bought a new 19" LCD monitor - images & text look like crap... - GoFuckYourself.com

sickkittens · 09-20-2006, 06:58 PM

Any tech geeks here? I recently bought a couple Samsung 19" LCD monitors and text looks alittle funky and images are real grainy.

Is it just a crappy monitor or should I be making settings adjustments?

DutchTeenCash · 09-20-2006, 06:59 PM

sounds like a wrong driver

tranza · 09-20-2006, 07:02 PM

No idea, here's a bump for you.

squishypimp · 09-20-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

sounds like a wrong driver

yup, you may to to update it

or your resolution maybe.

blackdog · 09-20-2006, 07:05 PM

try 1280x1024 resolution

notabook · 09-20-2006, 07:07 PM

I would think the most likely cause is that Bin Laden is hiding inside your computer monitor, causing massive amounts of interference because of his dialysis machine. You may need to get a tech to look at it and get him out of there.

sickkittens · 09-20-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdog

try 1280x1024 resolution

Damn, everything looks way too small now.

Images are still grainy.

Yngwie · 09-20-2006, 07:16 PM

what model is it? I have a Samsung 940BF

blackdog · 09-20-2006, 07:17 PM

usually 19'' LSD use the same resolution as 17'', just bigger at size
if text is good readable that's your working resolution
images that's different story

sickkittens · 09-20-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

what model is it? I have a Samsung 940BF

Model is 931B.

cutievids · 09-20-2006, 07:31 PM

if grainy, back up the screen a little - you're too close haha

but seriously, its likely a resolution thing. Kinda hard to say from this end.

donross · 09-20-2006, 09:15 PM

im using samsung 920N 19" ... works fine for me..

Martin3 · 09-20-2006, 09:23 PM

Make sure you use the native resolution(1280x1024), most LCD's looks like shit at anything other then their native rez. Turn on Clear Type to make the text look better. As far as images, dunno. What video card are you using? Try updating the drivers for it and see if it helps.

Ecchi22 · 09-20-2006, 09:33 PM

If updating drivers and changing resolution didn't solved the problem then your monitor sux

How much you paid for it?

BitAudioVideo · 09-20-2006, 10:03 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/...ner/Step1.aspx

09-20-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rich219inc

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/...ner/Step1.aspx

I was about to say that.

I had the same problem after reinstalling XP the other day. The whole screen looked like shit. After I turned off the ClearType smoothing, I could see things the normal way again.

Just not used to it.

sickkittens · 09-20-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rich219inc

http://www.microsoft.com/typography/...ner/Step1.aspx

Thanks. But it's more of image/graphic problem than font.

I'll call Samsung tomorrow and see if they can help.

L-Pink · 09-20-2006, 10:11 PM

Your heading states "a" monitor, your post says "a couple"

If you are using 2 monitors I would say it's your video card.

Try one at a time?

sickkittens · 09-20-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Your heading states "a" monitor, your post says "a couple"

If you are using 2 monitors I would say it's your video card.

Try one at a time?

I bought 2 but I'm only using 1 at a time. (not connected in any way)

MaddCaz · 09-20-2006, 10:13 PM

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MaddCaz · 09-20-2006, 10:18 PM

dont wanna fuck around with such a purchase...

JD · 09-20-2006, 10:21 PM

i'd say it's definately a driver issue

stephthegeek · 09-20-2006, 11:09 PM

Are you using it with a VGA or DVI cable? If your computer supports DVI you want to be using that for better quality.

aico · 09-20-2006, 11:27 PM

are you using an Analog or Digital connection?

sickkittens · 09-21-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aico

are you using an Analog or Digital connection?

Not sure?

sickkittens · 09-21-2006, 04:41 PM

I called Samsung and Dell and they said it was more than likely a video card issue. Does that sound about right?

KingK7 · 09-21-2006, 04:58 PM

That sounds like a driver issue, I remember something similar with one of my LCD screens.

DeadFidel · 09-21-2006, 05:03 PM

Have you tried pluging it into another system or a video feed? To pass the driver issue. Did you get an un-understandable Indian when you called Dell?
Outsoursing sucks.

stephthegeek · 09-21-2006, 05:03 PM

Does the cable look like this or this?

Paparazzi · 09-21-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sickkittens

I called Samsung and Dell and they said it was more than likely a video card issue. Does that sound about right?

try a higher resolution then 1280x1024

GrouchyAdmin · 09-21-2006, 05:14 PM

What kind of cable do you have? Is it standard VGA? If so, that's analog, and it's going to suck.

All you can do with that is get a better cable between the LCD and the system, and pray that it helps.. or return the LCD.

DirtyRider · 09-21-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stephthegeek

Does the cable look like this or this?

Yeah my dell looked like shit before too... then i used the dvi plug... reset the comp and it looks great!

L-Pink · 09-21-2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadFidel

Did you get an un-understandable Indian when you called Dell?
Outsoursing sucks.

Helow mie name iss Bobb .....

fallenmuffin · 09-21-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

i'd say it's definately a driver issue

Yeah, thats what it sounds like to me also.

HorseShit · 09-21-2006, 06:56 PM

I hate LCD moniters.. CRT's for fucking life

sickkittens · 09-21-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadFidel

Have you tried pluging it into another system or a video feed? To pass the driver issue. Did you get an un-understandable Indian when you called Dell?
Outsoursing sucks.

Yeah. Tried it on 2 seperate machines. Same issue.

And yes, I talked to an Indian. Although I could understand *most* of what he said.

sickkittens · 09-21-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paparazzi

try a higher resolution then 1280x1024

That's the highest I can use and highest recommended for this monitor.

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Martin3 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,529	Make sure you use the native resolution(1280x1024), most LCD's looks like shit at anything other then their native rez. Turn on Clear Type to make the text look better. As far as images, dunno. What video card are you using? Try updating the drivers for it and see if it helps. __________________ 264-543-302

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L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Your heading states "a" monitor, your post says "a couple" If you are using 2 monitors I would say it's your video card. Try one at a time?

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JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	i'd say it's definately a driver issue

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stephthegeek Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto & Oakland Posts: 402	Are you using it with a VGA or DVI cable? If your computer supports DVI you want to be using that for better quality.

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aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	are you using an Analog or Digital connection?

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sickkittens I am a meat popsicle. Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,100	I called Samsung and Dell and they said it was more than likely a video card issue. Does that sound about right? __________________ HIGHEST PAYOUTS FOR NO-CONSOLE TOURS IN THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY! THIS SIG CAN BE YOURS FOR $200 - ICQ: 78881543

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KingK7 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,372	That sounds like a driver issue, I remember something similar with one of my LCD screens.

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DeadFidel Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: This was my wife circa 2002 Posts: 6,760	Have you tried pluging it into another system or a video feed? To pass the driver issue. Did you get an un-understandable Indian when you called Dell? Outsoursing sucks.

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GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	What kind of cable do you have? Is it standard VGA? If so, that's analog, and it's going to suck. All you can do with that is get a better cable between the LCD and the system, and pray that it helps.. or return the LCD. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

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