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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: fenngineering on July 29, 2004, 11:48:05 am

Title: 27" PC Monitor
Post by: fenngineering on July 29, 2004, 11:48:05 am

I'm building another mame cab:)
I like to use standard PC monitors because I actually like the increased resolution over standard arcade monitors.  I dont like the look of a TV at all.

Unfortunatly standard PC monitors typically stop at 22" sizes and I want a BIG 27" view.  

I have been looking at the Happ Controls Vision Pro 27" SVGA monitor and I wonder if anyone here has some advice.  Can I directly connect that monitor to my PC's onboard video card and run windows XP?

Can I really run it at 800x600 resolution in windows so I can play games like golden tee golf pc edition?  Does the ActLabs light gun work with this type of monitor.  Are there any limitations/constraints/special hardware needed? - I realize the resolution won't get higher than 800x600 but I don't want to go lower.

Are there any other/better brands of large (27") monitors out there that I can just plug my PC into and run windows/mame with at least 800x600 resolution.  (My price limit is $600)

Title: Re:27" PC Monitor
Post by: AmericanDemon on July 29, 2004, 07:22:08 pm

With a limit of $600.00 you should check out some display model HDTVs.  Use the Tube variety.  Heavy, but good clarity.  I picked up a 36" for cheap.  I see at my local wal-mart they have a 32: for $400.00 right now.