Annoying power save problem

[Maxxarcade]

I've been having a slight problem with power save on my new system... I have it set to turn off the monitor after 15 minutes, but a lot of the time it will shut off for about 1 second, then come right back on. This is really annoying, since I'm trying to preserve the CRT on my 24" Sony monitor.

I've checked to see if it is the mouse causing it, and that was not the problem. What else should I check?

My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 (I think), socket AM2.

[Topcat]

Re: Annoying power save problem

the constant on and off (heating and cooling) of the power saving is harder on a CRT than it is being on all the time. The21" and 24" FD trinitron tubes had problems with the focus rail detaching in the neck of the tube, so the cooling and heating is extremely harmful to them. With my old sony 24", I left it on all the time, never shut it off, even at night. It lasted over 3 years like that. I just used the plain black screen saver, which kicked in after 5 minutes of being idle.

[Maxxarcade]

Re: Annoying power save problem

I'll just use a normal screensaver then, either something all black or with very little graphics and a lot of movement.

My last 21" FD Trinitron is still going, despite having some screen burn form the taskbar and being a bit out of focus. I just wanted to keep the 24" in the best shape possible because I need it to last a few years. That is unless I can get a 25" or larger LCD with decent PQ for under $500 real soon

[Topcat]

Re: Annoying power save problem

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009089

That replaced my last CRT monitor I owned (24" FD trinitron). No comparison. The LCD blows the trinitron away.

[Rainbow]

Re: Annoying power save problem

I use 15 minute timeout to DPMS OFF mode (and also blank screen saver after 3 minutes) on my 15" ADI monitor since it was new in 1999. It still works fine, although the contrast is becoming worse.

[Maxxarcade]

Re: Annoying power save problem

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009089

That replaced my last CRT monitor I owned (24" FD trinitron). No comparison. The LCD blows the trinitron away.

Which one was it? I get a list of several monitors from that link.

The two main reasons I still use CRT, are for contrast ratio (blacker blacks) and flexibility of resolution without loss of quality. How would you rate your new LCD for contrast ratio?

[Topcat]

Re: Annoying power save problem

It's rated at 1000:1 CR, its the Acer 24" AL2423W monitor. blacks are black, best res is 1920x1200, and its absolutely gorgeous. 640x480 wasnt too great looking, but comparable to a crt, its not lacking. I played UT on a few times to test things out, no input lag, all the pretties turned on, and no complaints. There are better brands out there this size, but not in this price range. I can't even look at my 24" trinitron anymore, it gives me a headache, and there's nothing wrong with it, the LCD is just so much more crisp. I gave the trinitron away to a friend of mine who needed it.

[Paul S]

Re: Annoying power save problem

When you first posted that link, it lead to the Acer 24" LCD. It also said that it was out of stock. Now it says that the link has been deactivated.

I just got a Samsung 24"LCD, but it cost a few more $$$ than the Acer. I use it for watching HDTV with my MythTV PC:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001222

Although, now I see that there is a newer model that is cheaper.

[Topcat]

Re: Annoying power save problem

^
Maybe they aren't carrying it anymore. I have a TV tuner in my PC, but it looked like crap even on a CRT (ATI TV Wonder pro PCI). A DVD is f'ing beautiful on this Acer, and games are also great. That Samsung is nice!! If this one bites the dust, that bad boy would be my next LCD purchase!!