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Question

1920x1080 looks awful, but 1680x1050 is perfect?

Apr 5, 2018 5:38PM PDT

According to my graphics card and specs for my Samsung TV, it can run 1920x1080 at 75hz, except when I select 1920x1080 on my PC it looks very down scaled and "edgy".

Currently at 1680x1050 its perfect but i'd like to know why it cant run 1920x1080.

There is no setting such as OVERSCAN on my TV or anything similar, has quite basic options.

I have AMD 6800 series graphics card.

Post was last edited on April 5, 2018 5:40 PM PDT

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Clarification Request
TV options
Apr 6, 2018 6:35PM PDT

On your TV remote or settings, is there an option for Dot-by-Dot or 1:1 scaling? TVs display video differently than a PC monitor. These settings should be with settings like Fullscreen, Fit, Zoom, etc

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Which Graphics Card? Is It The AMD Radeon HD 8670D?
Apr 5, 2018 6:09PM PDT

If so, then you'll note in the specification section in the link below, it depends somewhat on the type of cable connection you're using as to the best resolution. Are you using HDMI?
https://www.amd.com/en-us/products/graphics/desktop/oem/8670#

Also, check the review below for that particular card. Some games didn't perform well at 1080P and needed to be scaled down to their lowest settings.
https://semiaccurate.com/2013/06/05/amds-radeon-hd-8670d-a-review/

Unfortunately, in the real world, things change.. Tried reducing the refresh rate to 60 at the 1080 setting? Many displays for 1680x1050 are defaulted to 60hz anyway and that may be why it's showing up perfect.. Have you checked?

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Not gaming
Apr 6, 2018 12:12AM PDT

Yes It's HDMI, but i'm not gaming, just selecting general resolution via display settings on Windows and AMD control.
Also I'm not looking at X amount of Hz at Y resolution, I'm just wanting to be at 1920x1080 without it messing up.

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(NT) Thats Why I Suggested Trying 60Hz Refresh Rate. Done It Yet?
Apr 6, 2018 11:28AM PDT
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It automatically adjusts the Hz to 60.
Apr 6, 2018 2:33PM PDT

And the only time it runs 75Hz is at 600x500 resolution. Other than that it's automatically set at 60Hz

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Then forget automatic.
Apr 6, 2018 2:37PM PDT

Just set it to what you want.

Also, there are missing details in this post. Connection might be HDMI, but what TV?

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Then The Native/Optimum Resolution May Not be 1920x1080
Apr 7, 2018 12:11PM PDT

Although the TV specs may say they support the higher resolution, it's possible the actual native resolution is the lower amount. As such, if you want a clearer picture, you'll have to stick with 1680x1050.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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How is this PC connected?
Apr 5, 2018 6:10PM PDT

75Hz shouldn't be used on the HDMI connection. I'd need the exact model TV to check out other specs.

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Not running 75Hz
Apr 6, 2018 12:14AM PDT

Sorry, but I'm looking at running 75hz, I just want to run 1920x1080 (at whatever hz) without it looking "edgy".

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Not or looking to 75Hz
Apr 6, 2018 7:16AM PDT

Now you've confused me. I won't go into why this is but for HDMI you are locked into standards. Since you didn't answer my question I can't proceed except to note the same HDMI limits.

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a TV is usually less capable than a good monitor
Apr 5, 2018 8:04PM PDT

Typically 60 Hz is the best refresh rate at 1920 x 1080, but some can squeeze out 70 Hz refresh rate.

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1080p
Apr 5, 2018 10:16PM PDT

Look in your res settings for 1080p @ 60hz.