Feature

Stretched resolution in one click for Rust, CS2 and Fortnite

Updated 10 November 2026 · PixelForge team

Stretched 4:3 resolutions like 1440x1080 make player models wider and are a long-time favorite in CS2 and Rust. Setting them up by hand means digging through Windows display settings and your GPU panel every time you switch games. PixelForge switches resolution and refresh rate in one click and puts your normal resolution back just as fast.

PixelForge Filters page with the stretched resolution switcher: 1440x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1600x900 and 1024x768

What the stretched res switcher does

One-click presets: 1440x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1600x900 and 1024x768.
Custom size and Hz: type any width, height and refresh rate, so a 144, 165 or 240 Hz monitor keeps its refresh rate.
Restore normal: one button brings your native resolution back.
15-second failsafe: if your monitor goes black on a mode it does not support, the old resolution comes back by itself after 15 seconds. Restarting your PC always restores it too.

Which stretched resolution should you use?

Not sure? The free stretched resolution calculator picks the best one for your exact monitor, game and refresh rate.

1440x1080: 4:3 with the most detail. The most popular stretched res for Rust and a common CS2 choice.
1280x960: 4:3, lighter on the GPU, a CS classic.
1280x1024: 5:4, slightly taller.
1600x900: 16:9, no stretch, just lighter than 1080p for more FPS.
1024x768: 4:3, the lightest option for older PCs.

How to get stretched, not black bars

A 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 monitor shows black bars on the sides unless the picture is told to fill the screen. Set this once:

NVIDIA: NVIDIA Control Panel, Display, Adjust desktop size and position, Scaling mode Full-screen, Perform scaling on GPU, tick Override the scaling mode set by games and programs.
AMD: AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, Display, turn on GPU Scaling and set Scaling Mode to Full panel.
Intel: Intel Graphics Command Center, Display, Scale, Stretch.

Then set the game to borderless windowed (or fullscreen at the same resolution), switch the resolution in PixelForge, and the game fills the screen.

Rust, CS2, Fortnite and more

The switcher changes the Windows display mode, so it works the same for Rust, CS2, Fortnite, Valorant, Apex Legends and any PC game. Switch before you launch, play, then press Restore normal when you are done.

Pairs well with

Rust scene filters for color, and a custom crosshair and zoom lens on top.
The built-in FPS and ping counter to see how many frames a lower resolution gains you.

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Questions

How do I play Rust in 1440x1080 stretched?

Set GPU scaling to full-screen in the NVIDIA, AMD or Intel panel once, run Rust in borderless windowed, then switch to 1440x1080 in PixelForge with one click. Press Restore normal when you are done.

Why do I get black bars with stretched res?

Your GPU or monitor is keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio. Set scaling mode to Full-screen (NVIDIA), Full panel (AMD) or Stretch (Intel).

What if my screen goes black after switching?

PixelForge brings your previous resolution back by itself after 15 seconds, and restarting your PC always restores your normal resolution.

Does it work for CS2 and Fortnite?

Yes. It changes the Windows display mode, so it works for any PC game.

Is it safe?

PixelForge does not inject into games, touch game files or read game memory. It only changes how your screen looks and draws overlays. No tool can promise what every anti-cheat or server admin will accept, and some Rust servers ban external zoom tools, so check the rules and leave those features off if you are not sure.