Samsung Monitors

[Velassra]

I'm on my second Samsung, widescreen HD monitor. The first one whitescreened on me within a month of purchase. (didn't save the box or receipt). My second one, a different model, bought about 2 weeks ago, screen is flickering like it's not getting enough power (saved the box and receipt this time.). These really do suck.

Anyone recommend a better brand?

[Ozbert]

I have a pair of Dell 24" widescreens, the first is 2.5 years old, the second is just over a year old. They were reasonably priced and are both still going strong.

[Velassra]

Hate to say it, but sounds like the problem is on your end.

I've got five Samsungs (I've had more) ranging for 15" to 24" that have never had issues.

When you install the NVidia drivers, did you check that little "HD Monitor" option without first checking to see if the monitor actually supports it? It does say it will damage monitors....

Oh, and Dell usually uses Samsung panels.

Interesting....


Install what drivers? lol, I just plugged it in and turned it on

Also, had at lesst a couple Samsung TV's that never had issues for years, and from what I read Samsung monitors got good reviews so I thought it odd.

Thanks Fur.

[Velassra]

Not drivers for your monitor, for your video card.

If you're using Nvidia cards, when you install the drivers it asks you if you have an HD monitor, with a big disclaimer about "this can damage your monitor if your monitor doesn't support HD" or something.

I always leave it off.

The monitors were HD monitors, but I looked in the Nvidia control panel and it had a box unchecked for 'read as HD' or something. I checked it, didn't notice any change.

I haven't noticed any flickering of the monitor but it only happened once so far and it was on most of the day.

The other monitor that whitescreened seemed to be an issue w/ that particular monitor at least thats what I got when I googled it.

Lol, idk....I just plug it in and hope it works

[Marious]

Yup I have 2 HD 24" monitors here at work and they work like champs all the time, even in dual screen, and they have some great resolution some of the best in fact for what they cost. And I have a 19 wide that I use at my desk for a while with no issues I even run WoW from time to time when there is nothing to do and I am the only one in the office.

[cybernerv]

had my samsung syncmaster 2232 BW+ for about 2 years, have not noticed anything out of the ordinary except awesomeness

though I do want to get that 28" hanns-G computer monitor for $329 to replace my crappy HP lcd I have

here is the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254026

[Ughmahedhurtz]

had my samsung syncmaster 2232 BW+ for about 2 years, have not noticed anything out of the ordinary except awesomeness

though I do want to get that 28" hanns-G computer monitor for $329 to replace my crappy HP lcd I have

here is the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254026

If it has <5ms pixel response time, it's probably a TN panel, which is shit. For another 80 bucks or so, you can get a Doublesight 26" that's an IPS panel and is a very nice panel.

[cybernerv]

If it has <5ms pixel response time, it's probably a TN panel, which is shit. For another 80 bucks or so, you can get a Doublesight 26" that's an IPS panel and is a very nice panel.

I thought IPS panels were great for photo editing with bright colors but were sucky for games due to ghosting effects? I am somewhat on a budget, but i will look into that monitor, especially if it has component hookups

/end of thread hijack

lol

[Ess]

I'm on my second Samsung, widescreen HD monitor. The first one whitescreened on me within a month of purchase. (didn't save the box or receipt). My second one, a different model, bought about 2 weeks ago, screen is flickering like it's not getting enough power (saved the box and receipt this time.). These really do suck.

Anyone recommend a better brand?

I agree with Fursphere, the problem might be on your end or just bad luck.

However usually this is not something related to drivers or software. I would recommend checking your power outlets. If your computer is running on the same outlet as the monitor it should be earthed if that is not the case it can cause all kinds of strange problems.

If the power out let is not earthed you can rig it yourself:
In homes 15+ years you should be able to easily earth your pc to a water pipe or radiator. Newer homes sometimes have plastic tubes and then it does not work.

[Solon]

Earthed = grounded lol