Tim <t.w.taylor RemoveThis @rogers.com> wrote in message news:<npWdnVJNYqaXt_bcRVn-ow RemoveThis @rogers.com>...
> 0b3hks001 RemoveThis @sneakemail.com wrote:
> > I am trying to find out the maximum vertical scan rate for this card.
> > Does Apollo has a web site? If yes, what is their URL?
> >
> > If no, can anyone tell me the maximum vertical scan rate for this
> > card? I need something around 85-100 Hz(?) for 1024 x 768
> > resolutions.
> >
> It's actually your monitor that controls your refresh rate. Although
> most video cards have a maximum and minimum refresh support, the monitor
> has the final say so to speak. Having the correct monitor.inf file
> installed for your brand of monitor is a huge advantage over using the
> "Plug and Play Monitor" or the "SuperVGA Monitor" in Windows. These
> brand specific inf files will ensure that you have the correct refresh
> settings for your monitor.
My understanding is that it is the lowest common denominator between
the two devices. i.e. If the monitor is capable of 100 Hz for 1024 x
768; but the video card is only capable of 75 Hz at that resolution;
then I am only going to get 75 Hz.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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