best resolution for playing games.

Hi i was wondering what was the best resolution for playing games i have heard it's 1280x960 cause i have a flat panel with max resolution at 1280x1024

 

The best resolution, is what your video card can handle and what your cpu can handle.

I have a BFG 6800OC with unlocked pipelines (near 6800gt), with a XP 3200+ (barton core). I typically run games at 1024x768. Which is fine for me.

 

I run at max available by the lcd or crt; i do prefer 1600x1200 though. anything smaller then max LCD resolution strains my eye sight.

 

My graphic card is a nvidia GeForce 5900 se and my cpu is a Dell Dimension 4600 (desktop) intel 3 ghz with ht 512 mb ddr ram pc 2700. For more info just ask.

 

Though, my desktop resolution is 1600x1200.

 

1280x960 is a standard 4:3 resolution, just like 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, and 1600x1200.

1280x1024 is not, and causes things to distort, although few will notice it. As well, some video drivers dont like it (1280x960).

I try to play at 1280x960 when I can, but for 2D purposes I use 1280x1024, because for whatever reason, my display blurs at 1280x960. Its only happened since the last couple ATI Catalyst versions. Not sure what they did, but they did it

 

Maybe. I know not all of them are 5:4, seeing how there are widescreen ones now.

The thing is, when I talk about distorting, Im talking about things like circles, not being true circles, but squashed a bit to be ovals and such. Distortion probably isnt the right word, out of proportion is a better term.

Maybe its different with LCDs. I can test it, if I get motivated enough.

Edit: If LCDs are 5:4, that also means that standard resolutions like 1024x768 are not going to show the image correctly.

 

when i play games i dont really see the difference between 1152x1024 and 1600x1200, so i play on 1152x1024 and its okay.

 

I Always Play My PC Games At 1024x768 And They Run Fine For Me.

 

1024x768 can run higher, but I like it at this res.

 

1200x900 desktop ( the very max my monitor will run at 75HZ ) normaly 1024x768 in newer hi demand games and 1280x1024 ( the max my monitor will run at 60HZ ) in older games...