Old Crt screens?

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:15

Do the old CRT screens recognize new graphics cards such as the Hd 4870 ?? :mad:

Snograt · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:36

No - old CRTs don't recognise anything at all.

A CRT doesn't care WHAT is supplying the video signal.

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:38

So your saying my LG studioworks 700s will work with the HD 4870 ??

ecat · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:47

So long as the refresh rate and resolution are within the monitors abilities there should be no problem

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:53

well im not too clued up about monitors.
the 17" LG studioworks 700s, it's max display is 1280x1024@60hz and it goes up to 85hz
the HD4870 max res is 2560 x 1600
reckon it will support it because im buying a graphics card today...

ecat · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:30

The maximum resolution you will be able to use is in this case limited by the monitor, 1280x1024@60. You will not be able to max out the resolution of the video card but whatever settings you currently use should work fine with the 4870. To be honest the 4870 is probably overkill for a 17" crt, but you should be able to run with very high graphics settings and if this makes you happy then who am I to argue?

marc2003 · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:30

it'll work fine.

i'm guessing the monitor has a vga connection? the card will have dual dvi slots but it should come with a dvi>vga adapter in the box.

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:31

thanks so much. iv been worrying about it!

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:34

this will make me happy, im upgrading my screen in a few months maybe the: http://http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-038-AC

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:34

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-038-AC

Snograt · 18 Oct 2008 at 10:32

Yes, either of those would do nicely

(Ignore the numpty who only gave it 3 stars because it doesn't come with an HDMI cable ><)

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 08:05

well, iv got the 4870... and when i power on everything turns on... fan on graphics etc. but the screen shows an amberlight meaning its not got a signal. :confused:

ecat · 19 Oct 2008 at 08:33

First guess: Switch everything off, connect to the other dvi port on the GPU and try again. I do remember some reports of something similar in another thread.

You did remove all your old drivers before fitting the new card ?

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 09:33

tried connecting to other port. my guess is that its the converter... or the pci-e slot. its a new computer so theres no drivers installed. ??

ecat · 19 Oct 2008 at 11:56

just googled 4870 no display, among the highlights:

Power cycle the monitor
Double check all components are properly seated
Double check that all required power connectors are in place. 4870 x2, mb ??
What are the LED's on the gpu doing ?
Gigabyte motherboards appear problimatic
Check psu

etc. Try the above, including the google

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:19

4 red lights show up on the GPU ..

Tetras · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:35

Have you got all the graphics card's power connectors connected? (don't look at me like that)

Is the VGA-DVI adapter *firmly* connected? Quite easy to make them loose, huge fiddly booggers.

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:40

well iv just re-seated the card and three lights flash when i turn on.
i read in a similiar forum that this is a standard test ?
The VGA-DVI adapter is as firm as firm can be !... : (

ecat · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:53

Just for reference here are the LED codes. If all go out then I'm afraid it's back to the previous list and google

LEDS on HD4870 cards

D1601 - Red LED On, shows critical temperature fault

D1602 - Red LED On, shows External power connector A was removed

D1603 - Red LED On, shows External power connector B was removed

D601 - Red LED On, shows critical Core power fault

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:59

i have 3 lights that flash when power on:
D1601
D1602
D1603
isnt this a saftey test?
what do you suggest? i buy a new monitor?