I did a search for some of this and was not able to find what I am looking for. I have a 99 Golden Tee (25" Monitor cab) that I am turning in to a MAME cabinet. This is my first arcade cabinet/MAME cabinet.
I want to run the monitor directly off the power strip and the VGA card built in to my donor computer.
My conflict is a couple things, I have looked at most monitors and the only arcade I have seen readily availabe is the MakVision 24.8 Tri-Sync from Happ.
I have not found an arcade monitor at this size available that jumps up to the SVGA/XGA state that seem to deal with connecting to a computer easier (from what I have read). Those really dont start until you hit the 27" then you have more choices.
First I have read about 1 volt vs 5 volts to power Arcade monitors is that the case with the MakVision (have read topics about Makvision here but not addressing this specifically). And can it be run right off the pre-existing gfx card I have in my computer? or do I have to have a Arcade VGA type card? or even soft 15 hz program I saw on the boards?
LCD monitors for about the same footage (24-25") are about the same price and available locally saving 100-200 bucks in shipping. Is this a better approach?
The MakVision has the pro my cab is built for that size and should be drop in, where the LCD I would fab a mount, fix the bezel..etc.
Any input from those that have asked/answered these questions prior in their own builds would be greatly appreciated. I want to order/buy the monitor soon so I can get moving and get it built.