Hello everyone. I'd really appreciate it if someone can give me some advice on how to fix this problem.
The display on my computer looks sharp if I, for example, go to youtube and watch something that's "high definition". However, in normal functions such as my desktop display, this forum page, logic audio pages, etc, it looks very grainy.
I have an intel mac tower 2x 2.66 dual core, using a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphix card. It's plugged into a 1080p Sony TV, using the apple output (I think it's called DVI) to a VGA input in the back of the TV. (I don't want to go out and buy an HDMI cable unless I know for sure it'll make a difference.)
I've set the display resolution to 1280 X 720 as that seems to be what displays the best.
Is there any ideas on how to make normal displays sharper? Thanks!
Try StreamFab Downloader and download from Netflix, Amazon, Youtube! Or Try DVDFab and copy Blu-rays! or rip iTunes movies!
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6
Thread
-
-
Many modern tv screens have a computer setting, which undos overscan, to make it pixel precise for computer monitor setups. That should make it work crisp on its native screen resolution.
It may be called “PC mode” or something similar, in your tv’s settings menu.
It would be useful if you could specify the exact tv model.
DVI to VGA makes a needless digital-analog-digital conversion. HDMI would prevent that. -
You don't say where you're from, but Amazon in the US sells excellent quality HDMI cables for a few dollars. I found a 2 meter cable they have for I think $5.95 you could buy. Perhaps your reluctance to just buy an HDMI cable is because your local physical store wants $30-40 for them. An HDMI cable doesn't have to cost a fortune if you buy online.
-
Also turn off the sharpening feature on the TV. And while your there, turn off all the other automatic adjustments -- contrast, brightness, noise reduction, etc. All they do is screw up the picture. Many TVs have a "PC" mode just for this.
-
Use HDMI or DVI inputs on the TV, VGA is an analog signal and your TV has to process it to display it.
-
Similar Threads
-
why "intel quick sync" disappear from list of usable codecs in ffshow?
By marcorocchini in forum Newbie / General discussionsReplies: 1Last Post: 21st Oct 2013, 20:10 -
"Any Video Converter" flips my subtitles upside down. Fix?
By chapelhillfiddler in forum SubtitleReplies: 3Last Post: 20th May 2013, 11:32 -
intel to stick it to "build it yourself" computer users
By aedipuss in forum Latest Video NewsReplies: 40Last Post: 14th Dec 2012, 01:33 -
Power supply sticker reads "Intel only".
By Arch3type in forum ComputerReplies: 3Last Post: 7th Feb 2011, 22:52 -
"display aspect ratio" changes by itself after remuxing .mkv vide
By roise_r in forum Video ConversionReplies: 5Last Post: 2nd Sep 2009, 01:35