resolution problem

Und3r

so.. i had a gforce4 mx440 and i bought a 9600pro 256mb.... i runned a program to remove the old drivers........ then i shutdown get mx440 out.... put 9600pro..... install drivers........restart ....... i go to change resolution to 1024*768 and i realised that my pc was "slow"(such as low fps in games) the mouse doing "little jumps" and sometimes when i click the click has no result....... than i changed to resolution 960*720 and all is well...... but i really like to have 1024 :\\\\\
please help?
PC:
MSI 648Max HT READY
P4 2.4ghz
9600pro 256mb @default
1024mb ram (2*256mb OEM (1PC3200 and 1 PC2700) , 1*512mb Princeston(PC3200)
monitor: Samtron 56E 15" (maybe the problem because its old)
Seagate 60gb 7200rpm

NOTE: 960*720 @80hz is not supported

ReDGuiTaR

remove the driver again with driver cleaner in safe mode and reinstall . Your spec should support 1024 x 768 reso;ution with no problem just not all the settings crank up in game, more like mid to low in newest game like BF2 .

Und3r

no result.... i done that.... same slow thing in 1024*768
i tryed several drivers... the one that where in the cd...... omega.... catalyst..... etc....
help?

ReDGuiTaR

make sure that your motherboard driver and bios are up to date. What kind of PSU you have ?

Und3r

my box is this Midi Tower SUPER CASE BLADE BLUE ATX 300W
so it comes ... so 300w.... is this what you want? i really dont understand very much of the inside (my fault)
and yes motherboard bios and drivers are up to date!

Und3r

help please!!!

Und3r

helpppppppp? :S

Und3r

please?

ReDGuiTaR

OK, can you try it on another monitor ? the refresh rate on your current could be bad . Just to make sure that it is not your current windows installation that slow down your computer you should reformat and do a fresh install of everything . Then if it is not the problem you should look at your power supply because 300watt is a bare minimum for a system like yours.

ReDGuiTaR

BTW, your monitor spec are 1024x768@68hz so if you try to run it higher than 68hz no wonder it is buggy ...since there is no setting for 68hz in game you should run it at 60hz ....

Und3r

i was allways trying 1024*768@60hz and slowdown is there
i formated the hd two times since i have 9600pro
so.... maybe 300W is not enough?

ReDGuiTaR

Yeah it could be that , what PSU brand and model is it ? if it s a generic one then you should change it anyway .

Und3r

yes generic one :X
so u think its not good to buy a generic ATX 500W ? if not can u say what i could buy? (but not too much money please :P )

ReDGuiTaR

The problem is that a cheap 500watt brand could perform as bad as a 350watt good brand PSU ... because they are rate according to 20-25 degree celsius while a good brand is rated at 40-50 degree ... so, when it get hotter it tend to run at + - 60% of their rating ...

conclusion : go spend some cash on a good PSU, even if it is not the problem it could avoid you many others problem in the future and make your component last longer due to the fact they will be a lot less stressed . Many people disregard PSU quality trying to lower the bill when buying a computer while it is one of the most important part .

Antec, Enermax, OCZ, Thermaltake ae some good branded PSU and im sure you can find some good deal on newegg or others online reseller .

BTW, since your monitor is so old it could be time to look for another one while you are in a buying mood

Und3r

lol many tnx i will ask someone a 500W GOOOOOD PSU to test if it goes for 1024x768... if it accept 1024... i will buy a good PSU
because of low money i cant afford a new monitor
many tnx for your help, i will post if the problem is resolved later

ReDGuiTaR

if it does not resolve your problem then you should look at the monitor itself ...

Und3r

lol i went to a store and connected my pc to other computer... and it goes on 1024 and 1280..... sweet........ so i think its really the monitor.