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RogueGypsy · 11-11-2010, 01:32 AM

I have a cheapo viewsonic VA2226w for a monitor. My board is a 5 or 6 year old D865PERL, P4, w/Saphire Radeon 9250 video card.

The card has DVI, D-Sub and S-Video outs. I've been running the DVI to the viewsonic and the S-video to my 65" Mitsubishi rear projection TV. The monitor I use most of the time. The TV I'll use on occasion for youtube or Netflix.

Recently after restarting the computer (it's always on) the monitor will go black when I move the mouse. It doesn't happen every time, but every few minutes and more often when a page is loading or a video is playing. Over time it will do it less and less often, until it stops. Usually the next day, and operates normally.

I thought it might be a cable problem, my DVI cable is a little long, around 15'. So tonight I disconnected the DVI and connected a D-Sub cable. The problem went away. It also looked like the video was smoother than I was used to seeing from the DVI. I used an HD vid from Vimeo to compare. Not sure of what I was seeing, I reconnected the DVI and watched the video again. Sure enough the video was wavy in the top half of the screen. But the screen didn't go black with the DVI this time. I have the resolution peaked at 1680x1050 which is the max for the monitor. I did not reconnect the s-video cable going to the TV. I'm thinking the card just can't handle the output through DVI and S-video at the same time, both cables about 15' long.

Have you had any experiences like this? Any ideas?

Is it possible to get better video performance from the D-Sub than the DVI?

Do you think reducing the resolution would make a difference in the performance.

And one more, just to be a question whore.

Do you have any recommendations for an HD video card that will work with the D865Perl. I'm a bit of nOOb in this area, but I believe it's a pci slot. Not sure though.

11-11-2010, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Question about resolution and monitor issues I have a cheapo viewsonic VA2226w for a monitor. My board is a 5 or 6 year old D865PERL, P4, w/Saphire Radeon 9250 video card. The card has DVI, D-Sub and S-Video outs. I've been running the DVI to the viewsonic and the S-video to my 65" Mitsubishi rear projection TV. The monitor I use most of the time. The TV I'll use on occasion for youtube or Netflix. Recently after restarting the computer (it's always on) the monitor will go black when I move the mouse. It doesn't happen every time, but every few minutes and more often when a page is loading or a video is playing. Over time it will do it less and less often, until it stops. Usually the next day, and operates normally. I thought it might be a cable problem, my DVI cable is a little long, around 15'. So tonight I disconnected the DVI and connected a D-Sub cable. The problem went away. It also looked like the video was smoother than I was used to seeing from the DVI. I used an HD vid from Vimeo to compare. Not sure of what I was seeing, I reconnected the DVI and watched the video again. Sure enough the video was wavy in the top half of the screen. But the screen didn't go black with the DVI this time. I have the resolution peaked at 1680x1050 which is the max for the monitor. I did not reconnect the s-video cable going to the TV. I'm thinking the card just can't handle the output through DVI and S-video at the same time, both cables about 15' long. Have you had any experiences like this? Any ideas? Is it possible to get better video performance from the D-Sub than the DVI? Do you think reducing the resolution would make a difference in the performance. And one more, just to be a question whore. Do you have any recommendations for an HD video card that will work with the D865Perl. I'm a bit of nOOb in this area, but I believe it's a pci slot. Not sure though. __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.