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Title: Two Questions
Post by: starnix17 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.

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: AlanS17 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.

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: RayB 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.

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: GameOver 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.

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: starnix17 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.

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: AlanS17 on July 08, 2005, 05:24:55 pm

Where are you located, starnix17?

Title: Re: Two Questions
Post by: starnix17 on July 08, 2005, 07:01:40 pm

Northeastern Pennsylvania, why?