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Video Standard Resolution in pixels Optimal Size Monitor*
VGA 640 x 480 14 in
SVGA 800 x 600 15 in
XGA 1024 x 768 17 in
SXGA 1280 x 1024 19 in

*Although you can use a smaller monitor with a given video standard, the results may not be optimal. Note that the video card must be capable of delivering a given resolution.

Last Updated: March 18, 2003

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