#if Robert Kiesling
> If the monitor is multiscan, then it probably can display the old
> monitor's video mode, but since it can flicker, it will. Switching to
> a higher resolution, and perhaps a greater color depth, will improve
> the display. It depends on what right settings for that particular
> monitor are. Multiscan monitors typically take a range of sync
> frequencies.
Yes, some monitors take weird ranges, like 30-45.4, 60-72.1, 80-85...
Newer monitors will just have a single range. Mine takes something like
30-92.
The only advice needed here is _read the fine (monitor) manual_ :) You
need to make sure you don't overclock things. If you don't have the
manual, look up the specs on the mfr's home page.
The point about increasing colour depth improving the display is
valid, but if your video card is not new, you won't necessarily
have the luxury of a large (4M or greater) amount of RAM, so
increasing colour depth could mean decreasing resolution.
I often hear people say 'but if I increase resolution then everything
on the screen gets smaller'. Use larger icons and fonts :) A high
resolution is almost as important as a high refresh rate. You need
definition, or your eyes get tired as your brain smooths out the
jaggies and says "oh, that's the letter 'e' then is it".
Cheers,
Rik
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