CRT Guides
Straight answers from the bench: what to buy, how to hook it up, and how to keep it running. Also see our free test patterns.
PVM vs BVM: Which Sony Pro Monitor Is Right for You?
TVL, scan rates, input cards, tube hours, and why the sharpest monitor isn't always the best one for 240p.
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Hooking Up Consoles to a CRT: Composite to RGB (and Modern Consoles)
The signal ladder, why sync matters on PVMs and BVMs, which cables are safe, and how to get HD and HDMI-only consoles onto a tube.
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PC Gaming on a VGA CRT: Resolutions, Refresh Rates & Adapters
How scan rates set your max refresh, the sweet spots for 17" and 19" monitors, and how to hook a CRT up to a modern graphics card.
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Your CRT Just Arrived: Unboxing, First Power-On & Care
Let it acclimate, inspect it before plugging in, degauss and warm it up, and keep it looking great for years.
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CRT Safety: Working Inside a CRT Without Getting Hurt
Some sets need the case opened for full calibration. Here's what's dangerous in there, how the pros discharge a tube, and the habits that keep you safe.
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