HiJack Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I’ve been running games in the 1920x1200 screen resolution but now my 24” screen have died – RIP :Flush: The new standard seems to be 1920x1080 but does this go well with the SIM? Anyone who would like to recommend a screen? I’m used to the Samsung screen with adjustments in height, tilt and roll axes but guess I can adapt to a fixed adjustment with only tilt possibilities. My alternative right now is to order the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BW - LCD-screen that covers the 1920x1200 resolution and all the adjustments I’m comfortable with. (HJ)
diveplane Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 could be your video card, or did you check to see , ie plug in another monitor? https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
Sov13t Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I have relatively recently upgraded my screen to a 27" and very happy with it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236080 Got it for $300 while on sale. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 51st PVO Regiment | Forum | Statistics DCS: MiG-21Bis
Mustang Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I feel for you HiJack, i had an Acer 23" screen die on me earlier this year, i had to spend several months on a 17" crappy old DAEWOO CRT until i got my replacement through warranty. Hang in there! Oh, and 1920x1080 is fine for FC2.0 and DCS :)
HiJack Posted September 10, 2010 Author Posted September 10, 2010 I have relatively recently upgraded my screen to a 27" and very happy with it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236080 Got it for $300 while on sale. Nice :D I must look at some 26" and 27" screens also! Thanks.
159th_Viper Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Dell U2410 comes in at 1920x1200. Cannot fault mine - well impressed :thumbup: Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
RIPTIDE Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I’ve been running games in the 1920x1200 screen resolution but now my 24” screen have died – RIP :Flush: The new standard seems to be 1920x1080 but does this go well with the SIM? Anyone who would like to recommend a screen? I’m used to the Samsung screen with adjustments in height, tilt and roll axes but guess I can adapt to a fixed adjustment with only tilt possibilities. My alternative right now is to order the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BW - LCD-screen that covers the 1920x1200 resolution and all the adjustments I’m comfortable with. (HJ) Like I said in the other thread... crack her open and replace the Capacitors on the inverter board. IN 99% of cases they go. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Sov13t Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Like I said in the other thread... crack her open and replace the Capacitors on the inverter board. IN 99% of cases they go. Indeed, capacitors are the weak link in monitors, they go bust due to heat/poor quality. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 51st PVO Regiment | Forum | Statistics DCS: MiG-21Bis
HiJack Posted September 10, 2010 Author Posted September 10, 2010 Well, it's light on the power button and it "blinks" when booting the PC so there are life but the screen itself is black :(
diveplane Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) Well, it's light on the power button and it "blinks" when booting the PC so there are life but the screen itself is black :( sounds like a video card problem possibly, i would get another screen and check to rule out the pc and video card. also recheck cable connections and smell the vents on the screen to see if theres a strong smell of burnt out electronics? my monitor never worked one day , but it was the external power supply that died, this could be the very issue you have, most power supply unit tranformers are internal built today on the bigger screens. the step down unit is burnt out or as someone stated the capacitors are done. tell tale sign of worn caps is leakage from them and poped or bulged tops on them. and the typical electronic burnt out smell inside the casing. image below is a blown cap http://www.ioremap.net/gallery/single_supply_amp1/capacitor_exploded2.jpg example as to what to look for if you open the casing up. brown residue on cap this is the tranformer power supply unit on a pc, same would apply in what to look for on a monitor supply. http://www.diy-pc-repairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/leaky-capacitor.jpg Edited September 11, 2010 by diveplane https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
HiJack Posted September 11, 2010 Author Posted September 11, 2010 sounds like a video card problem possibly, i would get another screen and check to rule out the pc and video card. also recheck cable connections I am already on a 19" on the same card so it's not the graphic card. Changed cables was my first try ;) Thanks for information diveplane, will look for the obvious electroncs failures as well. (HJ)
