video on new computer causing headache

hersh128 · 07-01-2008, 08:14 AM

I just purchased a new dell inspiron quattro core with onboard intel 3100 video. This was an upgrad from a 6 year old compaq celeron machine with 4 mb on board -- a big step up. I do almost exclusively business apps, and was happy with the compaq display. However, with my new dell machine, I am using the same monitor --a viewsonic 19' crt A90-- but now have been getting headaches after 10 minutes or so. I have the refresh set at 85 mhz. My research on the internet seems to suggest that the video card should not cause headaches, but I cannot otherwise figure it out why I have the headaches with the new computer, but did not have with the old computer. Could the onboard video be causing my headaches?

If so, I need a new basic video card that could handle 2 monitors in the future and will make this headache go away. Any recommendations? Thanks.

dai · 07-01-2008, 09:19 AM

switch to an lcd,they are a lot easier on the eyes

**emosun** · 07-01-2008, 08:53 PM

Try turning it down to 60mhz. I actually get headaches from lcds and find crt's to be easier. Everyones different.

Also hook up your old laptop and make sure that you still don't get a headache.

07-01-2008, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
hersh128 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp pro sp2	video on new computer causing headache I just purchased a new dell inspiron quattro core with onboard intel 3100 video. This was an upgrad from a 6 year old compaq celeron machine with 4 mb on board -- a big step up. I do almost exclusively business apps, and was happy with the compaq display. However, with my new dell machine, I am using the same monitor --a viewsonic 19' crt A90-- but now have been getting headaches after 10 minutes or so. I have the refresh set at 85 mhz. My research on the internet seems to suggest that the video card should not cause headaches, but I cannot otherwise figure it out why I have the headaches with the new computer, but did not have with the old computer. Could the onboard video be causing my headaches? If so, I need a new basic video card that could handle 2 monitors in the future and will make this headache go away. Any recommendations? Thanks.

07-01-2008, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 42,128 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: video on new computer causing headache switch to an lcd,they are a lot easier on the eyes __________________

07-01-2008, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,145 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: video on new computer causing headache Try turning it down to 60mhz. I actually get headaches from lcds and find crt's to be easier. Everyones different. Also hook up your old laptop and make sure that you still don't get a headache. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html