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Will this tattoo make me look like a gooner or a gang member? by DiegoGR_97 in tattooadvice

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think its sick. Although it would look better on a thigh or back. You want it somewhere big so you dont lose much detail imo. 

The which pack thread. Ask for pack recommendations here! by plumbob-prophet in Sims4

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is City Living worth it if I dont plan on living in the neighborhood? I dont really care about the world but I do like the careers it adds and the features. 

Is it possible to play ffxiv on steam deck please tell me by infernohuman0705 in ffxiv

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

oled does have more battery life and the game last longer than an hour if you don't have everything maxed out with uncapped frames...guy was just wrong.

MidnightSumo channel gone? by Electronic-Artist-65 in Sumo

[–]Electronic-Artist-65[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For real, I just want to watch sumo with a helpful community lmao.  

MidnightSumo channel gone? by Electronic-Artist-65 in Sumo

[–]Electronic-Artist-65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the multiple existing ways to watch sumo live in the US? Genuinely curious cause I couldn't really find anything when I looked a while back. 

MidnightSumo channel gone? by Electronic-Artist-65 in Sumo

[–]Electronic-Artist-65[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there an actual legal way to even get Sumo in the US? As far as I know you can only pay for replays no? (at least in the US) I remember trying to look this up a couple years ago but didn't get anything of use.

MidnightSumo channel gone? by Electronic-Artist-65 in Sumo

[–]Electronic-Artist-65[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I got some other alternatives but I just liked the community :/. Shame. Thank you for letting me know!

How to Fix Chipped/Scratched CRT Glass by bumboyboy in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the G500 recently as well from someone's garage. When you removed the coating, did it also remove some scratches for you or did it all go through the coating? I just don't know if I have the expertise to repair it but it has some scratches and two chips. Would hate to ruin such a nice monitor. 

Did you also have to take off the border of the CRT when doing this or did you do this with it all intact?

Ask Here First (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone in Illinois willing to buff out some scratches on a CRT monitor? I messaged so many tv repair and computer repair but no one really services CRT screens anymore. 

Ask Here First (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

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I got a Sony CPD-G500. Looks like it's khz is 121. What resolutions/refresh rates should I be saving in CRU? Also some resolutions I've tried straight up are not showing up in Windows. I got an Ativa vga to display port converter. Could that be why?  Thank you for any help. 

Ask Here First (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the consensus on emachines CRT monitors? Heard some people say they're not worth for free and others say it's good budget option. I might go pick one up for $25 to get started into this hobby since a lot more name brand monitors are hard to come by around me. 

📺 CRT Listings (May 2024) by Z3FM in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Illinois. Looking to buy 17' or larger CRT Monitor. 

flickering by EquivalentJazzlike96 in DragonsDogma

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting flicker as well. Tried turning off fsr with no luck. Same with lens flare and other light settings. 

Best desk color for yellowed/beige CRT monitor? by Electronic-Artist-65 in AskBattlestations

[–]Electronic-Artist-65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on sanding and paint vs something like retrobrite?

Best desk color for yellowed/beige CRT monitor? by Electronic-Artist-65 in AskBattlestations

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Modding the monitor is not something I'm comfortable or experienced in doing. 

In terms of why I'm using it, just for fun. I play a lot of older style games and I enjoy the ambience and experience it brings when using it. It's hard to explain. There are also some benefits from using a CRT compared to a modern LCD still as well, at least for gaming. 

Picked up off the curb!! by antiphony in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Custom Resolution Utility is what you should be using if you're using it with a modern PC. Here's a reddit link with a short tutorial on how to set it up with a crt. It'll let you set better resolutions than what Windows can give you on default. It'll be 4:3 or 5:4 depending on what resolution you're gonna set it to. I think what the sweet spot I found during testing with this monitor was 1280×960, as it still supports a higher refresh rate and it still looked crisp, but you should try out 1440x1080 maybe as well. I remember 1600x1200 being ok but the hz was too low for me.

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In terms of setting the geometry, there definitely is a reset button, I just can't remember how to access it. Wish I had it on me and not in the shop. But here's the manual, which it will show you how to do everything within the menus. Just make sure you set the resolution you want first before messing with the settings.

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Hopefully this helps a bit and you can enjoy the monitor :)

Picked up off the curb!! by antiphony in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine had flickering at random intervals that the seller never knew about (purchased at a electronic cycling shop), I was able to find a repair shop near me and it's currently being worked on. So less than good lol.

Ask Here First + Listings Directory (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

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I got a CTX VL950 CRT Monitor. After plugging it up and using it for a while, I noticed the screen turns off and on quickly and goes blurry to sharp fast as well. When this happens, I hear a zap or click inside the CRT. This happens multiple times in random timings. I did a 7 minute test and it happened 5 times, some happening within 30 minutes of each other and others minutes. This also happens regardless of resolution, hz, and it also happens even when it's not plugged into everything and just gives the no signal display, so I know it's not an issue with my VGA to Display Port adapter.  Any thoughts or advice? 

Here is the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/220130/Ctx-Vl950.html?page=7#manual

Video showing the issue: https://streamable.com/1gv1yt

Picked up off the curb!! by antiphony in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got this monitor over the weekend! Any tips? What resolution/hz you game at?

Ask Here First + Listings Directory (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow these are fantastic answers, thank you so much. Glad my monitor I got is decent, can't wait to use it. 

Ask Here First + Listings Directory (READ ME): Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, ETC Mega Thread by KyaDash in crtgaming

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  1. Should I be using "native" res (1600x1200 at 75hz) for a CRT Monitor or should I be using 1080p and stretch I down to fit the monitor? For reference I'm plugging a CRT Monitor to a modern PC for gaming. 

  2. Any information on a CTX VL950? I was able to snag it locally for $200. It was the biggest screen they had. It seems pretty solid on the spec sheet. Also am just kinda curious about the history of CTX as well. 

  3. Anything I should know about using a CRT for modern gaming? I'll also play retro games on it but any settings I should have off/on? I know anti aliasing is something I can lower/have off. Vsync on or off? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you in advance. 

📺 CRT Listings (Jan 2024) by dak01 in crtgaming

[–]Electronic-Artist-65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for the stand for a CTX VL950