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ArcadeSeeker962:

For our MAME cabinet, me and my father are thinking of using a PC monitor that's 20 inches. The problem about that is that I read on the Wiki that a PC monitor that's 21'' can cause the graphics in an arcade game to become pixelated. So, what would be the best screen size for a PC monitor for my MAME cabinet?

Nephasth:

Get the book.

ArcadeSeeker962:

Thank you for your recommendation. I just ordered the book, so I'll start reading it once it arrives in the mail. I would also like to apologize for posting this topic in the wrong section, it was by accident.

GregD:

It sounds like you are going to use a crt monitor.  Get the biggest that you can find.  I think most are using lcd's recently and you can always use a crt television as well.  Pc monitors have higher resolution than tv's or arcade monitors so whether it is a crt pc monitor or an lcd pc monitor it will appear pixelated.  Myself, i used a 20" lcd monitor and I really like it.  Much less weight and I could make my cabinet with less depth.  Reading the book will help you.  It is required reading if you are going to build one of these.

drventure:

+1 for the biggest you can find.

Of course, keep in mind the dimensions of your cabinet. But there's few things more silly looking than a full size cab with a 13" or 15" monitor surrounded by a sea of black bezel.

Pixelated or not, you won't regret that you went big with the monitor.

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