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Drayu
08-08-2007, 07:17 AM
So, last night I reinstalled windows after putting in a new XFI sound card. Windows install the first time gave me a BSOD, so I reran setup and used format instead of quick format and install then went off without a hitch. I get into windows, download the lastest Nvidia driver (162 or something). Restart and then get back into windows and try to change my monitor resolution. My monitor native is1680x1050, but when I set it to that resolution the picture is too big for the screen (but it is the native resolution!) I have tried:
1. uninstalling the "plug and play" monitor in device manager, and resinstalling it, nothing changed.
2. I tried putting in a custom resolution in the nvidia control panel (which by the way, I freaking hate! I want my old panel back!!! it is too Vista for me!).
3. Tried changing the settings on the monitor but to no avail.

SO, ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
Drayu
08-08-2007, 07:41 AM
Well appearantly it isn't just me. In the Nvidia forums there are whole threads with this problem! I am going back to the may drivers. People have posted fixes to the problems, but I've also read that the 162.18 drivers have some serious performance issues too....staying away!
[W33T] Joker
08-08-2007, 06:42 PM
162.18 international driver has no issue..thats what i downloaded..it works great
Drayu
08-08-2007, 06:56 PM
I'm fine with the drivers from May 2007, has the classic control panel and everything. I am good. But thank you!
Crotch-Rot
08-08-2007, 07:10 PM
stop ****ing around with your goddamn system and you won't have these problems!!! :D
hank123
08-08-2007, 07:36 PM
are u running vista?
Drayu
08-08-2007, 10:29 PM
Come on CR, you know I can't do that!
hank123
08-08-2007, 10:31 PM
did u roll back ur drivers? and hows that sound card sound (sorry to kind of hijack)
Drayu
08-08-2007, 11:25 PM
did not roll back drivers. uninstalled 162 drivers, deleted registry files that were left over and installed .94 drivers.
Drayu
08-08-2007, 11:25 PM
OH, and the sound card is nice. notice some difference on ultra high in PR!
[W33T] Jetfuel
08-08-2007, 11:38 PM
hey ~ is the monitor plugged into the video card ~ and not the onboard mobo video.

hee hee
Drayu
08-09-2007, 07:21 AM
Problem is already fixed, see above posts.