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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: CWorley on January 25, 2011, 09:21:54 pm

Title: Digital vs Analog Monitor (new at this)
Post by: CWorley on January 25, 2011, 09:21:54 pm

I'm looking into building a cocktail arcade similar to the Whammocade design.  I'm not quite sure how to handle the monitor situation.

Is a digital crt monitor necessary for a good Mame cabinet?  I can't seem to find one.

I've been looking at the Makvison 24.8" Tri-Mode monitor at Happ, but it's analog.  People have mentioned that with analog you have to manually switch resolutions for each game.  Is that something that has to be done? What if I use Ultimarc's ArcadeVGA?

Can someone clue me in on my options?

Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Digital vs Analog Monitor (new at this)
Post by: CWorley on January 26, 2011, 08:06:40 am

Anybody?  I could really use some insight.

Title: Re: Digital vs Analog Monitor (new at this)
Post by: Osirus23 on January 26, 2011, 08:20:54 pm

If you plan to run games at their native resolutions a digital monitor is better. With analog you have to manually readjust the screen after you switch modes.

I have two cabs, both with analog CRTs. One I disabled native res and just run everything 640x480 because I got tired of always making adjustments. The other is CGA only and I run games at their native resolutions but mainly play games that use the same mode (pacman, ms pacman, galaga, etc.).

Title: Re: Digital vs Analog Monitor (new at this)
Post by: mgb on January 28, 2011, 10:33:55 am

Have you considered the Betson Imperial 24.8" Mult-Sync