What's an 'Ideal' Refresh Rate as per 800X600 Resolution?

[Saurabhdua]

Hello There!

My display is getting Weird! On choosing 1024X768 resolution, it seems to have delivered the output of even higher resolution. Everything seems to have become too small.

Now, on choosing 800X600, Text seems to have blurred a bit!?

Current Refresh rate is 60Hz. Is there a need to choose a higher one to lessen that blur?

Please guide....!!

[pcst2]

75Hz

http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/L0806/31l06/31l06.asp

[TulsaRose]

Please give some information about the monitor...manufacturer, model, LCD or CRT?  I don't know if changing the refresh rate is the answer but I'm sure other members will be along to give you some help. 

I doubt the article at Smart Computing for Fight Flicker will be of much help especially since you have to be a paid subscriber there to view the article.

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[rthompson80819]

Here's another article on refresh rate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate

XPs standard install sets the refresh rate at 60Hz.  Higher refresh rates are mainly to reduce screen flicker, not to sharpen text.

My monitor supports refresh rates up to 85Hz, but since I don't have a problem with flicker I've left it at 60Hz.  Higher rates have got to use additional system resources although it may not have a big impact.

[patio]

75Hz

http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/L0806/31l06/31l06.asp

We try to do what they do for Free...although there's probably some fairly sharp advisors over there it's no reason to advertise them here.

Thanx.

[BC_Programmer]

the "ideal" refresh rate for ANY resolution on a CRT monitor is the highest that the card and monitor can handle.

For an LCD screen, 60Hz is usually fine.

[Saurabhdua]

Its a Dell LCD Monitor.Not sure about its exact figure(Model No.), but it surely starts with X..something..something!

How can I check out from within some screen upfront that what Graphic Card, Monitor..etc. have been there with my System?

Another Relevant point:: No probs. with Ubuntu installed in another partition. Resolution::1024X768, Refresh Rate::60Hz.Text & everything else seems to be PERFECT!

How can I resolve 'Window's' dilemma?

[BC_Programmer]

Its a Dell LCD Monitor.Not sure about its exact figure(Model No.), but it surely starts with X..something..something!

How can I check out from within some screen upfront that what Graphic Card, Monitor..etc. have been there with my System?

Another Relevant point:: No probs. with Ubuntu installed in another partition. Resolution::1024X768, Refresh Rate::60Hz.Text & everything else seems to be PERFECT!

How can I resolve 'Window's' dilemma?

Install the correct Graphics card driver.

[Saurabhdua]

Please check out the attachment that will reveal the exact Monitor & Display Card specifications.......

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[soybean]

Your monitor's native resolution is 1440 x 900.  Try that resolution and see how your text looks.  It will be small but should be clear.  With LCD monitors, native resolution usually yields the clearest text.

[cruisin702]

I have that monitor and use the 1024 x 768 60Hz setting. You might try clicking on "advanced" in settings and change the DPI to see if a higher DPI setting is better for you. What part is too small? Desktop Icons, Internet browser pages,... ?

[Saurabhdua]

It was initially running on a higher DPI rating, things were fine except that some parts of RED Color were getting 'Pixelated'(that intermixing, defying boundary).

Moreover, it seems to be a CATCH 22 situation to me! Nevertheless, System is going 'Buttery' with 800X600 resolution(though I have to often make use of scroll bars now during web surfing!).

I think that native resolution(1440X900) will tax my system a bit & will result in a sluggish experience overall..?!(Will surely try...posting through Ubuntu at the moment)

[soybean]

I think that native resolution(1440X900) will tax my system a bit & will result in a sluggish experience overall..?!(Will surely try...posting through Ubuntu at the moment)

If you find that native resolution(1440X900) doesn't work well, you might try this: ClearType Tuner

[patio]

Install the correct Graphics card driver.