diveplane Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 is the monitor fed from a external supply or is the power unit built in? https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
HiJack Posted September 11, 2010 Author Posted September 11, 2010 It is a internal powersupply. Here are a review: http://www.trustedreviews.com/monitors/review/2007/08/23/Samsung-SyncMaster-245B-24in-Monitor/p1 (HJ)
JLZ Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Poor quality Samsung voltage boards... Few months ago, mine died too. Internet is full of stories of Samsung TVs and monitor failures due the same thing: voltage boards. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
topdog Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) What's the risk in fiddling with the innards of a typical LCD monitor (assuming once fully disconnected from the mains)? For years and years we've been warned of the obvious dangers of the high charges that are built up and remain in the capacitors on CRTs, and whilst I'm not adverse to the odd bit of soldering, do similar threats exist in LCD monitors or is that phenomenon just a (life threatening) issue in the design and operation of CRTs alone? Just curious, I have no need or will to go pulling mine apart just yet anyway :) I believe the PSUs on PCs can also store dangerous charges for extended periods of time too, so I'm guessing that CRT devices aren't completely alone in this manner. With respect to 1920x1200 vs. 1920x1080 I wouldn't be too bothered by either, the difference is quite small, it's just 16:9 vs. 16:10. If all things were equal I'd probably pick the 1920x1200, just knowing and accepting that anything played back in 1080p on them will have a thin black top/bottom border. Edited September 11, 2010 by topdog [ i7 2600k 4.6GHz :: 16GB Mushkin Blackline LV :: EVGA GTX 1080ti 11GB ] [ TM Warthog / Saitek Rudder :: Oculus Rift :: Obutto cockpit :: Acer HN274H 27" 120Hz :: 3D Vision Ready ]
JLZ Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 It is dangerous to repair CRT while it is working or connected to main. No danger from capacitor since it storage low amount of charge (it can be fatal if one have pacemaker though). It can be shocking, yes. I was shocked several times from filter capacitors on washing machines when I was kid and they ARE huge. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
RIPTIDE Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 What's the risk in fiddling with the innards of a typical LCD monitor (assuming once fully disconnected from the mains)? For years and years we've been warned of the obvious dangers of the high charges that are built up and remain in the capacitors on CRTs, and whilst I'm not adverse to the odd bit of soldering, do similar threats exist in LCD monitors or is that phenomenon just a (life threatening) issue in the design and operation of CRTs alone? Just curious, I have no need or will to go pulling mine apart just yet anyway :) I believe the PSUs on PCs can also store dangerous charges for extended periods of time too, so I'm guessing that CRT devices aren't completely alone in this manner. With respect to 1920x1200 vs. 1920x1080 I wouldn't be too bothered by either, the difference is quite small, it's just 16:9 vs. 16:10. If all things were equal I'd probably pick the 1920x1200, just knowing and accepting that anything played back in 1080p on them will have a thin black top/bottom border. Minimum risk on LCD's for the problem at hand. The capacitors are typically 36v 100uf's on the invertor board. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
HiJack Posted September 14, 2010 Author Posted September 14, 2010 I think I'll buy this LCD with LED backlight ;) "Samsung SyncMaster BX2450". Anyone disagree to this as a gaming monitor? Or anyone have this (or similar 23", 22" LED ) on their rig? (HJ)
diveplane Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 i would go for a different brand, seams that samsung suk , maybe they are adding cheap parts inside. with your monitor good chance its the power supply thats died. if your feeling brave enough maybe open the casing up one day to investigate the circuits, mind keep all power unplugged when opening any power appliance tv monitor. youll be amazed at the idiots out there, opening things up powered up. lol https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
HiJack Posted September 16, 2010 Author Posted September 16, 2010 No, Samsung have great reviews on this monitor all over test sites. I have more Samsung equipment and the service is exelent! Testfreaks: 9.1 out of 10 to Samsung SyncMaster BX2450 First seen: 28 may 2010 Testfreaks: 9.1 out of 10 Samsung SyncMaster P2770H First seen: 29 august 2009 This is a 27 inch but without LED backlight. (HJ)
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