If you want to use DVI you could have problems. The FX5200 cards have very poor DVI compliance and 24" widescreen is pushing the limits of single link DVI.
hi,
i just bought a 2407 WFP monitor and i can't get the Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 card that came with my computer to work properly, to get the 1920x1200 resolution. It only goes to 1280x1024 and it looks really bad. Do i need to get a new video card. I tried to download updated drivers from Dell's website and it didn't work.
I'm looking for a LCD monitor, what will be best for use with my GeForce 5200? I already sold my TV cause I thought a big LCD monitor could do both, TV signal and PC monitor. I thought the 2407 WFP was a smart choice and I really don't have that much money to buy a new graphics card ...and I did sold my 19" CRT monitor too so must have new monitor.
I'm a graphics artist, what if I buy a LCD TV?
OH! and which size is the biggest I can use with my GeForce FX 5200?
With the things I have read so far I guess the problem is that I have a cheap graphics card, but I have to deal with it for now.
Message Edited by thundershock on 12-02-200602:23 AM
Tonylimo, you may also need to tweak your display settings. Check this link out and read thoroughly. I had to do some tweaking on the TIMING to get mine to work properly. Also make sure that the Dell monitor supports that resolution.
Thundershock, if you are a graphics artist you may want to consider getting a better graphics card. Shelling out some more money is certainly worth the while. I have the GeForce FX5200 card and a 22" Viewsonic widescreen monitor and it works just fine for me. Make sure you are using the DVI connector port for better results. I wouldn't buy a LCD TV for the sole purpose of connecting it to the PC.. especially with our graphics card. It may not work right and the quality will not be any better than the Dell monitor you were suggesting. Ultimately you will have to make the sacrifice somewhere.
OK, just to use the solution thingy I will conclude this topic:
Yes, you can use the 2407 WFP with a GeForce FX 5200 graphics card; but it's tricky. DVI will give you a headache so just use the supplied analog adapter.
But new drivers might have solved this, so don't forget to update.
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1920 x 1200px x 60MHz = 138.2MHz pixel clock
Tom's Hardware - DVI compliance
These links discuss the FX5200:
ExtremeTech - Making Digital Flat Panels Better
ExtremeTech - DVI Compliance Shootout
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December 1st, 2006 19:00
i just bought a 2407 WFP monitor and i can't get the Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 card that came with my computer to work properly, to get the 1920x1200 resolution. It only goes to 1280x1024 and it looks really bad. Do i need to get a new video card. I tried to download updated drivers from Dell's website and it didn't work.
what do i do ?
help !!!!
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December 1st, 2006 23:00
try this:
How To Uninstall Your Current Display Drivers
nVIDIA ForeceWare Driver
Install the Dell monitor driver
Ensure that 2407WFP is selected in Device Manager > Monitors (remove other entries)
Message Edited by gpro on 12-01-200607:24 PM
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Message Edited by thundershock on 12-02-200602:23 AM
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OK, just to use the solution thingy I will conclude this topic:
Yes, you can use the 2407 WFP with a GeForce FX 5200 graphics card; but it's tricky. DVI will give you a headache so just use the supplied analog adapter.
But new drivers might have solved this, so don't forget to update.