it definitely depends on the monitor, if it's rated for 120 hz refresh (or higher) at any resolution the refresh rate is probably ok. also check the specs for vertical resolution, exceeding the max on that could also be a problem, though not unless it's by more than say 10%. finally, as far as the video circuits, they care about the "dot clock", to calculate the dot clock rate (approximately), multiply the (horizontal resolution)x(vertical resolution)X(refresh rate), this should not be significantly higher for your chosen resolution and refresh rate than for the highest numbers you get with any of the manufacturers specs for resolution and refresh.( this will be a large number, usually somewhere around 100,000,000 to several times that, modern monitors operate at very high frequencies).
confused yet? i've done tv and monitor repair and know allot about video systems (i practically memorized "the tv typewriter cookbook" in high school) so it's obvious to me, but likely black magic to most. just run the numbers and you should know if you're ok or not. of course the real killer for monitors is heat, always leave enough room on the sides, back, top and bottom for ventilation, i can't tell you how many times i've seen things set on top of monitors blocking the vents. it's also worth noting that going to a black screen without the monitor going to sleep (seti at home can do this) can also be a little hard on some parts of the monitor, especially if it's left that way for a long time. Alexander MacLeod wrote: > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ------------ > > 120hz was always listed amongst the "recommended" > resolutions in the Monitor CP, which is why I used it. > The KDS web site lists 85hz as the maximum. > > > So, is it at all possible to damage the monitor with > > a 120Hz setting? Or > > wear it out quicker? Does it depend on the monitor? > > It probably depends on the monitor, but it is always a > good idea to look up the specs from the manufacturer, > which in your case would be this ridiculously long > URL: > > ><http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1807631472.1019928073@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgadcemjdjejjcfejceefdfggdhgm.0&prod_id=900nf> ------------------- -- Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law', because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual. ~~ Thomas Jefferson -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
