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Discussions about CRT monitors on WindowsForum.com focus on compatibility and performance issues with Windows 7. Users report problems achieving higher resolutions and refresh rates on CRT displays, such as being unable to set 1600x1200 resolution or refresh rates above 85 Hz. Troubleshooting often involves updating graphics drivers, trying different video cards, or using older CRT monitors as a workaround for boot or display issues. Some threads also cover power supply considerations for running dual CRT monitors and resolving black screen problems on boot. These topics reflect the challenges of using legacy CRT hardware with modern Windows operating systems.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 wont let me use 1600 resolution. Did when on Xp few days ago. Just purchased new OS... :((

    Ok, i installed windows 7 fine and both updated my GPU + windows with newest updates. I can enable 1280x1024 but no higher. No 1600 x [n] anything. Id really like to use 1600x1200 for games. When i was using windows Xp i was able to use 1600resolution so i am finding this very odd. I have a crt...
    • RichSz
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    • 1600x1200 crt monitor display gaming gpu native resolution resolution screen tech support update windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 no longer finds video care on boot; does find video card after pressing reset. Fix?

    For a year or so, my computer with Windows 7 has been working fine with my Nvidia GeForce 9500GT video card. A few days ago, the computer boots without a problem (judging by the login chime) BUT the CRT screen remains black - as though the video card was not detected. If I then press the reset...
    • wklang
    • Thread
    • boot issues computer help crt monitor geforce graphics card nvidia reset button troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. L

    Windows 7 Could my power supply handle this?

    I currently have a 450 power watt power supply. Is it possible to run dual screen? Monitor 1 Link Removed due to 404 Error Monitor 2 Compaq FS 7550 - display - CRT - 17" specs and CRT Monitor specifications - CNET Reviews I also have an Nvidia 9600 GT Core Clock: 650MHz Shader...
    • Loui
    • Thread
    • crt monitor directx display dual display gddr3 gpu graphics card hardware monitor specs nvidia pc configuration performance performance testing power supply setup system requirements technology usage video playback wattage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Cannot change HZ on Win 7 (CRT-monitor)

    Hey, I can not change the refresh rate of my screen above 85 Hz (LG Flatron F700B) The problem was not just windows XP only in windows 7 The limit is 85 Hz, I tried to set up with lots of software and managed Im working on 190.40 Build 7600(RTM) Link Removed When I try to update the driver of...
    • sharpen
    • Thread
    • crt monitor driver update graphics driver graphics settings lg flatron problem solving refresh rate resolution user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. K

    Windows 7 It took me 17 hours, but I finally got windows 7 working.

    I downloaded it, I installed it. No display on bootup. Downloaded and installed again. Nothing. Tried again with erasing everything on my hard drive (didn't back up, I was wasting enough time already). After a whole 12 hour day (i'm 16, summer break) at home, I still did not have windows 7...
    • kevinkrg6
    • Thread
    • boot issues configuration crt monitor display issues driver removal drivers error frustration hardware replacement home computing installation microsoft network success summer break troubleshooting unsigned drivers vga windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Radeon 4830 screen gos black

    As i'm insalling windows 7 all is fine tell the last part of install.. update thin the screen went black,was useing a SAPPHIRE Radeon 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16.With a GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard. Started reinstall it useing a SAPPHIRE...
    • Slim Man
    • Thread
    • amd black screen build 7100 crt monitor driver installation evaluation copy ga-ma790x-ud4p gaming graphics card hardware compatibility installation pci radeon 4830 reboot issues sapphire troubleshooting update issues windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  7. K

    Windows 7 HELP: Cannot change refresh rates on Win 7 (CRT-monitor)

    Hi People Im having a weird issue....I ve worked in tech supp before but I m unable to find an answer to this one: System specs: C2D 3.0ghz, 2 gb ram, 1000mhz, OS WIn 7 64 bit RC 7100, Graphics-8600GT Now Im using an old monitor LG 700s, and for some weird reason I cannot change the...
    • kenworth
    • Thread
    • compatibility crt monitor drivers flickering graphics driver lg monitor nvidia refresh rate resolution tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Refresh rate bug

    I can't get my refresh rate over 85Hz. my specs: dell p992 crt 7600gt i tried reforce but that didn't work either.
    • Thenurr
    • Thread
    • 7600gt bugs crt monitor display settings graphics driver reforce refresh rate resolution
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. W

    Windows 7 How to change resolution without display scaling! Eek.

    Hey guys, I recently installed the Windows 7 public beta and it detected my hardware and triple monitor setup just fine. However, it set all three monitors to their maximum resolution of 2304x1440. I would like to be able to run them at other resolutions. When I change the resolution slider in...
    • Wipeout
    • Thread
    • computer experience crt monitor display scaling gaming graphics driver hardware issues high-end multi-monitor native resolution nvidia control panel resolution sli update vga video settings windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  10. B

    Windows 7 OpenGL Rendering Problem? Help needed!

    Hey, first post here sorry if my English dissapoints someone.. Anyway gonna cut to the chase.. I have installed my favorite game Counter-Strike 1.6, and i have been trying to play it but when i start it i have it in OpenGL.. As i had on XP.. This is the only Video setting that my CRT monitor...
    • Banzai!
    • Thread
    • counter strike crt monitor full screen game settings graphics opengl rendering screen patterns video issues windowed mode
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. K

    Windows Vista Lcd tv and settings for vista

    I have a fujitsu-siemens laptop and a new Lcd tv, which i want to connect to, i cannot find a way of setting the laptop for the tv (external monitor), i have an older laptop running xp which the minute i plug into the tv it displays on the screen, however, the vista laptop, will display on a crt...
    • kblackburn
    • Thread
    • connection crt monitor display external monitor fujitsu help lcd settings siemens windows vista
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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