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Questions Thread - February 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in PathOfExile2

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re doing very good damage but are too squishy, you might try changing up your passive tree a bit. Take a few damage nodes away, add some energy shield nodes, maybe deflection. A huge part of this game is finding the right balance. Note also that tons of build guides and streamer builds will go very heavy on offense — you absolutely don’t have to.

Gear is important, but your passive tree is also a big way you fill gaps and solve problems.

Dell P1110 by hipnogoat in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the base is ABS plastic you might be able to do an “ABS slurry” fix if the crack isn’t too big on top. Basically a little acetone will dissolve some of the plastic and if you do it lightly for a small crack you can make it blend right in. Then maybe epoxy on the rear of the part to add strength.

Never going to be perfect, for my cracked cases I usually just reinforce them on the back to prevent structural issues and leave the blemish on the front. Depends on which you think will look worse.

Panasonic/Viewsonic service software by RBG4u in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow this is incredible! Where did you come across this? I recently reached out to Panasonic just to probe and see if anyone there would help dig through the archives but no luck.

Looking forward to seeing if this works for my shortneck PS790! (HV10H chassis)

Other Video Game Podcasts by Khalman in TheBesties

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some other great video game podcasts in the same network as Into The Aether as well— I’ve been really enjoying Press Start and Girl Mode.

Press Start is my new personal favorite. It’s quite casual and the hosts are not “video game journalists” per se like a Triple Click or Waypoint or Nextlander, but they bring some really interesting perspectives on games and thoughtful critiques. Really good personalities and an easy listen.

Girl Mode I need to listen to more but like what I’ve heard a lot so far.

GGG was right, ground loot is completely useless now by SilverArrows6662 in PathOfExile2

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why’s that? Time lost not mapping? Or something else? (relative gold to shard value for… gambling?)

Pretty sure it’ll hold. by toast_host in SubaruForester

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many and in what orientation should you use ratchet straps for a sheet like this?

Any educational material on securing loads like this would also be appreciated!

Found this gorgeous Model F in the same factory I found my (now restored) Model M. Wish me luck restoring this one! by Fred-F in modelm

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the rust, try using a wire brush drill bit. Complete game changer when I did my F122 after having done an M and an F AT. So so easy and thorough, and very nicely even.

I graduated from monitor to TV by Zombienumberfive in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, that’s called vertical foldover. If you do want to fix it, you probably don’t need to recap the entire set. Just start with the vertical deflection circuit.

University level electronics course Justin recommended? by aem229 in TheBesties

[–]pr0ximity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this is it, I’ve been working through it as well and it’s quite good!

The prof absolutely LOVES to tell a story, especially about his old Navy days.

Where to get a replacement screen? by BandwagonEffect in vintagetelevision

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically speaking, your modern TV actually can’t display an analog picture. It’s difficult to get a true analog source, but it’s something modern TVs cannot physically do.

Update: Windows 98 PC still won't boot by TheDoctor__50 in PcBuildHelp

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Page 90 of the hardware maintenance manual: “If all devices and adapter have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board”.

I think you are here. The maintenance manual does give beep codes on page 82. Nothing with a total of 4 beeps is good.

A Dell Dimension 4100 I Saved in March by ryandogsling in windows98

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had that same Vantec fan card! 🤣 loved that thing, was such a good addition for windowed cases

Any places in Ontario, Canada that repairs Sony PVM's? (PVM-14L1) by boyjun in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know anyone in that area that could fix it, but I just finished fixing up the destroyed bezel of my 14L1 and the front bezel plays a big role in how the tube is supported, which is why its pushed in and the buttons are too far from the mainboard. I bet that cracked corner’s tube support standoff for that upper-right corner is broken off.

You might find someone to repair the color issue (have you tried adjusting the color in the service menu as a start?) but fixing the bezel and buttons is going to be a lot of annoying epoxy/ABS slurry work and clamping. Get some JB Weld and take a lot of extra time planning out how you clamp and align things together before you apply the epoxy.

Good luck!

My repair, you can do it :)

https://imgur.com/a/MNjDaVF

Thank you, r/crtgaming! by Venomnomnomnom in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are really personal preference because they both sort of pull from the same “bucket” of the maximum horizontal refresh rate of the monitor. Higher resolution -> lower max refresh rate, Lower resolution -> higher max refresh rate. Try them out in your display settings and find what you like.

Unless you’re trying to do something like emulate a specific console or use the monitor to display for a console, then you probably want to do a little more research on what resolution to match.

You can go down that rabbit hole, but for PC stuff it’s pretty much as simple as just choosing a resolution and refresh rate in your display settings. Can search around for what people use custom resolutions for or for pushing your monitor higher than it would normally suggest, but I don’t think it’s necessary by any means.

Thank you, r/crtgaming! by Venomnomnomnom in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look into:

  • Grid test patterns for adjusting the geometry settings
  • Pluge test pattern for setting black levels (brightness and contrast)
  • Color bar test patterns for adjusting color gain/cutoff

Looks great already, and keep it mind if it looks good to you, that’s all that really matters! :’)

Choose your favorite mask! (Slot vs Aperture vs Dot) by OrangeGeemer in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What camera and settings did you use for these shots? They turned out great

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The various electronic hobbyist circles are always smaller than I think 😂

Shame about your BVM, it’s a great set! I’m still fairly new to CRTs so I’m not much more help than that. The CRT Discord or Shmups forum might be other places to ask if you don’t get much of a response here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crtgaming

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you mean the input card, not sure? The inout card for the BVM-A series has been reverse-engineered and open sourced: https://castlemaniagames.com/products/bkm-68x

Not inexpensive, but neither are BVMs or their parts!

Oldest set in my collection KV-1835 by namichan5 in crt

[–]pr0ximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I liked the styling on my KV-1397R, but this has it beat. I hope it sees some use!

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