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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 (behaviour differs across graphics APIs)<ref>[https://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?t=1611 No "Display Scaling" option in NVIDIA control panel - Blur Busters Forums]</ref> |
− | {{ii}} This can be used for [[Glossary:Downsampling|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 [[Glossary:Downsampling|downsampling]] [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|anti-aliasing]] ([[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] must be enabled), with different DPI scaling results than "dedicated" methods<ref>[https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/184905/dsr-cursor-scale/ DSR: Cursor Scale | NVIDIA GeForce Forums]</ref>; it is also useful for making custom 4:3 resolutions for games that stretch from 4:3 with normal widescreen resolutions. |
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{{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. | ||
{{--}} Custom resolutions sometimes will disappear with [[Windows 10]] Creators Updates. They can be easily readded after the update. {{CN|SirYodaJedi: Occurs for me with both Nvidia and Intel. No AMD Card to check}} | {{--}} Custom resolutions sometimes will disappear with [[Windows 10]] Creators Updates. They can be easily readded after the update. {{CN|SirYodaJedi: Occurs for me with both Nvidia and Intel. No AMD Card to check}} | ||
+ | {{--}} Custom resolution scaling with non-integer values (e.g using 2160p resolution on a 1440p monitor) will cause text and other 2D elements to appear blurry. | ||
{{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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{{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. | {{--}} This doesn't work for Intel graphics. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=AMD cards ([[AMD Radeon Software]])|ref=<ref>[https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/dh3-032 Create Custom Resolutions with AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition | AMD]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the AMD Radeon Software by right-clicking on the Desktop and selecting AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. | ||
+ | # Select the Display tab. Depending on the version of the software, it can be under Gaming or Settings (Gear icon). | ||
+ | # Enable [[Glossary:Graphics card#GPU scaling|GPU scaling]] and set the Scaling Mode to "Preserve aspect ratio" or "Center". | ||
+ | # On first use only, expand the Custom Resolutions, click Read & Accept the EULA to review the end-user license agreement, and click I Accept. | ||
+ | # In Custom Resolutions, click Create New. | ||
+ | # Set the resolution you want (refresh rate will usually be 60). | ||
+ | # Click Create. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If an error message is shown saying that the custom resolution settings are not compatible with the display, set Timing Standard to the appropriate one for your display, usually CVT. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=AMD/ATI cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=AMD/ATI cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download and run the [ | + | # Download and run the [https://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322663-33-radeon-custom-resolution-manager Radeon Custom Resolution Manager] (RCRM). |
# Click the + by the aspect ratio you want. | # Click the + by the aspect ratio you want. | ||
# Enter the width you want; height is calculated automatically. | # Enter the width you want; height is calculated automatically. | ||
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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. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=AMD/ATI 5xxx and newer cards - Crimson drivers|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=AMD/ATI 5xxx and newer cards - Crimson drivers|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=404125 Downsampling with AMD Crimson: Demonstration - Guru3D.com Forums]</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>%ProgramFiles(x86)%\AMD\CNext\CCCSlim\CCC.exe</code> | # Open <code>%ProgramFiles(x86)%\AMD\CNext\CCCSlim\CCC.exe</code> | ||
# Under My Digital Flat-Panels, select Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel) and accept terms | # Under My Digital Flat-Panels, select Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel) and accept terms | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia cards ([[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia cards ([[Nvidia Control Panel]])|ref=<ref>[http://www.nvidia.com/object/custom_resolutions.html Custom Resolutions | NVIDIA]</ref>|fix= |
# Open the Nvidia control panel. | # 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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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 (behaviour differs across graphics APIs)[1]
- This can be used for downsampling anti-aliasing (GPU scaling must be enabled), with different DPI scaling results than "dedicated" methods[2]; it is also useful for making custom 4:3 resolutions for games that stretch from 4:3 with normal widescreen resolutions.
- 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.
- Custom resolutions sometimes will disappear with Windows 10 Creators Updates. They can be easily readded after the update. [citation needed]
- Custom resolution scaling with non-integer values (e.g using 2160p resolution on a 1440p monitor) will cause text and other 2D elements to appear blurry.
Use Custom Resolution Utility (EDID method)[citation needed] |
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AMD cards (AMD Radeon Software)[3] |
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AMD/ATI cards[citation needed] |
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AMD/ATI 5xxx and newer cards - Crimson drivers[4] |
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Nvidia cards (Nvidia Control Panel)[6] |
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Intel iGPUs and Nvidia Laptops with Optimus[citation needed] |
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References
- ↑ No "Display Scaling" option in NVIDIA control panel - Blur Busters Forums
- ↑ DSR: Cursor Scale | NVIDIA GeForce Forums
- ↑ Create Custom Resolutions with AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition | AMD
- ↑ Downsampling with AMD Crimson: Demonstration - Guru3D.com Forums
- ↑ Custom resolution greyed out. Help : Amd - Reddit
- ↑ Custom Resolutions | NVIDIA