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starnix17

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Two Questions
« on: July 07, 2005, 01:52:28 pm »
Alright.... I was finally able to get a cabinet to use and now I have a few questions.

1. The cabinet has a monitor (that is probably dead, but who knows). I was wondering if there's procedure on removing it, I do not plan on tinkering with it so I'd rather not have to discharge it.

2. I'm probably going to be using a television for video output since I'm sorta low on cash. I was wondering if you guys can recommend a graphics card (that doesn't break the bank) that has good composite/S-video output.
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2005, 02:45:20 pm »
Well I've never used a TV in cabinet so I don't have much advice there, but removing the monitor is as simple as unclipping all the wires, unbolting/unscrewing the mounts, and pulling it out. You don't need to discharge to remove the monitor.
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2005, 05:29:55 pm »
1. Just don't touch any of the electronics. Stay away from the big red wire and suction cup. Handle the monitor in a safe, intelligent manner (proper leverage and footing so you don't drop it) and that's all you need to worry about.
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2005, 05:35:07 pm »
Quote from: starnix17 on July 07, 2005, 01:52:28 pm
2. I'm probably going to be using a television for video output since I'm sorta low on cash. I was wondering if you guys can recommend a graphics card (that doesn't break the bank) that has good composite/S-video output.

I use a 128mb PNY vid card w/s-vid out which uses NVIDIA drivers.  It runs thru a 24" RCA TV I got scratch 'n dent.  I've been very satisfied with the results, but have never compared it to cabs that use other vid cards.  I got this card on sale for $59 at Circuit City.
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2005, 12:23:06 am »
I have used these MSI Radeon 9250 cards in two Mame machines with TV-Out and they are really good and very cheap.  $38 and $1.50 shipping from Newegg.com.  The good thing with these is the TV-Out even displays during the bios, which some other cards don't. 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127148

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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2005, 10:33:03 am »
Quote from: testicle187 on July 08, 2005, 12:23:06 am
I have used these MSI Radeon 9250 cards in two Mame machines with TV-Out and they are really good and very cheap. $38 and $1.50 shipping from Newegg.com. The good thing with these is the TV-Out even displays during the bios, which some other cards don't.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127148

That sounds pretty good.
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2005, 05:24:55 pm »
Where are you located, starnix17?
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Re: Two Questions
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2005, 07:01:40 pm »
Northeastern Pennsylvania, why?
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