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kremtok · 04-21-09

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Originally Posted by metallicamaster3

Orion, my sig rig.

Needs more cables and wires, for sure.

BittenReaper · 04-21-09

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Originally Posted by metallicamaster3

Holy Linksys, Batman!

corry29 · 04-21-09

this might be a noob question, but why do some people still prefer CRT's over LCDs? whats so good about them?

Tator Tot · 04-21-09

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Originally Posted by corry29

this might be a noob question, but why do some people still prefer CRT's over LCDs? whats so good about them?

A good CRT has a 120hz refresh rate.

You can find them cheap in huge resolutions.

They have a better picture than 90% of LCDs.

**metallicamaster3** · 04-22-09

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this might be a noob question, but why do some people still prefer CRT's over LCDs? whats so good about them?

I'm a gamer. I play fast-paced games and games that require deep, dark black. I also don't want to pay ~$400 for an LCD that barely breaks that barrier, so I still hold onto my CRTs. I <3 my ViewSonic, must be the best CRTs ever on the market. It's like you're looking out a window, not into a monitor.

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this might be a noob question, but why do some people still prefer CRT's over LCDs? whats so good about them?

You've never seen a ViewSonic?

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A good CRT has a 120hz refresh rate.

You can find them cheap in huge resolutions.

They have a better picture than 90% of LCDs.

This. You won't find color, contrast, and clarity from a ViewSonic in a top-notch Samsung or Sony LCD.

Want an example of a "good" and "bad" CRT? The ViewSonic in my pics = Good. The rotated Dell = Bad. The Dell monitor doesn't have the same color quality, nowhere near the same contast, and it's aged some so it's not 100% clear like my ViewSonic is.

Unfortunately, most people who see CRTs these days are made by OEM manufacturers like Dell, HP, Compaq... all of which are low-quality.

eureka · 04-23-09

I only use a CRT for my television currently, I would use one for PC but I bought a 22" LCD.

However if I was to upgrade I'd buy a stronger desk and a FW900 or just a standard 19" CRT capable of 1600x1200 at around 85hz preferably.

Tator Tot · 04-23-09

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Originally Posted by eureka

I only use a CRT for my television currently, I would use one for PC but I bought a 22" LCD.

However if I was to upgrade I'd buy a stronger desk and a FW900 or just a standard 19" CRT capable of 1600x1200 at around 85hz preferably.

I have two Samsung 19" that can do 16x12 @ 85hz. Pretty little beasts. But for that res you'd probably want a 21-23" CRT.

M1ah · 04-23-09

Where can u get a 21-23" crt that can do 16 x 12 @ 85hz.

Mikey976 · 04-23-09

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Originally Posted by M1ah

Where can u get a 21-23" crt that can do 16 x 12 @ 85hz.

check craigslist i see plenty old dell "trinitron" D1626HT monitors goin for very cheap. got mine for $40, mine was in my mame cab but now it replaced my 19w lcd

Tator Tot · 04-23-09

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Originally Posted by M1ah

Where can u get a 21-23" crt that can do 16 x 12 @ 85hz.

Second hand. Hard to purchase in a store now a days. You can actually get a 1600x1200 21" 85hz monitor locally for 20$ if you live near me.

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