PC Screen Resolution with Games Console

[s162216]

Hi,

I want to be able to play my games consoles on my PC screen which has a resolution of 1680 x 1050. If I use a composite to vga adaptor, will it just come out at standard PAL resolution or will it be 1050?
If not, I have an AV reciever I use for my PC sound, if I input the games consoles video through the reciever will it switch the resolution?

 

[krzywica]

It will remain whatever resolution your sourc is sending it in most cases. I don't have any issues passing DVI>HDMI>Receiver>HDMI>TV running games at 1920x1080. If you are playing PC games you need to remember to set the resolution in game as well as the resolution of the operating system.

 

[Djizasse]

Some (most?) screens only support a predefined set of screen resolutions. If the resolution is not supported you'll get a black screen and maybe a message saying "Resolution not supported".
What is your screen and game console?

 

[s162216]

Some (most?) screens only support a predefined set of screen resolutions. If the resolution is not supported you'll get a black screen and maybe a message saying "Resolution not supported".
What is your screen and game console?

I have a Philips 200WS8FS screen with DVI and VGA input. The consoles I intend to use on it are the N64, Gamecube and possibly the Wii. (As you can proberly tell I like Nintendo consoles!) I would either send the video through a composite to VGA or DVI adaptor. Or if it would work I could use a SCART to VGA adaptor as I will get a better picture. If I use the composite, should I send it through the reciever? Its a Sony STR-DE495.