dead crt monitor or refresh rate too high?

[flashmx2004]

Earlier this evening, I was working on the old 'puter [w/ 3yr old 17" CRT monitor] when I smelled a burning smell. I looked at the box - everything OK. I looked at the monitor, and it seemed a little warmer than usual. At that moment, I saw through one of the vents that there was some small part inside that was red-hot. I quickly flipped it off. (I'm typing this from another screen.)

As I said, the monitor is about 3 yrs old. It's an e-machines, and has been used pretty hard for the past ~2 yrs. I keep the refresh rate at 85khz I think (whatever it was, it was as high as XP said it could go, as any flicker bothers me.)

To my question: could the high refresh rate be the issue, or is it just dead?

Thanks!

 

[imported_whatever]

the high refresh rate could have caused it, but it is most likely dead now. if you feel like replacing that one component, that might be able to fix it.

 

[flashmx2004]

thx - could you recommend any of the [preferably cheaper] 17" lcds at newegg? I was looking, but I'm not very up on that sort of stuff. I don't do any gaming, so ghosting shouldn't be an issue.

 

[slpaulson]

Originally posted by: flashmx2004
thx - could you recommend any of the [preferably cheaper] 17" lcds at newegg? I was looking, but I'm not very up on that sort of stuff. I don't do any gaming, so ghosting shouldn't be an issue.

I'd look for some dell deals, they seem to have a lot of coupons going around.
What is your price range?