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ValiooX'y. Dec 6, 2014 @ 9:39am

"out of range " error

Hi guys :)
I have out of range error when im using 1920x1080 resolution its important for me to change it.

My monitor : BenQ XL2411Z Its 1920x1080 144hz monitor
What should i do now to fix it ?

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Cathulhu Dec 6, 2014 @ 9:43am

Out of range indicates the game tries to use a resolution or refresh rate the monitor does not support.
Depending on the game it may be as easy as using ALT+Enter, or needing to manually edit a config file.
With Source games you can use the parameter -autoconfig.

ValiooX'y. Dec 6, 2014 @ 9:52am

Originally posted by Cathulhu:
Out of range indicates the game tries to use a resolution or refresh rate the monitor does not support.
Depending on the game it may be as easy as using ALT+Enter, or needing to manually edit a config file.
With Source games you can use the parameter -autoconfig.

Games i mean :
-CSGO
-Mafia 2
-Borderlands 2
-Payday

Overall in almost all new games i have this problem.
As u can see my monitor suports this settings .|

Usually i would need to add -window in launch setting but it still doesn't changing that i want to play at 1920x1080 res

Cathulhu Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:05am

Have you tried -autoconfig with CS:GO?
Mafia 2, try this:

Mafia 2 "Out of Range / BlackScreen" Fix by Duke

A Guide for Mafia II (Classic)

By: Duke Durden

My Tutorial to Fix the Out of Range. Please dont buy a new Screen :D

Borderlands 2: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/942811-borderlands/56160860
Payday, again, try -autoconfig.

Keep in mind that resolution shouldn't pose the problem here, but the refresh rate the games want to use.

Last edited by Cathulhu; Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:05am

ValiooX'y. Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:12am

Originally posted by Cathulhu:
Have you tried -autoconfig with CS:GO?
Mafia 2, try this:

Mafia 2 "Out of Range / BlackScreen" Fix by Duke

A Guide for Mafia II (Classic)

By: Duke Durden

My Tutorial to Fix the Out of Range. Please dont buy a new Screen :D

Borderlands 2: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/942811-borderlands/56160860
Payday, again, try -autoconfig.

Keep in mind that resolution shouldn't pose the problem here, but the refresh rate the games want to use.

Ok i understand but i played normaly both of those games at 144hz refresh about week ago w/o any problems.

Cathulhu Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:16am

Something must have changed since then.

ValiooX'y. Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:18am

Guys sorry i forgot to write this.
I have that problem with TF2 and
When i change resolution to 1600x900 its working perfectly.
Idk where is this problem

Cathulhu Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:19am

Have you checked that your system is still running at 144Hz?
Have you checked that the cable connection between your monitor and your videocard is not wobbly?
Did anything at all change between working and not working? ANYTHING?

ValiooX'y. Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:23am

I think i serch problem ... its in system option.
http://scr.hu/2o0h/fswcw
I cant change it to 144 cuz "out of range" ...

Cathulhu Dec 6, 2014 @ 10:24am

Now we are getting closer. It could be a simple cable problem. Since you need two HDMI cables for 120/144Hz, check that both are working. Unplug both and plug them back in, see if it works then.