Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-12, 15:33

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by Duouk2000

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CRT monitors just have a look that you can't get on a TFT. I agree that it's not wise to spend hundreds on one but they're still worth it for the right price. Modern solutions aren't going anywhere so he can always switch over in the future. I love my OSCC btw, great little device and worth every …

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Formula 1 97 - redefining pad controls

Posted on 2019-10-10, 22:01

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by Duouk2000

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Does anyone know how to configure a control pad with this game? You can redefine the keyboard controls but I can't find any option for control pads. I remember doing this in the previous year's F1 game which was also by Bizzare Creations but I'm coming up with nothing for this one. I'm using a PS2 …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-10, 03:47

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by Duouk2000

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I waited in all day for a PSU which never actually arrived. My sleep pattern's gone out of the window which always seems to happen when I have a bit of time off work so I've spent the past 7 hours playing GTA 3 (it's 4:48am atm).

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-10, 03:36

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by Duouk2000

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120hz is nice but 85hz will be fine imo. It's only at 60hz and to a lesser extent 70hz that using them can become uncomfortable, at least for me. The only downside is the 60hz at 640x480 for the occasional game that only supports that resolution, but if you can get it for a tenner I'd still give it …

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-10, 00:54

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by Duouk2000

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I'd chance the first one for a tenner over paying close to £100 for the Mitsubishi. The general specs for it on CNET seem quite good.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-07, 18:02

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by Duouk2000

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4dam wrote: I've cleaned up Radeon 9000 PRO with distilled water and dish soap. Looks as good as new! I was so envious of these cards when they came out.

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-07, 17:59

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by Duouk2000

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What sort of shops? I haven't seen a CRT in places like Cash Converters or any charity shops in years. Recycling places are not keen on seeing CRTs anymore as the amount of lead in the glass makes them quite costly to recycle - they may also be become relatively rare to see at recycling centers now …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-07, 17:48

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by Duouk2000

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I've purchased a lot of cheap PC games for 50p and a quid over the past few weeks. Stuff like Dungeon Siege, Splinter Cell, GTA 3, Rise of Nations, Return to Castle Wolfenstein...etc. I decided now would be a good time to rip them all along with any other games that still need doing. At some point I …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2019-10-06, 12:41

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by Duouk2000

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Since we're in October I'm malking my way through the first Resident Evil. I just killed the plant with my shotgun, forgetting that the game had just given me some flame rounds for the bazooker. Still, it went down quick enough. Now i'm playing a bit of inventory tetris and need to get back to a …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-04, 01:01

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by Duouk2000

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So a few years back I got given a Toshiba 440CDX laptop to mess about with. I have a 430CDT, the CD-ROM drive had the same problem. If you take the drive out of it's caddy and remove the top cover, you can see the mechanism. Eject the tray and use some lithium grease on the laser's rail and the …

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Re: Torn between two choices.

Posted on 2019-10-04, 00:17

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by Duouk2000

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The keyboard looks alright but I'd appreciate the mouse more personally.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:57

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by Duouk2000

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Ah, that's good to know. It's certainly made my life easier so no complaints here 😀

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:46

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by Duouk2000

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So a few years back I got given a Toshiba 440CDX laptop to mess about with. Unfortunately the CDROM drive appears to be dead, won't eject unless it's forced and won't even seek outside of bootup. The floppy disk drive is also malfunctioning. I think/hope I can fix the latter but never got round to …

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:27

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by Duouk2000

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So, I actually went on the hunt today and had zero success. The most disheartening thing was asking each shop and being told they won't even accept CRT TVs/Monitors now 😢

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-02, 23:04

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by Duouk2000

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Repair it or find someone that can repair it for you I guess. The good stuff's too expensive to just chuck out and replace these days. Especially if it's something like a BVM or PVM. 3 Years sounds a little short though. I've been using my Dell Trinitron monitor and Sony Trinitron TV for a decade …

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-02, 17:19

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by Duouk2000

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Considering anything with the word trinitron in it seams to bring a high price I don't think many people would pay for it anymore. I never had a trinitron myself but i see a lot of Sony Tv's advertised as trinitrons aswell...dno if that means they are just as good as trinitron monitors or not :S …

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-01, 16:14

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by Duouk2000

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True enough, it's always nice to have a backup 😀

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-10-01, 15:21

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by Duouk2000

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You can't go wrong with either really but I'd be tempted by the Phillips just because it's a larger screen. Spec wise they both seem fairly similar with dot pitch and refresh rates. The Viewsonic will complement your PC better if that's also biege. I'm jealous of the V5 btw, was that a local find or …

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-09-30, 17:21

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by Duouk2000

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If you can get to him I'd go for it. You can't go wrong with free 😁

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Re: Searching for a CRT monitor

Posted on 2019-09-30, 13:22

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by Duouk2000

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It's not always easy for sure. Wanted ads are another option, they'll be people around you with this stuff collecting dust in cupboards and stuff. Seeing someone wanting to take it off their hands might give them the prod they need.

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