Monitor is going bad

indy · 08-12-10, 12:44 PM

Hi Guys,
My computer Monitor is going bad and I would like to get a flat screen to replace it, but haven't a clue! Could you give some pointers. Thanks Indy

Gerald · 08-12-10, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by indy

Hi Guys,
My computer Monitor is going bad and I would like to get a flat screen to replace it, but haven't a clue! Could you give some pointers. Thanks Indy

Size, money?
The are plenty on the market

AVGWarhawk · 08-12-10, 12:54 PM

I'm a Samsung fan myself. I have a 22 inch widescreen.

indy · 08-12-10, 01:06 PM

I am running windows XP and the graphic card is a NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GTX. If that helps with a answer Thanks guys.

SteamWake · 08-12-10, 01:17 PM

Dont know if that card supports HD or not.

Its getting to where its hard to find a non HD monitor anymore.

AVGWarhawk · 08-12-10, 01:28 PM

Usually there is adapters with the monitor to fit non HD cards.

Spoon 11th · 08-12-10, 01:38 PM

My years old Radeon 9800 pro is HDTV-ready and has DVI-I connector.

SteamWake · 08-12-10, 01:45 PM

Sure you can use them but its hard to find a resolution that doesent either stretch the display, leave black sides on the screen, or have to pan the display around to get to the edges.

Im not just talking about the HDMI port.

FIREWALL · 08-12-10, 02:00 PM

Hi indy

First off this should be in the Hardware\Software forum.

Since you live in Florida, TigerDirect will charge you sales tax so you might want to look in NewEgg's website for best deal and save on tax.

Also check on Amazon when you settle on a Monitor and see if they have it at a better price and save on tax also and maybe free Super Saver Shipping.

The adapter some here mentioned is called a Dangle and comes with some Vid cards but, is also available everywhere computer parts are sold cheap. Also can be got at the above sources.

Hope this helps. P.S. Don't forget you can go to Amazon thru SubSim and help Neal out at NO extra cost to you.

Happy Shopping and be sure to show us what you get.

08-12-10, 12:44 PM	#1
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	Monitor is going bad Hi Guys, My computer Monitor is going bad and I would like to get a flat screen to replace it, but haven't a clue! Could you give some pointers. Thanks Indy

08-12-10, 12:54 PM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I'm a Samsung fan myself. I have a 22 inch widescreen. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-12-10, 01:06 PM	#4
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	RE: Monitor is going bad I am running windows XP and the graphic card is a NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GTX. If that helps with a answer Thanks guys.

08-12-10, 01:17 PM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Dont know if that card supports HD or not. Its getting to where its hard to find a non HD monitor anymore. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

08-12-10, 01:28 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Usually there is adapters with the monitor to fit non HD cards. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-12-10, 01:38 PM	#7
Spoon 11th Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 689 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My years old Radeon 9800 pro is HDTV-ready and has DVI-I connector.

08-12-10, 01:45 PM	#8
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Sure you can use them but its hard to find a resolution that doesent either stretch the display, leave black sides on the screen, or have to pan the display around to get to the edges. Im not just talking about the HDMI port. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

08-12-10, 02:00 PM	#9
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi indy First off this should be in the Hardware\Software forum. Since you live in Florida, TigerDirect will charge you sales tax so you might want to look in NewEgg's website for best deal and save on tax. Also check on Amazon when you settle on a Monitor and see if they have it at a better price and save on tax also and maybe free Super Saver Shipping. The adapter some here mentioned is called a Dangle and comes with some Vid cards but, is also available everywhere computer parts are sold cheap. Also can be got at the above sources. Hope this helps. P.S. Don't forget you can go to Amazon thru SubSim and help Neal out at NO extra cost to you. Happy Shopping and be sure to show us what you get. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???