Need new computer screen - Recommendations?

NealF · Post by **NealF** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:29 pm

My old Apple cinema screen's stand just broke. I think I've had the monitor for about 15 years. Maybe more.

Any recommendations for a nice looking, good size screen for a Mac Pro 2010?
Like to spend under $200. (I think my old screen is about 20 " or so.)

BTW, I also use the computer for video and art, but exact calibration is not essential.

Thanks.

Phil O · Post by **Phil O** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:36 pm

Check out what's on sale at Newegg. Sometimes you can find good deals there. I got a Samsung 23 inch for just about $200. It ain't high end, but its great for DP.

Phil

NealF · Post by **NealF** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 4:11 pm

Thanks. Will do.

HCMarkus · Post by **HCMarkus** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:55 pm

I got a 40" 4k TV at Costco that looks amazing. $300. Just sayin'.

Getting it functioning at 60Hz was a challenge though. Required Sierra and a newer GPU, in my case a $90 AMD 460.

NealF · Post by **NealF** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:09 am

Way too big for my desk. But sounds like a good buy.

mikehalloran · Post by **mikehalloran** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:24 am

Buy something current — not last year's discontinued on-sale ...

If it doesn't have HDMI in, you don't want it. There are adapters for every possible configuration—only the Apple branded ones are expensive.

All the good backlit LCD displays now run cool to the touch and are energy efficient. The savings on your electric bill will pay for anything current except for the new 5K displays (and those might require a beefier GPU than you currently have).

You can do 27" for well under $300 if you shop around. Under $200 for 23" or 24" is out there. 27" doesn't read like much more but when you are sitting in front of one ... big improvement.

One thing to look for is the included speaker package. Do you really need speakers in your new monitor? Normally, those without are less expensive.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:42 am

A used 30" Cinema display will run you about $350 in SoCal...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/searc ... a&sort=rel

Just sayin...

HCMarkus · Post by **HCMarkus** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:02 pm

I'd go with Mike's recommendation... a current monitor. HDMI will guarantee conductibility with newer computers. You might even consider a smaller 4k TV if all you need is HDMI.

Also, don't forget to look into dropping a new CPU into your 2010 Mac Pro. You can increase your CPU horsepower by something close to 50% with a used Xeon X5680 for well under $100. Interestingly, researching this recommendation, I note that most eBay listings are now "from China". Is it possible the USA server supply of these used CPUs is drying up? OTOH, here is a juicy $110 listing for the fastest compatible CPU, the X5690:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-X5690-SL ... SwNglZ2MfG

Gravity Jim · Post by **Gravity Jim** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:20 am

All good suggestions. Or you can just buy a new stand or swingarm for your Cinema Display, using the VESA mount, if you're still happy with it.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:48 am

Yeah. I agree. The stand wouldn't take down my 30".

HCMarkus · Post by **HCMarkus** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:34 pm

Love the arms by Innovative.

https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Offic ... onitor+arm

MOTUnation.com

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