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{{ii}} Custom resolutions allow running games at resolutions your monitor can't normally display. | {{ii}} Custom resolutions allow running games at resolutions your monitor can't normally display. | ||
{{ii}} This can be used for downsampling [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|anti-aliasing]]; it is also useful for making custom 4:3 resolutions for games that stretch from 4:3 with normal widescreen resolutions. | {{ii}} This can be used for downsampling [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|anti-aliasing]]; it is also useful for making custom 4:3 resolutions for games that stretch from 4:3 with normal widescreen resolutions. | ||
− | {{ii}} [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] must be enabled | + | {{ii}} [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] usually must be enabled. It is is also recommended to set Scaling Mode to "Maintain aspect ratio".{{CN|Mirh: I have it set to Centered, yet I had no problems}} |
{{ii}} In some cases, a custom resolution with a lowered vertical value can be used as a last-ditch effort to trick a game into widening its FoV. This induces letterboxing and can negatively impact the UI. If applicable, a tool such as [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] should be preferred. | {{ii}} In some cases, a custom resolution with a lowered vertical value can be used as a last-ditch effort to trick a game into widening its FoV. This induces letterboxing and can negatively impact the UI. If applicable, a tool such as [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] should be preferred. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Custom Resolution Utility (EDID method)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Custom Resolution Utility (EDID method)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Some games won't detect the custom resolution so you may need to set it manually in a configuration file. | # Some games won't detect the custom resolution so you may need to set it manually in a configuration file. | ||
{{ii}} If the output is skewed or out of range ensure [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] is enabled and set to "Maintain aspect ratio". | {{ii}} If the output is skewed or out of range ensure [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] is enabled and set to "Maintain aspect ratio". | ||
+ | {{--}} This doesn't work for Intel graphics. | ||
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+ | # Open the Nvidia control panel. | ||
# Enable [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] and set it to "Maintain aspect ratio". | # Enable [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] and set it to "Maintain aspect ratio". | ||
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# Go to Change Resolutions. | # Go to Change Resolutions. | ||
# Under Custom resolutions, click Add. | # Under Custom resolutions, click Add. | ||
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# Click OK and wait for the resolution to be tested. If everything is OK you'll see a prompt. Click OK. | # Click OK and wait for the resolution to be tested. If everything is OK you'll see a prompt. Click OK. | ||
{{ii}} If the output is skewed or out of range ensure [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] is enabled and set to "Maintain aspect ratio". | {{ii}} If the output is skewed or out of range ensure [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] is enabled and set to "Maintain aspect ratio". | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Intel iGPUs and Nvidia Laptops with Optimus|ref={{cn|date=May 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[Intel Control Panel]]. | ||
+ | # Go to Display. | ||
+ | # Set Scaling Mode to something other than "Maintain Display Scaling", such as "Maintain Aspect Ratio". | ||
+ | # Go to Change Resolutions. | ||
+ | # Under Add, set the resolution you want (refresh rate will usually be 60). | ||
+ | # Click Yes and wait for the resolution to be tested. If everything is okay, the custom resolution will be added to the Custom Resolution List. | ||
+ | {{--}} Does not allow resolutions higher than native (ex. 1440p on a 1080p screen). | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Graphics and video
Resolutions
Video settings
- Field of view (FOV)
- Windowed / borderless fullscreen
- Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- Anti-aliasing (AA)
- High-fidelity upscaling
- Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Frame rate (FPS)
- High dynamic range (HDR)
- Ray tracing (RT)
- Color blind mode
Hardware
Key points
- Custom resolutions allow running games at resolutions your monitor can't normally display.
- This can be used for downsampling anti-aliasing; it is also useful for making custom 4:3 resolutions for games that stretch from 4:3 with normal widescreen resolutions.
- GPU scaling usually must be enabled. It is is also recommended to set Scaling Mode to "Maintain aspect ratio".[citation needed]
- In some cases, a custom resolution with a lowered vertical value can be used as a last-ditch effort to trick a game into widening its FoV. This induces letterboxing and can negatively impact the UI. If applicable, a tool such as Widescreen Fixer should be preferred.
Use Custom Resolution Utility (EDID method)[citation needed] |
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AMD/ATI cards (non-EDID method)[citation needed] |
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AMD/ATI 5xxx and newer cards - Crimson drivers (non-EDID method)[1] |
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Nvidia cards (Nvidia Control Panel)[3] |
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Intel iGPUs and Nvidia Laptops with Optimus[citation needed] |
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