2005FPW scaling

Question

Anyone with a 2005FPW, what happens when you set your resolution to 1280x800?  I realize this is less than the native resolution, but I would like to be able to use this resolution for gaming.  I figured that since it is a 16:10 ratio resolution it would scale fine, but for some reason it is only stretched width wise.  I have fooled with all the settings on the monitor to no avail.  How can I get smaller 16:10 resolutions to scale correctly on this monitor.  If anyone with this monitor could also give this a shot and post the results, that would be awesome, thanks.

audiopho · Answer

Is there any good reason why you should play your gane at 1280x800 res? Is it because of the video card's ability or the game itself? Tell me the game(s) you wanted to play in w/s 16x10 then I may be able to help you how to scale it correctly.

wildcardab · Answer

...ps I play Half-Life2

audiopho · Answer

HL2: is widescreen capable by in-game setting. Your video card will be able to scale it accordingly.

wildcardab · Answer

Ya, just a lack to video card power.  If you just set the resolution in windows for your 2005FPW to 1280x800 does it fit correctly?

wildcardab · Answer

Ya, it scales fine on my widescreen laptop display, what I'm asking is if your monitor actual does it. Mine does not. Seeing as how you have the same monitor as me, I would GREATLY appreciate it if you would please just try 1280x800 in windows and let me know the results. I know what it *should* do. I'm just trying to see if I have a falutly display or if the display simply doens't scale lower 16:10 ratio resolutions correctly.

Control Panel>Display Settings>Settings
Slide slider to 1280x800
Click apply
Report results
Slide slider back to 1680x1050
Click ok.

Thanks.

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