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Skybird · 03-25-06, 09:52 AM

My old CRT is giving up it'S life, slowly but surely, it is loosing more and more contrast and sharpness.

So a new one is on order, probably a TFT. That is new terrain for me. I already thought about it y year ago, but back then there was no real need.

1. 19" CRT equals 17" TFT ?

2. 8 ms means I am on the safe side?

3. I want a resolution of 1280x1024, 32 bit

4. What brightness and contrast values should I consider to be minimum, and optimum beyond which higher values differences are not that obvious anymore? 500:1 is okay?

5. I use a FX5900XT, it is absolutely sufficient for me. Could I mess up anything with connectors? what about DVI? Needed? I am doing only little gaming anymore, onls some sims, beyond that: word processing, picture editing, some graphics stuff. Only sometimes action, during a brake

6. Pixel-faults, is that a real risk or is it hyped only?

7. I do not want to spend more than 200-250 euros. any recommendated models or manufacturers? German Amazon lists several models by Benq and Acer in that price range, are these models trustworthy?

Any answers appreciated, thanks

What is the lifespan of TFT? I still could get a CRT 19" for less than 100 euros, and it probably will live another 9-10 years like my old one.

03-25-06, 09:52 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,636 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	TFT display My old CRT is giving up it'S life, slowly but surely, it is loosing more and more contrast and sharpness. So a new one is on order, probably a TFT. That is new terrain for me. I already thought about it y year ago, but back then there was no real need. 1. 19" CRT equals 17" TFT ? 2. 8 ms means I am on the safe side? 3. I want a resolution of 1280x1024, 32 bit 4. What brightness and contrast values should I consider to be minimum, and optimum beyond which higher values differences are not that obvious anymore? 500:1 is okay? 5. I use a FX5900XT, it is absolutely sufficient for me. Could I mess up anything with connectors? what about DVI? Needed? I am doing only little gaming anymore, onls some sims, beyond that: word processing, picture editing, some graphics stuff. Only sometimes action, during a brake 6. Pixel-faults, is that a real risk or is it hyped only? 7. I do not want to spend more than 200-250 euros. any recommendated models or manufacturers? German Amazon lists several models by Benq and Acer in that price range, are these models trustworthy? Any answers appreciated, thanks What is the lifespan of TFT? I still could get a CRT 19" for less than 100 euros, and it probably will live another 9-10 years like my old one. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.