31KHz Monitor Question

[Ortizimo]

Can I use a 31KHz to play all those 15KHz games? Cant seem to find a 15KHz and I see this 31KHz in ebay so I want to get it so I can finish my cab. Thnx!

[Kevin Mullins]

You do realize that 31khz is just a computer monitor right?

And yes, you can "play" those games..... just not at their native resolutions which are generally much lower.

[Ortizimo]

no i did not knew that... I see a 29" arcade monitor @ ebay...here's the link...this is what I wanted to buy...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380105129466

what do you think?

thnx 4 the reply.

[Kevin Mullins]

I don't personally know much about them, but what I did find was that they seem to be TRI-Sync which means they will do 15khz - 25khz - 31khz resolutions. So it should run anything you want without much trouble.
Looks like a nice monitor and it's new. (looks like a good price too)
Might want to ask the seller what the frame dimensions are to be sure it'll fit in whatever cabinet you plan to build.

Sanwa - 29PFX 15/24/31khz Pure Flat

Maybe someone else here knows more about them and how reliable they are.

[grantspain]

sanwa pfx are the best tri sync money can buy

[Ortizimo]

thx u all 4 ur incredible help! one last question....would i need an Arcade VGA card or will any 256mb card will do? Dont want to damage this thing....thnx!

[ahofle]

Just make sure you set windows to 640x480 (31khz) before you hook it up.  If it ends up being a tri-sync and you decide to explore the native 15khz resolutions, then you will need either an ArcadeVGA or software like Soft15khz (and a compatible video card).

[Ortizimo]

awesome...thnx!