Forcing Resolutions

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

I know where I need to do this but I forgot the command that I have to add at the end of the Target Line to force a resolution. I'm trying to get 1600x1200@75hz in game. My native resolution is this, also. Can anyone tell me what i need to write??? Thanks in advance!

[Talus]

add the following to your command line:

+szx XXXX +szy YYYY

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

ok . . . how can i force the refresh rate? Ingame settings of BF2 allows me to play at 1600x1200@60hz. I know its not that big of a deal, but I'd like to put it at 75hz if for anything to have things even with my native resolution.

[Talus]

Edit your video.con file.

C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\####\Video.con

VideoSettings.setResolution 1600x1200@75Hz

[Brick Hit House]

Edit your video.con file in your [my documents / BF2 / Profiles] folder. Look for the [VideoSettings.setResolution] line. Once you've changed it don't change any video setup ingame as it will overwrite your settings

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

Thank you for your help. Apparently BF2 doesnt like running at that amout of hz. Everytime I try to log into my account with the changed hz, it ctd's right before it completes login. I tried it at 70 and 65hz and got the same response. I put it back to 60 and it worked fine. Thanks for your help though!

[Talus]

Are you sure your monitor can even HANDLE 1600x1200 @ 75 Hz? I know no monitor I've ever owned could.

What monitor do you have?

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

This is my monitor:

http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS20BRDBSQXAA.asp?page=Specifications

[Talus]

Umm yeah, you don't need 75 Hz :rolleyes:

It's LCD

Can you set your desktop to 75 Hz at 1600x1200?

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

meaning?

[Talus]

I added to my post..scroll up.

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

Yes, I can set my desktop to it

[Talus]

And can you see a difference?? If so, then make sure you have the latest drivers for your monitor installed.

But really, 60 Hz is fine.

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

So, being an LCD, I don't even need 75hz? I don't know too much about these things, but i read that crt monitors cause eye strain at lower hz and lcd's dont. Does being at a higher hz help you see things 'faster' in game?

[Talus]

Not with LCDs, they work COMPLETELY differently.

With CRTs, yes, you want the refresh rate as high as possible.

I wish I could find more technical info for you, but this is the best I could find quickly:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate#LCD_displays

[-C*ck-a-Do0dle-]

cool, thanks a ton for your help.

[Trevortt]

with my LCD monitor, if i have default@ 60Hz the writing is all blodgy ie smeared, but i set it to maximum which is 75 the text & picture is nice a crisp.

[Talus]

It all depends on the native resolution of your monitor too.

You may need to change your scaling options from Display Adapter Scaling to Monitor Scaling or vice versa.