What video card (w/ DVI) gives crystal clear images with this monitor? Can someone who is getting really sharp and crisp images tell me what DVI video card you're using?
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Like all LCD monitors, you MUST use it in the native mode (in this case, 1900 x 1200) if you want each and every pixel to be sharp. Most of the newer cards support this resolution (you should select EXACTLY the monitor's native resolution; no higher and no lower). Added 5/2/08: After living with the monitor for 10 days (using the supplied HDMI cable with a HDMI-DVI adapter), I have to admit, I agree with R. McGinn. Text and all pixels were absolutely sharp in programs such as Photoshop, but after hours of trying, I was still unable to obtain sharp text on MS Explorer. Tried everything (new drivers, text size changes, resolution changes). Finally gave up yesterday and returned the monitor. Also had significant problems with color accuracy and the "ambient light sensor" causing color shifts. OK if you're not picky about color accuracy and text sharpness!
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It is shipped with a VGA cable, only, as far as compatibility issues go. Contrary to what another respondant said, there was no DVI cable.There is also the essential power cable, and an analog audio cable for the built-in speakers.;(
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I'd also like to know what settings other people are using. I have my PS3 hooked up to this monitor and blu-rays look terrible on it. My PS3 is set to 1080p output and still the blu-rays look extremely grainy and there's streaks in dark areas. I have no clue what to do. I took back another ASUS model because of this issue. I was hoping this one would be different, but it's not. Please, someone post your settings.
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Get a video card with DVI output(prob $20 on ebay)and a simple DVI->HDMI adapter.
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This monitor has only a DVI dual link connector, no VGA nor HDMI. If you can install a dedicated graphics card that (also) has that sort of connector, you're in business. It's a very clear and sharp monitor. Be sure your card will support the resolution to get the best out of it. I[m using a GTX 770 card. I've had no issues with this monitor so far. it arrived with no dead pixels.
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I wondered about the same initially. Need took priority and gave it a try. I have not regretted my decision. I have no resolution concerns or issues. I run my monitors at 1920x1080 resolution without no "visual" issues whatsoever. I guess a lot depends on how good your computer's display output/card is. My laptops are pretty top-of-the-line so no complains here about image quality.
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The monitor's input looks to be DVI-D only. I'm confused about the question though because it should work with either a DVI-D or DVI-I video card. DVI-I should work with all DVI-D monitors. DVI-I connectors on video cards only add an analog signal in case you need to adapt it to a VGA port.
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bought this monitor but when i hook it up with a HDMI cable is tells me i need to connect a VDI cable?? i can't get the menu to come up? the monitor came with no paperwork. NOt sure how to contact this company for tech support. I went on line and left a message and got a return message to contact ASUS in the USA but gave me no info on how to contact them. Please help
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I found that the DVI cable did not work after the first few days. Of course that may have been due to the computer, but I doubt it. I switched to a DVI to VGA converter and have had no more trouble nor can I tell the difference in image quality. I think that DVI is a technology not quite there yet.
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A digital cable like this will either give you an excellent flawless picture with no artifacts whatsoever, or absolutely *nothing* whatsoever. However, an analog VGA cable can sometimes be subject to noise and artifacts. In my case, there is always a hint of ghosting with VGA. Wiggling the cable around would reduce it, or worsen it. Also a VGA needs to be calibrated, usually the monitor will take care of that for you, but not always.
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I am so sorry that this reply is so late in comming. I was just cleaning up my mail and saw it. I have a ViewSonic 1080 LED HD monitor. I love the monitor, just not the computer.
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You could always buy the DVI to HDMI connector I did and works great! only about 6 dollars if you really want the monitor :)
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Over VGA, you are limited to a maximum resolution of 1024x768. I have tried going further but have had no luck; if anyone has had success, please tell. Over DVI and HDMI you should be able to output 1080p, I think. If you are using it to just display photos, I think 1024x768 would be fine. Also note that with the fullscreen (4:3) resolutions, you will have black bars on both sides of the picture.
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there are no stupid questions...except for this one, haha no I'm kidding. It is 1080 and it has an HDMI input, but to be honest I never figured out the HDMI, it looked greenish, so it was missing a color palate, I have it on a regular DVI to my Mac, I completely recommend it, I had another monitor that was supposed to be better and ended up return it, so far it's been a great monitor.Hope this helps.
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Are you using the cable that came with the monitor? I had some issues getting mine setup, but it was related to the cable I was using. You may want to try using a different cable rated for the high resolution that the monitor offers.
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To get the best image quality, make sure to get a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter. These are almost always MUCH cheaper from amazon than at a local store. HDMI is digital (like DVI-D), while VGA is analog (like DVI-A and "component video"). VGA is likely to look a little blurry and have image ghosting compared to digital. More information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI-D
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DVI video port gives you digital signal capable of 2560x1200 or higher resolution. What else HD do you need? HDMI? Most likely you can use DVI-&gt;HDMI dongle