constrained by a very low pixel clock (bandwidth) and H Freq max at 110MHz and 72KHz respectively. For comparison mine is 400MHz and 120KHz. However, you will notice the factory resolution presets only go up to 85Hz refresh. They apparently did not consider some could use more than 85Hz so they didnt bother to include higher presets your monitor can do. Given your specs, you should be able to achieve:
1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz
1024 x 768 @ ~90 Hz
800 x 600 @ ~110 Hz
I have tried pushing the monitor to resolutions that support <100 Hz. You will get the effect, but it is not comfortable for long. I would either live with 800 x 600 or get another monitor. You should be able to find a monitor with significantly better specs almost for free nowdays. Corps are literally throwing away CRTs now.
You may need to inch the refresh rate up or down with the custom resolution thingy until you find one your monitor will accept. I ran another monitor at 104 Hz for a long time because it was the highest I could get it to accept. GL.
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Sync Type: Seperate
H Freq/ V Freq: 30-72 Khz / 50-120 Hz
Tube Size: 17
Max Resolution 1280 x 1024 / 67.0 Hz
Max Sync Rate (V x H) 120.0 Hz x 72.0 KHz
Video Bandwidth 110.0 MHz
Factory Preset Resolution Modes 1280 x 1024 / 70.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 75.0 Hz , 640 x 400 / 60.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 60.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 60.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 72.0 Hz , 640 x 480 / 75.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz , 1024 x 768 / 85.0 Hz , 800 x 600 / 70.0 Hz
Looking at those specs, you are pretty constrained by a very low pixel clock (bandwidth) and H Freq max at 110MHz and 72KHz respectively. For comparison mine is 400MHz and 120KHz. However, you will notice the factory resolution presets only go up to 85Hz refresh. They apparently did not consider some could use more than 85Hz so they didnt bother to include higher presets your monitor can do. Given your specs, you should be able to achieve:
1280 x 1024 @ 67Hz
1024 x 768 @ ~90 Hz
800 x 600 @ ~110 Hz
I have tried pushing the monitor to resolutions that support <100 Hz. You will get the effect, but it is not comfortable for long. I would either live with 800 x 600 or get another monitor. You should be able to find a monitor with significantly better specs almost for free nowdays. Corps are literally throwing away CRTs now.
You may need to inch the refresh rate up or down with the custom resolution thingy until you find one your monitor will accept. I ran another monitor at 104 Hz for a long time because it was the highest I could get it to accept. GL.
I didnt think anyone was paying attention to this thread any more so I didnt post, but I recently managed to work out that 800x600 does work at 110Hz if I play around enough in the NVIDIA control panel.
I ordered the glasses last night and i imagine they will get here on monday... After I trial it (and get sick of using a CRT :P) I'll probably buy the LCD monitor.
Thanks
Nick
I didnt think anyone was paying attention to this thread any more so I didnt post, but I recently managed to work out that 800x600 does work at 110Hz if I play around enough in the NVIDIA control panel.
I ordered the glasses last night and i imagine they will get here on monday... After I trial it (and get sick of using a CRT :P) I'll probably buy the LCD monitor.
Thanks
Nick
Twitter: @Dr_Inkduff
<b>Processor:</b> Intel Core i7 920 D0 (4Ghz) <b>Motherboard:</b> ASUS P6T
<b>Memory:</b> 6GB DDR3 RAM (Kingston) <b>Graphics:</b> GTX 260 (216 cores, physX); EVGA GTX 480 SC
<b>OS:</b> Win7 Home Premium 64-bit / Vista Home Premium 64-bit
<b>Hard Disks:</b> 750GB + 500GB <b>Tower:</b> Antec 'Twelve Hundred' Gaming Tower
<b>Monitors:</b> 24" ACER GD245HQbd 120Hz 1920*1080 + 22" widescreen LCD 1680x1050
http://bit.ly/Bluesteel