HP P1230 Questions.

[EagerLearner]

Hello everyone,

According to spacediver in this post, as well as research on my own, it seems like my HP P1230 is a rebranded Diamond Pro 2070SB (is this true?).

I was provided this extensive manual:

https://pdf.yt/d/IkP1h6fBnNX66lR8

If it is indeed the technically correct manual (is it?), are there any jewels to note that I could tweak on the CRT to better suit the game Quake Live?

Thanks for the replies!

 

[spacediver]

try entering factory mode, as instructed in the manual, and see what happens.

as for quakelive, I recommend using a resolution that allows as high a refresh rate as possible.

According to the user manual, you should be able to get 160 hz @ 1024x768.

Make sure you turn off vsync, and set com_maxfps to 250 in quakelive. You'll be golden then.

 

[flod]

http://www.crsltd.com/tools-for-vision-science/displays/22-mitsubishi-2070sb-colour-crt/

yes p1230 should be same as 2070sb

 

[EagerLearner]

Fancy finding you here spacediver!

try entering factory mode, as instructed in the manual, and see what happens.

Ok, but I don't know anything technical about monitors so would I be alright if I did things step-by-step or is it too risky?

as for quakelive, I recommend using a resolution that allows as high a refresh rate as possible.

According to the user manual, you should be able to get 160 hz @ 1024x768.

Make sure you turn off vsync, and set com_maxfps to 250 in quakelive. You'll be golden then.

I'm not sure if my computer can handle 250 fps but I can try.

Should I disable v-sync through the Nvidia Control Panel or just in-game?

http://www.crsltd.com/tools-for-vision-science/displays/22-mitsubishi-2070sb-colour-crt/

yes p1230 should be same as 2070sb

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[spacediver]

Ok, but I don't know anything technical about monitors so would I be alright if I did things step-by-step or is it too risky?

Well, flood's post just nailed the confirmation, so no need to do that.

I'm not sure if my computer can handle 250 fps but I can try.

If your computer can't run 250 fps in quake live @ 1024x768 then you need to move past the dinosaur age

com_maxfps 250 and cg_drawfps 1 to confirm. turn off all the post processing stuff, and try r_picmip 5 or something.

Should I disable v-sync through the Nvidia Control Panel or just in-game?

Both. In game command is r_swapinterval 0

 

[EagerLearner]

Well, flood's post just nailed the confirmation, so no need to do that.

I meant changing settings and/or getting into the internals of the monitor.

Also, the manual says how to get into factory mode but doesn't explain what to do once there.

If your computer can't run 250 fps in quake live @ 1024x768 then you need to move past the dinosaur age

I have an Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce 9400M.

Both. In game command is r_swapinterval 0

Is it a simple on/off switch or are there many things I have to switch off in the Nvidia Control Panel?

 

[spacediver]

I meant changing settings and/or getting into the internals of the monitor.

Also, the manual says how to get into factory mode but doesn't explain what to do once there.

I only suggested u do that so if factory mode works, you can be sure it is the same monitor. Anyway, unless you're interested in color or geometry calibration, probably no need to go in there.

I have an Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce 9400M.

Give it a shot and see what happens.

Is it a simple on/off switch or are there many things I have to switch off in the Nvidia Control Panel?

try google

 

[EagerLearner]

I only suggested u do that so if factory mode works, you can be sure it is the same monitor. Anyway, unless you're interested in color or geometry calibration, probably no need to go in there.

I followed the directions and I was able to enter factory mode. The only difference was that the manual had:

H2-OW-01

FACT DATA 0

While my HP P1230 had:

H2-HP-02

FACT DATA 0

So I guess this confirms it is the same monitor like you said.

Give it a shot and see what happens.

There are some other things I am working on, but will do once I am ready.

try google

I guess. I'd rather be sure of what I am changing though. I'll look into it. Thanks.

I am running at 120 Hz now at 1024 x 768. If 160 Hz is supported at that resolution, why am I not seeing it listed?