patrickfx Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Hello all, I have a custom cabinet for about 10 years with a old but still working CRT TV 26", play 100% mame games from 70-80-90's . Summer arrive, and I have a LCD HD 42" available. What should I do ? Pro's to change to HD LCD: A-May have more information readable on screen with launchbox theme (Better resolution). Could be fun to read information about games B-May able to add virtual bezel (right and left), which can be VERY cool for visual experience. I see some cabinet build like that! C-Ligth weight the cabinet (Not sure actually if this is good). More easy to move though Con's to change to HD LCD D-Very afraid of visual experience, heard ther is simulation of scanlines, but no experience at all. How good it is ? Easy to setup ? E-May take less depth Sure my main question is question D...I know CRT with little curve TV is the best...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBoy Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I’d keep the CRT myself for that authentic look and feel. Too bad you can’t have an LCD bezel up top with all of the game info. I know you can have the LCD bezel but I’m not sure if I formation can be displayed on it other than an image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickfx Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks for the feedback. Good idea...I may invest on a LCD for the top section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobucks Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 If you have the CRT and it still is working for you then keep it. When i built my cabinet two years ago now i went with a 27" 1440p freesync monitor and have been very happy with the results since i did want to play modern widescreen games along with the classics. Using shaders and bezels in mame really is a must but the freesync and low input lag do make a difference. I would stick to the crt especially if your using lightguns. I did get lightguns working with my monitor but you need to stand in the same spot every time to keep good accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thimolor Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 9:18 PM, twobucks said: If you have the CRT and it still is working for you then keep it. When i built my cabinet two years ago now i went with a 27" 1440p freesync monitor and have been very happy with the results since i did want to play modern widescreen games along with the classics. Using shaders and bezels in mame really is a must but the freesync and low input lag do make a difference. I would stick to the crt especially if your using lightguns. I did get lightguns working with my monitor but you need to stand in the same spot every time to keep good accuracy. Lightguns are coming back https://www.sindenlightgun.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickfx Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pixelpiper said: Set up a second system using the LCD. Problem solved, only PROs, no CONs. For me, cabinet feeling with liquid on the top is 50% of the fun Edited May 28, 2020 by patrickfx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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