Displays look different on new GTX 970

[cdepappe]

Hi, so I just got a brand new MSI GTX 970 and installed it and the drivers last night. I have the hooked up to 2 of the exact same Asus 1080p monitor. One HDMI, the other DVI of course. However the one monitor looks slightly different than the other and I am wondering why. All setting seem to be the same unless I'm missing something. The HDMI monitor seems to be "lighter".

 

[1N07]

Well all I can think about is to check the options on the monitor itself.
You know, through the menu using the buttons on the monitor.

Some difference might be normal, if everything else seems fine just adjust the setting so they look the same and forget it.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

It might be something to do with your power supply. Have you tried using a different power connector? Also try other connection like DVI to see if the image changes.

 

[1N07]

It might be something to do with your power supply. Have you tried using a different power connector? Also try other connection like DVI to see if the image changes.

I don't think it's about the PSU. I mean the monitor gets it power straight from the wall... I suppose there might be some difference between DVI and HDMI, but I doubt that too.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

But it was working fine before I think when he was using a different card.

 

[cdepappe]

Thats all I can think of.... maybe since this is a better Graphics card it puts out a nicer picture on the one with HDMI... i have no idea.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Try them and see what happens. My image looked strange then I re-plugged the GPU and the picture couldn't be better!

 

[1N07]

But it was working fine before I think when he was using a different card.

Oh, yeah if all else is the same except the GPU I suppose it must be about the internal parts and not the monitors...

Well, I'm not sure what's wrong but if it can be fixed by changing the brightness and contrast as it should, I don't think there is anything to worry about as long as that's the only problem...

 

[cdepappe]

yea, the brightness and contrast are exactly the same... so must be a feature of the card... I think it has something about scaling 4k down to a 1080p monitor? so maybe it only does that through HDMI which is making that monitor look better than the other?

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Have a look in nvida control pannel.