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Old January 16th 04, 07:36 AM
Han
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I've been doing some research and you might be right. My Sony G400 monitor
is most likely is failing. I connected to my old computer and the image is
still too bright.

This is extremely disappointing because it's only three years old. I have a
SF17-2 that's twice as old and is still going strong.

I have incorrectly blamed Best Data for my image problems. However, I still
wouldn't buy another Best Data product because the after-purchase customer
service is ****-poor.

"anon" wrote in message
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TBH the problem you describe doesnt sound like the result of a faulty

video
card.

Have you tried this card on a different monitor and/or in a different PC ?

Overbrightness can be a sign of a failing monitor.
Alternatively, it could be a conflict in windows, possibly caused by
remains of your previous cards driver settings in the registry, so a
completely fresh install of windows may be a good idea.



"Han" wrote in message
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My Best Data 5600 FX 256 video card is way too bright.

I've played with my monitor adjustments, turning the brightness all the
way
down. I've fiddled with the display control panel, experimenting with

the
brightness, contrast and gamma settings. This causes the screen to

become
muddy and skews the color palette.

I tried contacting Best Data tech support, which has been completely
unhelpful. I only get half-baked response written in broken English.

They
offered to test the card at their repair facility, but that doesn't do

me
any good. I make my living with my computer and can't afford to be

without
it.

My monitor is a Sony G400 19" has served me well for over three years

and
worked flawlessly with my previous computer and video card, a VisionTek
Xtasy 4200.

I feel very let down by Best Data. I bought the card in September and

now
am
forced to buy another one. Needless to say my next card will not be from
Best Data.

All comments/suggestions are welcome.