Screen "Twitching" - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

SuperFLYboy12 · 11-30-2005, 01:16 PM

I dunno how else to describe it....

But basically the screen on my CRT monitor (Sony Trinitron/Multiscan 400PS) starts to twitch back and forth. It's most noticable at the corners of the screen and also comes up when I'm playing games (esp. if it's at different resolutions). The monitor's been fine and in good shape (albeit pretty old), but I just started noticing it today. It doesn't look like an interference problem (nothing has changed around my setup) and I've tried both switching the cables and turning it off/on and the screen's still twitching. Is there anything I can do, or will I have to tough it out til the Dell 2005FPW goes back on sale?

Redlemon · 11-30-2005, 02:45 PM

Cell phone nearby?

Are you chewing on something crunchy?

ratbastid · 11-30-2005, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlemon

Are you chewing on something crunchy?

That's so funny! That's exactly what I was going to ask.

I've found that monitors don't have much of a lifespan. They go fuzzy, start to shimmy around, and become basically unuseable in a matter of only a few years.

Could be a TV repair shop can fix it for you. Might be a simple, say $20 fix. Or the tube might be completely hosed.

shakran · 11-30-2005, 08:15 PM

drop your refresh rate. I bet it starts looking better. If so, start saving for a new screen.

rlbond86 · 11-30-2005, 08:35 PM

or try low resolutions.

Furry · 12-01-2005, 09:10 AM

Degauss? Might help if it's interference from somewhere else...

paddyjoe · 12-01-2005, 09:22 AM

Mine sometimes acts a little whacky when mrs. joe's using her hairdryer. It'd be nice to have a dedicated circuit, but pretty much out of the question.

Whatever you do though, make sure your rig is plugged into a GOOD surge protector!

11-30-2005, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperFLYboy12 Tilted	Screen "Twitching" I dunno how else to describe it.... But basically the screen on my CRT monitor (Sony Trinitron/Multiscan 400PS) starts to twitch back and forth. It's most noticable at the corners of the screen and also comes up when I'm playing games (esp. if it's at different resolutions). The monitor's been fine and in good shape (albeit pretty old), but I just started noticing it today. It doesn't look like an interference problem (nothing has changed around my setup) and I've tried both switching the cables and turning it off/on and the screen's still twitching. Is there anything I can do, or will I have to tough it out til the Dell 2005FPW goes back on sale?

11-30-2005, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Cell phone nearby? Are you chewing on something crunchy? __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

12-01-2005, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Furry Crazy Location: UK	Degauss? Might help if it's interference from somewhere else... __________________ Furry is the leader of his own cult, the "Furballs of Doom". They sit about chanting "Doom, Doom, Doom". (From a random shot in the dark by SirLance)

11-30-2005, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	drop your refresh rate. I bet it starts looking better. If so, start saving for a new screen.

11-30-2005, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
rlbond86 Insane	or try low resolutions.

12-01-2005, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
paddyjoe through charlatans phone Location: Northcoast	Mine sometimes acts a little whacky when mrs. joe's using her hairdryer. It'd be nice to have a dedicated circuit, but pretty much out of the question. Whatever you do though, make sure your rig is plugged into a GOOD surge protector!