Desktops: 800x600 or 1024x768?

Akaran_D · Post by **Akaran_D** » February 4, 2003, 5:43 pm

Inquiring mind wants to know.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » February 4, 2003, 5:44 pm

600x800?

is it 1995?

Ajran · Post by **Ajran** » February 4, 2003, 5:44 pm

1280x1024

noel · Post by **noel** » February 4, 2003, 5:49 pm

1600 x 1200 at home, and on desktop at work.

1024 x 768 on laptop that use most often and post with at work.

CeranoVulcanus · Post by **CeranoVulcanus** » February 4, 2003, 5:49 pm

I think most of us gamer geeks have 21+" Montiors and even 1024x768 is too big for that. I'll plug the Dell FD Trinitron 21" montiors cause even though I build my own PC's they are the best I've seen and have had this one for 2 years now. Run that bad boy at 1280x1024 and will go up when I get my pre-ordered GeForce FX! Can't wait

Edit: forgot to add that I'm still using 3dfx's Voodoo5 5500 that's why I don't trust the stability of any resolutions over 1280x1024. And it sucks for 3DS Studio believe me.

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » February 4, 2003, 6:04 pm

1280x1024
i cant stand anything less

Corona · Post by **Corona** » February 4, 2003, 6:11 pm

I'm a recent convert to the 1280x1024 resolution. Was using 1024x768 before that, but now that seems weird to me. I can't remember the last time I ran in 800x600 or less.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · February 4, 2003, 6:15 pm

17" monitor at 1280 x 1024

miir · Post by **miir** » February 4, 2003, 6:16 pm

Since 17" monitors became low-end, the minimum reso has been 1024X768. Can't remember the last time I saw a 15" monitor.

With 19/20" the average is 12x10 and 21" is 12X10 to 16X12

Soriathus Serpentine · February 4, 2003, 6:36 pm

1280x1024x32 all the way baby!

Post by **Sylvus** » February 4, 2003, 6:41 pm

On real monitors I usually use 1600x1200. One of my computers at home has an small Dell LCD screen that supports no higher than 1024x768, and that drives me crazy. Mostly only use it for irc when I'm in game though, so not too big a deal.

Karae · Post by **Karae** » February 4, 2003, 7:09 pm

1280x1024...really I'd like to run in 1600x1200 but my monitor does not support that.

Most 17" monitors won't support anything higher... Time to go for 19" or 21: I guess!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » February 4, 2003, 7:24 pm

19" at 1280x1024

I'd go 1600x1200 but the refresh rate is what's important to me...if I have to drop below 85hz, I won't go higher. The flicker factor sucks and is a lot of strain on the eyes.

If you are currently operatiing your monitor under 85hz, you should increase the refresh rate. As a test, focus your eyes right above the top of your monitor. If you notice flicker/strobing of your monitor, with a light or white background being displayed while looking just above the monitor, then you're probably currently under 85hz. This is for CRT (tube) monitors...LCD people move along, there's nothing to see here.

To change it, Right Click anywhere on your desktop, select display properties, select the settings tab, click the Advanced button, select the monitor tab, under Monitor Settings, click the drop down menu and select 85Hz or higher depending on what your Monitor and Video card can handle.

This has been my kind message for the day. (unless your computer crashes when you try this : )

Revs · Post by **Revs** » February 4, 2003, 9:09 pm

1024 X 768
21" monitor about 2 feet from my face = no more squinting

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » February 4, 2003, 9:23 pm

1600 x 1200 22" Monitor

retiredwikit · Post by **retiredwikit** » February 4, 2003, 11:15 pm

1280 x 1040 on a 17"..
When I played EQ, I was playing in 800 x 600 til I was enlightened that 1280 x 1040 was so much better.

Vetiria · Post by **Vetiria** » February 5, 2003, 12:08 am

My new computer will be up and running in about 2 weeks, so I'll be able to up my resolution then. Right now I can only do 1024x768.

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » February 5, 2003, 2:11 am

1024 x 768 on a 19", bigger monitor and I'd go higher, but the ex-wife got that puter

Fash · Post by **Fash** » February 5, 2003, 3:24 am

resolution is everything!! 1600x1200!! impatiently waiting for the monitor industry to like... start making new shit instead of just flatter shit. I want 4096x4096 displays god damnit.

Sinzar · Post by **Sinzar** » February 5, 2003, 8:10 am

guess im one of the few who still uses 800x600

if i set it any higher it just really hurts my eyes and gives me a headache

Masekle · Post by **Masekle** » February 5, 2003, 8:33 am

No your not the only one I use 8x6 on my desktop but when I play in game I use a a little higher and I have a 21". There is plenty of room to get everything I need to see, and I dont have to squint =)

kurzweil · Post by **kurzweil** » February 5, 2003, 2:23 pm

19" 1280x1024.

15" LCD running at 1024x768

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » February 5, 2003, 5:23 pm

1280x1024 21" - work
1024x768 17" - work
80x25 8" - VT100

1280x1024 19" - at home

CeranoVulcanus · Post by **CeranoVulcanus** » February 5, 2003, 8:01 pm

Revs wrote:1024 X 768
21" monitor about 2 feet from my face = no more squinting

Jesus man the icons must be like an inch tall

Revs · Post by **Revs** » February 5, 2003, 10:46 pm

And?

kurzweil · Post by **kurzweil** » February 6, 2003, 2:05 pm

My dad runs his 17" monitor at 640x480.
I snuck in and changed it to 800x600 but he claimed the text was too small, and made me change it back.

Pahreyia · Post by **Pahreyia** » February 6, 2003, 2:15 pm

17" at 1600x1200.

It's all about the cheap japanese manufactured moniters that put out godly resolution. And I still get 75Htz refresh and a damn clear picture. (Box said .28, but it seems clearer than that.)

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Desktops: 800x600 or 1024x768?

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Desktops: 800x600 or 1024x768?