Screen Resolution and Driver Update
This is a discussion about Screen Resolution and Driver Update in the Windows Hardware category; 1) I use a Compaq 7550 monitor, and the default screen resolution is 1024 x 768. However, I do have the option of increasing it to the maximum 1600 x 1200. If I do that, will I damage my monitor? 2) I use a VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP video card, and need to know where I should go to update my older drivers.
1) I use a Compaq 7550 monitor, and the default screen resolution is 1024 x 768. However, I do have the option of increasing it to the maximum 1600 x 1200. If I do that, will I damage my monitor?
2) I use a VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP video card, and need to know where I should go to update my older drivers.
As always, any info is greatly appreciated.
2) I use a VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP video card, and need to know where I should go to update my older drivers.
As always, any info is greatly appreciated.
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Increasing resolution shouldn't damage a monitor. Increasing refresh rate past your monitor's capabilities can though.
As for driver's, if you've already checked S3's website then I can't really help ya except to say search google.....oh and go buy a decent video card. Something for $50 will be alot better than what you have right now.
As for driver's, if you've already checked S3's website then I can't really help ya except to say search google.....oh and go buy a decent video card. Something for $50 will be alot better than what you have right now.
This is S3's website driver support: http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/ and this is a website that has a number of S3 driver candidates: http://www.savagenews.com/drivers/drivers.php
But, as dosfreak has pointed out, you would do much better simply getting an ATI or nVidia card.
But, as dosfreak has pointed out, you would do much better simply getting an ATI or nVidia card.
