DXDiag is just indicating that the software required for DX10 is on your
system. It does not mean it is in use.
Since I get perfect resolution of your 3.jpg text on my 1280x1024 LCD. I
even checked it with a magnifying glass.
I suspect that your new monitor may be faulty.

"neospyce" wrote in message
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well, actually 1400 x 1050 (1040 was a typo) dxdiag says DirectX 10, that
is
what I am going by.. i don't understand why 1 lcd does work and 1 doesn't.
can't use old lcd any longer, it has a power issue. old 1 is pretty much
useless ( takes 30 - 45 minutes
to power on after any extended shutdown )

"JW" wrote:

You may think you are running DX10 however since you graphics card does
not
support it it will not work it will I believe just default back to DX9.
I understand that both your display resolution and your PC desktop
resolution are set to 1400x1040, is that correct?

"neospyce" wrote in message
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My Monitor:
Westinghouse L2046NV 20.1" LCD Monitor:
(Specs)

Product Features
1,400 x 1,050 maximum resolution
Analog RGB and digital DVI-D inputs
170-degree horizontal and 160-degree vertical viewing angles
300-nit brightness, high 900:1 contrast ratio
PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Technical Details
Cabinet Color: Black
Panel Size: 20.1" color TFT active matrix LCD, anti-static and hard
coated
Optimum Resolution: 1,400 x 1,050
PC Modes: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
Color Capability: 16.2 million colors
Response Time: 5 ms (gray to gray)
Contrast Ratio: 650:1
Brightness: 300 nits typical
Viewing Angles: 170 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical
Input Signal: HD-15 pin D-sub (VGA connector), DVI-D
Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch), 1.6A
Operating Conditions: Temp: 32 to 95 degrees F, Humidity: 20 to 90
percent
(no condensation), Altitude: up to 3,000 meters
Storage Conditions: Temp: -4 to 140 degrees F, Humidity: 10 to 90
percent
(no condensation), Altitude: up to 12,000 meters
Regulations: FCC-B, UL, CSA (CUL), Energy Star, CCC, VCCI, Plug and
Play
Power Consumption: AC on: less than 48 watts, AC off: less than 2 watts
Lamp Life: 50,000 hours
Installation Options: 100mm x 100mm VESA Pattern wall mounts
Width: 18.3 inches
Height: 16.7 inches
Depth: 7.6 inches
Weight: 10.8 pounds
Warranty: 1 year
In the box: 20.1-inch Westinghouse LCD monitor, detachable base stand,
AC
power cord, VGA male-male cable, user's manual, warranty card

Card: NVIDIA GEFORCE 6600GT AGP (DVI/VGA/TV-Out) Manufacturer -
Diablotek
OS: Windows Vista OS (Retail - Full)
Rig: SR1010Z PU027AV CTO (Compaq)
Installed ForceWare Driver: NVIDIA Beta 163.44 (Also Tried With Last
Final
NVIDIA 162.22)

Power Supply: ATX 400W

BIOS Set To AGP
Chipset: SiS760 (Drivers Up To Date)

Currently connected with VGA, tried with DVI - same results.

Situation: Purchased Monitor yesterday and replaced 17.5" MAG LCD
monitor
which displayed normal ar resolution od 1280 x 1024.

New monitor is set to it's native resolution of 1400 x 1040. Display is
grainy and pixelated as if contrast is high and sharpness is too sharp.
I
have played with all settings on the monitor to no avail. I have tried
windows display settings as well as NVIDIA control panel - still no
fix.
Lower resolutions display as horribly blurry. I have installed and
uninstalled drivers after each attempt to resolve, such as changing my
BIOS
and installing drivers.

Please see screenshots at:
http://www.neobrat.com/a1.jpg
http://www.neobrat.com/a2.jpg
http://www.neobrat.com/a3.jpg

Take particular note of how radio button appears in a3.jpg

I do have cleartype enable as well as Vista Aero.

Please suggest a fix to this problem.. the current display is extremely
harsh. Thank you so much in advance.

Running DirectX 10