topic Re: Can't use max resolution in games in PCs & Accessories

Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 02:13:36 GMT

Hi all,

I've got a VGN-A417M notebook with an ATI Mobility Radeon X600 256MB hypermemory video card, with a maximum screen resolution of 1440x900. In 3D-games though, I can only select 1024x768 as the maximum resolution. Is there any way to get the 1440x900 in games?

I've got the latest drivers and I searched the Internet and this forum, but haven't found a solution yet.

Thanks!

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

Daemon — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 03:36:33 GMT

I had the same problem with a certain game but after i installed latest driver from ATI website it gives me larger resolutions. One from ATI is newer than one from vaio-link.com if you have that.

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:22:10 GMT

Yes I just used the VAIO update. I will check for that driver at the ATi website, thanks!

Edit: I checked http://www.ati.com, but I cant find any driver updates. Where did you find them?

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

kee-lo_ — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 15:27:07 GMT

ATi don't make the drivers, Sony do, as it's a franchise.

It's on vaio-link.com

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:39:26 GMT

I found the drivers and installed them, but it didn't matter.

Unreal Tournament and C&C Generals still play at a max of only 1024x768...

Solution...?

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

kee-lo_ — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 01:47:54 GMT

I think it's the games developer who chooses to make them widescreen

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

Eugenepang — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 04:00:09 GMT

yup i think its got to do with the games.. some games doesnt support widescreen.

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:24:17 GMT

But those games do work with widescreen on a Acer with X700 graphics.

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

kee-lo_ — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:42:33 GMT

Definately a driver thing then

You could try the Omega drivers - but at your own risk

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:11:43 GMT

What are the Omega drivers?

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

seb21__ — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:42:43 GMT

http://www.omegadrivers.net/

Read the FAQ! Read how to install! Use it at own risk!

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:58:37 GMT

Thanks!

I'll make a repair point first

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

rderijcke — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:32:02 GMT

I installed the Omega drivers and it workes!

I've got alot more resolutions now, though not the 1440x900. In C&C I can select 1200x900 instead of 1024x768, which gives me sharp graphics (not wide screen... but w/e) and in UT I can choose for 1280x800, which does give me widescreen but not sharp graphics.

I think that Sony just selected a very uncommon resolution.

But I'm happy with the results of the Omega drivers
And next time I'll buy an Acer. A lot faster and more compatible (but - all compliments to the screen, that's the best there is! Not noting the resolution...)

Thank you all for your help!

Re: Can't use max resolution in games

kee-lo_ — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:38:05 GMT

Thats cool:smileycool: