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Author Topic: Computer monitor buzzing when I switch the aspect ratio... Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 07-11-2004 05:44 PM                        Hey everyone- I just bought a DVD burner (HP) and when burning DVDs it wants the aspect to be 1024x768 as well as many websites lately. When it is put in this ratio (we usually run 800x600), the icons and font are VERY small and the monitor buzzes loudly. Is there any way I can fix this? Thank-you in advance.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 07-11-2004 05:50 PM                     That is what a higher resolution is. You get more lines on the screen at once (meaning your icons are smaller). Right click your desktop. Select properties, then select settings and click advanced. Then select monitor and change your refresh rate. 60hz will produce an annoying flicker. Once you hit 70-75, the flicker will start to disappear. 85hz is what most people run at. Beware your monitor or card may or may not be able to handle certain settings. If things get screwy, just sit and wait the 15 seconds without touching anything and the settings will revert.  |  IP: Logged Steve Kraus Film God Posts: 4094 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 07-12-2004 12:21 AM                    Depending on which Winblows you may have an option for larger icons.  |  IP: Logged Adam Wilbert Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 590 From: Bellingham, WA, USA Registered: Mar 2002 posted 07-12-2004 12:52 AM                        Isn't the flicker of a monitor at 60hz amplified if it is under flourescent lighting? I seem to remember this being a problem in the computer labs at school with the monitors syncing to the flourescent cycle every few seconds. Andrew, if you're already shelling out the dough for a DVD burner, you might just want to consider getting a new monitor. Decent sized CRTs will give you 1024x768 or better without making your icons and text too small.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 07-12-2004 06:08 AM                        quote: Adam Wilbert Isn't the flicker of a monitor at 60hz amplified if it is under flourescent lighting? I seem to remember this being a problem in the computer labs at school with the monitors syncing to the flourescent cycle every few seconds. I guess you could get a visible "beat" between 60Hz fluorescent lighting and a near 60Hz monitor frequency. You should really try to keep ambient light off the face of the monitor.  |  IP: Logged Wolff King Morrow Master Film Handler Posts: 490 From: Denton, TX, USA Registered: Feb 2004 posted 07-12-2004 11:01 AM                        I just recently purchased a new monitor after doing a lot of comparing and research. I got the best one for my needs at an excellent price! What's better is I ordered it from Amazon with 3-day delivery, only to discover a special free shipping bonus and I didn't have to pay sales tax either! I calculated I saved about $80 dollars from ordering it elswhere. The monitor I chose (and I'm quite pleased with) is here: Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 930SB  |  IP: Logged Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 07-12-2004 12:21 PM                        Thanks for the replies everyone... This computer is in our clubhouse office for the stables... There's a flourescent light in the ceiling, but we never have it on (Don't think it works), then there's two in the lounge right next to this room (only one works), and finally one in the hallway next to this room (sometimes works)... The other wall in this office is a big window, and the monitor sits across from it. As for the lights not working: We just moved here to this run down, not used for 10 years ranch in December. We've cleaned up tons of junk, and we will eventually get to the lighting issue...  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-13-2004 12:35 AM                        The buzzing sound is caused by cicadas which enter computer monitors to mate. They will be going back underground soon, & the buzzing will stop.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 07-13-2004 01:53 PM                        But in 17 years, they'll be BACK!  |  IP: Logged

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