God damnit, my primary monitor's shaking.

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: aplefka
Lower it to 60Hz, it's not like you'll notice a significant difference. And it'll last longer so you can get the cash needed to upgrade.

YMMV greatly on that one

I personally would not run a CRT at 60Hz if I were going to be spending any significant time staring at it. If it's the monitor's time, then so be it.

I've never run above 60Hz on any CRT that I've owned. This one is supposed to be stable at 85, but it's not. It's not stable at anything above 60 and I have no problem with that, since I got it for 30 bucks.

 

[mobobuff]

60Hz makes my head explode.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: aplefka
Lower it to 60Hz, it's not like you'll notice a significant difference. And it'll last longer so you can get the cash needed to upgrade.

YMMV greatly on that one

I personally would not run a CRT at 60Hz if I were going to be spending any significant time staring at it. If it's the monitor's time, then so be it.

I've never run above 60Hz on any CRT that I've owned. This one is supposed to be stable at 85, but it's not. It's not stable at anything above 60 and I have no problem with that, since I got it for 30 bucks.

I suppose it's a personal preference thing. I personally can't stand the flickering at 60Hz on a CRT, although many of my friends seem not to notice (or care?). Of course, I have an LCD now anyway so it doesn't matter anymore for the most part...

You definitely can't complain for a $30 monitor though

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
60Hz makes my head explode.

It's all I've ever used. I don't even really understand how it could affect the picture THAT much to have it at say 70 or 80Hz.

It's not a big deal to me. Most of the people on this forum have a lot more cash to toss around than me so I'll stick with 60Hz any day.

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: aplefka
Lower it to 60Hz, it's not like you'll notice a significant difference. And it'll last longer so you can get the cash needed to upgrade.

YMMV greatly on that one

I personally would not run a CRT at 60Hz if I were going to be spending any significant time staring at it. If it's the monitor's time, then so be it.

I've never run above 60Hz on any CRT that I've owned. This one is supposed to be stable at 85, but it's not. It's not stable at anything above 60 and I have no problem with that, since I got it for 30 bucks.

I suppose it's a personal preference thing. I personally can't stand the flickering at 60Hz on a CRT, although many of my friends seem not to notice (or care?). Of course, I have an LCD now anyway so it doesn't matter anymore for the most part...

You definitely can't complain for a $30 monitor though

Yeah, $30 for 19" of sweet CRTness.

I'm hoping it'll last me for a year or so, and by then I hope to be able to get an LCD. Not only will they be cheaper but hopefully better.

As for the refresh rate, see my above post. While I may have gotten used to 1280x960 reeeal fast, much like I got used to cable from dialup, the refresh rate is not the same. If I can still play my games, edit my video, and browse the net, then I'm cool at 60.