a CRT monitor attached to a WinXP tower seems to randomly degauss itself, it will also go black for a couple seconds, and then come back on. I've tried changing resolution and refresh rates but it doesn't seem to be a fix, and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when it degausses.

monitor is attached via DVI to a DVI/VGA dual out video card

is this likely just a monitor failure of an old CRT, or could it be related to graphics hardware or settings? I don't think its anything due to any kind of magnetic interference, as no new hardware has been installed in the area...when its not degaussing the picture is perfect

12/24/2011 1:57:29 PM

probably something triggering the degaussing. what make and model?

12/24/2011 2:52:19 PM

Viewsonic Professional Series P815

12/24/2011 4:52:34 PM

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"likely just a monitor failure of an old CRT"

12/24/2011 6:14:11 PM

I've had this happen with multiple old CRTs. This is like asking why a 100 year old person keeps pooping themselves. It just kinda happens.

12/24/2011 10:14:35 PM

leaky caps on the control board

12/25/2011 12:22:17 AM

Who uses a CRT anymore anyway. Throw it away and get a real monitor.

12/25/2011 1:22:39 AM

Haha yeah ^ this...

12/25/2011 11:40:23 AM