so i have a Samsung Desktop Monitor 2043SWX Rs.9,990 monitor and the problem im having is when i turn it on at first it takes forever for the picture to come in fully it starts out dull then fully comes in.  Then it will shut off the picture while the monitor power itself stays on then i have to turn it off and on around 30-40 times to get it to come on and stay on otherwise it will just flash and show a picture for about a second then shut RIGHT back off but after about 30-40 times of playing turn it off and back on the picture comes on and stays on and the picture is beautiful when it finally does stay on.sorry its the Samsung 204B monitor here's the specs

Panel/Display
Type    a-si TFT/TN
Viewable Size    20.1"
Brightness    300 cd/m2
CONTRAST Ratio    800:1
Viewing Angle    160° horizontal, 160° vertical
Pixel Dot Pitch    0.255 mm
Response Time    5 ms
Panel Life    60,000 Hours
Colors Supported    16.7 million
Signal
Internal Interface    Analog/Digital
Frequency    Horizontal: 30-81 kHz
Vertical: 56-75 Hz
Sync Type    Separate H/V Sync
Composite H/V Sync
Sync on Green
Resolution    Maximum: 1600 x 1200 60 Hz
Native: 1600 x 1200 60 Hz

Supported Resolutions
640 x 350
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1152 x 870
1280 x 960
1280 x 1024
Input/Output Connectors
Analog    VGA: 1x 15-pin Din
Digital    DVI-D: 1x Connector
Audio Input    None
Headphone Jack    None
Hub Ports    None
Speakers    None
Mount    Desktop: Yes
Wall-mount: Yes, VESA 100 x 100 mm
Controls
Buttons    Menu, MagicBright/Down, Brightness/Up, Enter, Auto, Power
On-Screen Display    Brightness, Contrast, Color Tone, Color Control, Gamma, Image Coarse, Image Fine, Image Sharpness, Image H-Position, Image V-Position, Language, OSD H-Position, OSD V-Position, OSD Transparency, OSD Display Time, Auto Source, Image Reset, Color Reset, Information
Auto Configuration    Yes
Touch Screen    No
Tilt/Swivel Range    Tilt: Yes
Swivel: Yes
Height: Yes, 3.1"
PIVOT: Yes
Compliant Standards    FCC Class B, Energy Star, TCO '99
System Requirements    PC or Macintosh computer with VGA or DVI output
Power Requirements    Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 50 watts max
Environmental Requirements    Operating
Temperature: 50-104° F (10-40° C)
Humidity: 10-80%, non-condensing

Storage
Temperature: -4-113° F (-20-45° C)
Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Dimensions (WxHxD)    With Stand: 17.5 x 16.8 x 7.9" (44.4 x 42.8 x 20 cm)
Weight    With Stand: 16.9 lb (7.7 kg)

anyone know why this is happening is my monitor going out on me?If I had to guess at the cause, it WOULD be that one or more the Capacitors on the Power Supply board of the Monitor have failed.

It could also be a failing backlight inverter. When you turn it on but can't see anything, try shining a light on it and seeing if you can make anything out.

Either way, it's unlikely to be economical to repair it.thanks i was thinking of upgrading to a 120hz monitor/tv anyways this just confirms that i will be doing so