D-Sub connection can't do 1680x1050?

[Lihach]

I have a Dell 2005FPW and decided to hook up a second PC to it since I don't have a KVM yet. My main PC is setup on the DVI connection, but the second has to go through the D-Sub. Problem is, when I choose the 1680 resolution, the picture only fills half the screen. I tried moving it to the left (to fill the screen) but it stops with about 2 inches to go. If I choose a lower res (like 1350 or something) is fills the screen but obvious the resolution looks like crap. Any ideas?

[UnknownSouljer]

Try changing the Hz (in video properties), and also try the auto adjust feature on the monitor.

I have the monitor (two actually) but I have not run into the problem that you're referring to, so those are the best sugjestions I can give.

[akia]

One other thing to consider is the cable. If it's defective or a piece of junk, that could be your issue. I would try Unknown's suggestion first since it's "free".

[VoOdoO]

What graphics card is the second PC running? Have you tried running the D-Sub via the first PC to determine if its a Monitor issue or something to do with the second PC?

[akia]

Got to agree there. Maybe the video card in the second PC can't do that resolution.