Can't use max resolution in games

[rderijcke]

Hi all,

I've got a VGN-A417M notebook with an ATI Mobility Radeon X600 256MB hypermemory video card, with a maximum screen resolution of 1440x900. In 3D-games though, I can only select 1024x768 as the maximum resolution. Is there any way to get the 1440x900 in games?

I've got the latest drivers and I searched the Internet and this forum, but haven't found a solution yet.

Thanks!

[Daemon]

I had the same problem with a certain game but after i installed latest driver from ATI website it gives me larger resolutions. One from ATI is newer than one from vaio-link.com if you have that.

[rderijcke]

Yes I just used the VAIO update. I will check for that driver at the ATi website, thanks!


Edit: I checked http://www.ati.com, but I cant find any driver updates. Where did you find them?

[kee-lo_]

ATi don't make the drivers, Sony do, as it's a franchise.

It's on vaio-link.com

[rderijcke]

I found the drivers and installed them, but it didn't matter.

Unreal Tournament and C&C Generals still play at a max of only 1024x768...

Solution...?

[kee-lo_]

I think it's the games developer who chooses to make them widescreen

[Eugenepang]

yup i think its got to do with the games.. some games doesnt support widescreen.

[rderijcke]

But those games do work with widescreen on a Acer with X700 graphics.

[kee-lo_]

Definately a driver thing then

You could try the Omega drivers - but at your own risk

[rderijcke]

What are the Omega drivers?