2cm black margin at the side of my screen

[bubbletopspoon]

Hey guys i recently just installed all my PC components into a new case and also just installed brand new GTX 760. As well as that i got a 1080p screen to use cus i used to use one that only went to 720p.
I plugged in my vga into the DVID adapter that came with he 760 and the screen turns on and i can use it but the whole interface has been shifted over 4cm to the right. So there is a 4cm black margin on the left and the 4cm of the right of the screen is off the screen so i cant see it.
Any one have any solutions to this?
p.s i run windows 7

 

[COLGeek]

Adjust your scaling options in the Nvidia Control Panel and the border issue will be resolved.

 

[bubbletopspoon]

what exactly do i change the scaling option to?

 

[COLGeek]

You may have to adjust up or down to fit the screen properly to find what works for your system. It tends to vary. You won't hurt anything making the adjustment.

http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/320.18/320.18-nvidia-control-panel-quick-start-guide.pdf

 

[bubbletopspoon]

tried messing about with it, doesnt work, tried moving it left for example but that just makes more of it disappear into the black margin

 

[COLGeek]

Do you have a HDMI cable that you can use to connect the system to see if it makes a difference?

 

[bubbletopspoon]

no, may purchase one though to see if it does as they are really cheap anyway.
Also do you know what will provide a better picture on the screen, a dvid/vga or a hdmi cable, cus i thought hdmi but someone told me dvid cables give a clearer picture.

 

[COLGeek]

One of the issues is that you are using a VGA connection (analog). You really want to use a digital interface (DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort) to connect to your display. Yes, a digital interface will provide a superior visual experience.

 

[bubbletopspoon]

ok, do you know what i should get, a HDMI cable which at boths ends is HDMI and goes straight from grophics card to moniter, OR a DVI/HDMI cable which obviously i will plug the DVI cable to the graphics card and the HDMI in the moniter??

 

[COLGeek]

Get an HDMI to HDMI cable.

 

[bubbletopspoon]

ok, thanks for the help, got my hdmi cable like 2 days ago and it fixed the problem, guess the screen just didnt liek VGA 😛

 

[COLGeek]

It really is a matter of scaling and the VGA (analog) signal. You now have a digital connection and the system can manage it better (keeping this very simple).

Good job! Have fun!!