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Title: Using ArcadeVGA card without an arcade monitor
Post by: fjser on November 28, 2005, 09:20:02 pm

Hello all,

I purchased an arcadevga to use on one of MAME cabinets I was rebulding.  Plans have now changed, and I will be using a regular monitor in the can instead of a PC.  So here is my question: is there any benefit in using the arcadevga in a cab that will not be using an arcade monitor? I belive the current card in this PC is a 32 meg (about 3 years old).  Any input is appreciated.

Title: Re: Using ArcadeVGA card without an arcade monitor
Post by: fjser on November 28, 2005, 10:22:31 pm

found a post in the monitor forum that answers this (I was blind)..

Title: Re: Using ArcadeVGA card without an arcade monitor
Post by: RayB on November 28, 2005, 11:10:39 pm

Was the answer No ?

Title: Re: Using ArcadeVGA card without an arcade monitor
Post by: Bones on November 29, 2005, 02:58:21 am

Quote from: RayB on November 28, 2005, 11:10:39 pm

Was the answer No ?

Here ya go! http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=46287.0

Title: Re: Using ArcadeVGA card without an arcade monitor
Post by: Lilwolf on November 29, 2005, 09:26:16 am

No, not worth it.

Sell it on the BST forum and buy a super video card with the money.  Heck a geforce2mx will run a mame machine just fine and you could get one on ebay for 10 bucks shipped.  for 70-80 bucks you get get one that will run HL2 (or better yet, run Zinc at a good resolution with 4xAA)

never mind..  I mean... ask me about my amazing PC card upgrade.  I'll send you a GREAT card if you send me that old good for nothing arcadeVGA that isn't worth anything if you don't have an arcade crt.  :)

Or better yet... buy a 19" new arcade CRT for 200 shipped to your door and forget about a pc monitor.  I would go for a 19" arcade crt over a larger PC anyday.