NeilH Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 I have a Zoostorm 7010-0006/E tower PC running Windows 10 which is connected to a Dell 19in E193FP monitor, both quite old but operating perfectly. The monitor only has a VGA input but the PC has VGA and DVI-D outputs. The Dell screen dimensions are 15in by 12in which I assume is a 5:4 ratio. I would like to upgrade the monitor to 24in HD IPS widescreen but I'm confused by the subject of screen ratios. Will a 16:9 ratio give me an unnaturally distorted or "stretched" image? I use the PC mainly for basic web browsing and the occasional Youtube video. Many thanks, NeilH Quote
KenB Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) Hi Neil and welcome to ExTS Sorry for the slow response - we are normally a little quicker than this :( Below is a link to your present monitor's data sheet [ just for information ] https://www.cnet.com/products/dell-e193fp-lcd-monitor-19-series/ If you are buying a new monitor and the resolution setting is 16:9 you will have to ensure that the video card on your computer is set to the same [ 1920 x 1080 ] or 16:9 Right click on a blank part of the desktop and select "Display Settings" from the list. You will see something like this: If your resolution setting is different from mine [ 1920x1080] use the down-arrow to check if 1920x1080 is available. If it is then you are good to go with the new monitor. With your PC graphics output set to 1280x1040 you would lose the width on the new monitor [broad black edges ] Edited October 10, 2020 by KenB Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NeilH Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 thanks, My card doesn't have the 1920x1080 option so does this mean I need a new card? Quote
KenB Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Hi Neil, I had my doubts when you said that it was an old PC. I couldn't even find the specs for it. Which options do you have re. Resolution? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NeilH Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 It is an old PC!! Options are: 1280x1024 (current setting) 1280x960 1280x800 1280x768 1280x720 1280x600 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Quote
KenB Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Hi Neil, You have your resolution set to the highest available setting. You could try updating the drivers for your graphics card to see if you get any better options. Click in the Search Box [ bottom left of screen ] Type - devmgmt.msc - and hit Enter This will take you to Device Manager Click the > next to Display Adaptors You will see something like this: Right click on the Graphics Card [ mine is Intel® UHD ...] Then click on "Update Driver" Select "Search Automatically" You will need an internet connection. If there is a newer driver found this will automatically be updated. Let me know what is listed for your Display Adapter Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NeilH Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 Hi, The Display Adapter just says "Intel® HD Graphics", tried updating drivers but nothing available. Quote
KenB Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) Hi try this: Download the Intel Driver and Support Assistant software from here : https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html It will identify your Graphics Card - and if there is an update for it and let you download the update. It will also identify other Intel devices - you can ignore these if you want. Edited October 10, 2020 by KenB Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NeilH Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 Hi, Tried updating drivers from the support assistant, unfortunately no good - resolution options are still the same so perhaps a new graphics card? Quote
KenB Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 .......perhaps a new graphics card? If you want to get the best out of a new HD Monitor I think this is the sensible route to take. With your machine being "older" you will need to check what type of slot you have availale. The newer Graphics cards use PCIe x16 Older motherboards may only offer AGP slots. AGP slots are often brown in colour - but it is the contacts that ultimately determine what type of slot. AGP has been phased out and you may find it difficult to find a card if this is your only option. You are not gaming so you are only interested in the resolution that the card will support. You do, however, need to match the card with the slot that you have available. I hope this helps? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
KenB Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 Let me know if you need any more explanation :) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NeilH Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 One more thing - I have a feeling that the card is integrated in the motherboard so what are my options if that is the case? Quote
KenB Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Hi Neil Sorry for the slow response - I have only just seen your post ??? If the card is integrated then you may well have a slot on the motherboard that you can use. Unplug from the wall - take the side panel off and take a look. [ refer to the images I provided above ] Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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