VGA not showing 1080p

[PeraRajkovic]

I just connected my GPU to the monitor via VGA cable. I used a DVI-to-VGA adapter on my GPU, since HDMI is the only connector my monitor and GPU have in common. The HDMI connector on my monitor doesn't work though, so i had to connect via VGA. I just powered it on, everything works, but my monitor doesn't allow me to change to 1080p. The max resolution it's showing is 1600x1200, which really doesn't look good on my monitor. Any suggestions on how to enable 1080p ? My GPU is R7 370 Powercolor PCS+ and my monitor is Samsung S24C300HL.

 

[Guest]

Just use hdmi. Select input to HDMI in monitor.

 

[PeraRajkovic]

Uhm...i said my HDMI connector on my monitor doesn't work.

 

[Puff3r]

Start by ensuring the display is using 60 Hz. What OS are you using? For Win 10 press the Windows Key + I to open Settings. In Search type Control Panel. In the Control Panel choose Display. Next Choose Adjust Resolution. Now click Advanced Settings. In the window that appears click the Monitor tab near the top and check the Screen Refresh Rate setting. Your monitor will only display 1080p at 60 Hz according to the manual:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201408/20140825111555085/BN46-00311A-Eng.pdf

 

[Guest]

Did you try changing the input? If it doesn't work, then it's crappy situation. Maybe something is wrong with the adapter? You might just need to buy a new monitor...

 

[PeraRajkovic]

It's on 60 Hz. My OS is Windows 8.1 64bit btw.

 

[Puff3r]

In the same window as the Monitor tab click the Adapter tab and choose the List All Modes button near the bottom, Is 1920 by 1080 even listed?

 

[PeraRajkovic]

No, it's not listed there.

 

[Puff3r]

The best fit for the display will likely be 1600 x 900 then. On VGA it does not appear to be 1080p capable. Sorry.

 

[Guest]

The best fit for the display will likely be 1600 x 900 then. On VGA it does not appear to be 1080p capable. Sorry.

VGA is capable.

 

[PeraRajkovic]

I managed to make it list 1920x1080 but it's only on 29Hz,30Hz and 25Hz and when i choose it it's really blurry and the image kind of stutters.

 

[Puff3r]

I would not recommend doing that as it could potentially damage the monitor.

I never said VGA was not capable of 1080p, one of my monitors is 1080p on VGA. I said HIS display was not 1080p capable on VGA.

 

[PeraRajkovic]

I have a TV Tuner connected to the Monitor as well via VGA, and it supports 1080p 60Hz no problem. I don't know whats wrong with my monitor,i guess i'll just settle in with 1600x1200. Thanks anyway,i appreciate the help. If you have any other suggestion, i'm here to listen.

 

[boju]

VGA is capable of more than 1080p but all depends on the receiver inside the monitor, obviously its not very good so forget it.

Edit yea i missed the TV Tuner comment, sorry.

Windows might show your resolution/Hz if show hidden.

 

[Puff3r]

If another device is able to output 1080p to the VGA port on the same monitor with no problem, the issue is not the monitor. Try replacing the adapter and the cable both.

 

[PeraRajkovic]

YES, i managed to make it work. I disabled "GPU Scaling" in AMD Radeon Settings. Thanks for the help and support.

 

[boju]

LOL good one

 

[boju]

I would have picked you as best answer PeraRajkovic sine you're the one who solved it, might help someone one day so if you want me to i will.

 

[PeraRajkovic]

Yeah, i wanted to do that as well but i couldn't. Go ahead.

 

[Puff3r]

Glad you got it working.

 

[boju]

Onya Puff3r, always like seeing someone go for the cause and not them selves

 

[Puff3r]

Unfortunately rare these days.