01-27-2018, 12:09 PM
Well there you go, you've answered your own question. If you've used it for years with every pixel crystal clear what is the problem? Use what you was using, especially if you have the correct drivers for the card under XP or whatever.
Xorg configuration switches are listed in the Xorg docs/wiki, try different refresh rates and resolutions until you get one that is stable. If you do a google search there is plenty of examples of Xorg tuning, I've had to resort to it myself over the years with some old equipment. It can end up like poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick however sometimes.
Alternatively, try a distro that runs a older kernel, that will probably have more suitable drivers. I use a older version of Puppy Linux a lot with older hardware for testing, it can run stuff fine that newer distro's don't. That way I can get a idea of what's stopping things working properly, be it kernel drivers, Xorg config or just general gremlins!
Unfortunately there's no static guide or answer to what you're looking for without experimentation.
Xorg configuration switches are listed in the Xorg docs/wiki, try different refresh rates and resolutions until you get one that is stable. If you do a google search there is plenty of examples of Xorg tuning, I've had to resort to it myself over the years with some old equipment. It can end up like poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick however sometimes.
Alternatively, try a distro that runs a older kernel, that will probably have more suitable drivers. I use a older version of Puppy Linux a lot with older hardware for testing, it can run stuff fine that newer distro's don't. That way I can get a idea of what's stopping things working properly, be it kernel drivers, Xorg config or just general gremlins!
Unfortunately there's no static guide or answer to what you're looking for without experimentation.