Buying a faulty HP 30" monitor?

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Theres a guy local to me selling an HP3065 monitor which he says is faulty. The advert is below.

I'm selling my 30" HP Monitor as spares or repairs due to a problem I can't seem to fix.

The monitor itself works but has a limited resolution, I can only seem to get it working at 1280x800 when it used to go well above that.

The monitor was around £900 brand new, and after a little research used ones are being sold for around £350-£400 so I have lowered the price since it's not fully working, I am asking for £200 o.n.o

The monitor comes with a stand but has not screws as I seem to have lost them, but sourcing screws shouldn't be a problem.
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Now I think £200 is steep if its faulty and destined for the bin I offered him £50 for it and hes now saying he would take £75.

He says it was working fine one day then next day it wouldnt go above half resolution he says hes tried a different computer but It didnt help.

Im hoping its maybe a fault with the cable or maybe GFX driver issue.

Does this sound like its worth taking a chance on?
Thanks
Scott
 
There are plenty of other people that would buy it for £75 thinking you were using a dodgy cable or drivers. Maybe even more than that.
 
I bought a Kenwood cake mixer off fleabay for a fiver years ago as faulty - turned out to be a blown fuse in the plug.

Go for it!! :D

PS - Mmm cakes!
 
I went and got a DVI-D cable rather than using HDMI adaptors and its now working at 1280 x 800 struggling to get any more out it though.
 
Can you do this ?

Graphics Settings > Monitor Properties > Monitor Attributes > Use Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) or driver defaults - UNTICK and select desired maximum resolution & refresh rate
 
Hi I cant find graphics settings?

I am able to select 2560 x 1600 but when i do the screen just turns grey.
 
Contact the manufacturer and ask about a repair, worth a shot. Say it was a gift don't have a receipt etc etc.

I bought a bgrade asus and got it swapped for a brand new upgraded model after I sweet talked them :p
 
I called HP to enquire about repair they have raised a ticket and will be in touch. Even if it costs a couple hundred to sort I think its still a decent deal.
 
Well HP werent much use but i bought a Monster HP DVI cable to try use instead of the cheapo tesco one and its now working perfectly!

I managed to get the screen for £50 in the end so its cost me just under £80 by the time i bought the 2 DVI cables. To say im chuffed is an understatement!!
 
Hahah good point :D

Seriously though, great find and an even better result, you'll be in need of another 7970 to drive the thing now!
 
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