Weird/ugly fonts in browser after installing new graphics card

[PotatoGuy8]

I replaced my old 750ti with a 3060. Everything is fine, but in chrome the fonts are weird. Its like thicker than before and a bit blurry (especially in google search and youtube titles).
I have already tried a lot of things. I played with hardware acceleration settings, ClearType, performance settings in windows (smoothing fonts), nvidia fxaa anti-aliasing, restore default font settings, disabled chrome extensions, tried different drivers too, but no luck so far. I took some screenshots so you can see.

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[Blqckqut]

i... dont see anything different?

 

this all looks normal

[HanZie82]

I agree with above, which makes me think it might be a monitor or resolution setting you will need to change to alleviate the uglyness.
Make sure its set to the right resolution for the monitor, as well as refresh rate.
Seeing you did most things needed to make it better.
I would higly suggest checking monitor settings.

[PotatoGuy8]

The monitor settings are the exact same as with the old graphics card. I might switch back to the old card and show you the difference

[Whatisthis]

Check your cleartype settings in windows. I’m 99% sure that’s the problem based on your description.

[Lorca]

@WhatisthisI guess I'm the 1%, perhaps @PotatoGuy8 too. I never had this issue until I moved over from AMD to NVIDA. I suppose not everyone sees things the same so you all can't see any difference.

 

In the NVIDIA forums, there's some discussion—though not extensive—among a number of frustrated customers who insist that issues with NVIDIA GPUs have persisted for quite some time. I tend to agree with this sentiment. I own a 1650Ti. While some attribute the problem to Windows, particularly W10, I've found W11 to be even more problematic.

 

It's baffling that even with a 32-inch monitor boasting a 2560x1440 resolution, meticulously calibrated, 75 Hz, 100% scale layout, we still struggle to achieve crystal-clear text in web browsers, especially Chromium-based ones.

 

Additionally, I've noticed that a lot of text appears unnaturally light in Chrome, prompting me to rely on a font-enhancing extension. Of course, the real issue is why do website developers insist on using very light gray fonts in the first place. I use a browser font enhancer extension to help compensate. 

 

Despite NVIDIA's reputation for producing exceptional gaming GPUs, if your priority lies in text clarity and crispness, I would avoid NVIDIA. 

[Lorca]

On 5/12/2023 at 8:03 AM, PotatoGuy8 said:

The monitor settings are the exact same as with the old graphics card. I might switch back to the old card and show you the difference

A year later, what's the result?