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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Richardgregory on October 05, 2021, 02:10:47 pm
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I will need to replace my 4:3 aspect ratio LCD monitor with another, but finding 4:3 ratio monitors are difficult these days. So if I have to settle with a 16.9 type monitor, what exactly does this mean for the picture?
Ie. does this mean that the picture will be smaller and centered in the middle of the monitor, and I need to make a new bezel for one?
Thanks
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Can maintain aspect ratio via pillar boxing.
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Ie. does this mean that the picture will be smaller and centered in the middle of the monitor, and I need to make a new bezel for one?
Yes. You could cover that area with a bezel but people have come up with other solutions. Take a look at the Bezel Project. Personally, I think digital bezels look weird but lots and lots and lots of people think I'm wrong so :dunno
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There is an over abundance of 19 and 20 inch 4:3 at newegg (https://www.newegg.com/e197fpf-19/p/0JC-0004-001C3?Item=9SIACUT9C93436).
But I got all mine from Goodwill for $10.
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Display Wars (http://displaywars.com/) is a useful site for comparing screen sizes. You can punch in 2 different sizes and aspect ratios and it will show you 2 rectangles to visually show the difference, and a bunch of measurements, including how big a 4:3 image each one can show.
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I went with a 16:10 ratio. This way you gain more height so... much better for 4:3 images. The display wars site is a great way to compare. Only issue you might have is the majority of the bezel packs are designed for 4:3 or 16:9 ratio's. But with the extra gaming area, I don't mind.