will this hurt my lcd monitor?

Bellator · Dec 13, 2004, 11:01 PM

I like to turn my monitor off whenever im not using it or im gone for class etc... will turning an LCD monitor off and on a lot hurt it in the end?

Also I have a samsung 710T, but I am confused which refresh rate I can use with it. In the documentation it lists 1280X1024 @ 75hz as the MAXIMUM resolution, and 1280X1024 @ 60hz as the OPTIMUM resolution. If I use the 1280X1024 @ 75hz will this hurt my LCD??

At another point in the printed documentation it says:
"The higher Refresh rate is, the better the resolution becomes.
However, this can be limited by the capacity of the system.
Recommended Refresh Rate: 75hz (if the maximum resolution is applied, set the refresh rate at less than 60hz)"

I am so confused.

Thanks

Judas · Dec 13, 2004, 11:16 PM

it shouldn't..... i can't see it being an issue ..... it's been my understanding that leaving things on isn't exactly the greatest idea either....

Bellator · Dec 13, 2004, 11:30 PM

Thanks Judas

sorry one follow up... when I check 'Hide modes this monitor cannot display' in the monitor properties box, only 60hz and 70hz are listed.. but the documentation says it can display 75hz?? Any idea why it isn't listing 75, and if i were to manually choose 75 would this be inadvisable?

Also does anyone know what the difference between Optimum and Maximum resos is exactly? thanks again.

Matth · Dec 14, 2004, 06:19 PM

If it's using the stanadrd VGA connector, the frequncy response may not be good enough to accurately sample the highest resolution at the maximum refresh rate.
If the suggested refresh rate is 60Hz, use it - LCDs do not flicker, as the display is retained continuously between refresh.

For LCD monitors, capable of low power standby and fast return, I'd favour using a powersaving screensave mode - you want the LCD backlight to turn off when not required, as that is the major life determining component in an LCD, and it doesn't hurt it to be turned on and off under powersave control (a CRT monitor, you would NOT want to cycle in deep powersave for only a short time, as the recycle stresses the heater of the tube).

Judas · Dec 15, 2004, 12:32 AM

leave it at 60hz if, as generally it'll give you a crisper clean image....

as for the monitor Supporting 75hz but not being available... IF you have the latest monitor driver from your manufacturer... it could be just a available option that they haven't made available for any number of reasons.... one being NOT needed or to save you monitors life span

Robert McClelland · Dec 15, 2004, 05:37 AM

I have np at 75mhz at my LCD so far

Bellator · Dec 15, 2004, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matth

For LCD monitors, capable of low power standby and fast return, I'd favour using a powersaving screensave mode - you want the LCD backlight to turn off when not required, as that is the major life determining component in an LCD, and it doesn't hurt it to be turned on and off under powersave control (a CRT monitor, you would NOT want to cycle in deep powersave for only a short time, as the recycle stresses the heater of the tube).

mmm ok, so what you're saying is that it's best to go into my power options and have the monitor automatically turn off after a certain amount of time? I will do that from now now, but just to be sure.. my physically turning the monitor off and on frequently prior to this most likely did not hurt anything?

Dec 13, 2004, 11:01 PM	#1
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	will this hurt my lcd monitor? I like to turn my monitor off whenever im not using it or im gone for class etc... will turning an LCD monitor off and on a lot hurt it in the end? Also I have a samsung 710T, but I am confused which refresh rate I can use with it. In the documentation it lists 1280X1024 @ 75hz as the MAXIMUM resolution, and 1280X1024 @ 60hz as the OPTIMUM resolution. If I use the 1280X1024 @ 75hz will this hurt my LCD?? At another point in the printed documentation it says: "The higher Refresh rate is, the better the resolution becomes. However, this can be limited by the capacity of the system. Recommended Refresh Rate: 75hz (if the maximum resolution is applied, set the refresh rate at less than 60hz)" I am so confused. Thanks Last edited by Bellator; Dec 13, 2004 at 11:08 PM.

Dec 15, 2004, 05:37 AM	#6
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Dec 13, 2004, 11:30 PM	Thread Starter #3
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Judas sorry one follow up... when I check 'Hide modes this monitor cannot display' in the monitor properties box, only 60hz and 70hz are listed.. but the documentation says it can display 75hz?? Any idea why it isn't listing 75, and if i were to manually choose 75 would this be inadvisable? Also does anyone know what the difference between Optimum and Maximum resos is exactly? thanks again.

Dec 14, 2004, 06:19 PM	#4
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	If it's using the stanadrd VGA connector, the frequncy response may not be good enough to accurately sample the highest resolution at the maximum refresh rate. If the suggested refresh rate is 60Hz, use it - LCDs do not flicker, as the display is retained continuously between refresh. For LCD monitors, capable of low power standby and fast return, I'd favour using a powersaving screensave mode - you want the LCD backlight to turn off when not required, as that is the major life determining component in an LCD, and it doesn't hurt it to be turned on and off under powersave control (a CRT monitor, you would NOT want to cycle in deep powersave for only a short time, as the recycle stresses the heater of the tube).