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Gray_Area:
NeoGeo was past my time, so I wouldn't know about minis, though I'm sure there weren't any in the places I went to that had games.


--- Quote from: paigeoliver on February 09, 2013, 12:08:56 am ---That is just newbie enthusiasm I hope. My frankencab has a spinner and 4-way that absolutely never get used because they are in the exact same uncomfortable spots that everyone else puts them in.

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My 4-way is closer to the player, and my spinner is up next to my left admin buttons. Both are perfect reach for my average length arm. Of course, I....like.....sit *down* at my rig, so I'm not leaning over the thing....

swirlee:
Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies! Been AWOL for a bit. Finally got my taxes done and now it's time to sit back and wait for the return so I can blow it all on arcade parts!

So @paigoliver I think you talked me into buying one of the Makvision monitors. I really want that CRT feel. I have a few questions as to which monitor to get as there seem to be two models. First off there is the

http://na.suzohapp.com/monitors/49271500.htm Why is it listed as 27"/29" when it just seems to be a 27" monitor? Also this one only runs at 640 x 480. The other Makvision monitor

http://na.suzohapp.com/monitors/49271700.htm Seems to also be a 27" but runs at a higher resolution, 800 x 600. Wouldn't I be better off with this guy instead as it looks like it would be more compatible and can probably run at multiple resolutions? The price is marginal so that's not a factor is choosing which one.

A pros a cons of each or just a flat out, buy this monitor because explanation is appreciated!

Thanks!

paigeoliver:
27" and 29" arcade monitors are the same size. The japanese measuring method measures non-viewable parts of the tube, while the american style of measuring does not.

The more expensive one seems to support 640x480 resolution and 800x600 resolution.
The cheaper one supports 15khz, 24khz and 31khz (the 31khz is 640x480 VGA).

You want the cheaper one if you are going to be using an arcadeVGA card or any of the other methods of putting out the native 15khz resolution that most games ran at (or the more uncommon 24khz). If you aren't going to do that then the higher maximum resolution of the more expensive one is better since that enables a much larger selection of PC games than the cheaper one does.

swirlee:
Hmmok the size measuring methods make sense now. Just strange that the cheaper model doesn't advertise itself teh same way since it's teh same size.

What I really plan on doing is playing mostly retro console and arcade games, atari on up to dreamcast/ps1 days and hopefully hookup a used xbox 360 to play the newer stuff like street fighter IV... etc...

So in this scenario which would you say is the better choice? Also can you recommend which arcade video card you are referencing? I know I've seen a few on various sites, but I don't know which is the best for the job.

Thanks!

paigeoliver:
I would forget about the Xbox 360 idea it adds a lot of complication for no real results. SF IV is also on PC anyway (as is almost any xbox title playable with an arcade panel).

http://www.ultimarc.com/avgainf.html

That is the video card I was talking about. If you want to use THAT then buy the cheaper monitor that has the 3 resolutions. If you don't want to use that then buy the more expensive one that supports 800x600.

I don't want to make the decision for you, although I am pretty sure you would be happy with the results of either one.

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