Monitor flickering!

[Guest]

I have a big problem, but it's kind of wierd so please read all of this.

I recently moved to a new place and I took my computer with me. In my old
place everything worked smoothly. However, when I plugged it in at my new
place, the monitor started to flicker. Well, not flicker. More like waver,
and it's focused on the left and right sides. It's extremely bad at 60Hz
frame rate, so I have to have it at 85Hz and I still see it. It's hurting my
eyes!

I tested another monitor - same problem. I've degaussed it - problem stays.
I had an elictrician here today and he said there was nothing wrong with the
cables or the electricity in general. The monitor works perfectly if I test
it in my old home.

What the heck is wrong with my monitor? I need to use my computer for work,
and I can't stand this wavering and flickering. If you can help me, I'd be
really grateful!

 

[Richard Urban]

Try setting up the computer in a different area in your home. Your monitor
may be very close to a bundle of AC wires running between the walls. Also
try a different monitor to see if you have the same condition with IT.

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Regards,

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Guest]

I wrote that I had tested another monitor and that the problem still
persisted. I have moved the monitor to another place, but the problem is
still there... (and I'm slowly getting a very painful headache from it).
Thanks for the reply, though. Any other ideas?

 

[Richard Urban]

You are running out of options then. I would unplug, one by one, every
device you have plugged into every outlet in your home. Something is
generating the interference. If that doesn't work, call in an electrician!
See if he/she can help!

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Regards,

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Guest]

I will try that (although the electrician said everything was fine). One more
question though: I can set my screen at 100Hz and the wobbling stops.
However, I have to uncheck the check box to be able to access frame rates
that the monitor aparently "isn't supposed to use". Should I run the monitor
at 100Hz or could that be dangerous to me or the monitor?

 

[Richard Urban]

Look to the manual for your monitor. See what the maximum refresh rate is.
By default my video drivers show 100hz but I know from my manual that at my
screen resolution I can go to 120hz. I can bypass the default settings and
run at 120hz without endangering my monitor.

Yes, the refresh rate IS tied into the screen resolution you are using.

Maybe your eyes are just more sensitive to the refresh rate setting. 60hz is
terrible for most everyone. At 85hz most people don't notice any flicker. I
find it unusual that you are annoyed at 100hz.

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Regards,

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!