Monitor Resolution does not pass 800x600?

Hey i recently upgraded from a 15 inch Magnavox LCD Screen to a 20 inch Magnavox LCD. Right after i plugged it in i restarted my CPU and my resolution is now at 800x600 it does not let my change the resolution, I have a Nvidia FX 5950 Ultra with the latest drivers. Can you guys give me some tips on how to set it up so i can get more resolution or is it the LCD ? please help

 

Welcome JamieRS19 to Windows BBS Forums.

It would be helpful if you could provide the full model number. We need to determine if this is a monitor or a TV/Monitor. If a 20" TV/Monitor, screen resolution can be reduced to a maximum 800 x 600. Again we can provide better answers if we have the model number.

 

Im sorry I really dont know the model number as stupid as it sounds but it is a Tv/monitor if thats any help?

 

Should be no problem finding the model number.
Follow this Magnavox link ... How do I find my model number?
It should be on the product label fixed to the backside of the display or printed on the Owners Manual.

 

Model #20MF605T/17

 

Resolution settings available for Magnavox / Phillips Model #20MF605T/17
Please observe 20" LCD TV portion of the chart.
It would appear the maximum resolution for this display is 800 x 600. If this is a recent purchase and you are not happy with this feature contact the seller. Most sellers would be happy to make an exchange. If you do, BEFORE you agree / exchange, post full make and model and we will check and provide you with resolutions settings of display. Without doing a lot of research, I would be very suspicious that larger TV/Monitor displays (LCD's) might have a lower resolution than you would prefer (possible a pricey one exists). Their are ways to get around this ...
CRT (tube type) - TV/Monitors can be run higher than 800 x 600. This would be your least cost solution.
If you want to stay with a LCD type, purchase a Monitor type and add TV card or a combination graphic cards with TV output to computer... again need to check resolution options when run as a TV only or TV / monitor (per example PIP options). You could also purchase a external TV Tuner to run the monitor as a TV ... this may require special switches. Their is always ways to get what ones wants .. but generally complexity and price increase.

 

wow i would of thought that a bigger screen would at least get me about 1280x1024 =[