Setup with dual screens, but facing challenges at non-native resolutions.
Setup with dual screens, but facing challenges at non-native resolutions.
Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone has a solution to this issue. I'm using a dual-screen setup—4K on the main screen and 1080p on the secondary. My 1660ti can't handle 4K gaming, but it's fine for watching content. The problem arises when I try to play a fullscreen game on my second monitor while keeping the first one at 1080p. After adjusting the resolution, the desktop gets messed up; the window disappears and appears in the bottom-right corner of the 4K screen, which isn't visible since it's running a fullscreen 1080p game. I've tried fullscreen mode and borderless options, but nothing works. Should I just switch to 1080p for gaming and change back to 4K when needed? Or is there a hidden workaround to prevent this behavior? Thanks for any advice, and sorry for any confusion in my initial post.
What processor do you have, and does it include built-in graphics? If so, you can connect the second monitor to the motherboard, allowing it to utilize the built-in graphics instead of the dedicated GPU (1660 Ti). This also helps conserve resources on the main GPU. Are you watching the YouTube video at full screen on the second monitor? Does this behavior occur when it's not in full screen?
I5 9400F... no screen on the motherboard means no built-in display, so assume it's separate. Definitely faced the same problems with fullscreen mode. The concern seems to be about expecting a 3840x2160 resolution (why not 2160p?) or having a desktop next to a 1920x1080 one. Because I've extended the desktop between the two screens, when the main window switches to fullscreen at 1920x1080, it suddenly removes the extended desktop and shifts all other windows back, but the desktop stays in place. When I move tabs, I can see my fullscreen window in the top left and another in the bottom right.
I finally found a rather clumsy workaround. I adjusted the multiple monitors so that even though Screen 2 appears on the right, the system treats it as the left one. This means the window positions remain unchanged despite the screen shift. Now I just need to move the mouse away from the left side of the screen to reach my right display. It’s not ideal, but it works.
Unfortunately, with multi-monitor configurations using exclusive fullscreen and non-native resolutions, it's a common issue.
It seems like you're planning to set aside money for a new computer. Good idea!
It looks like you're having trouble finding the right settings. In the Nvidia control panel, look for the display settings and try adjusting the desktop size and position.
It seems the issue is more about overscan handling than resolution problems. Windows is managing it in its own way. This workaround isn’t perfect, but it’s functional at least. It’s still frustrating, but I don’t have the budget for a new 80 series machine right now, so I’m stuck with what I have.