Samsung 172x LCD problem, buying new one!

aKho · 19th Apr 2006, 12:21 PM

what's the latest best LCD 17" and 19" for gaming? i'm looking to get a new LCD...

my Samsung 172x LCD which i bought last year...is giving me problems. whenever i start up a game (Obvilion) or after a few hours of browsing the web or even leaving the screen on for around 10 minutes...the LCD would shut-off on me. the screen will go blank, the power would still be on. i would then switch the power off then on again but it'll still be blank.

at this point, i can either shut everything off and try and reboot a couple of times before the screen comes back on or leave it alone for 15 minutes and turn the on switch again. both works.

the funny thing is, if i reboot, i can see the loading bios / windows screen but it'll go blank again when it loads up windows, unless if i wait for 15 minutes or so.

anyway, if anyone knows of any good LCD's i should get or give suggestions on solving this problem, i'll appreaciate it. frustrating to try and play a game by waiting 15 minutes everytime i start it.

zy · 19th Apr 2006, 01:20 PM

hmm are you using DVI ?

Papercut · 19th Apr 2006, 02:25 PM

Shouldn't your monitor still be under warranty?

aKho · 19th Apr 2006, 06:56 PM

yes, i'm using DVi and yes it is under warranty. thus, i need to buy a new one while i RMA this one...unless of course someone know how to solve this black out problem hehe.

Papercut · 19th Apr 2006, 07:16 PM

Well, Viewsonic VX series is great for gaming

ZuePhok · 19th Apr 2006, 08:20 PM

only D-E-L-L

Chai · 19th Apr 2006, 10:17 PM

Yeah, DELL rox0r! Monitor, server, desktop, notebook, TV, backup tape drive, UPS, thumb drive, floppy drive... just kidding...

PsYkHoTiK · 20th Apr 2006, 12:26 AM

LOL! Yea.. Dell LCDs rocks... Especially the widescreen moneytors...

I wish I could get one...

Alas, somethings are just beyond my reach....

ZuePhok · 20th Apr 2006, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Yeah, DELL rox0r! Monitor, server, desktop, notebook, TV, backup tape drive, UPS, thumb drive, floppy drive... just kidding...

actually their notebook isn't really that roxor

but their LCD is

Chai · 20th Apr 2006, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

actually their notebook isn't really that roxor

but their LCD is

LOL, I was just kidding la...

19th Apr 2006, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
aKho beat around the bush Join Date: 3 Jun 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 2,829 Reputation: 1239 Rep Power: 19	Samsung 172x LCD problem, buying new one! what's the latest best LCD 17" and 19" for gaming? i'm looking to get a new LCD... my Samsung 172x LCD which i bought last year...is giving me problems. whenever i start up a game (Obvilion) or after a few hours of browsing the web or even leaving the screen on for around 10 minutes...the LCD would shut-off on me. the screen will go blank, the power would still be on. i would then switch the power off then on again but it'll still be blank. at this point, i can either shut everything off and try and reboot a couple of times before the screen comes back on or leave it alone for 15 minutes and turn the on switch again. both works. the funny thing is, if i reboot, i can see the loading bios / windows screen but it'll go blank again when it loads up windows, unless if i wait for 15 minutes or so. anyway, if anyone knows of any good LCD's i should get or give suggestions on solving this problem, i'll appreaciate it. frustrating to try and play a game by waiting 15 minutes everytime i start it. __________________

19th Apr 2006, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
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19th Apr 2006, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,123 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	Shouldn't your monitor still be under warranty? __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

19th Apr 2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
aKho beat around the bush Join Date: 3 Jun 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 2,829 Reputation: 1239 Rep Power: 19	yes, i'm using DVi and yes it is under warranty. thus, i need to buy a new one while i RMA this one...unless of course someone know how to solve this black out problem hehe. __________________

19th Apr 2006, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,123 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	Well, Viewsonic VX series is great for gaming __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

19th Apr 2006, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
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