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Monitors dont work properly with my computer

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JordanL

Junior Member
Okay. So basically I bought a new computer a few months ago however it suffered for horizontal

"blurriness" for lack of a better word. I tried automatic adjustments and manuals ones with no

result, I tried using another monitor and not noticing any immediate issues (however that is

not the case on closer inspection) I assumed to monitor was the fault. Now I've bought a new

monitor and see similar artifacts, ghosting horizontally, pixel sync issues and the picture not being aligned properly with the screen. Pressing Auto-adjust makes things much worse though.

I've tried updating my drivers and Vista. I've also since replaced my graphics card (from an Nvidia 6400 to a 8800GT) and bought a longer VGA cable (non of my my monitors support DVI and I cant really afford another).

I'm using a Zoostorm PC (G31 VP series M7, a pre-built system so I'm not sure on alot of the components)
Vista Home Premium 32-bit OEM version (service pack 1)
3gb of RAM
Intel Core2 Quad (Q6600 @ 2.4GHz)
Foxconn motherboard according to the leaflet I got with the PC.


I'm really hoping the motherboard isnt the issue though as I would not know how to replace it.
I'm hoping this is just a software issue with my system that can be fixed but it seems more and more unlikely.


I'd be really thankful for any help or advice you guys can give me!

- Jordan
 
My sense is that the problem is running monitors with no DVI. The analog VGA port just is not as sharp and clear as digital. When you bought a new monitor, why would you buy one w/o a DVI port?
 
Jordan,

Welcome to the Forums! :beer:

What monitor are you currently using and at what resolution?
And, as Corky says, if you purchased a Brand New monitor without a DVI input, can you return it for one with a DVI?

 
To be honest I bought it because it was very cheap for a 22" monitor.
(All the monitors have different native resolutions)

It works fine on another computer which is a bit of a slap in the face, for that reason I'm really not willing to just replace it unless I manage to test a DVI monitor with my computer to see if that even fixes the problem.
 
Originally posted by: corkyg
My sense is that the problem is running monitors with no DVI. The analog VGA port just is not as sharp and clear as digital. When you bought a new monitor, why would you buy one w/o a DVI port?
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This is just not true. Even on a 24" lcd at 1920x1200 vga is indistinguishable from dvi. I have personally seen the comparison.

I would suggest picking up a cheap pci-e video card.
 
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