Time for a new monitor?

jasperchc · 3rd Apr 2008, 10:34 AM

right, pikom fair is coming this weekend, so i am thinking i might wanna get a LCD monitor for my PC. My 17' SAMSUNG CRT is acting up constantly with blurring image, however so far it can be corrected by bangging either the side or the top of the monitor hard serveral times with my hand

Plus the power socket at the back of the monitor seem to be loose as well as everytime i tried to plug it tighter , i can heard the sound of static and sparks when i adjust the wire head with my hand. So is it time i get a new monitor?

or should i spend around maybe RM100? or so to have it fixed?

And another thing is that my desktop PC is serveral years old, with AMD Athlon XP and ATI 9800pro. Currently on my 17' monitor, the max screen resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels. Does the screen resolution depends on the monitor? graphic card? or the graphic driver use? or is it the combination of the three? cause i dont want to get a larger monitor and later discover that i can only reach 1280 x 1024 pixel max.

And any suggestion on which monitor to get from those LCD gurus? which brand or model? so that i know which LCD to check out later during the fair. And ya, i'll check out the LCD recommendation thread later as well.

Chai · 3rd Apr 2008, 12:54 PM

You need an excuse to change to LCD, now now you have it. CHANGE!

goldfries · 3rd Apr 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasperchc

Currently on my 17' monitor, the max screen resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels. Does the screen resolution depends on the monitor? graphic card? or the graphic driver use? or is it the combination of the three? cause i dont want to get a larger monitor and later discover that i can only reach 1280 x 1024 pixel max.

the maximum resolution shown on your monitor is dependent on your monitor.

the graphic card does the output. the driver helps you choose the resolution for the card to output.

so say if your monitor supports up to 1024x768 but you set the graphic card to output beyond it - you'll get a NO SIGNAL thing message on your monitor because them monitor can't handle the resolution that's being output by the card.

usually the output as follows......
standard ratio 17" / 19" LCD would have a native resolution of 1280x1024
wide 19" LCD would have a native resolution of 1440x900
wide 20" - 22" would have a native resolution of 1680x1050

LCDs work differently from CRT.

a 19" CRT could output 1600x1200 and even down to 1024x768 and still look nice.

an LCD on the other hand runs optimally at native resolution. anything lower than that would result in pixellation, meaning all the things that are output will look blur / smudged.

bslee · 3rd Apr 2008, 02:12 PM

If you're interested in Samsung 22"..look out for the new 2253BW, 8000:1 contrast ratio, last price enquired was RM1068. Its been quietly launched but NOT readily available at the shops yet, maybe at selected Samsung dealers only. Current batch are China made. They're busy disposing the current hot selling Malaysia assembled 226BW and 2232BW at Rm990 at Low Yat. (last nite's price whilst there).
One Samsung dealer told me its a good model.

Seem like your monitor have a problem of defective solder joints on the CRT mobo. If this is the fault, some re-soldering will fix the problem. That socket in most monitors are soldered onto the PCB and the solder points CAN weaken and break. Sup Sup Soi to fix that if one can open the CRT and re-solder. Blurry image may be due to a defective HT deflection transfomer. If this part is dying, it'll be beyond economical repair. Experience shows they last 3-5 years max. Most people replace their monitors by then. They're made to last just about that long as with other PC items. TV ones are longer lasting and don't often fail.

Mac Daddy · 3rd Apr 2008, 06:45 PM

I think you should change as well I scrapped my 17 inch CRT about a year and a 1/2 ago for a 19 inch LCD. In addition to a clearer picture and better resolution I also found the physical size much better.

belikethat · 3rd Apr 2008, 07:29 PM

yeah get at least a 22 inch.. or not 19 min
and do check out for the dead pixel.. open up a notepad or something white and fullscreen it.. take ur time finding those black dots

Adrian Wong · 4th Apr 2008, 01:02 AM

Don't forget to check with a black backgrounds as well for hot pixels.

bslee · 4th Apr 2008, 01:08 AM

Best to bring along a monitor test utility in your pendrive, ask the dealer to run through all the tests before acceptance. Those utils can be easily found.

Adrian Wong · 4th Apr 2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bslee

Best to bring along a monitor test utility in your pendrive, ask the dealer to run through all the tests before acceptance. Those utils can be easily found.

Yup! Good idea!

Mac Daddy · 4th Apr 2008, 06:41 AM

Indeed !!

3rd Apr 2008, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
jasperchc Active Join Date: 25 Aug 2005 Location: Kuching, MY Posts: 542 Reputation: 48 Rep Power: 4	Time for a new monitor? right, pikom fair is coming this weekend, so i am thinking i might wanna get a LCD monitor for my PC. My 17' SAMSUNG CRT is acting up constantly with blurring image, however so far it can be corrected by bangging either the side or the top of the monitor hard serveral times with my hand Plus the power socket at the back of the monitor seem to be loose as well as everytime i tried to plug it tighter , i can heard the sound of static and sparks when i adjust the wire head with my hand. So is it time i get a new monitor? or should i spend around maybe RM100? or so to have it fixed? And another thing is that my desktop PC is serveral years old, with AMD Athlon XP and ATI 9800pro. Currently on my 17' monitor, the max screen resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels. Does the screen resolution depends on the monitor? graphic card? or the graphic driver use? or is it the combination of the three? cause i dont want to get a larger monitor and later discover that i can only reach 1280 x 1024 pixel max. And any suggestion on which monitor to get from those LCD gurus? which brand or model? so that i know which LCD to check out later during the fair. And ya, i'll check out the LCD recommendation thread later as well. __________________ "There is nothing to fear but fear itself" (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

3rd Apr 2008, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,115 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	You need an excuse to change to LCD, now now you have it. CHANGE! __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

3rd Apr 2008, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
bslee Getting there Join Date: 6 Feb 2005 Posts: 236 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 4	If you're interested in Samsung 22"..look out for the new 2253BW, 8000:1 contrast ratio, last price enquired was RM1068. Its been quietly launched but NOT readily available at the shops yet, maybe at selected Samsung dealers only. Current batch are China made. They're busy disposing the current hot selling Malaysia assembled 226BW and 2232BW at Rm990 at Low Yat. (last nite's price whilst there). One Samsung dealer told me its a good model. Seem like your monitor have a problem of defective solder joints on the CRT mobo. If this is the fault, some re-soldering will fix the problem. That socket in most monitors are soldered onto the PCB and the solder points CAN weaken and break. Sup Sup Soi to fix that if one can open the CRT and re-solder. Blurry image may be due to a defective HT deflection transfomer. If this part is dying, it'll be beyond economical repair. Experience shows they last 3-5 years max. Most people replace their monitors by then. They're made to last just about that long as with other PC items. TV ones are longer lasting and don't often fail. Last edited by bslee : 3rd Apr 2008 at 02:20 PM.

3rd Apr 2008, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	I think you should change as well I scrapped my 17 inch CRT about a year and a 1/2 ago for a 19 inch LCD. In addition to a clearer picture and better resolution I also found the physical size much better. __________________

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belikethat I'm a regular Join Date: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 496 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 3	yeah get at least a 22 inch.. or not 19 min and do check out for the dead pixel.. open up a notepad or something white and fullscreen it.. take ur time finding those black dots __________________ Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Signature

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bslee Getting there Join Date: 6 Feb 2005 Posts: 236 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 4	Best to bring along a monitor test utility in your pendrive, ask the dealer to run through all the tests before acceptance. Those utils can be easily found.

4th Apr 2008, 06:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
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