I need a 15-pin to 5xBNC cable for my monitor.

[Chaotic42]

Amazon.com wants $30 for one. Any better prices anywhere? I found one from "Cable4PC", but I've never heard of them.

Thoughts?

 

[johnjkr1]

i bought one for my samsung off ebay for $15...works great and seems to be better quality than the belkin type stuff on amazon

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: johnjkr1
i bought one for my samsung off ebay for $15...works great and seems to be better quality than the belkin type stuff on amazon

Does it make a big difference over a regular 15-pin cable?

 

[johnjkr1]

haha, now THAT"S a good question....i guess the rule of thumb is once you reach the big resolutions like 1600x1200, then yes...since BNC is mostly for CAD type stuff its hard for us normal users to tell....but i think I can tell the difference...besides, its really fun to go " I use BNC for my monitor" and then proceed to explain how much better it is than everyone elses 15 pin connector because each color gets its own connector

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: johnjkr1
haha, now THAT"S a good question....i guess the rule of thumb is once you reach the big resolutions like 1600x1200, then yes...since BNC is mostly for CAD type stuff its hard for us normal users to tell....but i think I can tell the difference...besides, its really fun to go " I use BNC for my monitor" and then proceed to explain how much better it is than everyone elses 15 pin connector because each color gets its own connector

Well, I run at 1280x960@120Hz, and the picture could be a bit better.

I'm a bit worried about Ebay. Here is the shop I was talking about. I'd have to order from them, because I'n not in NJ.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: johnjkr1
haha, now THAT"S a good question....i guess the rule of thumb is once you reach the big resolutions like 1600x1200, then yes...since BNC is mostly for CAD type stuff its hard for us normal users to tell....but i think I can tell the difference...besides, its really fun to go " I use BNC for my monitor" and then proceed to explain how much better it is than everyone elses 15 pin connector because each color gets its own connector

Well, I run at 1280x960@120Hz, and the picture could be a bit better.

I'm a bit worried about Ebay. Here is the shop I was talking about. I'd have to order from them, because I'n not in NJ.

 

[Peter]

The one loss in going BNC is that there is no PnP data connection. You'll have to have a monitor description file installed, "detect PnP monitor" won't work anymore then.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Peter
The one loss in going BNC is that there is no PnP data connection. You'll have to have a monitor description file installed, "detect PnP monitor" won't work anymore then.

The drivers for my monitor are crap anyway. Not only do they not have signed drivers, but the drivers won't let my monitor run at its max specs.

 

[Peter]

And HAVING to use them because the PnP mechanism isn't going to work on BNC helps the situation exactly how?

 

[PhlashFoto]

well i am wondering if its possible to convert a monitor with 15 pins to BNC and is it even worth it. my 21" Sony can do up to 2048x1586 @75hz, and i have it set to 1600x1200 @ 85hz most of the time. i have a cable for BNC just wanna know if its worth my time to find someone who knows how to convert it and pay the money to have it done. thanks

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Peter
And HAVING to use them because the PnP mechanism isn't going to work on BNC helps the situation exactly how?

I don't use the drivers for my monitor at all. I have a Viewsonic P95f, and I installed the drivers for the Sony GDM-W900, which lets my monitor run at 1280x960@120Hz.

 

[Peter]

You know that the human eye gets LESS effective and MORE strained in reading stuff when the CRT refresh rate is above 90 Hz? Strange but true. Try it. You'll find yourself more relaxed at 85.

 

[WobbleWobble]

I bought a 15-pin D-Sub to 5xBNC for $15 CAD (~$10 USD). I noticed my picture was more bright and vibrant and a tad sharper on my 19" Trinitron. You can also extend your cable monitor length a lot longer and cheaper with BNC.

 

[Maddscientist]

You know that the human eye gets LESS effective and MORE strained in reading stuff when the CRT refresh rate is above 90 Hz? Strange but true. Try it. You'll find yourself more relaxed at 85.

Never heard this before? What happened to matching your fps to your refresh?

 

[kylebisme]

matching your fps to your refresh? that is vsync, and it stops frame tearing at any refresh rate.

 

[tmarshallt]

Back to the OT, go to eBay and get one ....
I did, an dthey work fine.

About $15 shipped

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Peter
You know that the human eye gets LESS effective and MORE strained in reading stuff when the CRT refresh rate is above 90 Hz? Strange but true. Try it. You'll find yourself more relaxed at 85.

100Hz seems to be the sweet spot for me. 120Hz does make my eyes a bit tired. 85Hz makes the whites way too blinding for me. I've played around with it since I got the monitor almost 2 years ago, and 1280x960@100Hz seems to be the best for me.

 

[Peter]

Many monitors store their contrast and brightness settings per mode. You may need to tune them down at 85. The tiredness of the eyes is the exact symptom of too high a refresh rate.