Hello, first of all I will tell you about my specification I cant find information about but I probably have a 6bit + frc monitor (dell p1911). Monitor is connect by d sub. My processor and GPU is Ryzen 5 5600g. In Radeon Software program I found option to change color depth I can chose between 6 and 8 bpc. So if I change to 6bpc its no longer 6bit + frc? In windows display settings it says bit depth 6 so if my monitor was 6 bit +frc it no longer counts and my processor is setting up 6 or 8 bpc? The default setting was set up to 8 bpc. What is better for eyes comfort?

Second question is what used CCFL monitor is better for eyes comfort IPS or TN? I would probably chose monitor with 1680 x 1050 resolution because its hard to find full HD CCFL monitor. I only found DELL E2210H but it has 0.248 mm pixel pitch what probably disqualified him. Are there any more important variables that I should consider besides CCFL backlight and color depth?

    Hi ! I have a little list of CCFL monitors I like.
    I bought a 20" 2009WT with 1680x1050 resolutions, TN, and it's really nice.

    My IPS LCD 2209WA has better colors, maybe it's sliiightly more tiring than the other one, but it doesn't trigger awful symptoms such as brain fog or photophobia.

    Right now I'm looking for U2410 (Full HD IPS) for work and GD245HQ/AW2310 (120Hz CCFL) for gaming purpose.

    You may also find big CCFL screens like Dell U2711 and U3011, but their power consumption is huge.

    Where I live, in France, I can easily find all these monitors being refurbished. They may be old, but they are so cheap that I can stack up some of them just in case.

      SAH Thanks for answer. I was actually thinking about Dell 2209WA but it has IPS matrix and thats why I am not sure. Overall I heard that IPS is causing more eyes strain that TN matrix. Also bigger size of monitor can cause more strain. Now my monitor is 19 inch. So I was thinking about something bigger than 20 maybe 21.5 inches like in 2209. You found some good monitors. I will be probably searching for 22 inches 1680x1050 TN monitor something like Lenovo LT2250p. PS I think AW2310 has led backlight. I hope more people will share some thoughts about precious difference between tn vs ips matrix.

      • SAH replied to this.

        Hellojacob Personally, I haven't found a single CCFL-backlight screen that causes eyestrain, independently of the matrix, and on the contrary, I haven't found a single LED monitor I can use yet.

        I've used my 2209WA at home for a year now, 8 to 12h a day (I'm a computer scientist and gamer). I don't think 22" is big yet. If you think it's too big, 2009WT is really easy on my eyes, it's the one I brought to my office, combined with an old 4:3 19" monitor as a dual screen (I'll look for the model). I love good old Dell (U series) because you can adjust height and angle, making your setup ergonomic.

        I also found SyncMaster F2380M which is really beautiful, with crazy 3000:1 contrast. But I haven't tested nor bought it : http://tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/samsung_f2380.htm

        AW2310 is definitely CCFL, I saw it on Dell's manual : https://dl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics/esuprt_display/dell-aw2310_user's%20guide_en-us.pdf ( you can check out "CCFL" with ctrl-F). Maybe there were different releases though ?

        Hi!

        Hellojacob The default setting was set up to 8 bpc. What is better for eyes comfort?

        In my opinion, 6bpc is better (it disables FRC, I believe)

        Hellojacob Second question is what used CCFL monitor is better for eyes comfort IPS or TN?

        I don't think it matters.

        Hellojacob Are there any more important variables that I should consider besides CCFL backlight and color depth?

        Yeah. First of all, whether it has PWM (it shouldn't, at least when used with 100% hardware brightness). Check independent reviews for this - don't trust the manufacturer's info.

        Second, choosing a monitor just by variables is not the best strategy IMO. Better to look through ledstrain.org (forum search) for recommended monitors.

        Threads:

        https://ledstrain.org/d/320-monitor-buying-guide-2018

        https://ledstrain.org/d/261-what-works-for-you-what-do-you-use-now-without-problems

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